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Kerala Small Group Tours & Trips

57 Kerala trips. Tours from 35 tour companies. 435 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Best of Southern India
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Best of Southern India

By G Adventures
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alleppey, Bath, Chennai, Kerala, Kochi

Highlights

  • Relax in the peaceful backwaters of kerala
  • Spot wildlife in beautiful parks
  • Uncover ancient temples
  • Explore tea and spice plantations
  • Take a rickshaw ride through the streets of madurai

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

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"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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North to South India: The Taj Mahal & Goa Good Times
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North to South India: The Taj Mahal & Goa Good Times

By G Adventures
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Alleppey, Amber Fort, Delhi, Goa, Jaipur, Jama Masjid, Kerala, Kochi, Mumbai, Rajasthan, Taj Mahal, Udaipur

Highlights

  • Admire the taj mahal and amber fort
  • Capture colourful rajasthan in your viewfinder
  • Lounge on beaches in goa
  • Connect with the locals at a homestay
  • Savour delicious indian cuisine

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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Discover Kerala & Sri Lanka: Islands & Ruins
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Discover Kerala & Sri Lanka: Islands & Ruins

By G Adventures
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alleppey, Ella, Hikkaduwa, Kandy, Kerala, Kochi, Negombo, Nuwara Eliya, Sigiriya

Highlights

  • Stay with a local family in alleppey for a real taste of the culture
  • Check out the catch of the day at kollam’s fishing docks
  • Visit the g adventures-supported sthree craft shop and café
  • Learn about local plants uses at a spice garden
  • Trek to little adam’s peak

What travelers are saying

"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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A Portrait of India 2023
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A Portrait of India 2023

By Tauck
none
4.2/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Agra, Agra Fort, Amber Fort, Delhi, India Gate, Jaipur, Kerala, Kochi, Mumbai, Qutab Minar, Taj Mahal, Udaipur, Varanasi

Highlights

  • Live like a maharajah at some of the world's top-rated hotels – including a two-night stay at the award-winning The Oberoi Amarvilas
  • Agra
  • featuring views of the Taj Mahal
  • and three nights in Udaipur at The Oberoi Udaivilas...You'll be amazed by all that's included onA Portrait of India... Our popular India tours give you a complete look at this complex country from north to south. Cruise by houseboat in southern India through Kerala's beautiful canals. A boat ride witnesses spiritual ceremonies along the River Ganges in Varanasi
  • and a cooking demonstration features a taste of hospitality on an exclusive insider visit to a chef's private home in Kerala. Enjoy a special Maharajah evening with dinner and entertainment... a traditional dance performance... with special insights from Tauck's local experts and much more...

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour. 

5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for. 

Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."

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Big India
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Big India

By Geckos Adventures
none
4.9/5 Excellent
25 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, Kerala, Kochi, Rajasthan, Taj Mahal, Varanasi

Highlights

  • Experience old and new india in the bustling streets of delhi, where ancient temples stand against billboards advertising bollywood films
  • Discover the ancient forts, lake palaces, rural villages and colourful cities of rajasthan
  • The taj mahal in agra may be one of the most recognisable buildings in the world, but its poetic history and beauty have the power to surprise even the most jaded travellers
  • Varanasi is among the holiest cities in india. climb to hilltop temples at sunrise, dodge cows in the street, and observe pilgrims praying and bathing along the ghats of the sacred ganges river during a boat cruise
  • Explore the beautiful south of india, getting elbows-deep in authentic southern indian cuisine
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

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"FANTASTIC. Start to finish it is such a fantastic taste of Central America, all the destinations are interesting and you can do as much or as little as you choose."

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Best of South India
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Best of South India

By Bestway Tours & Safaris
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4.8/5 Excellent
25 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Chennai, Kochi, Mumbai

Highlights

  • Visit to the Gateway of India, Mumbai's most famous monument.
  • Visit the Prince of Wales Museum and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
  • Visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European Church in India.
  • Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to watch animals in their natural habitat by the water's edge.
  • Visit the Temple of Goddess Kumari, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in the sea where Swami Vivekananda mediated.

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I took the most amazing tour across Portugal and Spain through Bestway Tours last year. It was a 10 day tour visiting historic cities across the countries and was blown away by level of service and convenience the team provided. I've learned so much through the knowledgeable tour guides and enjoyed lots of delicious local food. I cannot wait to take another Bestway Tour in the future!"

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Simply South India
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Simply South India

By Geckos Adventures
none
4.9/5 Excellent
25 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kerala, Kochi

Highlights

  • Wipe the dal from your sleeves and the dhansak from your brow, as you get elbows deep in authentic southern indian cuisine
  • Cruise along the calm backwaters of kerala and bunk up with a local family. all you need now is to master the language ofmalayalam (jokes)
  • The spirit of indiana jones swings through the ruins ofvirupaksha temple in hampi. you'll feel like you're moving through a movie set during the visit
  • Ready, steady, goa (soz). there's actually no race element in this golden beach town. chill your beans on the last leg of this sweet adventure

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"FANTASTIC. Start to finish it is such a fantastic taste of Central America, all the destinations are interesting and you can do as much or as little as you choose."

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Bike, Hike & Kayak South India
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Bike, Hike & Kayak South India

By World Expeditions
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Kerala, Kochi, Munnar, Periyar

Highlights

  • Cycle the backroads of Southern India through tea plantations and quaint hillside villages
  • Embark on jeep safaris in search for wild Asiatic Elephants, Bengal Tigers, Sloth Bears and other wildlife
  • Trek through rain forest to the second highest peak of the Western Ghats
  • Depart on a UNESCO heritage train ride between Coonoor and Ooty
  • Experience the delightful backwaters of Kerala
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Themes

Cycling & Biking, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Hiking & Walking, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise, Sailing

What travelers are saying

"My tour guide, Tien, was wonderful. There was a tour participant from Australia who was a physician, and he acted like the tour medical director, demanding I leave the tour. The emergency contact people in Vietnam were very helpful with finding me accommodations after I left the tour. I am still waiting on a letter from World Expeditions supporting my travel insurance claim."

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Extraordinary Holiday

I had the most amazing and extraordinary holiday and most of that was down to the lovely people in the group and our wonderful guide Sam Benjamin. From start to fi...

Tour:  Spice Trails of Kerala

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Anonymous

Mar 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Great southern India Experience

A great all round trip with lots of variety. Trekking to the peak. Santosh was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and friendly. Lots of small interesting stops and ...

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Mar 2018

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Spice Trails of Kerala

Very interesting and varied itinerary with beautiful scenery, great food and lovely group of people to share the experience . Felt like we were off the beaten trac...

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Mar 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Great experience

Our trip was the first visit I'd made to India and so having a guided tour was brilliant. Our tour leader was really good at his job and in addition was willing &a...

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Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Fantastic trip

First trip to India, and would travel there again. And recommend to others Excellent mix of sightseeing, culture, trekking and wildlife. A sensory overload of sight...

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