Tailormade Tours - Kerala

Specialist operator who can create customised itineraries to cater to your personal travel dreams

Making travel arrangements in India can be confusing enough without having to choose a reliable tour operator from the multitudes. So on your behalf, we've researched several of the top companies who are based in Kerala and eventually teamed up with Oriental Routes (who also operate in Delhi). Not only is this operator very familiar with all of i-escape's properties, it has unearthed some other lovely resorts for us.

Whether it's a heady but swift sample of Keralan delights or a trip through the backwaters on a traditional rice boat, Oriental Routes can tailormake your trip of a lifetime. They will suggest itineraries, book the accommodation and arrange private transfers for you. You just need to decide what you want to do, and book your international flights.

Why we chose this partner

• They're well established, with 10 years' experience and 70 staff, which includes a good mix of foreign and local management. They know about all the new openings and best things to do in and around Kerala
• They employ their own guides and personally train them, then monitor their ongoing performance through customer feedback. During our trip with their Rajasthani branch, we found the local guides excellent: informative and friendly
• Clean cars and friendly, careful drivers make for a very pleasant journey, no matter how rough the terrain
• Drivers and guides tend to shoo away any hawkers; you’ll be extremely grateful at times
• Being looked after. India is a fabulous place, but it’s overwhelming at times. Having someone to metaphorically hold your hand will give you confidence and help you relax into the experience
• They take their social responsibilities very seriously (more)