Custom & family trips
Custom South India Trips for Families and Private Groups
Not looking for a fixed itinerary? Tell us who is travelling, where you would like to go and how you like to travel, and we will plan a private trip around you.
Who it is for
Planned around the people travelling
A custom South India tour starts with your group, not with a template. We look at who is travelling, what each person enjoys and how much time you have, then suggest a route, a pace and a vehicle that fit.
Our flagship journeys are a good source of ideas, but you do not have to choose one.
We often plan for
- Families with children of any age
- NRIs visiting family and showing India to the next generation
- Senior travellers, and parents travelling with grown-up children (for an example, see Gentle-Pace Karnataka)
- Couples who want their own route and pace
- Private groups of friends, relatives or colleagues
- Mixed-age families with different needs and energy levels
What can be customised
Almost everything about the trip
Destinations
Mix states and regions, or explore one area in depth.
Trip length
From a few days to several weeks, with as many nights in each place as you like.
Pacing
Shorter driving days, later starts and rest days where they help.
Vehicle
From a sedan to a coach, sized for your group.
Hotel level
Choose a comfort level and budget, or book your own hotels and take vehicle and driver only.
Guide support
Private guides can be arranged for selected heritage, cultural and city visits.
Airport transfers
Meet-and-greet pickups and drops at either end of your trip.
Planning for every kind of group
Families, seniors, NRIs and mixed ages
Family travel
We plan days with breaks, shorter drives and time to play, and suggest family-friendly stays when hotels are included. Tell us the ages of your children so we can suggest the right vehicle and pace, and discuss any child-specific requirements with us before booking.
Senior-friendly pacing
Slower mornings, fewer stops, extra nights, optional rest days and sensible drive times for parents and older family members. Tell us about any mobility needs; some heritage sites involve steps and uneven ground, and we will suggest suitable visits.
NRI family visits
Coming home to see family? We can combine time with relatives in one city with short private trips, airport pickups and day outings for visiting children or parents. Sightseeing stays flexible, so it can be added or dropped as family time allows.
Mixed-age groups
Grandparents, parents and children rarely want the same day. We build in choices, such as a rest afternoon for some while others head out, and choose a vehicle that keeps everyone comfortable, from an SUV to a Tempo Traveller or minibus for larger family groups.
Vehicle only or with hotels
Choose how much we arrange
Vehicle and driver only
You arrange your own hotels; we plan the route, timings and driving around them.
Vehicle, driver and hotels
We include hotels chosen by comfort level, location, budget and availability, plus any guides and transfers you need, in one quotation.
How planning works
From first message to confirmed trip
Step 1
Tell us about your trip
Share your dates, who is travelling and any places or experiences in mind.
Step 2
Receive a suggested plan
We reply with a route, a vehicle suggestion, a hotel option if you want one, and a quote.
Step 3
Adjust until it fits
Change nights, stops or pace until the plan feels right.
Step 4
Confirm your booking
Your booking is confirmed after the agreed advance payment and our confirmation of the arrangements; see booking and payment.
Plan a custom trip
Tell us about your trip
Share your dates, who is travelling and what you would like to see. We will reply with a suggested plan and a tailored quote.
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FAQ
Custom and family trips: your questions
Planning a South India Trip or Need a Vehicle?
Tell us your dates, group size and where you want to go. We reply with a clear plan and quotation — no obligation.