SOUTH INDIA · INDIA
South India’s best days out.
The 12 most popular village life & countryside 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.
Private jeep tour from Munnar to Anakulam elephants, tea estates, and waterfalls with lunch included in about 9 hours.
Most Popular“Mani our driver was excellent Very good driver ……. Explaining everything…….. Showing all the different kind of trees Thanks again”
Sunrise canoe cruise near Kochi with Kerala breakfast and village life views on calm backwaters.
“A great start to the day with beautiful views and insight into local life and people. Our hosts were a joy to spend time with and there was a good balance of engagement but also letting us be in peace as we enjoyed the surroundings. BreaRead more”
A 3-hour private shikara cruise in Alleppey with a village stop and sunset views, plus guide-led wildlife spotting for $16 per person.
“Fantastic sunrise boat trip in Allepey. It was a beautiful trip and we stopped for some coffee too. Thanks very much I would highly recommend.”
Ride from Bangalore to Nandi Hills by bike with breakfast, temple visits, a silk stop, pottery making, and an organic buffet lunch.
“My friends and I had an absolute blast biking around Nandi Hills. Ajith was the ultimate guide and taught us so much! We are visiting from the US so learning so many things in such a sort amount of time can feel overwhelming, but Ajith explaiRead more”
Private sunset canoe cruise from Kumarakom with village life, fishing nets, bird spotting, and a full Kerala dinner.
“The trip was amazing. Our two guides knew so much about the area and the wildlife. The scenery was incredibly beautiful. Would recommend 100%.”
Full-day trip from Kochi to Kumbalangi fishing village on Kalenchery Island, with hands-on fishing, banana-leaf lunch, and air-conditioned pickup.
“It was a gorgeous village atmosphere that took me to a spellbinding realm. I am glad to have received a chance to trust my tour with Expertise Travel team without their contribution this trip would have been an absolute disappointment. Their service charges are within budget and I am gratified.”
A half-day village tour in Kochi with fish farms, coconut oil and coir making, boat workshops, and Fort Kochi spice markets, with pickup.
“This tour was amazing, a real eye opener and brilliant way to see the real Kochi. We saw so many places we’d never have seen ourself and had a very special day. Shaji was amazing, so friendly, caring and knowledgeable. Top highlights Read more”
A private 4-hour Kumbalangi village tour from Kochi with pickup, boat time, coconut crafts, fishing nets, and a Kerala seafood lunch.
“We really enjoyed our time in the village. My husband and I were treated to several hours seeing authentic elders from the village showing us their different skills, plus we were paddled in a canoe and learnt so much about life as it was. An added bonus was looking aRead more”
Sunrise canoe cruise in Kumarakom backwaters with village life, birdwatching, toddy tapping, chai stop, and a Kerala breakfast in 3 hours.
“A delightful, peaceful and perfect insight into Kumarakom and it’s life. Thank you”
Midday cruise on Kumarakom backwaters with village canals, bird sanctuary stops, and included tea or coffee with an English guide.
“Excellent guide and captain Sanu helped us in understanding the back water birds, village life and other environmental basics in boat cruise”
Full-day Kochi/Kumarakom backwaters cruise by canoe and shikkara with sunrise birds, Kerala meals, and local food stops, starting 6am.
“We were worried that an entire day on the Backwaters would be too much. We were also concerned that it would be very touristy because we'd read reports of so many houseboats. Instead we were blown away. We had an absolutely brillRead more”
Sunset cruise in Kumarakom’s backwaters by traditional canoe, with village life, hot tea, local snacks, and Kerala-style dinner.
“In Kumarakom wordt maar één smalle gracht heen en weer bevaren , dat is wel jammer maar als eerste ervaring in backwaters is het top. Heel veel vogels gezien. Dorpsleven is een beetje geensceneerd, maar biedt interessante info. Het eten bij Wonderwerk piepklein restaurant was ongelooflijk lekker en verzorgd, leuke setting langs water”
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