South India Revealed (12 destinations)

Traveler Reviews

• 

  Rebecca

  March 25th, 2026
  Overall a good trip, hotels were of a good standard. The first week in the South was enjoyable, but 3 overnight train...
  Overall a good trip, hotels were of a good standard. The first week in the South was enjoyable, but 3 overnight train journeys in the second week was too much. Train was old & uncomfortable so good sleep was not possible. Our tour guide Sebin did a fantastic job & was super enthusiastic & helpful. Very few meals included, particularly breakfast which meant paying out for food most of the time. This was a budget trip with no frills. We were 9 total with two of the women basically not participating 90% of the time so not sure why they joined a group tour.Show more
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  Traveled in February 2026
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Hi Rebecca, thank you for sharing a bit about your experience in beautiful India! Understandably the trains can be uncomfortable for those that don't often take them, but we are happy to provide authentic experiences in this regard. It is nice to see your photos and to know that your hotels were well enjoyed. Thank you for highlighting this trip being a basix, and the options for meals hopefully added to the adventure of the tour! We hope you managed to make some fond and delightful memories along the way.

  Show more
• S

  Susan

  March 3rd, 2026
  Tour was very good with a nice mix of adventures, sites food and new friends
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  Traveled in January 2026
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Thank you for your lovely review of your time in India with us, Susan. We are thrilled to hear that you not only enjoyed all of the activities of the trip, but also came away with new friends. We look forward to many more adventures with you!

  Show more
• M

  Mark

  April 8th, 2025
  Totally enjoyed the Southern India tour . Hotels over all were good . Scenery was amazing backwaters, coastal...
  Totally enjoyed the Southern India tour . Hotels over all were good . Scenery was amazing backwaters, coastal villages, Hampi Wow . Our tour guide Vinit was extremely knowledgeable he could not do enough for us. Made our trip very easy. Highly recommended.Show more
  Traveled in March 2025
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Thanks so much for your review and kind words, Mark! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great time on your South India Revealed trip. It really is an incredible region, and it sounds like the backwaters, coastal villages, and Hampi left a lasting impression. We’re especially glad to hear how much you appreciated Vinit. Our leaders are the heart of what we do, and it’s their passion, local knowledge, and willingness to go the extra mile that often turn a great trip into an unforgettable one. Thanks again for your review and recommendation, we hope to welcome you on another adventure sometime soon!

  Show more
• L

  Lorianne

  February 28th, 2025
  Led by Mingma
  South India Revealed was an unforgettable 16-day journey showcasing vibrant culture, stunning nature, and authentic...
  South India Revealed was an unforgettable 16-day journey showcasing vibrant culture, stunning nature, and authentic experiences. Our guide Chandra was brilliant—knowledgeable, patient, and attentive to everyone’s needs. The thrilling night train adventure and well-planned itinerary exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended for immersive South India travel.Show more
  Traveled in January 2025
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Hello Lorianne, thank you for posting your review and for sharing your experience and recommendation with others. We are delighted to learn the trip gave an unforgettable experience, which exceeded your expectations. We do hope you will find another itinerary to your liking, and we can welcome you on another of our adventures soon.

  Show more
• 

  Ravishankar

  January 14th, 2020
  The Trip exceeded our expectations. We were lucky to have Jeshin as our tour Guide. He was well informed and was...
  The Trip exceeded our expectations. We were lucky to have Jeshin as our tour Guide. He was well informed and was pretty clear with setting expectations about our BasiX tour package. We got a true cultural experience that included travel within India on Private Bus, Trains, Tuk-Tuks, Ferry and State Transport Bus. We even rode an Elephant in Periyaar. With the right attitude and patience, this is a rewarding tour. The food was exquisite in most cities (you should explore local options). Jeshin gave us multiple options in most cities. We enjoyed Trivandram, Kochi, Varkala, Hampi & Mysore. Mysore Palace was so crowded due to the Dec Holidays, we probably should have skipped it. The Mysore Silk saree shopping and eating at Mylaree & 'Frosting' made up for it. Hotels and Homestays in most places was pretty good. I think Mysore was probably the only bad one since there were so many choices, Interpid could do better. Hotel in Hampi was the best. The only complaint we have is regarding the Periyaar Sanctuary. That day could have been planned better by Intrepid. If they had made advance reservations when we were in Varkala, we would have been able to do the Govt Jungle Trips as opposed to private outside the Jungle trips. We didnt have any tickets left, by the time we reached Periyaar. We did d teh Kerala Martial arts, which was good, but left a sore spot about missing the jungle trek. Overall a really nicely planned tour and well worth its shoe string budget cost. Enjoy!!! we did :)Show more
  Traveled in December 2019
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Thank you so much, Ravishankar, we are so glad you enjoyed your trip to India. Our Basix style trips are designed for travellers who want exceptional value, plenty of free time and having the flexibility to choose where and how their time and money is spent, which is why we keep our inclusions minimal and don't book in advance. We would like to know more about the Elephant Ride you took, as we actually banned elephant rides from our trips in 2014, so can you please email us at customerrelations@intrepidtravel.com

  Show more
• A

  Allison

  September 18th, 2019
  Well organised Small group Real experience
  Traveled in December 2018
• A

  Peter

  September 18th, 2019
  Fantastic guide, well balanced itinerary tweaked to the group's preferences
  Traveled in December 2018
• A

  Martin

  September 18th, 2019
  Excellent leader - made everything look so easy and run smoothly. Also helpful with activities and everything
  Traveled in December 2018
• A

  Luke

  September 18th, 2019
  The itinerary and guide were exceptional.
  Traveled in December 2018
• A

  Julia

  September 18th, 2019
  Great locations and great activities.
  Traveled in December 2018