We completed a 2 night trek in Munnar with Santosh and Reghu as our guides. We had an amazing experience trekking through the jungle, tea, and cardamon plantations. Santosh was so knowledgeable about all the plants and wildlife and we’ve come away with happy memories, full tummies and are so grateful we’ve seen this side of India. It has been a fantastic experience from the first communication with Anna. Well organised, fantastic guides and beautiful trek! Santosh and Reghu were brilliant and the accommodation and food was above our expectations!
We will be recommending trekking with Kalypso to all our friends.

 We had the most amazing time in Kerala & loved every single second of our trip, Vipin & Rajeev looked us so well & we really enjoyed our time with them.

Everything was so well organised- all the guides were friendly & knowledgeable & we really enjoyed all the activities.

The accommodation was really nice & comfortable, & all the food was delicious- we have been missing Indian food so much since being home!

Overall the whole experience from making contact with Kalypso, to booking & going on the trip has been wonderful, I will be recommending Kalypso to anyone thinking of travelling to India.

It was a very special trip for us & thanks to Kalypso, it lived up to all our expectations, India was everything we thought it would be and so much more and I very much hope that we can return one day.

Kayaking with Kalypso was an amazing experience and we probably had the best spot for it! We opted for the trip at sunset, and were guided by  Mr.Akshay, Mr.Hrithik and Mr.Alphin. It started off with a short briefing session on the trip , the do’s and dont’s. As a person who doesn’t know swimming, I was a bit skeptical to go into the lake through which the watermetro runs, that too in a kayak! The initial 5 min were scary, and then next 1 hour 55 min were magical, the rowing experience, mangroves by the side, large boats passing by and finally the setting Sun!!! Any trip would be is memorable when the guides match our wavelength, thanks to Akshay, Alphin and Hrithik, they made us feel at home, we were a gang!!! Even for someone who has already experienced kayaking, we would highly recommend them! Thanks to team Kalypso!!! Looking forward to going on another trip, probably at sunrise!

Deepu has just dropped us off and our trip with your company is now over. I wanted to convey that Deepu (and all the guides we had) were brilliant. He was a careful and respectful driver and made sure we had everything we needed and wanted – and everything we didn’t know we needed and wanted! He advised us of what we were doing and when and was always waiting for us when he arranged a pickup time. He kept us topped up with snacks and water and sorted out everything everywhere we went. Nothing was too much trouble for him and we have had a fantastic holiday in Kerala made only possible by Kalypso planning a tour & Deepu executing it and we got to experience so much.  

Kerala! No wonder it's called God's own country. Absolutely stunningI And the gorgeous views of the Western Ghats,with  the endless greenery surrounding us instantly rejuvenates one's spirit. When my husband booked us a trip, which is basically our honeymoon, I didn't know where it was until I was at the check-in desk. A big thanks to Anna for arranging a completely luxurious and comfortable trip. Coming to our tour guides, Rahul and Sathosh were by far the best ones, and I can say this because of the care we've experienced. They are energetic, kind, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. This trip couldn't have happened without them and we all have quickly become friends. Trekking through every up & down of Munnar is a great task but with my injured knee joint, it was extra hard. However, both Santhosh and Rahul were there to help me out at every step of the way. They put our safety and comfort first. Despite the leeches, heavy rain and everything else, they did not lose their enthusiasm and energy which helped us finish the trek. Bravo and a huge thanks to them both. We are so looking forward to book a camping and wildlife observation trip with Anna, and we definitely want Rahul and Santhosh to be our guides again.

Thank you again for helping make memories that lasts for our lifetime. I couldn't ask for a better experience than this.

I recently completed a 6-day 5-night tour in Kerala with Kalypso (started in Kochi and ended in Periyar). While I consider myself a very demanding client – I was extremely satisfied! First of all, Anna was very patient and flexible in setting up my tour with very short notice, coming up with an itinerary that was very responsive to my interests and abilities. Although they had no other clients interested in hiking and biking in the Western Ghats at that time, they agreed to offer the tour to me as a SOLO traveler. This meant Joji (expert driver and very skilled naturalist/birder) and Vineeth (excellent guide for hiking, biking, and everything else including wildlife) were assigned to look after only me for six days! They performed this task with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail at all times, ensuring that this 58 year-old woman was well fed, well accommodated, well watered, well equipped (with good bike and helmet) and otherwise ready to enjoy all activities (and down time) to the maximum.
At times, it was like they were reading my mind, as they seemed to know what I was feeling or wanting even before I said anything! Certainly if I expressed a need or desire at any time, even casually in conversation, they undertook to satisfy that need – whether or not it was related to the tour activities. In addition to planned activities, they added a side trip to Eravikulam National Park near Munnar for birdwatching and other wildlife. As well, they managed to procure a jackfruit for a cooking demonstration at my hotel after I happened to mention that I loved jackfruit. When I mentioned that I was looking for a pharmacy, they immediately were concerned about my health and what medications I might need. Those are just a few examples among many of how Vineeth and Joji went above and beyond the call of duty to provide me with a safe and enjoyable adventure in Kerala.
As a hiking/biking guide, Vineet showed just the right amount of attention to my level of fitness and tiredness. Not overly coddling, but always alert to signs that I might benefit from a rest or a snack break, or perhaps an easier route. As well, Joji was perfect in the support vehicle while we biked, always near at hand in case we needed something, yet not hovering on my back wheel either (I hate that!). As someone who normally organizes my own travel and does not often use the services of guides, I greatly appreciated the balance they struck between steadfast support and excess attentiveness. In addition, I was impressed with how Joji and Vineeth respectfully interacted with those whom we encountered along the way, from waiters to neighbors of Kalypso Camp. They already knew some of these people from past tours (both have worked with Kalypso for years), but especially Vineeth showed an interest in everyone we met and impressive people skills – which were evident even when I could not understand the conversation.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly (especially for a solo traveler) – we just had fun together, whether grinding up a steep hill, racing down the other side, admiring a gorgeous view, snacking on tree tomatoes and passionfruit, watching tea being harvested, eating delicious Kerala specialties, sharing a big bottle of Kingfisher at the end of a grueling day, spotting birds and giant squirrels in the forest, or whatever. I am happy to highly recommend Kalypso and their highly professional and personable team.