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88 Southern India holidays found
Kerala homestay tour, India
Stay in homestays in various destinations in Kerala
From £1,660 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
Tamil Nadu and Kerala holiday, India
Epic exploration from west to east - Tamil Nadu to Kerala.
From £1,999 to £2,399 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kerala luxury holiday, India
See inside Kerala with a touch of luxury
From £1,788 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and adapted to suit your budget and requirements
Kerala luxury holiday
Kerala at a relaxed pace
From £2,438 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
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Tiger and Kerala beaches tour in India
Tigers safaris in central India with backwaters of Kerala
From Rupee182,000 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters
Experience local life kayaking through Kerala backwaters .
From £430 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary.
10% off all tours until November 2019
Southern India small group holiday
Discover the two southern most states of India
From £1,999 to £2,579 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 29 Feb, 4 Apr, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 29 Feb, 4 Apr, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 05 Oct, 19 Oct
Kerala and tropical India cycling holidays
Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns and long white beaches
From £2,779 to £3,349 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 19 Oct
South India small group tour
Beautiful cities, colonial hill stations & colourful temples
From £2,479 to £3,149 21 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 12 Oct, 19 Oct
South Indian food tour, Kerala
Food & culture of Kerala
From £1,575 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and adapted to suit your budget and requirements
Southern India tour
Enter a world where time feels like it has stood still forever
From £704 to £899 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Weekly Sunday departures throughout the year.
South India & Kerala holiday
Mysore Palace village stay Kerala Backwaters
From £1,045 to £1,270 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs Fridays and selected Tuesdays throughout the year
Late availability on these dates: 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 06 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
South India tour, Trivandrum to Goa
Head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India.
From £820£615 to £935 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 31 Oct, 1 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 24 Jan, 29 Jan, 6 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 5 Mar, 6 Mar, 12 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 1 May, 13 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 12 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 24 Jan, 29 Jan, 6 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 5 Mar, 6 Mar, 12 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 1 May, 13 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 12 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec
Up to £200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Aug, 16 Aug, 06 Sep, 27 Sep, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 09 Aug, 16 Aug, 06 Sep, 27 Sep, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
Kerala tailor made holiday
Discover Kerala, God's Own Country
From £500 to £650 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your requirements for 2 to 12 people. This tour can be taken anytime
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History, culture & wildlife of India holiday
From the Nilgiri Hills to the beaches of Goa
From £1,336 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Kerala small group tour, India, 15 days
Exploring the Real culture and beauty of South India.
From £1,644 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 24 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar
2020: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar
Kolkata to Kochi rail tour, India
Travel northeast to southeast India spotting innumerable beautiful sights along the way
From £1,762 to £2,749 33 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Sep, 21 Oct
2020: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 7 Sep, 5 Oct
2020: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 7 Sep, 5 Oct
Southern India and Karnataka rail tour
Take the train from Goa to Kochi via Karnataka and see the breathtaking ruins of Hampi
From £525 to £769 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
2020: 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 6 May, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2021: 6 Jan
2020: 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 6 May, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2021: 6 Jan
South India cycling tour, coast to coast
Journey across South India's geographical & cultural landscapes
From £1,700 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
10% off all tours until November 2019
Kerala walking, culture & wildlife holiday, India
‘Feel’ the place through people, experiences and local food
From £1,450 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
10% off all tours until November 2019
Kerala & Tamil Nadu holiday, hidden gems of India
An exclusive holiday for people who love nature.
From £3,112 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be booked at any time and tailor made to suit your requirements
Kerala walking holiday in India
Walk through beautiful hills and tea plantations
From £2,249 to £2,679 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 14 Mar, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 14 Mar, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Kerala houseboat holiday, India
Set yourself afloat along the quiet Keralan backwaters on a one-bed crewed houseboat
From £1,020 7 days ex flights
Tailor made
South India by rail holiday
Rail trip visiting Kerala and Tamil Nadu
From £2,396 19 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates and requirements.
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Kerala Hike, bike & kayak in India
Cycling, hiking & kayaking through Kerala countryside
From US $1,700 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can also be tailor-made to suit your interests, time schedules and budget requirements. Minimum age 12 years.
10% off all tours until November 2019
North Kerala tailor made holidays
Uncover the rich culture of northern Kerala
From £1,400 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade from April - October and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Rural cycling tours in South India
The perfect way to cycle in rural Keralan countryside.
From US $980 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
10% off all tours until November 2019
Walking and cycling holiday in Kerala, India
Walking and cycling through rain forests and grasslands.
From £750 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can also be tailor-made to suit your interests, time schedules and budget requirements.
