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- Platinum Operator
- G Adventures
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- 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
- Group Size 10 - 16
- Ages 12+
Highlights
- Explore tea plantations in Wayanad
- Tour the grand Mysore Palace
- Visit the ancient Shore Temple
- Experience a cycle rickshaw in Madurai
- Stay at a local homestay in Alleppey
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Kochi
- Day 2 Kochi/Sultan Bathery
- Day 3 Sultan Bathery
- Day 4 Sultan Bathery/Mysore
- Day 5 Mysore
- Day 6 Mysore/Māmallapuram
- Day 7 Māmallapuram
- Day 8 Māmallapuram/Puducherry
- Day 9 Puducherry/Madurai
- Day 10 Madurai
- Day 11 Madurai/Thekkady (1D)
- Day 12 Thekkady/Kerala Backwaters (1L, 1D)
- Day 13 Kerala Backwaters/Kochi (1B, 1L)
- Day 14 Kochi
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Pepper Route
HotelDays 1, 13Hotel Gama Heritage
HotelDays 1, 13KTDC Pepper Grove
HotelDays 2, 3Akshaya Mahal Mysore Hotel
HotelDays 4, 5Hotel Mamalla Inn
HotelDays 6, 7Abirami Residency
Hotelday 8Rio Grande Hotel Madurai
HotelDays 9, 10Michael's Inn
Hotelday 11Tranquil Heritage Homestay
Home-stayday 12
Operated by
G Adventures
Number of tours
1,050
Age Range
12 to 90 years old
Response time
2 hours
Response rate
84%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
adelasia· January 23rd, 2026Well-designed itinerary and an excellent guide made this trip truly enriching, and Southern India absolutely deserves a visit. However, the overall experience was seriously undermined by the poor quality of accommodations. With the exception of the homestay, the hotels were unacceptable — restless nights throughout and, most concerning, a hotel in Madurai with cockroaches in the room. This trip would only be recommendable if G Adventures significantly upgrades its accommodation standards.Show more
G Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your honest feedback with us, Adelasia! We are glad to know that you enjoyed the itinerary, but regret the issues with the accommodations. Your comments have been shared with the appropriate teams for their review.Trip date: January 2026- Evolet· November 2nd, 2025Trip Code: AHBS Best of Southern India I want to share a deeply distressing experience I had during the cycle rickshaw ride included in this tour. I was sexually harassed by the driver. Throughout the ride, the driver repeatedly touched me without my consent, leaving me feeling violated and unsafe. He asked to take a photo and then leaned his head against my breast. Later, while walking back from the banana market, he kept his arm around my waist despite my discomfort. At one point, as we approached a bridge and other passengers disembarked to walk, he picked me up and carried me without asking. I tried to move away, but the crowded, chaotic streets made it difficult to act freely. Our tour guide/CEO was at the back of the rickshaw line, out of sight, so I couldn’t alert him during the incident. After the ride, the driver persistently demanded a tip. That evening, I informed our tour guide/CEO about what had happened. He offered to accompany me to the police station, but I was emotionally overwhelmed and needed time to process the trauma without having to relive it immediately—especially in a context where concerns about women’s safety are already so prevalent. It’s taken me time to feel ready to speak up. I don’t recall the driver’s name, but I have included a photo of him. I’m sharing this not just for myself, but in the hope that no one else—regardless of gender or background—has to endure what I did.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewEvolet, we are so sorry to read about this incident you have described in India. We take accusations like this very seriously, and the behaviour you have described is completely unacceptable. I was unable to locate you name in our database, but we would... Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- ALuke Kemp· October 23rd, 2022An amazing experience that truly reflects the rich culture southern India has to offer.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewHi there! Thanks for taking the time to send through your feedback. Our world deserves more you.Trip date: September 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- ALori Renz· October 26th, 2022The tour was consistent with what I expect from G Adventures. Well organized tour, excellent guide, friendly, well seasoned travelers in the group. A little heavy on getting from point a to b, i.e. sitting in a bus or train. As to why I would perhaps recommend dropping one location such as up in the mountains on day 1 to allow for more time elsewhere, preferably cities which is what appeals to me.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewThanks for the positive feedback!Trip date: September 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- ARicardo Luis Queiros Bento Soa· October 24th, 2022Really enjoy itShow moreG Adventures commented on this reviewThanks so much for your feedback - We were happy to hear that you had a great tripTrip date: September 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- ATara Anderson· November 9th, 2022It was a great way to see southern India on a budget within 2 weeks.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewHi there - Glad to hear that you enjoyed India!Trip date: July 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- ALuke Kemp· October 23rd, 2022An amazing experience that truly reflects the rich culture southern India has to offer.