Overview
Finish:Thiruvananthapuram District, India
Travel Period
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Dates & Pricing
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