South India Revealed

Customer Reviews

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  Ravishankar

  · January 14th, 2020
  The Trip exceeded our expectations. We were lucky to have Jeshin as our tour Guide. He was well informed and was pretty clear with setting expectations about our BasiX tour package. We got a true cultural experience that included travel within India on Private Bus, Trains, Tuk-Tuks, Ferry and State Transport Bus. We even rode an Elephant in Periyaar. With the right attitude and patience, this is a rewarding tour. The food was exquisite in most cities (you should explore local options). Jeshin gave us multiple options in most cities. We enjoyed Trivandram, Kochi, Varkala, Hampi & Mysore. Mysore Palace was so crowded due to the Dec Holidays, we probably should have skipped it. The Mysore Silk saree shopping and eating at Mylaree & 'Frosting' made up for it. Hotels and Homestays in most places was pretty good. I think Mysore was probably the only bad one since there were so many choices, Interpid could do better. Hotel in Hampi was the best. The only complaint we have is regarding the Periyaar Sanctuary. That day could have been planned better by Intrepid. If they had made advance reservations when we were in Varkala, we would have been able to do the Govt Jungle Trips as opposed to private outside the Jungle trips. We didnt have any tickets left, by the time we reached Periyaar. We did d teh Kerala Martial arts, which was good, but left a sore spot about missing the jungle trek. Overall a really nicely planned tour and well worth its shoe string budget cost. Enjoy!!! we did :)
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  Intrepid Travel commented on this review

  Thank you so much, Ravishankar, we are so glad you enjoyed your trip to India. Our Basix style trips are designed for travellers who want exceptional value, plenty of free time and having the flexibility to choose where and how their time and money is... Show more
  Trip date: December 2019
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  Allison A

  · September 18th, 2019
  Well organised Small group Real experience
  Trip date: December 2018
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  Catherine R

  · September 18th, 2019
  The group I was travelling with was excellent...we researched and planned our activities as a group
  Trip date: December 2018
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  Joesphine M

  · September 18th, 2019
  Note: Scores have been submitted in accordance with standard marking. e.g. 1 = extremely poor, 3 = met required standards, 5 exceeded standard / expectation of tour. Overall I enjoyed the Southern Leg of the tour. Southern India is a beautiful part of the country and it is positive to see this region making an effort to reduce plastic. The guide did not 'sell' the beauty of the South and on many occasions talked down the area. The itinerary covers a wide range of areas to explore the differences of the South
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  Trip date: December 2018
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  Sarah C

  · September 18th, 2019
  Excellent group leader, good value for money. interesting places
  Trip date: December 2018
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  Kate W

  · September 18th, 2019
  The trip was so well planned and organised by the group leader. I was always informed well in advance for departure and arrival times and given a heads up about the area we were next travelling to and any optional activities that would be beneficial to do.
  Trip date: December 2018
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  Jonathan D

  · September 18th, 2019
  Intrepid made India seem easy, the seamless use of the trains, local busesand tuktuks made me like I was seeing the real India.
  Trip date: December 2018
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  Gwenda T

  · September 18th, 2019
  Trip ran very smoothly, thanks to our wonderful guide Akhilesh.
  Trip date: December 2018
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  Vishen M

  · September 18th, 2019
  I found that the tour was amazing and that the sites and locations gave me a deep insight into what it is like to be in India. Walking the streets, talking to the people listening to the stories of real people. I loved the historical aspect of the trip and all of the back stories to all of the places we visited. Our guide Pancham is a dapper gentleman who is very knowledgeable, perceptive and caring toward his group. I really appreciated having his guidance on this tour.
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  Trip date: December 2018
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  Prisha M

  · September 18th, 2019
  The trip was unbelievable however not for the faint hearted. A good way to experience the real India
  Trip date: December 2018