We have carefully selected the following organised group tours from the world's leading adventure travel companies to offer you the best experience of travelling to India. For convenience, we have organised these into country-wide tours and (where available) regional tours, trekking itineraries and multi-country overland tours incorporating India. For further details and to book your tour, click "details & booking" to visit the tour company website.
Tailormade Tours of South India
Choosing a private, tailormade tour allows you to travel on exactly the dates that suit you and to share the journey only with your own family or friends. It may also be possible to amend the itineraries below to design a trip that's just right for you.
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 Heartland of South India 16 days
from £2085 excl. flights*  Often overlooked, Tamil Nadu is the cultural heartland of South India, where European grace and Tamil colour come together in a magnificent clash of architecture and ideologies. This remarkable private journey encompasses some of the country's most authentic cultural experiences, providing a richly contrasting insight into the traditions, heritage and flavour of one of India's most fascinating regions.Following the Coromandel coast south, you'll begin amongst the stunning World Heritage ruins at Mahabalipuram and the French colonial charms of Pondicherry, before turning west, towards the majestic architectural glories of the Chola kings. After taking in the ancient splendours of Trichy, you then venture into the homelands of the Nattukottai Chettiars.After visiting the stunning temple city of Madurai, the journey then heads into the lush landscapes of the Western Ghats, where you will enjoy the splendours of one of the finest hill stations of the British Raj, before swapping colonial grace for the sumptuous elegance of Mysore, home to the magnificent palace of the Wodeyar dynasty and the wonderfully preserved island fortress of Tipu Sultan, the 'Tiger of Mysore'. | |
| Highlights | - Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites at Mahabalipuram and Tanjore - Enjoy the colonial grace of Pondicherry and Ooty - Discover the traditional villages and palatial mansions of Chettinad - Madurai - the heart of the Tamil and Dravidian cultures - Explore the natural and cultural highlights of Wayanad and the Edakkal Caves - The magnificent Palace of Mysore and Tipu Sultan's capital at Sriringapatnam |
Tour includes: 15 nights four and five star accommodation - 15 breakfasts - Private guided sightseeing including all entrance fees - Private driver and vehicle - Drivers' and guide's expenses - Private transfer to and from all airports | |
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South India: Wildlife, Tea Plantations and Beaches 14 days
from £2695 excl. flights*  With something to offer everyone, South India touches upon many facets of Indian life, from its culture and wildlife to its gastronomic specialities and its leisurely pace of life. Starting in the ancient capital of Mysore you then head south, crossing the Western Ghats to Ooty for a chance to take the toy train to Coonoor.After a stop at the green hill station of Wayanad, where you spend the evening sleeping in a traditional tree house high in the forest canopy, you then head into the lush landscapes of the Nagarhole National Park for a guided safari in search of tigers, leopards and sloth birds. Continuing on to Neeleshwar you then cruise through the beautiful Backwaters of North Kerala before some leisure time on the beaches of the Malabar coast.The journey ends in historic Cochin, the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' and the site of the oldest European settlement in India, where you will discover a wonderfully vibrant mix of Arab, Chinese, European and Indian influences. A fitting end to a remarkable journey. | |
| Highlights | - Visit Cochin's atmospheric harbour and Mysore's stunning palace complex - Indulge in a cruise on the backwaters of Malabar - Explore Nagarhole N.P. in search of tigers, leopards and other wildlife - Journey through the Western Ghats aboard a traditional steam locomotive train - Experience the gentle pace of Kerala and enjoy some leisurely time on the beach |
Tour includes: 13 nights traditional hotel accommodation - 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners - 1 night Keralan Houseboat (deluxe standard) - Private driver and vehicle - Private guided sightseeing including all entrance fees - Private transport to and from all airport | |
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Splendours Of Kerala 10 days
from £2590 excl. flights*  Sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the fertile hills of the Western Ghats, Kerala has with good reason been christened 'God's Own Country'. A land of beaches and backwaters, lush tea plantations and spices, it enjoys a cultural heritage that can trace its influences back to Chinese, Arab and European traders.The journey begins in historic Cochin, 'The Queen of the Arabian Sea', where you'll have a chance to enjoy its rich mix of colonial and Indian traditions including Kathakali dancing and Keralan cuisine, before continuing into the Western Ghats to the hill resort of Munnar. Set against the backdrop of lush tea plantations, you will then explore the game rich landscapes of Eravikulam and Periyar by bamboo raft and on foot, before joining an overnight cruise through the beautiful and idyllic Backwaters.The end of the journey then sees you heading back to the coast, to enjoy a little time sampling the golden beaches and azure waters around Kovalam | |
| Highlights | - Cochin, the captivating 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' - Explore the Western Ghats and the hill station of Munnar - Visit the game rich landscapes of Eravikulam and Periyar - Cruise the captivating Kerala Backwaters - Enjoy the beaches and waters of the Arabian Sea coast |
Tour includes: 4 nights traditional hotel, 4 nights five star hotel - 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner - 1 night Keralan Houseboat - Private driver and vehicle - Private guided sightseeing including all entrance fees - Private transports to and from all airports | |
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South India: Kerala Explorer 10 days
from £1690 excl. flights*  Sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the fertile hills of the Western Ghats, Kerala has with good reason been christened 'God's Own Country'. A land of beaches and backwaters, lush tea plantations and spices, it enjoys a cultural heritage that can trace its influences back to Chinese, Arab and European traders.The journey begins in historic Cochin, 'The Queen of the Arabian Sea', where you'll have a chance to enjoy its rich mix of colonial and Indian traditions including Kathakali dancing and Keralan cuisine, before continuing into the Western Ghats to the hill resort of Munnar. Set against the backdrop of lush tea plantations, you will then explore the game rich landscapes of Eravikulam and Periyar by bamboo raft and on foot, before joining an overnight cruise through the beautiful and idyllic Backwaters.The end of the journey then sees you heading back to the coast, to enjoy a little time sampling the golden beaches and azure waters around Kovalam | |
| Highlights | - Cochin, the captivating 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' - Explore the Western Ghats and the hill station of Munnar - Visit the game rich landscapes of Eravikulam and Periyar - Cruise the captivating Kerala Backwaters - Enjoy the beaches and waters of the Arabian Sea coast |
Tour includes: 4 nights traditional hotel, 4 nights five star hotel - 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner - 1 night Keralan Houseboat - Private driver and vehicle - Private guided sightseeing including all entrance fees - Private transports to and from all airports | |
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* Prices are either exclusive of international flights or inclusive of flights from and to the UK as stated. For private tailormade tours, prices stated are usually per person based on two people sharing. Please refer to the tour website for details.