Cultural Southern India Tours & Trips
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10 best cultural trips to Southern India
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- South India Revealed
- Incredible South India
- Classical South India - Tamilnadu And Kerala !
- Best of Kerala
- Spotlight on South India - Tamilnadu, Kerala & Karnataka
- Best of Southern India with Houseboat Stay
- Romantic Kerala Tour
- Southern India Tour with Beaches and Houseboat Experience
- The best of Kerala in 9 days with idyllic houseboat and relax
- Essence of Idyllic South India
South India Revealed
69 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent group leader, good value for money. interesting places”
Sarah, traveled in December 2018
- Explore Varkala and its white-sand beaches
- Take a local train along the Keralan Coast
- Feel the buzz in the bazaars of Madurai
Duration 16 days Destinations Thiruvananthapuram, Varkala, Kochi (Cochin), Periyar National Park, Madurai, Mysuru, Hampi, Goa Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel - From $1,225
- US$857You save $368
- Price per day
- $54
- Be mesmerised by the sand and sea at Marina Beach
- Visit Shore Temple, one of the oldest temples in India
- Spot the French accents in the buildings of Pondicherry
Duration 18 days Destinations Chennai (Madras), Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Puducherry, Chidambaram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Munnar, Periyar National ParkSee all destinations Age Range 5 to 90 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish Operator World Travel Experiences - From $4,337
- US$1,735You save $2,602
- Price per day
- $96
Classical South India - Tamilnadu And Kerala !
13 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Leave your itinerary to MTA guys and they will make your journey memorable one.”
Rahul, traveled in October 2021
- Explore Marina Beach and historic temples
- Visit UNESCO sites in Mahabalipuram
- Discover ancient temples in Tanjore
Duration 9 days Destinations Chennai (Madras), Mahabalipuram, Puducherry, Gangai Konda Cholapuram, Darasuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Kanadukathan, Madurai, Periyar National ParkSee all destinations Age Range 5 to 95 year olds Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator MTA Destination Management Company - From $1,147
- US$975You save $172
- Price per day
- $108
Best of Kerala
18 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We were extremely happy with the drivers, our itinerary and our 4 star hotels (always with breakfast).”
Mike, traveled in May 2017
- Watch a Kathakali dance show
- Drive through tea plantations
- Enjoy at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Duration 8 days Destinations Kochi (Cochin), Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Alleppey Age Range 1 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator GeTS Holidays - From $1,436
- US$431You save $1,005
- Price per day
- $54
Spotlight on South India - Tamilnadu, Kerala & Karnataka
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great exploration trip, was able to see centuries old amazing architecture and stone carvings of ancient India.”
Sunita, traveled in February 2023
- Explore Marina Beach and San Thome Basilica
- Visit Shore Temple and Five Rathas
- Discover Airavatesvara and Brihadeeswarar Temples
Duration 13 days Destinations Chennai (Madras), Mahabalipuram, Puducherry, Gangai Konda Cholapuram, Darasuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Kanadukathan, Madurai, Periyar National ParkSee all destinations Age Range 5 to 95 year olds Operated in English, Italian, Spanish, Chinese Operator MTA Destination Management Company - From $1,699
- US$1,444You save $254
- Price per day
- $111
Best of Southern India with Houseboat Stay
22 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything was just perfect. Hotels were amazing and guides were very knowledgeable.”
Arvid, traveled in February 2020
- Explore Cochin's historic sites and spice markets
- Relax in Munnar's serene hill station landscapes
- Spot wildlife on a Periyar Lake boat ride
Duration 6 days Destinations Kochi (Cochin), Munnar, Periyar National Park, Thekkady, Alleppey Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Swastik India Journeys - From $578
- US$405You save $173
- Price per day
- $67
- Fall in love with the pristine natural beauty of Munnar
- Venture past elegant houseboats in beautiful Allepey
- Cruise the serene and calm backwaters of Kerala
Duration 7 days Destinations Kochi (Cochin), Munnar, Periyar National Park, Kumarakom, Alleppey Age Range 5 to 85 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish Operator World Travel Experiences - From $1,452
- US$581You save $871
- Price per day
- $83
Southern India Tour with Beaches and Houseboat Experience
23 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I had such a memorable time. I would highly recommend him to anyone thinking of booking a tour.”
Simon, traveled in March 2023
- Enjoy the landscape of Munnar
- Take a boat trip along Periyar Lake
- Visit tribal villages near Thekkady National Park
Duration 10 days Destinations Kochi (Cochin), Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kovalam, Kanyakumari, Thiruvananthapuram Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Swastik India Journeys - From $2,080
- US$1,456You save $624
- Price per day
- $146
The best of Kerala in 9 days with idyllic houseboat and relax
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent tour with enough days at each location to really enjoy the area and not feel rushed.”
Mario, traveled in February 2024
- Explore Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue
- Watch a Kathakali dance show in Kochi
- Visit Munnar's tea plantations and Mattupetty Dam
Duration 9 days Destinations Kochi (Cochin), Munnar, Periyar National Park, Alleppey, Kovalam Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Payless tours india - From $1,601
- US$801You save $800
- Price per day
- $89
Essence of Idyllic South India
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The experience with Captain and staff of Ecoboat in Alleypey was excellent, the reception and the food and services are great.”
Thi, traveled in October 2024
- Explore Cochin's historic sites and seafood
- Cruise Kerala's backwaters on a houseboat
- Visit Munnar's tea plantations and museums
Duration 9 days Destinations Kochi (Cochin), Alleppey, Munnar, Periyar National Park, Madurai, Thanjavur, Puducherry, Mahabalipuram, Chennai (Madras) Age Range 5 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Payless tours india - From $2,431
- US$1,216You save $1,215
- Price per day
- $135
