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Kerala & the Southern Highlights

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Kerala & the Southern Highlights

Overview

Destination:
India
Start:Chennai, India
Finish:Thiruvananthapuram District, India
Duration:18 days
Type:Group tour (max 28)
Tripcode:
85284
Travel Period
October 2026 - December 2027

Southern India offers an intensely tropical and laid-back experience compared to the north. Travel from its stunning hill stations to the tranquil backwaters on this in-depth journey.

Tour highlights:
  • Chennai, Explore the colonial buildings of this wondrous city
  • Periyar, Discover South India’s extensive wildlife at the Periyar Wildlife Reserve
  • Kerala, Take a cruise on the Kerala Backwaters on your private houseboat
  • Ooty, Take a ride on the Ooty Toy Train
Tour experiences:
  • Kumbalangi Village Life, Glimpse the traditional lifestyle of Kerala's fisher-folk with a visit to Kumbalangi, where you can see the villagers going about their day to day activities and discover traditional handicrafts.
  • Kalaripayattu Martial Arts, Marvel at the strength and agility of Kalaripayattu practitioners at a performance of Kerala's traditional art form. This old martial art combines defensive steps and stances with weaponry such as daggers, spears, maces and bows and arrows.
  • Kerala Cooking Demonstration, Hosted by a local family in their home, take part in a cooking demonstration of tasty, traditional treats, learning the skills and techniques needed to prepare delicious Keralan dishes.
Places visited:
  • Chennai (1N+1N)
  • Mahaballipuram(1N)
  • Bangalore (1N)
  • Mysore (1N)
  • Ooty (2N)
  • Coonoor
  • Coimbatore (1N)
  • Munnar (1N)
  • Thekaddy (2N)
  • Kochi (2N)
  • Houseboat (1N)
  • Kovalam (2N)
  • Trivandrum
Price notes:
  • Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
  • Customary tipping amount of approximately US$100pp (AU$154pp) is paid locally in India.
  • Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
  • Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.

What's Included

  • International flights and current taxes (excluded if a land only option is selected)
  • All Meals (refer to itinerary)
  • Domestic transportation
  • Touring with guides and entrance fees
  • 3 – 4 star accommodation
  • Visa fees for Australian passport holders

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Your Itinerary

Day 1: Fly To Chennai

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Day 2: Discover Mamallapuram

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Day 3: Chennai City

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Day 4: Train To Bangalore

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Day 5: Mysore

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Day 6: Ooty Hill Station

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Day 7: Narrow Gauge Railway

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Day 8: Travel To Coimbatore

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Day 9: Munnar

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Day 10: Travel To Thekkady

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Day 11: Periyar Wildlife Reserve

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Day 12: Drive To Kochi

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Day 13: Explore Kochi

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Day 14: Backwaters Cruising

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Day 15: Discover Trivandrum

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Day 16: Relax In Kovalam

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Days 17-18: Fly To Australia

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Days 17-18: Fly To Australia

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Travel Partner
At Wendy Wu Tours we live and breathe Asia. With 26 years of experience, we offer a wide variety of group tours, private tours and tailor-made holidays. We’ve developed strong relationships with airlines, hotels and local ground partners to provide the best level of service and we continue to push boundaries and think of new ways to create unique travel experiences that our customers will remember for life...

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