Ahmed Al Mansoori
United Arab EmiratesKerala
We wanted somewhere green and quiet after a hard year. The houseboat night was exactly what was promised and the coordinator rearranged our Munnar day when it rained. No fuss at all.
Kerala · Group Tours
South India Grand Tour — 9 Nights
Kerala's backwaters and tea hills, the Nilgiris, Mysuru's palace and the Coorg coffee estates — the whole south in one continuous route.
10 Days / 9 Nights
India
Three states
What's included
- Airport or railway station meet-and-greet and transfers
- Hotel accommodation as selected
- Daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver throughout
- All sightseeing and entry tickets listed in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
- 24/7 on-trip assistance
- All applicable taxes
What's not included
- Airfare and train tickets
- Lunches and dinners unless specified
- Optional activities and entry tickets not listed
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Kochi
Fort Kochi, the fishing nets and a Kathakali evening.
Day 2
Kochi → Alleppey
A private houseboat through the backwaters, mooring overnight.
Day 3
Alleppey → Thekkady
Up into spice country and a plantation walk.
Day 4
Thekkady → Munnar
Through Vagamon into the tea hills.
Day 5
Munnar
Tea estates, Eravikulam and the viewpoints.
Day 6
Munnar → Ooty
Across the state line and up into the Nilgiris.
Day 7
Ooty
The toy train, the botanical gardens and Doddabetta.
Day 8
Ooty → Mysuru
Down through Bandipur to the palace city.
Day 9
Mysuru → Coorg
The market, then into the coffee estates.
Day 10
Coorg → Departure
A plantation morning and a transfer to Bengaluru or Mangaluru.
Where to stay
| Hotel category | Über uns | Rooms | pro Nacht |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Star | City Lodge Kerala | Standard Room | QAR 104 |
| 4 Star | Bay View Hotel Kerala | Deluxe Room | QAR 159 |
| 5 Star | Grand Regency Kerala | Premium Room | QAR 268 |
| Luxury | Private Villa Estate Kerala | Suite / Villa | QAR 451 |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Capacity | Transmission | Daily rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 4 | Automatic | QAR 178 |
| Honda Accord | 4 | Automatic | QAR 188 |
| Toyota Fortuner | 6 | Automatic | Request a quote |
| Nissan Patrol | 6 | Automatic | QAR 446 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | Automatic | QAR 466 |
| Toyota Hiace | 12 | Manual | Request a quote |
| Toyota Coaster | 22 | Manual | QAR 644 |
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Traveller reviews
Meera Nair
IndiaKerala
Quiet, private and genuinely restful. The Ayurvedic spa day was booked exactly when we asked for it, not when it suited the resort.
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