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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kochi

    Start point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (We will pick you from your desired location in Kochi., 06:00 - 22:00)
    Landmarks
    Kochi (Cochin)
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  2. Day 2

    Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Fort Kochi
    • Visit Mattanchery
    • Visit Marine Drive
    • Visit historic Synagogue
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Jewish Street
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Watch Chinese fishing nets
    • Hands-on cooking class - traditional Kerala dishes (2 hours at 5:30 p.m.)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Lulu Mall
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Mattanchery
    Chinese Fishing Nets
    Dutch Palace
    St. Francis Church
    Kochi Synagogue
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  3. Day 3

    Kochi to Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 8:30 a.m.), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Kerala hills
    Landmarks
    Munnar
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  4. Day 4

    Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 8:30 a.m.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rajamala in Eravikulam National Park - Nilgiri tahr viewing
    • Visit Mattupetty Dam
    • Visit Echo Point
    Landmarks
    Eravikulam National Park
    Mattupetty Dam
    Echo Point
  5. Day 5

    Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 8:30 a.m.), Lunch (Lunch at 12:30 p.m.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit local gardens in Munnar
    • Tea and Spice Plantation Safari
    • Jeep safari through Munnar terrain
    Landmarks
    Munnar Tea Plantations
  6. Day 6

    Munnar to Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant at 12:00 p.m.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Wildlife viewing - elephants, tigers, sambars, lion-tailed macaques
    • Martial Arts performance

    Optional Activities

    • Trekking in Periyar National Park
    • Boating on Periyar Lake
    • Jeep safari in Periyar National Park
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
    Periyar Lake
    Mullaperiyar Dam
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  7. Day 7

    Thekkady to Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.), Lunch (Lunch onboard houseboat), Dinner (Dinner onboard houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on Periyar Lake
    • Houseboat cruise through Alleppey backwaters
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
    Alleppey (Alappuzha) Backwaters
    Punnamada Lake
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  8. Day 8

    Alleppey to Kochi

    End point
    Alleppey, Kerala, India (After finishing the program we will drop off you on your desired location in Kochi, Kerala., 07:00 - 14:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.)

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  • South India 8 Days Tour – Temples, Backwaters & Wildlife Adventure reviewer 1
    November 29th, 2025
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    Our 5 day South India tour was carefully planned and organized by Sukret from VWI Tours. We are very satisfied. We...
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    • Elderly man reading a newspaper at a busy street market.
    • Couple posing in front of a large golden globe structure.
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    • Mountain peak with lush greenery under a cloudy sky.
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    Reply from: Volunteering With India
    Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure planning your 5-day South India tour. I’m very happy to know you felt well supported and enjoyed the entire experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to me and to our team at VWI Tours. We look forward to welcoming you again in India for more beautiful journeys. Warm regards, Sukret
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  • South India 8 Days Tour – Temples, Backwaters & Wildlife Adventure reviewer 2
    July 22nd, 2024
    Our family had a wonderful experience on the 7-night South India tour. The itinerary was well thought out, allowing...
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  • South India 8 Days Tour – Temples, Backwaters & Wildlife Adventure reviewer 3
    July 22nd, 2024
    The 8-day South India tour was an amazing journey through one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Our driver,...
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  • South India 8 Days Tour – Temples, Backwaters & Wildlife Adventure reviewer 4
    July 22nd, 2024
    Our South India 7-night tour was a dream come true. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, everything was...
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  • South India 8 Days Tour – Temples, Backwaters & Wildlife Adventure reviewer 5
    July 22nd, 2024
    We just finished an incredible 8-day tour of South India. The tour company handled everything with professionalism...
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  • South India 8 Days Tour – Temples, Backwaters & Wildlife Adventure reviewer 6
    July 22nd, 2024
    The South India tour for 7 nights and 8 days was absolutely fantastic. Our guide, Sunil, was superb, always ensuring...
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  • South India 8 Days Tour – Temples, Backwaters & Wildlife Adventure reviewer 7
    July 22nd, 2024
    We had a memorable 8-day tour of South India, thanks to the professional and friendly team. Our guide, Satish, made...
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  • South India 8 Days Tour – Temples, Backwaters & Wildlife Adventure reviewer 8
    July 22nd, 2024
    The South India 8-day tour was an amazing journey through diverse landscapes and vibrant culture. Our driver, Ajay,...
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    Traveled in April 2022
  • South India 8 Days Tour – Temples, Backwaters & Wildlife Adventure reviewer 9
    July 22nd, 2024
    A phenomenal 7-night tour of South India! Our guide, Ravi, was knowledgeable and accommodating, making sure we saw...
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  • South India 8 Days Tour – Temples, Backwaters & Wildlife Adventure reviewer 10
    July 19th, 2024
    I highly recommend this six-day tour. The organization was seamless, and akash, our guide, provided valuable...
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