£1999pp—Spot tigers & elephants on private South India tour

Go in search of tigers and elephants in South India’s national parks. Spend 13 nights uncovering India's ancient sights, as well as chugging through stunning mountain scenery aboard a traditional railway.

What's included

• Outbound flight to Bangalore and return flight from Thiruvananthapuram, with 20kg checked baggage
• Private transfers with an English-speaking chauffeur in an air-conditioned car
• The services of an English-speaking guide throughout
• Overnight stay in Bangalore at the 5-star Fortune Select JP Cosmos
• Two nights in Mysore at the 5-star Grand Mercure Mysuru
• Two nights in Ooty at the 4-star Fortune Resort Sullivan Court
• Two nights in Kerala at CGH Wayanad Wild
• Two nights in Kochi at the 5-star Casino Hotel, CGH Earth
• An overnight stay on an air-conditioned houseboat in Alleppey, with all meals
• Three nights in Poovar at Isola Di Cocco Beach Resort
• A 60-minute full-body Ayurvedic massage in Poovar
• Excursions and experiences as per itinerary, with all entry fees
• Daily breakfast and dinner throughout
• All taxes and fees

When

• London... 3, 8, 12, 15, 21, 25, 29 September; 2, 5, 7, 12, 26, 28 October; 2, 9, 18, 25 November; 2 December, 2026; 14, 17, 21, 25, 31 January; 1, 9, 15, 21, 26 February; 1, 7, 11, 14, 18 March; 11, 15, 19, 25, 30 April; 2, 6, 12 May, 2027
• Birmingham... 9, 19, 26 September; 3, 7, 28 October; 4 November; 2 December, 2026
• Bristol... 5, 12, 19, 26 September; 3, 7 October; 7 December, 2026
• Edinburgh... 9, 16, 23, 30 September; 3, 7 October; 11, 18 November; 7 December, 2026; 13, 20, 27 January; 3, 17 February; 3, 10 March; 14, 21, 28 April; 5, 12 May, 2027
• Manchester... 9, 16, 23, 30 September; 3, 7, 28 October; 4, 11, 18, 25 November; 2 December, 2026; 16, 23, 27 January; 3, 10, 17, 24 February; 6, 13 March; 10, 17, 24 April; 5, 12 May, 2027

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Itinerary highlights

• Bangalore... take a walking tour of Bangalore Palace, the city's top attraction.
• Mysore... explore the spectacular Mysore Palace. Continue to Chamundi Hills to admire the Temple of Chamundeswari.
• Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary... spot wild and migratory birds, from the white ibis to the open-billed stork.
• Mudumalai National Park... look out for elephants, tigers, leopards, jackals, and sloth bears during a jeep safari.
• Ooty... is in the Nilgiris district. It's known for its rolling grasslands and vast tea plantations. Visit the botanical gardens, a local tea factory, and the town of Lovedale. The British founded Lovedale in 1812.
• Nilgiri Mountain Railway... is one of the steepest narrow gauge railways in the world. It's charmingly known as the 'toy train' by locals. Chug through dense forests and lush valleys.
• Wayanad... visit the mesmerising Needle Rock View Point and the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. In the afternoon, spend time at the scenic Pookot Lake.
• Kochi... follow your guide along narrow streets and through bustling markets. See spider-like Chinese fishing nets by the shoreline. Watch a Kathakali performance, featuring music, drama, and storytelling.
• Alleppey... spend a night on a traditional houseboat and discover the region's glistening backwaters. These vessels are known as a kettuvallam and are held together entirely by coconut ropes.
• Poovar... sunbathe on pristine beaches, swim in the Arabian Sea, and relax with an included massage. You'll also take a boat trip through Poovar Island's lush mangrove forests.

Other options

• Add a 5-night private tour of India's Golden Triangle (Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra), with flights and daily breakfast, from an extra £599 per person
• Solo travellers can book this deal from £2699

Transfers & baggage
Private chauffeured transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle are included throughout. There is a checked-baggage allowance of 20kg per person.