“It’s 11,276km from Wellington to Thiruvanathpurnam Airport. One doesn’t travel as the crow flies either, but the distance disappeared the minute Joji and Shani’s wide grins met us, and welcomed us to Kerala. We knew we were in good hands as Shashwath corralled luggage trolleys, and so it was for the rest of our 16 days. In our big new bus we explored Kerala and Tamil Nadu minutely – without tripping over mobs of tourists like us. We were off the beaten track as most of us had requested. Our accommodation was varied but always comfortable – and often downright luxurious. Joji and Shani seamlessly incorporated their travellers’ individual interests into the itinerary. Despite reading widely and informing ourselves before we left New Zealand, about southern India, Joji and Shani kept us well informed with humorous, fact filled commentary. I wholeheartedly endorse ATI Travel – I have signed up to another journey in India with Joji and Shani. I know their spectacular attention to detail will be the same.

Penney Moir & Martin Lenart