Southern India (including Mahabalipuram)

Traveler Reviews

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  penny5.0•March 2026
  The Southern India tour was an excellent introduction to the main sites and experiences, covering a large area in 15...
  The Southern India tour was an excellent introduction to the main sites and experiences, covering a large area in 15 days. Despite some long days travel it was never boring, and there were so many additional add ons to the main itinerary. All aspects of the trip were enjoyable; the small group of similar minded individuals, the excellent leader Abhi who shared so much information about life and culture in India, cookery lesson, Homestay, varied travel on local buses, tuktuks, narrow gauge train, overnight sleeper trains, minibuses, houseboats, punts etc. delicious meals and excellent restaurant suggestions, a couple of amazing evening shows, wildlife safaris, temples, shopping,...... An enormous amount fitted into the fortnight!!Show more
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  Traveled in March 2026
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Hi Penelope, your review reads as though you had a perfect overview as well as some in depth experiences in beautiful India! You have painted the perfect picture with your words, and we are thankful that you have added these photos also! We will be sure to pass along your kind words for Abhi, and we are delighted to know that your group was a fine fit as well as the included activities. Thank you again for your review, and we hope to have you along again when the time comes. Stay well.

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  Sharon3.0•January 2025
  Not one of Intrepid's better trips. There was a lot of travel involved with most stays only being one night. The...
  Not one of Intrepid's better trips. There was a lot of travel involved with most stays only being one night. The hotels weren't great, with lots of issues. The minibuses used were quite crammed, especially when the tour was at capacity. Overall, I enjoyed southern India, especially the day trip on the houseboat. I just think that this tour could have been done better.Show more
  Traveled in December 2024
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on your recent Southern India trip, Sharon. We are sorry to hear that it did not met your expectations with the accommodation, itinerary and transport but pleased to hear you enjoyed your time on the houseboat. If you did want to discuss your concerns further with us then please do not hesitate to reach out to us on customercare@intrepidtravel.com. All the best, Intrepid Travel

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  Ian5.0•March 2024
  Great tour! Excellent itinerary, good hotels and well paced. Our leader, Garima, was highly professional and friendly.
  Traveled in February 2024
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Hey Ian, thanks for sharing your feedback! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed yourself! Looking forward to having you join us on another tour soon!

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  Annette5.0•February 2023
  Extremely good tour, especially because our guide Thilip was excellent, knowing so much about the country and always...
  Extremely good tour, especially because our guide Thilip was excellent, knowing so much about the country and always willing to answer all our questions. Even the program is filled with various highlights, he always found something extra.Show more
  Traveled in February 2023
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Thanks so much for your review Annette! We're so pleased to hear that Thilip did a wonderful job taking care of you and your fellow travellers. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring Southern India with us and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure in the near future.

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  Susana5.0•February 2020
  Fantastic tour and amazing experience with guide Abhi!! Lots of one night stays which enables you to get around to...
  Fantastic tour and amazing experience with guide Abhi!! Lots of one night stays which enables you to get around to see lots of places yet also a couple of 2night stays allowing you to settle in more at a few locations. Had a bonus 2 stays with pools which came in handy as the constant temperature during January was hot and humid aside from the nights spent up in the amazingly beautiful tea plantations. Bring plenty of deet and a light warm jacket or coat. Transport to and from airport is easy to book yourself and will save you a lot of money. Uber is available from most Indian airports just make sure you sort your sim card out at the airport 1st and have them activate it before you leave the airport. Vodafone will do this for you. If you are lucky to get Ahbi as your guide then you are on good hands and will enjoy the south of IndiaShow more
  Traveled in January 2020
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Thanks so much Susana!

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  Elise4.5•October 2019
  The tour was great, a varied, full & interesting itinerary. Great!
  Traveled in October 2019
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  Sarah4.8•September 2019
  I have travelled with Intrepid on several occasions and find their itineraries well thought out, value for money and...
  I have travelled with Intrepid on several occasions and find their itineraries well thought out, value for money and responsible to the people and countries visited.Show more
  Traveled in December 2018
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  Christine4.8•September 2019
  I had a fantastic experience that was largely due to the skills and talents of Afshar
  Traveled in December 2018
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  Chantelle5.0•September 2019
  Excellent itinerary - good range of activities - good balance of time ""off"" and activity. Afshar was excellent -...
  Excellent itinerary - good range of activities - good balance of time ""off"" and activity. Afshar was excellent - ensured that everyone in the group was looked after Feel like I've had a really authentic Indian experienceShow more
  Traveled in December 2018
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  Alexander5.0•September 2019
  Exceptional service; fun way to combine travelling and meeting people
  Traveled in December 2018