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Kerala & the Tropical South

Kerala & the Tropical South
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14 Days Excluding Flights From
15 Days from
USD 2025
4.5/5 from
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Activity Level
Easy & Moderate See our Activity Level Guidelines to check if this holiday is right for you.
Comfort Level
Classic
Ways to Travel :
Guided Group
Activity :
Culture
Group Size :
4 - 16
Ages :
16+
Trip Code :
AIT
Carbon Footprint :
21kg CO2e per person per day
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Find peace and paradise in India’s two southernmost states: Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Discover the laidback side of India with a cultural adventure in the tropical south. Over two weeks, we explore the distinct states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, finding idyllic coastlines, spirituality, lush mountains and culture-rich cities. The highlights are plenty: discover the verdant Munnar tea plantations, meet local people on an immersive village walk and cruise the serene backwaters of Kerala on a traditional converted rice barge. It ends with a relaxing stay on the old hippie trail beach town of Kovalam.

Kerala & the Tropical South

Highlights

  • Experience India’s laid-back side on a small-group adventure in the south
  • Embark on a tour of the historic landmarks in the old spice port of Kochi
  • Trek through the vivid tea plantations in Munnar with an expert local guide
  • Witness the temple town of Madurai wake from its slumber on a dawn city walk
  • Search for elephants, wild pigs and more on a nature walk in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Cruise the backwaters of Kerala on a traditional rice barge – a classic experience in South India!

Key Information

  • Accommodation: 3 Superior nights (hotels), 10 Classic nights (9 hotels, 1 houseboat)
  • Travel by private air-conditioned bus
  • Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
  • Countries visited: India

What's Included

  • All breakfasts, one lunch and three dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Group arrival and departure transfers available

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
Day 4

6 km / 3.7 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

You’ll also find Thriving Nature, Thriving People moments across our trips. These experiences are often a highlight of your adventure, while also benefiting the natural world or local communities.

On this trip, we:

  • Explore the village of Manjira with a local guide, meeting the community and learning about their practices and products from the experts, including climbing coconut trees, weaving coconut leaves and casting fish nets
  • Join a family in the village of Thekkady for a special dinner and cooking demonstration in their home, learning firsthand from our host about the local culture and cuisine

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