South India Revealed

Meals

1 breakfasts and 1 dinners are included

Transport

Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle, Public bus, Auto rickshaw, Taxi, Train, Canoe, Boat

Accomodation

Local Guesthouse (1 night), Hotel (11 nights), Overnight sleeper train (3 nights)

Included Activities

• Kerala Backwaters - Guided village walk
• Kochi - Leader-led Fort Kochi walking tour
• Madurai - Leader-led walking tour
• Mysore - Leader-led walking tour

• Discover the golden beaches and age-old fishing villages that make Goa one of India’s most popular retreats – and a perfect place to consider extending your southern India adventure.
• Make the most of free time in Varkala, Madurai and Mysore with all the best recommendations from your local leader. Wile the afternoons away on the beach, visit nearby temples or uncover local culture at the museums.
• Glide through the backwaters of Kerala on an optional pole boat ride, going ashore for a village stay – a scenic break from hotels and a perfect way to get close to local customs and culture.
• Cross into Kochi – a major port city in India’s southwest. Explore the seaside Fort Kochi area and consider watching a traditional Kathakali dance performance in your free time.
• Opt to visit a spice plantation in Periyar and breathe in the scents of cardamom, pepper, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Then, maybe go on an optional guided nature walk at Periyar National Park where you can look out for tiger tracks.