10% off all tours until November 2019
Kerala homestay tours
See Kerala from a different perspective
From £400 to £510 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be tailor made to suit your requirements
South India holiday
Tour the ancient trading cities and towns
From £1,851 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
From
£1,660
excluding flights
Perhaps the best holiday ever. Great people, lovely places to stay and visit, really thoughtful travel agents who couldn't do enough to help. (more)Andy Belfield
Most memorable was: Our stay at the organic farm, Dewalokum. It is just beautiful. In general the food was a major highlight - it was fantastic everywhere. (more)Lindsey Kraus
The most memorable moments were seeing a tiger! Staying with a lovely Indian family... We had a brilliant holiday. Different experiences, met interesting people, ate delicious food and experienced new cultures. (more)Diane Heron
From
£2,779
including UK flights
Excellent. Great intro to India and a welcoming people/culture. Kerala is rich state so poverty etc less obvious. Would do the trip again (more)Helen Wheeler
Has to be a 5 star!
I will definitely do another cycling holiday with these guys they were simply excellent. (more)Lyn Hill
Excellent... Cycling down the Ooty Hill, the views were breathtaking, as well as visiting the orphanage.
(more)Olga Baranova
From
£1,999
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was seeing the evening ceremony at the ghats in Varanasi and visiting the temples of Madurai and Tanjore. (more)Santha Blankley
One of the best holidays we've EVER had. We loved it. (more)Judy Mcguire
Best ever!...Meeting so many kind and funny Indian people everywhere we went. Everyone was helpful, full of fun and the joys of life. (more)Lesley Somerville
From
£1,336
excluding flights
For sheer excitement our number one was unexpectedly seeing wild elephants grazing in the dappled sunlight of a Munnar forest. (more)Jill Wild
It was a very good holiday, people were welcoming, helpful and friendly. Rajat was very efficient and helpful. (more)Alessandra Spera
We got exactly what we wanted! I hesitate to call it a 2-week holiday in southern India. It was an immersive, fulfilling and rewarding travel experience which we'd happily do again. (more)Trevor Wright
From
£2,438
excluding flights
Staying at a homestay was a highlight for the brilliant hospitality we received; we became good friends with our hosts over the
three days we spent with them and were sad to leave. (more)Julian Welbank
Everyone was friendly, helpful and went out of their way to make sure we had a holiday of a lifetime. The itinerary was prefect for an introduction to Kerala; the accommodation was superb, the food delicious and all activities were interesting and worthwhile. (more)Kate Bulloch
Seeing a herd of wild elephants up close and the tea plantations was the most memorable. (more)Trish Butler
From
£1,788
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The homestays were particularly enjoyable, allowing us some insight into everyday life in a way that can be difficult to experience as a tourist. Our hosts were warm, genuine, entertaining and thoughtful people who put a great deal of effort into ensuring that we got the best from our trip. It felt very sad each time we had to move on! Also, Keralan food is wonderful, though 3 home cooked meals a day can have a serious impact on your waistline (perhaps we should have refused... (more)Liz Livingstone
From
£1,400
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We traveled as a family and moved every couple of days so ever day brought something new and was memorable. What was exciting about this holiday was learning about other cultures and meeting people living in a variety of different ways. But as a family, the favorite experience was riding an elephant.
Tips?
Take plenty of hand sanitiser for when you are out and about and some toilet rolls too. Food is very cheap, eat out! Don't eat at the Sandesh Prince hotel in... (more)Gentian Bolt
From
£750
excluding flights
Most memorable was relaxing in paradise. (more)Tammy Whitham
Hiking was amazing, gorgeous scenery and we were well looked after by our guide. (more)Collette Lyons
We loved our 8 day experience and our guide was brilliant...caring, thoughtful, adapted to our needs...made our experience in Kerala
exceedingly pleasurable. (more)Liz Huelin
From
£1,450
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
There are so many very special moments, but we feel that this holiday enabled us to become involved with local people and their culture that we couldn't have achieved independently. We also enjoyed the combination of nature, wildlife and city attractions.
Tips?
This tour offered so much more in reality than can be described in a brochure.
Local benefits?
Certainly we interacted and used local people as much as possible.
Overall rating?
Excellent, all... (more)Amanda Eley
From
£1,700
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The experience of cycling through rural India, meeting and reacting with the local people. Even a local police sergeant bought us all breakfast when we met him one morning.
Tips?
A reasonable standard of fitness is required. We were a group of 9 men with ages ranging from 54yrs to 67yrs. Take a good pair of padded cycle shorts.
Local benefits?
We stayed at lovely boutique hotels and staff were employed from the local area.
Also used local roadside stalls for... (more)Bob Stunt
From
£1,644
excluding flights
From
£704
excluding flights
We have travelled quite extensively (including a previous trip to north India) but this was the first organised group holiday we have been on. We really enjoyed it... Overall an extremely well organised tour which we wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others. (more)Geoff Cruickshank
The whole holiday was fabulous but I loved the homestay in Kerala the best! Brilliant! (more)Eileen Durward
The highlight was Kochi, Mysore and the Kerala backwaters. Good overview of this part of India. (more)Michelle Weinberg
From
£2,249
including UK flights
I loved the trekking. My experience was that I could trust the guide implicitly - so go with the flow!
