"...We would like to thank you for the great cycling trip we did in Kerala. We really liked the fact that we had the feeling to discover the “real” South India through the cycling and not to be in overcrowded touristic resorts. It was very well organized – we had nothing to care about and could properly relax - but flexible at the same time. Last but not least, Francis and Joji were excellent guides and very helpful at all time. Joji impressed us with his smooth driving style and explained a few basics of his religion in a Hindu temple. A great thanks as well to Francis for his unbreakable flexibility and friendship! Again thanks for all the good time we had in India!..."
Soleyne & Greg Poillion, France (Oct 09)
"......We had a wonderful trip to India, in no small measure as a result of your efforts, and we are very grateful to you for that. We managed to see 360 species of birds and several tigers in close-up, for which the credit must go to Jijo and Shayam. Naz was a splendid driver, and our thanks go to all of them too. Once again, our sincere thanks for making our time in India so memorable, and we hope that we may be able to meet you, Jijo, Naz and Shayam again some time. Our regards to all......."
Mary & Andy Ferguson, UK (May 09)
"...we are back in home now. We want to let you know, that we really enjoyed our trip. I added 42 new birds to my India list. We were very impressed by the skills of Peter. We particularly liked the stay in hornbill camp and the birding in the sanctuary. We will certainly consider to contact you again for a birding tour in Karnataka and TN. ...."
Maarten Bosman, Holland (March 09)
"....Back to the States now, Chris and I feel like we have had the best two weeks in decades. The whole trip was most satisfactory, from planning to end. Francis and the driver were top class, all of the accommodations were as expected or better, bikes were well maintained, and the food was beyond belief....."
Steven Hightower, USA (February 2009)
"...Just a line to say how much we enjoyed the birding trip with Peter.We were very impressed with the whole organization and Peter was fantastic- nothing was too much trouble and he knew just where to go and was a great birder. It was the trip of a lifetime and we've got some fantastic memories! Very many thanks....."
John and Aline Roberts, UK (January 2009)
Best wishes to you and your organization.We hope we might be able to travel with you again some time"...We want to thank you and your staff for another very successful holiday in Kerala, we have had a wonderful time and have been very well looked after. The accommodation was varied in style, we enjoyed it all and would recommend all the places to our friends. We really feel that we have experienced "real" Kerala, cycling through villages and seeing life at close hand has been a privilege. Our guide Jerry and driver Uni were faultless, please thank them again and send them our best wishes..."
Helen and James Hewlett, UK (November 2008)
“…We have just back from your 3 day walking tour in Munnar and wanted to let you know how much we loved it. We couldn't believe how many different types of landscape we walked through and how completely and utterly pretty it was. Francis was fantastic, as were the rest of your staff, and the campsites were amazing. We'll be back for sure and recommending you too all our friends…”
Harriet Parsons, Senior Landscape Architect , Dubai (October 2008)
"...We had a wonderful holiday. The boys were great guides, the food was fantastic and everyone was so hospitable. We hope to get back again in the near future. .."
Lyn Stoltze and Tony Whittaker, Australia (September 2008)
"...Our plan was to experience the cultural side of Kerala, which over our six stop over’s we definitely saw all there was to be seen, staying with families and learning about their lifestyle and traditions. The accommodation was luxurious and fantastic. Also for the whole two weeks wherever we went, we were superbly looked after by your staff. The only problem during the trip was the food – it was so good we all put on too much weight! We will definitely recommend your company to our friends and wish you success for the future...."
Jeff & Janet Fine, Michael & Iris Friedler, Rob & Jenny Nathan & Clare Kirby (March 2008)
”…Our tour of South India went exceptionally well, everything worked perfectly and we were impressed with the professionalism of Kalypso Adventures and their representative Francis (who looked after us perfectly). Sathyan is a most experienced birder who found us 240 species including many endemics and he is also a pleasant and caring person. Our driver Sivadas was wonderful, handling the coach with great skill on all the Ghat roads. All in all a great team. Without exception - all of our 12-strong group were very happy with the tour and the organisation. we can certainly say we were impressed with everything and especially Kalypso's own personnel - were superb. We would recommend the tour to anyone. Full marks to them!...” Tony & Gerda Scott, SOC Birding, March 2008.
