SOUTH INDIA · INDIA
South India’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours in South India, gathered on one page. What each one is really like on the day, how long it runs, what it costs and who you book it through.
Kochi highlights in one day: Kochi Castle, Makino Botanical Garden, Hirome Ichiba and Chikurinji Temple with a local English guide.
Most Popular“I also posted on Trip Advisor…this was a lovely tour with a terrific guide. She listened to what we wanted to do, and she delivered a great tour. We would highly recommend this excursion.”
A one-day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort whirlwind from Bangalore with round-trip flights, private guide, air-conditioned transfers, and included entry tickets.
“The tour from Bangalore to Taj Mahal was perfect! Very well organized, on time and enjoyable. Transfers were very safe, the guide tour was very smart and kindness. The trip (car + flight) is very long and tiring, but perfect if you have just one day free.”
Private Munnar day trip from Kochi with Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls, Mattupetty Dam, tea museum, plantations, and spice stop.
“Great journey, very nice and thoughtful guide and driver. Thank you very much!”
Private Munnar day trip from Kochi with waterfalls, tea gardens, and Mattupetty Dam. Comfortable car, driver-guide, and key entrance stops included.
“If you're not planning a stay in Munnar and want a one day trip to see some things, this is an option. The one photo of the "rock" is a wild elephant. Didn't get a closer look, but still something. Even more fascinating that so many cars just stRead more”
A guided day trip from Chennai to Pondicherry and Auroville with hotel pickup, French-colonial sights, ashram visits, lunch, and included fees.
“Great driver and freindly guide and knowledgable guide. We really enjoy the tour. Really great tour operator. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxcccccccccccccxxxx”
Pondicherry day trip from Chennai with Wonder Tours: lunch, admissions, French Quarter sights, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and an Auroville stop.
“Great day out, well planned and spaced with plenty of breaks along the way. Our guide Rajesh was excellent and informative. definitely recommend.”
Fly from Hyderabad to Delhi for a one-day Agra sprint: Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, craft demos, monument fees, and round-trip flights.
“Wow. What a great day visiting the Taj Mahal and Fort Agra. Best way to see the sights is with a guide. Vijay was our guide and I was appreciative of his knowledge of the area and the history. I also was glad to have him guide us around thRead more”
Private full-day Munnar trip from Kochi with AC pickup, waterfall and tea stops, spice farm visit, and optional guided commentary.
“Amazing tour and would absolutely book again! I didn’t have a lot of time to explore Munnar so I was looking for a day tour and this was perfect. The drive is beautiful and Jude is an excellent guide - we chatted the whole way and I learned a lot! There were enough breaks and…”
Private car day trip from Chennai to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with a local guide, entry fees included, plus hotel pickup.
“Good trip. Guide (Rajesh) was good and understandable. Driver good. There was another guide later on for a while who was also good.”
One-day private Hampi tour with a pro guide in an AC car, key ruins in smart order, and tickets included for major temples.
“Visiting this amazing city in ruins was a mesmerizing experience. The pomp and grandeur of this ancient city can only be imagined with towering temples and structures”
Day-trip Taj Mahal from Chennai with round-trip flights, hotel pickup, a private guide, Agra Fort, and craft demonstrations, all in one long day.
“Excellent service from friendly knowledgeable staff. Thank you for a memorable experience of a lifetime.”
Private 7-hour Mahabalipuram day trip from Chennai with a pro guide, included entrances and lunch, plus a stone-carving route.
“We had a great tour of Mahabalipuram and the UNESCO site. Rajesh was very flexible to accommodate our change in the timetable. The guide was very knowledgeable and made the excursion interesting.”
See Padmanabhapuram’s vast wooden palace and Kanyakumari’s land-end views, with a ferry to Vivekananda Rock and the Thiruvalluvar Statue.
“This was a fantastic day trip. We were picked up at 8.30am at Kovalam beach and returned back about 7.00pm in a very comfortable and clean car. Our first stop was Padmanabhapuram palace which was extremely interesting and well worth Read more”
Fly from India’s major cities to Delhi, drive to Agra, and see the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with a private guide in one long day.
“Experiance was awesome here since from long time we thought of come with family but due to many reasons we couldn't come but atlast we gathered I really like this plaice”
Bengaluru to Agra same-day trip with flights, a guided Taj Mahal visit, Agra Fort, buffet lunch, and a marble inlay craft stop.
“We had a great time touring the Taj Mahal and going to the Agra Fort. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and knew all of the best angles to take photos from. It was a great time and I would recommend it to anyone who comes to India!”
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