South India Tours and Travels
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Recognized by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, South India Tours and Travels, offer amazing holiday tour packages for your India Trip. We assist you to make your holidays enjoyable and memorable by designing tailor-made itineraries that favor your needs. We concentrate more on guest’s satisfaction than marketing the business, as we strongly believe that there is no other way of promoting the company and also the field rather than guests happiness.
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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ToTrebor
Toronto, Canada225 contributions
Feb 2020
Our group comprised two Canadian couples who are very experienced travelers. South India Tours extended one of their trips to 28 days to incorporate our request for additional time. We selected the high level option for accommodations as the relatively small marginal cost increase was well worth it. We typically stayed in either name brand hotels such as Radisson, or top quality local hotels/resorts.
We try to use local tour operators whenever possible as this saves a significant amount of money when compared to using operators based in Canada (who anyway merely subcontract to local operators).
Padmini was our contact and provided timely and detailed communications. We had a small bus that provided us with lots of room and was very comfortable. We had a driver who stayed with us for the month and local guides to provide their knowledge. Our driver was exceptional both in service and friendliness and general attitude; we christened him Captain Velu for the way he anticipated and addressed our needs.
Make sure that you let Padmini know what your particular interests are so she can build them into the tour. For example, we are interested in wildlife and were fortunate to see a tiger on one of our safaris.
I'd be happy to provide further information if you would like to contact me though Padmini of South India Tours.
We try to use local tour operators whenever possible as this saves a significant amount of money when compared to using operators based in Canada (who anyway merely subcontract to local operators).
Padmini was our contact and provided timely and detailed communications. We had a small bus that provided us with lots of room and was very comfortable. We had a driver who stayed with us for the month and local guides to provide their knowledge. Our driver was exceptional both in service and friendliness and general attitude; we christened him Captain Velu for the way he anticipated and addressed our needs.
Make sure that you let Padmini know what your particular interests are so she can build them into the tour. For example, we are interested in wildlife and were fortunate to see a tiger on one of our safaris.
I'd be happy to provide further information if you would like to contact me though Padmini of South India Tours.
Written 13 March 2020
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Dear Guests
Warm Greetings, Thank you very much for spending your valuable time in posting a detailed positive reviews about our travel services offered during your recent South India trip. Looking forward your next visit to India
Written 21 March 2020
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On the road again
18 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
I travelled with India Easytours from late February till mid March 2020, just before the COVID 19 completely arrived. India Easytours were impeccable from the initial communication till my last day in India. The trip was well planned and every detail was attended to meticulously. I felt safe at all times and enjoyed every day of this trip.
Ricky’s welcome to Delhi and later in was absolutely fantastic, he is a credit to the company.
Singh was simply a guide extraordinaire in every aspect and on every single day. His expertise and professionalism were outstanding. His warm authentic approach and polite and gentle demeanour, and excellent sense of humour, made the trip unforgettable. Every day was exceptional and educational. Singh genuinely cared about clients’ wellbeing, safety, comfort and he ensured that every moment was unforgettable. The driver Asim was absolutely excellent too.
This was a trip to remember for ever and it was worth paying every cent for such professionalism and high quality hotels. After each day of sightseeing and crowds, there was always a beautiful hotel awaiting to enjoy, rest, have dinner, recharge. Just heavenly. The flights were comfortable and so were the SUVs. I will be back one day after COVID 19 , to see more of North India.
Excellent choice of the Holi Festival location in Jaipur, very safe and amazing location and fun, throwing coloured powder around.
Singh helped us shop for clothes, jewellery, ornaments, and patiently waited while we took our time. He chose fantastic places for our lunch stops, and at every moment ensured that we were comfortable and safe. He is also a highly skilled photographer, and the Taj Mahal photos taken by him were breathtaking.
Huge thank you to Singh, an incredible guide in every aspect and to the India Easytours company for this exceptional and unforgettable trip. I would highly recommend it , and especially for solo travelers. It was an awesome trip. We were looked after incredibly well which allowed us to enjoy every day to the maximum. I was in tears saying goodbye at Delhi airport after such an amazing trip.
Thank you to Singh, you are a credit to the company and as a representative of India, and thank you to India Easytours for this incredible travel. It could not have been better.
Ricky’s welcome to Delhi and later in was absolutely fantastic, he is a credit to the company.