"...Colin and I would like to thank you for a most wonderful holiday birdwatching. We found from the start that everything ran like clockwork. The car was most comfortable and the accommodation good value for money. Our bird guide, Jijo, was a real gem, extremely knowledgeable and always good company, I cannot recommend him highly enough. Our driver, Anwar, was unfailingly courteous and, importantly, a good driver! Thank you for all the attention to detail and so much that we really enjoyed. We have been recommending Kalypso to our friends..."Colin and Usha Hull, UK (22 Jan 2008)
"....I wanted to write to you to put on record our appreciation for your organisational planning , personal attention and the hospitality you and all your family gave to us on our recent holiday. I am so pleased we booked through your company and we will not hesitate to recommend your company and you in particular to many of our friends who are keen to visit the Kerala area. You made us feel like very special friends, not clients, the hotels you booked on our behalf were excellent. Everything went smoothly and your changes and suggestions made the whole trip run smoothly. We all feel we have made good friends in you lovely country and for sure we will return..."
Stephen and Allison Glazer (09 Jan 2008)
"...Sue and I would like to thank you and your staff for executing a very memorable and interesting holiday for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in India and learnt a great deal about the Kerala area, it's people and the spices and tea growing. All of the accommodation provided was excellent quality and the rooms were all very clean and well furnished. The hospitality each night was outstanding and we really enjoyed trying the Kerala cuisine. In all, the holiday was a perfectly put together package. It enabled us to see the best of Kerala and its culture. Just what we wanted. Thank you very, very much. .."
Glyn Clark, UK (20 Nov 2007)
“….We can’t thank you enough for the wonderful arrangements you made for us for our recent tip. The trip went of without a hitch – the itinerary was great, the accommodations were very good but what was especially wonderful was our guide Satyan – outstanding in his capabilities and a joy to travel with. We felt that we not only saw more wildlife than we expected but a new view into the culture and customs of India. We certainly will recommend Kalypso Adventures to our friends and you may certainly use our names as references….” Bill & Penny Mulligan, Nov 2007
"...I wanted to say that our trip was so utterly amazing .But Jerry and Shiju were just awesome and made our stay in Kerala so memorable. I’m convinced I should never do a vacation that doesn’t include cycling around a new country. It’s a wonderful way to see the area. Your staff in all the camps were fantastic, and we loved our homestays. Thanks again for your incredible kindness, professionalism, friendliness and overall excellence of service. Kalypso Adventures really made our vacation one to remember. .."
Melissa Clough, Director of Special Events, 'Dress for Success Worldwide' (12 Oct '07)
"...Our trip to Tamilnadu and Kerala was perfectly organised by Kalypso Adventures. I strongly recommend them to travellers to India..."
Dr Paolo Magrassi, MD, Naples, Italy (7 Sep '07)
"...Our holiday mountain biking in Kerala was great. Weeks afterwards we are still commenting on what a wonderful time it was. A great experience. It was excellent and we felt we were treated like royalty. We have no hesitation in recommending Kalypso Adventures and the holiday in general.."
Alick Fraser, UK
".....Thank you for bringing such wonder to my life. was not just an adventure it was a life altering experience "
William Rudolph, US (Kayaking Tour, February 2007)
“..Just a brief mail to report at fantastic trip around Southern India in January-February: I guess you have heard from both Gorgi and Satyan that the trip was very, very successful - from start to the very end. All in all it was a pleasure working with you all. This is also obvious from reading my trip-report and I will strongly give my recommendations to others to use Kalypso Adventures..”
Uffe Gjøl Sørensen, Environmental Adviser, Biologist, DENMARK
"...Thank you so much again for organising such a fantastic holiday - everything was so well planned and Shabeeb and Dhas were superb. We had wonderful cycling and wonderful experiences thanks to Shabeeb and Dhas. Although everywhere was great, our favourite places were the Tea Bungalow and the Kalypso hill top camp. I will recommend this trip to friends."
Ann Mazzucco, HOLMAN FENWICK & WILLAN LEGAL CONSULTANTS, Dubai, UAE
“…We're back home. Overall our holiday was great. Thanks again for how responsive and helpful you were with all of our arrangements and reservations….”
Jennifer Widom, USA
"..We are back in Japan and settling back into routine after a wonderful trip in India. We would just like to say how well we feel the trip was organised and what a great time we had. It was nice to have the opportunity to meet you & the Kalypso Adventures team.."