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewHi there! Thanks for taking the time to send through your feedback. Our world deserves more you.Trip date: September 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- ALori Renz· October 26th, 2022The tour was consistent with what I expect from G Adventures. Well organized tour, excellent guide, friendly, well seasoned travelers in the group. A little heavy on getting from point a to b, i.e. sitting in a bus or train. As to why I would perhaps recommend dropping one location such as up in the mountains on day 1 to allow for more time elsewhere, preferably cities which is what appeals to me.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewThanks for the positive feedback!Trip date: September 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- ARicardo Luis Queiros Bento Soa· October 24th, 2022Really enjoy itShow moreG Adventures commented on this reviewThanks so much for your feedback - We were happy to hear that you had a great tripTrip date: September 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- ATara Anderson· November 9th, 2022It was a great way to see southern India on a budget within 2 weeks.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewHi There - Thanks for the positive feedback. So great to hear!Trip date: July 2022Review collected by G Adventures
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Shirley
Asked on November 20th, 2025Whether you offer roommate-matching for same-sex travellers to share a room, or if it is only possible to book with a single supplement.
G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025Solo travellers will be paired with another passenger of the same gender if there is one, if they haven't selected single supplement own room. The own room costs depend on the tour, date, your currency etc It's not a fixed price, it is different for each tour.
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Martin
Asked on November 13th, 2025Can you please confirm if a 5% discount as a returning guest can be applied to the promotional rate of 1098€?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
We are not able to stack discounts so we cannot add on the 5% evaluation discount to the current sale price.
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Odessa
Asked on March 30th, 2025What is the recommended age range for this tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2025
The tour is suitable for adults of all ages. However, it is geared towards travellers who are physical enough to enjoy walking and light hiking. Not recommended for very young children or those with severe mobility restrictions.
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Keith
Asked on January 14th, 2025Can you advise if the tour stop for guests to have lunch? Also times expected for transit on public transport and private vehicle
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
Yes, we will be stopping for lunch on all days. Exact travel times are visible on the itinerary page for this tour on TourRadar, just click on any of the days.
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Mark
Asked on December 19th, 2024What kind of meals are provided during the tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
Meals are usually local cuisine. The tour typically includes several meals like breakfast, with other meals either included or at your own choice and expense. Specific meal inclusions can be found in the tour details.
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Marije
Asked on December 5th, 2024What type of transportation do we use between tour locations?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
The tour utilizes a variety of transportation modes including buses, trains, rickshaws, and ferries. The specific transportation used may vary depending on the itinerary.
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Adrian
Asked on July 6th, 2024Is it possible to access the tour from the nearest to Chennai and make the circle from there. I would like to spend more time in Mysore, so could I stay there for a week and catch the next group that goes Mysore to near Chennai (where we first boarded).
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
Its not possible to start the trip in one group and then rejoin a later group. The trip must be taken in its entirety in one go.
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Daniella
Asked on May 29th, 2024What is the policy on tipping?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2024
Tipping is not included in the tour price and is left to personal discretion. You may consider tipping your guides and drivers if you feel they have provided excellent service.
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Carolina
Asked on May 22nd, 2024What support is available during the tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2024
Emergency contact numbers and a tour leader are available throughout the tour to assist with any urgent needs or concerns.
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Claudia
Asked on March 25th, 2024what type of accommodation is used; ie. double or single beds, shared or single bathroom? Typically how many people would be in the bus and are these public transport/video buses? What class is used on any trains?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2024
Most tours are based on twin share rooming. Single travellers will share with another traveller of the same sex in a twin room. You can choose matrimonial or twin beds. Private bathroom except for night 13 in homestay with multi-share and shared bathroom. Tour uses mix of train, private vehicle, cycle-rickshaw, auto-rickshaw, ferry. Private vehicle is a small 16 person van. Trains use AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier and sleeper class for overnight, AC Chair car or second class for day journeys.
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