Singh was simply a guide extraordinaire in every aspect and on every single day. His expertise and professionalism were outstanding. His warm authentic approach and polite and gentle demeanour, and excellent sense of humour, made the trip unforgettable. Every day was exceptional and educational. Singh genuinely cared about clients’ wellbeing, safety, comfort and he ensured that every moment was unforgettable. The driver Asim was absolutely excellent too.
This was a trip to remember for ever and it was worth paying every cent for such professionalism and high quality hotels. After each day of sightseeing and crowds, there was always a beautiful hotel awaiting to enjoy, rest, have dinner, recharge. Just heavenly. The flights were comfortable and so were the SUVs. I will be back one day after COVID 19 , to see more of North India.
Excellent choice of the Holi Festival location in Jaipur, very safe and amazing location and fun, throwing coloured powder around.
Singh helped us shop for clothes, jewellery, ornaments, and patiently waited while we took our time. He chose fantastic places for our lunch stops, and at every moment ensured that we were comfortable and safe. He is also a highly skilled photographer, and the Taj Mahal photos taken by him were breathtaking.
Huge thank you to Singh, an incredible guide in every aspect and to the India Easytours company for this exceptional and unforgettable trip. I would highly recommend it , and especially for solo travelers. It was an awesome trip. We were looked after incredibly well which allowed us to enjoy every day to the maximum. I was in tears saying goodbye at Delhi airport after such an amazing trip.
Thank you to Singh, you are a credit to the company and as a representative of India, and thank you to India Easytours for this incredible travel. It could not have been better.
Written 10 May 2020
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EhudSpe
603 contributions
Oct 2019
We were a group of, family with older kids (17-23). We arranged all our trip via South India Tours and Travels, including: accommodations, private tour guides, entrances and privet minibus.
We had a great trip! South India Tours and Travels delivered just as promised, so the trip was smooth with no issues. They kept the timetable, took us to the best places around and recommended the best restaurants.
We highly recommend for those planning on going on a trip in the south part of India to go with South India Tours and Travels.
We had a great trip! South India Tours and Travels delivered just as promised, so the trip was smooth with no issues. They kept the timetable, took us to the best places around and recommended the best restaurants.
We highly recommend for those planning on going on a trip in the south part of India to go with South India Tours and Travels.
Written 4 January 2020
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Jon S
Bangkok, Thailand3 contributions
Jan 2020
We've been to India multiple times but never to the south and we didn't know what to expect when deciding to pick South India Tours and Travels for our south India tour which lasted 2 weeks this January, 2020. It turned out everything went smoothly as planned and agreed upon.
As a group of seniors, we went back and forth a few times to fine-tune the tour itinerary suggested by Mrs. Padmini, from Chennai down to Madurai, all the way back up to Bengaluru, to suit our requirements. She was very knowledgeable and co-operative and the itinerary turned out to be exquisite.
The guides were waiting for us in each destination we were visiting as promised. Only one of the guides provided had such thick accent we had a hard time understanding his English, otherwise most of them were knowledgeable and spoke good English. Our driver were very calm, helpful and experienced with the routes which made the long rides more pleasant.
All in all, if you're planning to explore south India, I could recommend South India Tours and Travels as your organizer. We were satisfied with the service and had such a memorable trip with them. 2 Weeks didn't seem to be enough to explore south India so we would be sure to contact South India Tours and Travels for our re-visit this part of India again soon.
As a group of seniors, we went back and forth a few times to fine-tune the tour itinerary suggested by Mrs. Padmini, from Chennai down to Madurai, all the way back up to Bengaluru, to suit our requirements. She was very knowledgeable and co-operative and the itinerary turned out to be exquisite.
The guides were waiting for us in each destination we were visiting as promised. Only one of the guides provided had such thick accent we had a hard time understanding his English, otherwise most of them were knowledgeable and spoke good English. Our driver were very calm, helpful and experienced with the routes which made the long rides more pleasant.
All in all, if you're planning to explore south India, I could recommend South India Tours and Travels as your organizer. We were satisfied with the service and had such a memorable trip with them. 2 Weeks didn't seem to be enough to explore south India so we would be sure to contact South India Tours and Travels for our re-visit this part of India again soon.
