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Classic South India (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

Discover a thousand shades of green, indulge in some of the continent’s freshest food, and share moments of connection with locals on this 13-day tour. Travel down the scenic East Coast Road into the countryside and across to the west coast before finishi...

Duration
13 Days
Next Departure
16-Sep-2025
Starting at
USD 1,730.00
USD 1,470.00
Price per day
USD 113.00
Tour Type
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Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Classic South India
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 12
Categories
tour category: Fishingtour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Cookingtour category: Safari

Summary

Discover a thousand shades of green, indulge in some of the continent’s freshest food, and share moments of connection with locals on this 13-day tour. Travel down the scenic East Coast Road into the countryside and across to the west coast before finishing in India’s deep south. Experience the cultures, religions, and histories of this region through its small rural towns, fishing villages, and the scented spice plantations set in the picturesque Western Ghats mountains. This revelatory trip introduces you to an area less travelled from the comfort of a private vehicle.

Map: Classic South India (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Kochi
Day 2
Kochi
Day 3
Munnar
Day 4
Munnar
Day 5
Periyar
Day 6
Periyar
Day 7
Kumarakom
Day 8
Kovalam
Day 9
Departure

Travel Cities (2): Backwaters, Kochi

Highlights

  • Take a nature walk in the acclaimed Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, looking out for tiger tracks with your local village guides.
  • Explore Puducherry and discover its French Quarter and colourful multi-tiered temples, and cruise along the dreamy palm-lined waterways of the Kerala backwaters.
  • See behind the scenes of local cuisine during a home-cooked meal in Periyar, an insightful ayurvedic cooking demonstration in Kochi and lovingly made Keralan favourites at a restaurant that provides training and employment to local women.
  • Discover the diversity and incredible history of Kochi through a tour of its buildings, like India’s oldest functioning synagogue and a mixture of Portuguese, Dutch and British architecture.
  • Witness the dramatic beauty of Kathakali, a captivating storytelling dance that artists must study for over a decade before performing.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Positive Change for Marine Life. Donations help them to nurture ocean health with community-led conservation initiatives that inspire coastal restoration, sustainable fishing practices and waste-management. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Travel Package

 

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Kochi

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Backwaters

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