South India Wildlife Tour

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 16-day tour through South India, beginning with your arrival in Bangalore, followed by a visit to the historic city of Mysore. After exploring Mysore, travel to Nagarhole for a wildlife experience, then continue to Bandipur for more nature and wildlife. Journey to Ooty, a picturesque hill station, before heading to Munnar, known for its tea plantations and scenic views. Next, explore Periyar/Thekkady, home to the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Afterward, sail through the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey, then visit Kumarakom, a charming village by the backwaters. Finally, conclude your tour with a visit to Cochin, a vibrant city with rich colonial heritage. This journey offers a blend of wildlife, natural beauty, and cultural experiences, from the serene hill stations to the lush landscapes and scenic backwaters, making it a perfect getaway for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts alike. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • • Explore Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens

  • • Visit Mysore Palace and Chamundi Hills

  • • Enjoy a jeep ride in Nagarhole National Park

  • • Discover tea plantations in Ooty

  • • Relax on a houseboat in Alleppey

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival at Bangalore

Location: Bengaluru

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

On the day of arrival at Bangalore airport, our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Bangalore, visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden, the 16th century Bull Temple and drive pass to the Vidhana Soudha.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 2 : Bangalore - Mysore (145 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Location: Mysuru

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mysore, via en-route visit Srirangapatna fort and Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple also visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Tipu Sultan's summer palace. Upon arrival at Mysore check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later visit to Brindavan gardens & spectacular musical fountains, followed by flower and sandal wood market, handicraft museum. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : At Mysore

Location: Mysuru

Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mysore, visit Mysore Palace - famous for its veritable treasure trove of exquisite carvings and works of art from the world over, the Chamundi Hills for a panoramic view of Mysore city and the Rajendra Art Gallery, which houses a remarkable collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Verma. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Mysore - Nagarhole (80 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Location: Nagarahole Tiger Reserve

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Nagarhole known as “Rajiv Gandhi National Park”. Upon arrival at Nagarhole national park check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : At Nagarhole

Location: Nagarahole Tiger Reserve

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning before breakfast drive to Nagarhole National Park - India's premier Tiger Reserves and has rich forest cover, small streams, hills, valleys and waterfalls. The park has a healthy predator-prey ratio, with many tigers, Gaur, elephants, Indian leopards, and deer.

After finish your morning game drive, later drive back to your hotel for breakfast and spend some quality time with leisure activities. After lunch at hotel, later proceed for another safari / Game drive to Nagarhole National Park. You can also take amazing wildlife pictures for your memories.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : Nagarhole - Bandipur (110 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Location: Bandipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bandipur. Upon arrival at Bandipur national park check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : At Bandipur

Location: Bandipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning before breakfast drive to Bandipur Tiger Reserve - is known for its small population of tigers. Once the private hunting ground of the Maharajas of Mysore, the park also harbors Indian elephants, spotted deer, gaurs (bison), antelopes and numerous other native species.

After finish your morning game drive, later drive back to your hotel for breakfast and spend some quality time with leisure activities. After lunch at hotel, later proceed for another safari / Game drive to Bandipur Tiger Reserve. You can also take amazing wildlife pictures for your memories.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : Bandipur - Ooty (50 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Location: Ooty

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Ooty. Upon arrival at Ooty check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Ooty, visit the Dodda betta Peak, the highest peak in the Nilgiri mountains, the beautifully landscaped Botanical Gardens and the scenic Ooty lake where you can enjoy an optional boat ride. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : Ooty - Munnar (250 Kms / 7 Hrs)

Location: Munnar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala”, via en-route enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala with high mountains and the low flying clouds passing by.

Upon arrival at Munnar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : At Munnar

Location: Munnar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar, visit the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market.

In the evening, enjoy a walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Location: Periyar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India's which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

In the evening, enjoy a walk around Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : At Periyar/Thekkady

Location: Periyar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Periyar visit Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Also enjoy the Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Kumily and Mangala Devi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 : Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Location: Alappuzha

Accommodation Name: Deluxe Houseboat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.

Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your pre-booked houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.
Overnight at Houseboat.