Written 22 January 2020
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monicaVini
Tel Aviv, Israel30 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
As a seasoned traveler, I have experienced the services of various travel agencies over the years, but my recent 12-day tour of South India, meticulously planned and executed by South India Tours and Travels, has left me truly spellbound. The professionalism, attention to detail, and warmth of the entire team surpassed all my expectations, making this trip one for the books!
From the very first interaction, Ms. Padmini Ramkumar carefully listened to our preferences and crafted a tailor-made itinerary that covered the best of South India. Each day was a perfect blend of culture, history, nature, and gastronomy, ensuring that we had the most immersive experience possible.
Our driver Mr. Gowtham was an absolute gem! Always punctual, friendly, and knowledgeable, he made sure we were comfortable throughout the journey. His expert navigation through the bustling streets and serene countryside was a testament to his skills and experience.
The local guides at each destination were equally impressive. Their passion for their respective regions was contagious, as they regaled us with intriguing stories and fascinating insights. We were introduced to the rich tapestry of South Indian culture, from the architectural marvels of ancient temples to the vibrant traditions of local artisans.
Throughout our trip, the travel agency was available around the clock to provide assistance and address any concerns. Their commitment to customer satisfaction was evident in their prompt responses and proactive problem-solving approach.
In conclusion, our South Indian odyssey with South India Tours and Travels was nothing short of extraordinary. Their dedication to creating bespoke, unforgettable experiences is unparalleled, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. If you're looking to explore the wonders of South India, look no further – they will truly exceed your wildest expectations!
From the very first interaction, Ms. Padmini Ramkumar carefully listened to our preferences and crafted a tailor-made itinerary that covered the best of South India. Each day was a perfect blend of culture, history, nature, and gastronomy, ensuring that we had the most immersive experience possible.
Our driver Mr. Gowtham was an absolute gem! Always punctual, friendly, and knowledgeable, he made sure we were comfortable throughout the journey. His expert navigation through the bustling streets and serene countryside was a testament to his skills and experience.
The local guides at each destination were equally impressive. Their passion for their respective regions was contagious, as they regaled us with intriguing stories and fascinating insights. We were introduced to the rich tapestry of South Indian culture, from the architectural marvels of ancient temples to the vibrant traditions of local artisans.
Throughout our trip, the travel agency was available around the clock to provide assistance and address any concerns. Their commitment to customer satisfaction was evident in their prompt responses and proactive problem-solving approach.
In conclusion, our South Indian odyssey with South India Tours and Travels was nothing short of extraordinary. Their dedication to creating bespoke, unforgettable experiences is unparalleled, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. If you're looking to explore the wonders of South India, look no further – they will truly exceed your wildest expectations!
Written 17 April 2023
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Sergio L
New York City, NY3 contributions
Jan 2020
My wife and I love to travel. We had been in India in 2014, visiting Rajasthan and Varanasi, and loved it. This time we decided to explore the South, to visit the temples. We contacted South Indian Tours who provided us with a car and a driver. We started in Chennai and drove thru Tamil Nadu for two weeks, visiting several cities, according to an itinerary that we chose. The car was excellent, and the driver, Mr Madhavan, was super professional and friendly. He spoke good English, was always ready, and was always pleasant. He suggested many places to visit and was very patient with my requests to stop to photograph. A highlight of our trip was a visit to Trichy, when we met Mrs Padmini, the owner of the company, who graciously gave us a tour of the big temple and showed us around. In sum, we were extremely happy to do business with South India Tours and highly recommend it!
Written 13 February 2020
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Dear Sergio
Warm Greetings . Thank you for spending your valuable time in posting your excellent review about our travel services offered during your recent South India Trip. Your valuable words will surely help us to step forward in our tourism industry. Looking forward to meet you again . Padmini Ramkumar
Written 14 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
goldenfleese
Bonita Springs, FL42 contributions
Nov 2021
First some background. We are a 70ish well travelled couple from the States and found South India Tours and Travel online. We were impressed with its many glowing reviews. So we jumped onboard choosing the 15 day Chennai to Bengalore trip which we modified to 13 days to meet our needs. We communicated with Padmini, one of the owners, who was responsive and flexible in shaping the trip. From pickup at the Chennai airport to drop off at the Bengalore airport things could not have gone more smoothly. Any pre-trip concerns were unwarranted. The car was spacious, with lots of legroom, and we really appreciated that the rear seats were 5 inches higher than the front seats for excellent visibility. Our driver, Anand, is a gem. Tremendously skilled in what can be be chaotic traffic, patient, prompt, and no ask was too much. The guides were good and we enjoyed having them in the car for periods as we moved between sights to talk about life in India. We had requested high end hotels and were not disappointed. Prepaid checkin and checkout were smooth and we were even upgraded to suites on 3 occasions. Covid precautions were in place with fully vaxed guides and driver and with India's stricter requirements than in Florida were we live. We felt very safe.
