South India Highlights

Destination:
India
Duration:
9 days
Style:
Adventure,
Explorer,
Rail,
Travel Period:
April 2026 - December 2028

Overview

Journey through South India on a nine-day adventure from Goa to Kochi. Begin in Goa, where you’ll visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral. Then, discover Hampi's UNESCO World Heritage Sites then, maybe hike Anjanadri Hill to catch the sunset over the surrounding ancient ruins. Learn about the region’s farming culture on your visit to Chikkamagaluru's coffee plantations before travelling to Nileshwar where you’ll cruise the interconnected network of Kerala’s Backwaters on a traditional houseboat. Catch an overnight train to Kochi and spend your final night sharing a Kochi-style meal with a local family in their home as you learn about local life.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 7 (Sleeper Train) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

2. Please provide your full name exactly as it appears on your passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport). Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.

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What's Included

  • Meals: Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner.
  • Transport: Boat, Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle.
  • Accommodation: Hotel (7 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night).
  • Goa - Spice plantation visit.
  • Goa - Old Goa guided tour.
  • Hampi - Full day sightseeing tour.
  • Chikkamagaluru - Coffee plantation walk.
  • Nileshwar - Kerala Backwaters cruise.
  • Nileshwar - Village walking tour.
  • Kochi - Home cooked dinner.
  • Kochi - Kathakali dance performance.
  • Kochi - Fort Kochi walking tour.
Start:Goa, India
Finish:Kochi, India
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Tripcode:
HHSG

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Your Itinerary

Day 1: Goa

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Day 2: Goa

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Day 3: Hampi

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Day 4: Hampi

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Day 5: Chikmangluru

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Day 6: Nileshwar

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Day 7: Nileshwar

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Day 8: Kochi

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Day 9: Kochi

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*Hunter Travel Group Pty Ltd (ABN 86 089 025 696) serves as an agent, selling various travel-related products and services on behalf of many providers like airlines, coach, rail, and cruise line operators, as well as wholesalers and tour operators. As your agent, Hunter Travel Group provide booking and advisory services including making travel bookings on your behalf and arranging contracts between you and the travel service providers. Any bookings made either in-store or online will be subject to Hunter Travel Group's privacy policyterms of use and booking conditions in addition to any third-party booking conditions and privacy policies. Prices are based on per person twin share unless otherwise stated. These offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice. Contact a Travel Advisor to find our more information and conditions for this specific offer.

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