Kerala . Tamil Nadu . Karnataka
For over 14 years we have planned private journeys through South India - deeply personal itineraries across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, for travellers who would rather arrive slowly than tick a list.
South India Personal Tours plans unhurried private journeys through Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka — one car, one driver-guide, and an itinerary written for your group alone. Temple towns, tea country, backwaters and coast, connected in an order that makes sense on the ground.
Rather than moving you through a checklist, our South India itineraries allow for realistic drive times, early mornings where the site deserves them, and free afternoons where you will want them.
Our tours are recognised by travel-industry bodies and by travellers on TripAdvisor. We plan every journey on first-hand knowledge of South India, which is what these awards actually measure.
Different ways to travel the south
Each category is a different way of seeing the same three states. The core route covers Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka; from there, tours are shaped around temples, wildlife, wellness, or a slower luxury pace.
Our most-booked journeys
Car, driver and luxury stays
South India tours are among the most rewarding ways to see the country. The classic Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka route connects temple cities, tea hills, backwaters and coast into one well-paced journey.
A private chauffeur-driven car removes transfers and timetables from the equation, and leaves each day open to adjust by interest, weather or how you are feeling.
A private chauffeur-driven car removes transfers and timetables from the equation, and leaves each day open to adjust by interest, weather or how you are feeling.
The difference
We focus on journeys that respect local culture, heritage and daily life, so your presence adds value rather than disruption.
Your interests, pace and comfort guide every decision - from the route to each day on the ground.
Drive time, rest, hotel location and the flow of experiences are balanced to keep the itinerary smooth.
Guides are chosen for how well they explain the south, not just for how long they have driven it.
Cars, vans and coaches
Every South India journey begins on the road, so the vehicle matters as much as the itinerary. Our private fleet is matched to your group size and travel style across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka - from airport transfers and full-day sightseeing to long intercity drives.
Handpicked five-star hotels and heritage stays across the south.
Stories from travellers who toured South India with us - in their words, not ours.
★★★★★ 4.9/5 from 412 traveller reviews
South India is a destination where centuries-old traditions, magnificent temples, tropical landscapes, peaceful backwaters and exceptional hospitality come together to create unforgettable journeys. At South India Personal Tours, we specialize in luxury South India tours and tailor-made private holidays designed for travellers who appreciate comfort, privacy, cultural discovery and the freedom to explore at their own pace. From the tranquil waterways of Kerala to the architectural wonders of Tamil Nadu and the royal heritage of Karnataka, our journeys reveal the remarkable diversity of southern India through carefully planned travel experiences.
As a sister concern of Top Indian Holidays Pvt. Ltd., South India Personal Tours offers personalized holiday arrangements for couples, families, small groups and discerning international travellers. Our private South India tour packages combine comfortable transportation, experienced local drivers, handpicked accommodation and thoughtfully arranged sightseeing. Whether you prefer a luxury heritage hotel, a secluded beach resort, a private houseboat or an elegant plantation retreat, we help create an itinerary that reflects your interests and preferred style of travel.
Itineraries, inclusions, customisation and bookings — the things guests ask before they commit.
Still have a question? Ask usHeritage properties, boutique estates, eco-lodges and five-star city hotels. We suggest two or three options per night and you choose.
Yes. Most guests add Delhi, Agra or Jaipur before or after the south, and we plan the connecting flights and transfers as part of the same itinerary.
Your own car, your own driver-guide and an itinerary written for your group alone. No other travellers join you, and the schedule is yours to change.
It is one of the easier introductions - shorter drives, calmer cities and a slower rhythm than the north, with the same depth of temples, food and landscape.
They cost more per head, but you set the pace, choose where to linger and skip what does not interest you. Nothing runs on a coach timetable.
The Andaman Islands for beaches, Goa for the coast, or Sri Lanka for a second country. Each adds four to seven days.
October to March for most of the region. Munnar and the hills stay pleasant through summer; June to September brings the monsoon, which some travellers prefer.
Yes, and many do. We arrange single-occupancy rooms and a driver-guide used to travelling with one guest.
We only plan the south, and we drive it ourselves. Routes are built on first-hand knowledge of the roads, the temples and the seasons, not on a catalogue.
Every tour we run is private. Vehicles, hotels, guides and pacing can all be changed before booking, and often during the trip.
An air-conditioned vehicle, fuel, tolls, parking, driver allowance and all transfers for the full duration. Hotels, monument fees and guides are quoted separately or bundled, as you prefer.
Yes. We send a day-by-day draft, then revise it as many times as needed before anything is booked.
Kerala, Coorg and the coast have some of the best heritage and wellness properties in the country, and we pair them with premium vehicles and private guiding.
Our drivers are long-term staff, verified and route-experienced, and you have a direct number for support at any hour of the trip.
Yes. We adjust drive times for children, pick hotels with space to play, and build in rest days rather than back-to-back sightseeing.
It depends on days, hotel category and group size. Tell us your dates and we will send a fixed total with nothing hidden.
Travel Insights & Experiences
Our travel writing goes beyond routes and itineraries. It looks at the south through real journeys - temple towns, hill roads, festivals, and the lesser-known stops between the famous ones.
Explore MorePrivate car, handpicked hotels, expert local guides - built around your dates and how you like to travel. No fixed groups. No rushed itineraries. Just India, done right.