Natasha and Masayoshi Furuichi, Japan
"...This is just a quick email to say a big thank you to you and your team at Kalypso. We had an absolutely fantastic visit and our various trekking excursions organised through Kalypso were sensational. I found the level of organisation to be extremely professional; our various drivers and chaperones were punctual, polite and able to provide us with any information we required. Our trekking guide in Periyar, Biju (apologies for any incorrect spelling) and in Munnar, Beno (again, apologies for misspelling) deserve particular praise as they were funny, extremely personable, superbly knowledgeable and made every effort to ensure that our time with them was as enjoyable as possible. I am sure that you are extremely proud of your staff Mr. Zak, and rightly so; I look forward to recommending your services to my friends in the future, should they travel to Kerala. Many thanks again... "
Alan R.A. Merson, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP,London
"...For any of you ever considering travelling to southern India (Kerala in particular), we want all of you to know how happy we were with the adventure company we used for our kayaking/houseboat portion and for the driver/car we had while there. They were wonderful and come highly, highly recommended. Those of you out there too who are into birding should not miss that part of the world. Kalypso Adventure's website is: http://www.kalypsoadventures.com and you will notice that Chris and I and our kayaks are in quite a few of their website pictures (thanks Commanders Sam and Thomas).
Chris & Beth Wallace, www.chrisandbethtravels.com
"...Fantastic holiday. Everything ran like clockwork. Trek was amazing. Commander Thomas and Commander Sam were exceptionally hospitable and treated us like honored guests. We can't wait to go back again. You are the most helpful and informed travel company I have ever dealt with - nothing was too much trouble. I can't praise you enough..."
Dr Julia Barr (UK)
"...Now that we have got back to the UK and slowly started to get ourselves sorted out, I just wanted to drop you a line to thank you once again for the kind hospitality you showed Elaine , the girls & I when we visited you during our recent trip to Kerala. The whole trek was a wonderful experience with the added bonus of seeing so much wildlife. We have many photographs to remind us of the fabulous time we had. Please also thank the guides, who were both terrific, very professional and great company. I would have no hesitation in recommending them and your company to friends and colleagues who want to have an adventurous time in Kerala. I wish you and Kalypso Adventures every success for the future and hope that our paths cross again...." Gordon, Elaine and the girls from St.Margaret's School, Exeter
"....This is just to say thank you for organising such a tremendous holiday for Gloria and myself. We greatly appreciated your efforts and had an unforgettable experience at both the 'Kalypso Camp' and Gavi. The sites, food, very obliging staff, and wildlife were all superb. Wish we could have stayed a great deal longer!..."
Allan and Gloria Brandon, UK
“…. each place we stayed at was very different but very beautiful.. We would definitely like to go back. We thought the tour was excellent value for money and probably would have cost considerably more had we booked it in the UK with another company. We have already recommended Kerala and your tour company to our friends and would ourselves like to go back to Kerala in the future and would have no hesitation in using your company again. We thought the part of India we visited was a very beautiful and interesting region and would definitely like to go back. All the people we met were very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great trip….”
Lee and Nicky (UK)
This mail is to acknowledge and appreciate the fantastic, adventurous and well planned trekking, you have arranged for us. It was with utter professionalism, energy and information. The accommodation as well as the food served were simply amazing. Please pass on our BIG THANKS again to all of them, who made our three days trekking a great experience. Hope to catch you again in the future some time. .."
Ramananda Vodil, Chennai
"....It was a pleasure to meet you in Munnar in Dec. Both I and Joelle enjoyed your warm hospitality and the excellent arrangements for the trek...."
Gunther Hertz (Germany)
"....We have now returned to Dubai after having a lovely holiday in Kerala. You might remember that we booked the 3 day trek, 2 nights camping with you at Periyar Tiger Reserve at the beginning of April. I would just like you to know how much we appreciated Binu (is that how you say it?) the guide. He was extremely attentive, helpful and courteous at all times. You are very lucky to have him under your employment. Meesupulimana was fantastic and we got lucky at last because we saw 2 herds of wild elephants..."
Jon & Helen Rodd (USA)
"....We just thought we'd email you a quick note to say how much we enjoyed the trekking tours in Kerala. It's a fascinating place and very beautiful. So we had a great time...."
Nancy Reeve
We are back in Goa now. We want to let you know, that we really enjoyed our trip. I added 42 new birds to my India list. We were very impressed by the skills of Peter. He was very eager to show us the birds he knew were there. We particularly liked the stay in hornbill camp and the birding in the sanctuary. We will certainly consider to contact you again for a birding tour in Karnataka and TN.
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