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

Spend 13 nights uncovering India's historic sights, as well as chugging through stunning mountain scenery aboard a traditional railway. Our research found savings of £500 compared to the usual selling price. 

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 Radisson Blu Atria
• 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 Wayanad Wild, CGH Earth
• 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… 20, 25, 29 January; 1, 5, 10, 18, 25 February; 1, 5, 12, 19, 24 March; 15, 19, 24, 29 April; 3, 9, 15, 23, 30 September; 7, 13, 21, 28 October; 4, 9, 16, 23, 30 November; 3 December, 2026
• Birmingham… 21, 29 January; 2, 12, 20, 26 February; 3, 10, 18 March; 15, 21, 28 April; 1, 9, 16, 23 September; 1, 7, 20, 29 October; 4, 11, 18, 26 November; 3 December, 2026
• Bristol… 22, 28 January; 1, 10, 17, 25 February; 4, 18 March; 15, 22, 29 April; 2, 9, 16, 24 September; 1, 7, 12, 29 October; 2, 9, 16, 30 November; 1 December, 2026
• Edinburgh… 23, 30 January; 9, 16, 20, 27 February; 2, 10, 16, 23 March; 15, 20, 27 April; 7, 14, 21, 28 September; 5, 12, 19, 26 October; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November; 3 December, 2026
• Manchester… 22, 28 January; 4, 10, 16, 25 February; 2, 11, 16, 20 March; 15, 18, 22, 29 April; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September; 7, 14, 21, 28 October; 4, 11, 23, 30 November; 3 December, 2026

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Itinerary highlights

• Bangalore... take a walking tour of Bangalore Palace, the city's top attraction.
• Mysore... enjoy a vineyard tour and wine tasting in Channapatna. 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 £2499

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