God's Own Country - KERALA (8 Days private trip)

A wonderful tour with good accommodations and space for experiences on site. Everything worked perfectly in accordance with the booking.

Outstanding trip. Bout India made our dream come true !

We had a wonderful tour through Kerala with bout India. From the moment I stepped out of the plane, everything was well taken care of and perfectly organized (they even made a WhatsApp-Group with me a few weeks in advance to handle all the organization). I travel a lot and this tour was just pure perfection and professionality. We gained so many beautiful memories and experienced things we normally (without bout India) would have never experienced. Our Driver Dennis was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed and wanted all the time. Thank you so much for this wonderful vacation, it couldn’t have been better! We’re definitely going to travel with bout India in the future again.

From the start of planning our trip to Kerala the communication with Bout India was very good and all queries were promptly answered professionally. We spent two weeks traveling by car from Kochi to Kanyakumari the southern tip of India and returning by a very comfortable train ride. Everything went according to plan and timing which was amazing given the traffic in this part of India. The tour was well planned and we usually spent two nights in each hotel which also gave us a chance to relax between sightseeing tours. We took several boat trips as the area around Kochy is full of canals and waterways. An overnight on a comfortable house boat in Aleppy with a very helpful and friendly crew and excellent food was a very enjoyable experience. The star of the show for us was Denis our driver whose style of driving was much more Indian than European which required a bit of getting used to but got us everywhere safely. Denis was always punctual always thinking ahead and went out of his way to make our trip the success that it was. My wife had her birthday during this trip and Denis organized a birthday cake without any prompting, what a nice surprise. The hotels were well chosen and all very comfortable. We never experienced any crowds or long waiting times at either hotels or tours. This trip I would describe as perfect for couples wanting to discover Kerala at their own pace.

Excellent organisation with a good and knowledgeable guide in Cochin and a good driver throughout. We stayed in very Nice hotels and a fabulous 24 hour luxury trip on the backwaters. It was an extremely broad view of the area which we thoroughly enjoyed.

January trip organized by ‘Bout India in was excellent. We knew we wanted to go to Kerala and shared our interests and worked closely with the agency to put together a ten day week in Kerala plus 3 days in Delhi. Bout India supplied wonderful drivers, comfortable transport and excellent accommodations. We appreciated the local guides in Kochi, Delhi, And Munnar for their local knowledge and experience. Our trip was disrupted early by a cancelled flight (Air Canada) that delayed the start by three days. While this could have been disastrous, and required significant additional work for ‘Bout India; cancelling and rescheduling drivers and hotels, all was handled smooth, confidently and our trip rescued! We would welcome the opportunity to book with this team again and will if we are lucky enough to return to India. First class operation.

I worked with Bout India to create a trip that worked for the very specific timings we had. They answered the brief perfectly. For example, I wanted to include motorbike riding and horse riding for my husband and myself plus birdwatching . All incorporated. We prefer small boutique/ heritage hotels. Everywhere we stayed was lovely . Finally I cannot praise our driver enough: Vineesh was amazing. Super professional, an excellent safe driver , but also a lovely person who did everything possible to make our trip exactly what we wanted. He offered his local knowledge and we experienced the best Toddy shop & excellent local fish restaurants thanks to him and he was always ready to get me a fresh coconut or pineapple , both of which I developed a passion for, from good roadside vendors Kerala itself is stunning, delicious food, lovely people , amazing scenery from the tea plantations to the backwaters and beaches.

My wife and I needed to cover nine days between a trip to northern India and another to Sri Lanka and we booked this trip to southern India to fill that gap. It was perfect for us in many ways. The food and hotels were excellent and the sights superb. The only issue we had was that the English for some of or local guides was poor. We had our own private driver and his English was ok but it’s though to drive and be a travel guide at the same time. That said, I recommend the God’s Own Country tour from Bout India. You won’t be disappointed.

I recently traveled to Kerala for six unforgettable days with my companion, and I can't speak highly enough of the service provided by Bout India, especially our contact Laxmi. Each location we visited—Kochi, Aleppey, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram—was thoughtfully curated to showcase the best of Kerala's culture, history, and relaxation. The highlight of our trip was undoubtedly the luxurious houseboat stay in Aleppey. The amazing service, comfortable accommodations, and delicious food made it a true escape. We even had the unique experience of purchasing fresh seafood from a local shop, which our onboard cook transformed into an exquisite dinner! In Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi, we enjoyed rich cultural activities, while Kollam offered the perfect setting for relaxation, capped by a fabulous New Year's Eve party. Throughout our journey, Laxmi ensured we had constant support, checking in frequently to see how everything was going. Our knowledgeable guides enhanced every experience, adapting seamlessly to an unforeseen event in Thiruvananthapuram to ensure we made the most of our day. I wholeheartedly recommend Bout India for anyone looking to explore India. I'm already looking forward to planning my next vacation with them!

We returned from Kerela last week after a fantastic holiday. We were picked up from the airport by our driver and guide and transported in a very comfortable mini bus. Air conditioning and cool water readily available. We visited the Paredisi Synagogue, saw the Chinese fishing nets and witnessed a wedding turning up at the Santa Cruz Basilica. Fabulous. Our hotel (Fern) was comfortable and the staff helpful and attentive. Before heading on we spent the next day on Kumbalinga Island. Watched in amazement as men climbed coconut trees, women made ropes and finished with a boat trip along the mangrove forests. The bird life is wonderful...even saw a kingfisher!. We moved on to Munnar, stopping at the Dutch Palace and much excitement when an elephant just wandered out of the forest to pose . Waterfalls, spice centre and lots of monkeys....perfect. Ended the day watching a martial arts display. We spent the next few days visiting tea plantations, a cave where a tiger lived( though clearly he's moved out now). And the evening included watching 3 matron elephants 2 teenagers and 2 very small elephants visiting a water hole. Really made my day. The highlight of the trip had to be our stay on the houseboat....just the 4 of us... at Alleppey. The crew were so kind, the food wonderful and a perfect place to celebrate my special birthday. The rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable and I can't praise it enough. We went on to Periyar, what an amazing hotel " Coffee Routes" is. Set with the jungle all around, the birds waking us in the morning with sounds you just don't hear in England. The jungle walk is fabulous, the sailing on bamboo rafts was a great experience and the rangers were helpful and knowledgeable. Our final destination was Madurai where we visited the Temple complex. There was a festival going on , so very busy, and unfortunately the Temples were covered in scaffolding to do maintenance. A shame, but still worth the visit . We can't praise the driver/ guide enough either. He was so friendly, knowledgeable and put in many, many miles....I don't think I'd be brave enough to tackle some of the cities, so much traffic. We left India full of affection for the place and especially the people. Bout India Tours is certainly worth contacting for a great experience, a wonderful holiday. Only downside is it seemed to be over way too soon.