Kerala & the Southern Highlights

Southern India offers an intensely tropical and laid-back experience compared to the north. Travel from its stunning hill stations to the tranquil backwaters on this in-depth journey.

• Chennai, Explore the colonial buildings of this wondrous city
• Periyar, Discover South India’s extensive wildlife at the Periyar Wildlife Reserve
• Kerala, Take a cruise on the Kerala Backwaters on your private houseboat
• Ooty, Take a ride on the Ooty Toy Train

• Kumbalangi Village Life, Glimpse the traditional lifestyle of Kerala's fisher-folk with a visit to Kumbalangi, where you can see the villagers going about their day to day activities and discover traditional handicrafts.
• Kalaripayattu Martial Arts, Marvel at the strength and agility of Kalaripayattu practitioners at a performance of Kerala's traditional art form. This old martial art combines defensive steps and stances with weaponry such as daggers, spears, maces and bows and arrows.
• Kerala Cooking Demonstration, Hosted by a local family in their home, take part in a cooking demonstration of tasty, traditional treats, learning the skills and techniques needed to prepare delicious Keralan dishes.

• Chennai (1N+1N)
• Mahaballipuram(1N)
• Bangalore (1N)
• Mysore (1N)
• Ooty (2N)
• Coonoor
• Coimbatore (1N)
• Munnar (1N)
• Thekaddy (2N)
• Kochi (2N)
• Houseboat (1N)
• Kovalam (2N)
• Trivandrum

• Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
• Customary tipping amount of approximately US$100pp (AU$154pp) is paid locally in India.
• Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
• Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.