Active India

Active India
Tailor-made luxury, cultural and active tours of India



Active India has been mapping the great Indian outdoors and leading the way through forgotten trails and unforgettable experiences across this ancient, beautiful and one of the most diverse regions of the world.
Established by Ravi Tickoo, a passionate mountaineer, outdoorsman and serial travel entrepreneur, Active India was born out of his vision to build a dedicated, high-quality and sustainable brand for safe, authentic and memorable active holidays in the region.
Ravi’s vision is supported and brought to life by a team of experienced professionals including knowledgeable destination experts, multi-lingual tour leaders, professionally-trained and certified guides, skilled reservations and operations staff – all with a creative passion and dedication to Active India’s award-winning service and quality standards.
In addition, Active India’s proprietary network of ground logistics bases, stringent end-to-end quality control, preferred-access partnerships with a range of hotels and resorts across destinations - all come together to represent a truly dedicated and sustainable brand for active, experiential holidays across India and beyond.
Good to know
- Committed to sustainable and low-impact travel
- Flexible travel dates and duration
- Budget to premium hotel options



Key information
Destinations | India |
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Activity | Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Cycling, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Responsible Travel |
Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Active India tours
South India Beyond Backwaters
Private tour & houseboat cruise through Kerala
Destinations | Kerala |
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Activity | Cruise & Sailing, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Kerala's Backwaters & Beaches
Private tour to Kerala's highlights
Destinations | Kerala |
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Activity | Cruise & Sailing, Beach, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Kerala Family Tour
Adventures for all ages
Destinations | Kerala |
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Activity | Cruise & Sailing, Beach, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife |
Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Kerala Cycling Tour
See Kerala on two wheels
Destinations | Kerala |
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Activity | Cruise & Sailing, Beach, Active, Cycling, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Tropical Kerala
In-depth tour of Kerala's highlights
Destinations | Kerala |
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Activity | Luxury, Beach, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
What's included
All trips with Active India include the following services. Get in touch to find out more.
Accommodation |
All nights in carefully-selected, quality assured hotels and/or houseboats. Hotels can be adjusted to suit your preferences and budget. |
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Guided excursions |
Expert guided tours and excursions in each location on the itinerary, escorted by a private driver and tour guide. |
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Ground transfers |
All airport collections, hotel transfers and ground connections with private drivers in comfortable vehicles. |
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Breakfast |
All breakfasts. |
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