I most highly recommend SIT&T. You will be well taken care of and have a wonderful India experience.
I most highly recommend SIT&T. You will be well taken care of and have a wonderful India experience.
Written 22 December 2021
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Nicole D
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Myself and my daughter spent ten days at the end of a five week stint in India travelling with South India Tours.
It was a really varied tour from Kerala through Tamil Nadu. We loved the temples of Tamil Nadu and would really recommend hiking in Periyar.
Our driver was Mr Prabakaran. We were so very lucky to have had him. He is a fantastic person. He always listened to our feedback and nothing was ever too much trouble for him. A true gentleman.
Our only issue (which is why I deducted a star), was that after a few days we would have preferred to have Mr Prabakaran drive us only, and not meet a tour guide at each location. The information on Temples was getting repeditive and we wanted to take our own path, pick our own restaurant, get a little lost... (a lot of the fun of India is all the mistakes you make).
Learning about each temple is not always the most important thing, and the next guide doesn't know what you have been told by the previous person. Many of them seem to have similar information and can ignore questions that they don't know the answer to, rather than admit they don't know (which is fine).
The office was not initially responsive to this request and I had to repeat this more than once, which became frustrating.. we were quite annoyed.
By the time we got to South India Tours we have been a month in India and had a number of different guides that we hired at different sites for an hour here and there.
Some of the Tour Guides in India are a bit over bearing, they do that trick of taking you to their friends shop to buy from them (usually in the guise of seeing some specific craft being made), this can be uncomfortable.
But they also treat Europeans like they are children and not safe to be left alone. In one instance my daughter was ordering a Coke, the guide repeated her order over her and then took the money from her as she was trying to hand it to the vendor... for a teenager that is humiliating.
They were not all like this...in Madurai we had a gentleman who was able to answer every question I had building up for the previous five weeks he was a gem.
Mr Prabakaran stayed calmly on the outside always doing his job, always smiling and always being understanding!
If you are paying for a private tour with South India Tours you have to be assertive if the guides are over guiding. In our case it was not what we wanted. But then everybody is looking for something different. We have always travelled independently so this was new.
Enjoy.
It was a really varied tour from Kerala through Tamil Nadu. We loved the temples of Tamil Nadu and would really recommend hiking in Periyar.
Our driver was Mr Prabakaran. We were so very lucky to have had him. He is a fantastic person. He always listened to our feedback and nothing was ever too much trouble for him. A true gentleman.
Our only issue (which is why I deducted a star), was that after a few days we would have preferred to have Mr Prabakaran drive us only, and not meet a tour guide at each location. The information on Temples was getting repeditive and we wanted to take our own path, pick our own restaurant, get a little lost... (a lot of the fun of India is all the mistakes you make).
Learning about each temple is not always the most important thing, and the next guide doesn't know what you have been told by the previous person. Many of them seem to have similar information and can ignore questions that they don't know the answer to, rather than admit they don't know (which is fine).
The office was not initially responsive to this request and I had to repeat this more than once, which became frustrating.. we were quite annoyed.
By the time we got to South India Tours we have been a month in India and had a number of different guides that we hired at different sites for an hour here and there.
Some of the Tour Guides in India are a bit over bearing, they do that trick of taking you to their friends shop to buy from them (usually in the guise of seeing some specific craft being made), this can be uncomfortable.
But they also treat Europeans like they are children and not safe to be left alone. In one instance my daughter was ordering a Coke, the guide repeated her order over her and then took the money from her as she was trying to hand it to the vendor... for a teenager that is humiliating.
They were not all like this...in Madurai we had a gentleman who was able to answer every question I had building up for the previous five weeks he was a gem.
Mr Prabakaran stayed calmly on the outside always doing his job, always smiling and always being understanding!