(more)Muriel Moore
From the moment we arrived in Cochin to the moment we left every second was memorable. Five stars all the way. (more)Lisa Brollo
The trekking and the temple in Madurai was the most memorable. (more)Erika Bühler
From
£430
excluding flights
The highlight was kayaking through quiet backwaters as local people started their day. Amazing food at really nice homestays. Getting to see rural and village life up close. (more)Immanuel Lanzaderas
Fantastic. One of the best holidays we have been on. Very well organised by Thomas who runs the operator we travelled with (more)Aileen Taylor
The overnight on the houseboat was magical and a perfect point half way to recharge after hiking and biking and before kayaking. (more)Scott and San
From
US $1,700
excluding flights
It is impossible to point out one most exciting part of the three week long stay in Kerala. Cycling, trekking, kayaking, smelling and tasting, it was all very good. It was a very good holiday. (more)Laima Tikuisiene
Having a varied programme with a mixture of activities (kayaking, swimming, hiking and cycling) interspersed with fantastic scenery and wildlife and very friendly and informative staff was the best part. A wonderful family orientated holiday, with fun activities, beautiful countryside, helpful staff and excellent food. (more)Dinah Perry
It surpassed our expectations. The best parts were Cycling through villages, with all the children running out to greet us, and giving us "high 5's"as we passed through - Standing on top of the 2nd highest mountain in South India, having just trekked to the top. Staying for the night on a rice boat... (more)janice eastman
From
£985
excluding flights
Fantastic trip of a lifetime ! The most memorable parts were our enthusiastic guide and driver, the animals (monkeys, birds and elephants), the beautiful scenery, the friendly people and the wonderful food. (more)jane Dymott
Most memorable? - Everything! From the moment that our tour guides picked us up - Jeffin & Santosh - who were AMAZING & our kids loved! Kerala is stunning, the food, the people - we loved it! (more)Rachel Gardner
There are so many great memories of the holiday, that will live long in the memory. In no particular order: The smile on the face of my daughter as the helped wash an elephant in the river, the scenery around Munnar was beautiful,
the homestay at Dewalokam was just great - jumping and swimming in the river... (more)Philip Hesketh
From
£615
excluding flights
Everything considered, the cost of the trip, and everything that was included, was exceptionally good value. The places we visited were fascinating, and varied. (more)Michele Darnell-Roberts
Difficult to choose just one, it was all memorable, but I particularly enjoyed the homestay in the backwaters of Kerala. Wonderful host family and a beautiful and relaxing setting. And Hampi has to be one of the most interesting places in India. (more)Maggie Hetherington
From
US $850
excluding flights
From
Rupee3,500
per room per night
The most memorable part of my vacation was Munnar. The homestay in Munnar was absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. (more)Sayali Mahashabde
We spent 3 weeks here,and loved every day of it. I can only discibe it as heaven.
3 weeks was not long enough. (more)Stanley Hammant
"Very good indeed. No fuss, no over ambitious expectations, just a beautiful place, kind people and time to chill. I can recommend it." (more)Gail Boardman
From
£700
excluding flights
This holiday was absolutely fantastic in every way. Possibly the best family holiday that we have ever had. (more)Louise Hoult
The whole holiday was truly memorable and exceeded expectations from beginning to end. (more)Mary Richards
Visiting around Munnar with time to see nature and lots of bird life, made more memorable as we had a knowledgeable driver who showed us many birds. The Kathakali Dance event in Cochi gave an interesting insight into the historical parts of the area and was well worth seeing all the make up as well as the dancing. (more)Andrew Patrick
From
£2,396
excluding flights
Everything went extremely smoothly. The drivers were all very helpful. Our tour operator couldn't have been more helpful. (more)David Evans
The diversity between the different hotels/resorts/homestays. We were excited over a lot of things, cultural, historical places and the people we met. The
mix between interesting places and relaxing places. (more)Gustav Jagner
We very much enjoyed this holiday, completely met and often exceeded our expectations. (more)Carole Noble
From
£1,020
excluding flights
Just loved the peace of floating down the river, and watching life happen on the riverbanks. (more)Sara Denham
We have been able to totally relax and let the world go by due to the lovely boat, the brilliant crew who looked after our every wish and the unspoilt area... Absolutely brilliant. (more)Michael Smith
The houseboats in Kerala was my highlight. (more)Jan Broderick
From
£1,851
excluding flights
Our 12 days in Tamil Nadu were an excellent experience...the people were unfailingly cheerful, friendly and helpful. (more)Alisoun Roberts
Very good holiday everything well organised and good hotels. Our driver was extremely reliable and we really enjoyed the story tellers as guides. (more)Cilla Freud
The most memorable part of the holiday was a one-night stay in a luxury houseboat on the Kerala Backwaters. (more)David Lynn
From
£494
excluding flights
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