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AcceptFrom calm Kerala backwaters and spice plantations to incredible temples and searching for tigers in the wild, have your camera ready as you experience the highlights of Southern India. This two-week adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time to explore on your own. Travelling by train, bus, rickshaw, and country boats will bring you closer to the locals and is a fascinating way to gain insight into the peaceful backwaters of Kerala and stunning temples of Tamilnadu.
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Take a morning train followed by a scenic drive to reach Kalpetta, in the Wayanad district.
Walk the nature trails through the forested areas in Wayanad. Also take a wildlife drive in search of elephants and bison.
Settle in for the drive to the ancient city of Mysore.
Explore the vibrant city of Mysore including visits to Chamundi Temple and Mysore Palace. After enjoy free time and opt to visit the Devaraja market or join a yoga class.
Enjoy a full day of train travel to Chennai before a short bus ride to Mamallapuram. Visit the Shore Temple.
Free time to explore Mamallapuram.
Continue to Pondicherry (now known as Puducherry) and learn about Sri Aurobindo Ghose at the ashram.
Travel inland to Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Hop on a cycle rickshaw for a tour of the city before visiting the famous Meenakshi Temple.
Drive to Thekkady. Take a guided tour of spice plantations in the Cardamom Hills.
Travel to Alleppey for a local homestay. Experience local life and a guided walk along the lagoon.
Spend the morning enjoying last moments with your host family. Learn to cook some local food, watch the toddy tappers at work, or wander around the village. Travel to a Planeterra project for lunch before returning to Kochi. Head out for an orientation walk, then enjoy an evening performance of kathakali, a form of traditional dancing from Kerala.
Depart at any time.
Hotels (12 nts), homestay (1 nt, multi-share).
1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD295-385 for meals not included.
Train, private vehicle, cycle-rickshaw, auto-rickshaw, ferry.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.
Make some time to visit the enchanting island nation of Sri Lanka.
Book this tour as a private departure - with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour - for any group, big or small (even just one traveller).