Destinations
South India Destinations for Private Travel
Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu each have their own destination pages and private journeys, and they combine easily. Every trip is private and chauffeur-driven, and many routes cross two or three states.
Karnataka
Karnataka: palaces, forests and coffee hills
Our Bengaluru base puts the state’s palaces, forests and coffee hills within a few hours’ drive. Start with three of its best-loved destinations.
Also in Karnataka: Bengaluru, Chikkamagaluru and the Hoysala temples, Hampi and Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal. See all Karnataka destinations.
Kerala & Tamil Nadu
Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Each state has its own hub, destination pages and private journeys, from a few days to two weeks, and our multi-state journeys travel through both.
Kerala
Green hills, spice gardens, slow backwaters and a long coast. Most Kerala-only journeys begin in Kochi; many routes also drive in from Coorg or Mysuru through Wayanad. See the Kerala hub for routes, drive times and suggested journeys. Journeys: Kerala Classic, or the short trips Kerala Backwaters & Beach and Munnar, Thekkady & Kerala Backwaters.
Destinations: Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and Kumarakom and Varkala and Kovalam.
Tamil Nadu
Pallava monuments by the sea, a French quarter, the great Chola temples and the living temple city of Madurai. Most Tamil Nadu journeys run south from Chennai and end at Madurai. See the Tamil Nadu hub and the Tamil Nadu Temple Trail, or the short trips Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry and Madurai, Thekkady, Munnar & Kochi.
Destinations: Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Trichy and the Chola temples, Madurai, Chettinad and Ooty, Coonoor and the Nilgiris. Kodaikanal, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari can be added to a custom route.
Multi-state journeys
Journeys that cross state lines
Four of our flagship journeys cross state lines. The two below run from Bengaluru through the Nilgiri hills or Wayanad to the Kerala coast; Temples & Backwaters runs from Chennai to Kochi, and Grand South India covers all three states.
Prefer to stay in one state? See Karnataka Classic, Kerala Classic or the Tamil Nadu Temple Trail, or browse all private South India tours.
Travel style
How we travel
Every destination is visited the same way: privately, with your own vehicle and driver, at a pace that suits your group.
Private journeys
A route planned around your party, your dates and your interests.
Chauffeur-driven travel
An English-speaking driver and a vehicle sized for your group, from sedans to coaches.
Family and senior-friendly pacing
Shorter driving days, slower mornings and extra nights where they help.
Hotels optional
Book vehicle and driver only, or let us include hotels by comfort level, location, budget and availability.
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