Day 14 : Alleppey - Kumarakom (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Location: Kumarakom

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at houseboat, later check out and drive to Kumarakom “Town of Backwaters”. Upon arrival at Kumarakom check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Kumarakom, visit Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Beach, Kumarakom Backwaters and Bay Island Driftwood Museum. Also enjoy the boat ride to Pathiramanal Island. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 : Kumarakom - Cochin (50 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Location: Kochi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive.

In the evening time enjoy the kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16 : Departure from Cochin

Location: Kochi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Cochin airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

What's Included

  • 15 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

  • Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays

  • Dining Inclusions

    15 Breakfast at Hotel, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner at House Boat

  • All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle

  • English speaking guide at Bangalore, Mysore and Cochin

    (Other languages guides are available on additional charges)

  • 2 jungle safari at Nagarhole National Park with Professional Naturalist

  • 2 jungle safari at Bandipur National Park with Professional Naturalist

  • Visit to the Eravikulam and Periyar National Park

  • Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake

  • Visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

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What's Not Included

  • Visas Fee (if applicable)

  • Monument entry fees

  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)

  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature

  • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Mode of Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows :

Passenger Vehicle type
1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar
• 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar
• 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar
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Accommodation

Accommodation at 3 Star deluxe hotels.
4 or 5 Star hotel upgrade are available on request basis.

Check out our Q&As

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Easy

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    100% Departure if there is single traveller.

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    Yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    INR is local currency.

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

    Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey. Its only suggestion from team Unclesam Holidays.

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Only for foreign national traveller.

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Tips always optional.

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    10

  • How many people will be on my trip?

    UncleSam Holidays provide private and group tour it's completely depend on you which category you are choose. if you are choosing a group tour there is maximum 40 guests.

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    UncleSam Holidays is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2011. So far, UncleSam Holidays work hard to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe

  • What are the coaches like?

    We pride ourselves on having the finest fleet of fuel-efficient, fully air-conditioned coaches – all with reclining seats and on-board restrooms. The high vantage point from your coach’s window means you can take in all the glorious scenery, whether it’s a vast rural landscape or an urban city center.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    We select our hotels for their quality, impeccable service and comfort, with the majority of them having air-conditioning. Few hotels don't have air conditioning due to the colder climate.

  • How much luggage can I bring?

    You can bring one suitcase per person and weight not exceeding 23 kg (50 lbs) due to the limited space on the coach. You can also bring one piece of hand luggage, provided it is small enough to take on the coach and does not have telescopic handles.

  • Are the travel guides experience?

    Our Travel Guides come from a variety of backgrounds but they all share a passion for travel. These experienced professionals show you what the guidebooks can’t – a true insider’s perspective of each destination. Each Travel Guide have at least five years’ experience under their belt.

  • What if I have special dietary requirements?

    We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking. Unfortunately, we’re unable to supply meals in accordance with strict religious requirements. We can’t provide salt-free, Kosher, Halal, requests for specific dietary supplements such as soya milk, and high protein or low-carb meals.

  • Will I need a visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We strongly recommend that all guests have a travel insurance policy to ensure your peace of mind before and while travelling. It's important that you protect yourself in case of trip cancellations, an interruption for any reason, baggage delays or loss of baggage and medical expenses.

Reviews of this operator

Sandra Gurvis  

Great trip to India

12-Nov-2024

Highly recommended to everybody for holiday packages in India. I really appreciate them for their management everything was well managed on every tour and will keep travelling with them in future also.

Julia  

Perfect Trip

16-Aug-2024

Very helpful staff helped me during my trip too regarding all bookings thanku fir making my trip a memorable one

Mike  

Well Mananged Services

02-Oct-2024

i dont have words to explain my excellent experience with unclesam holidays, I will travel one' again with your company and will share this valuable experience with friends and family

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    UncleSam Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 80 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of unclesam holidays charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

South India Wildlife Tour

16 Days Starting in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and ending in Kochi, Kerala, India

Visiting: Bengaluru, Mysuru, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, Bandipur, Ooty, Munnar, Periyar, Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Kochi ...more ...less

Tour operator:

UncleSam Holidays

Tour code:

SIWT16

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Low, Easy

Age range:

1-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Sightseeing

Private Available:

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From: $3750 $1500 (USD) Operator discount: -$2250 -60%

NB: Prices correct on 31-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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