If you are paying for a private tour with South India Tours you have to be assertive if the guides are over guiding. In our case it was not what we wanted. But then everybody is looking for something different. We have always travelled independently so this was new.
Enjoy.
Written 11 September 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Lalit Khiroya
4 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This was my first visit to South India. South India Tours and Travels helped to plan my itinerary, booked my hotels and provided us with a really good car with an English speaking driver - Raju - who was very knowledgeable.
I dealt with Mrs Padmini Ramkumar who replied promptly and positively contributed to our trip planning and execution.
Thank you. Keep it up. I will recommend your company to my friends
I dealt with Mrs Padmini Ramkumar who replied promptly and positively contributed to our trip planning and execution.
Thank you. Keep it up. I will recommend your company to my friends
Written 15 February 2020
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kris_go19
1 contribution
Dec 2019
I booked a custom trip from Bangalore through South India (Tamil Nadu) and back to Bangalore with South India Tours and Travels (SITT). Adithya planned the trip very nicely for me and my family. The choice of hotels was good throughout the trip and at a reasonable price. In Trichy, we stayed at the Incredible India Homestay where we met the directors. They made us feel at home and the breakfast was nicely prepared to suit our needs.
We had a private minibus to take us around. Our driver Mr Aadhi was excellent. He was always punctual and responded positively to our requests. We had a nice time and visited the famous temples and landmarks in Tamil Nadu. I would recommend SITT for their professionalism and caring attitude. Many Thanks.
We had a private minibus to take us around. Our driver Mr Aadhi was excellent. He was always punctual and responded positively to our requests. We had a nice time and visited the famous temples and landmarks in Tamil Nadu. I would recommend SITT for their professionalism and caring attitude. Many Thanks.
Written 8 January 2020
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Dear Sir
Warm Greetings. We are very grateful to you for posting your excellent comments in Trip Advisor about our travel services offered for your South India Trip. Our staff Adithya is a very good tour planner and his tour itineraries will fulfill the travel needs of a customer. We are very happy in accommodation in our homestay. Looking forward to meet you again. Thank You
Written 8 January 2020
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Can you please share your contact information, when i google or on FB, there are a number of South India tours and Travels or Travels and tours, i want to contact the right folks.
Written 15 November 2023
Could you please share the contact information of who you worked with for your trip?
Neetu
Written 15 November 2023
Digpalsinh Gohil
Rajkot, India
LTC APROVE TRVALES OR NOT ?
Customise plan you are provide or not ?
Written 13 October 2019
Yes they do provide customised tours. pl. connect with them
Written 10 November 2019
How many can you accommodate in your vehicles? We are a family of 5. Also, there is one child in the group, age 7. Are children acceptable on your tours? Thank you.
Written 21 September 2019
You should direct your questions to the company.
Written 15 October 2019
We just did a tour with South India Tours over 9 days - Madurai, Trichy, Thanjavur, Puducherry, Mahabalipuram ending up in Chennai. Each day we would have visited something like 3 temples, both at these cities/towns where we overnighted but also at intermediate stops. Daily travel was a few hours which made for plenty of time to experience each place. They can tailor tours for your specific requirements - as a start have a look at their standard tour itineraries that are on their website then email them with questions/variations. They are very responsive and professional.
Written 10 December 2018
Do you have a website or email address? Interested in private tour for 4 Southern India at end of February 2019. Don't see a website or email address. Don't have whatsup app but can Skipe.
Written 28 March 2018
Hi If we plan a trip for about a week, reaching by air to Madurai, then travel to Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, and Kovalam. Finally fly out of Trivandrum. Is this a good itinerary? Is it better to organise ourselves or thru South India tours? I mean cost wise. Thanks in advance.
Written 9 March 2018
I would suggest that you leave the planning of itinerary and booking of the hotel rooms to the agency. I believe these agencies get a better room rates instead of us going through the Internet and doing it all by ourselves. For me, I left it to South India Tours and they delivered a fantastic services. Believe me, you just got to leave it to them and they will ease your headache in planning your upcoming trip. Have a great trip
Written 9 March 2018
Hi,
Pls advise how many days we need to see the top few temples of Tamil Nadu. We are a family of 3 people.
Pls give me possible trip details.
Tks
Pradeep
Written 2 January 2018
in four days you can visit all big and famous temples in tamilnadu
Written 3 January 2018
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