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OP, since my advice is outnumbered it probably isn't the best. And I confess I haven't done the road trip myself. But if you do spend the...

Your plan sounds good to me and perhaps the driver you contacted doesn't like to drive at night. Since you mentioned you are arriving at 1...

Ya, I'd shy away from Kingfisher too. Jet is probably your best best. I've heard that Air India isn't too reliable. In any case, use a...

Thanks Flyingdutchgirl. Sounds like Kollam is more what I'm looking for.

If you are booking through an agent or a hotel, ask them to send over the car and driver in advance for your pre-approval. Otherwise you...

Albertm and Loling, have you checked out the backwater trips near Thrissur? I'm just beginning to research our options for a trip in late...

A few minutes using Google maps would likely identify the train stations and their locations. At least it worked fine for me earlier when...

Hi OP: I can't offer any tips or advice but am wondering about a similar journey. Do you have an idea as to what it might cost for a...

In Stanley, Kay Mccallum's B&B allows camping. But most of the better places to visit are the smaller islands that are reached via FIGAS...

Trout, it would be helpful to know what month you are traveling. Regarding crowds, January will be different than March or April, for...

No one asked me for an international drivers license. On the other hand, I have heard that it is required by some rental agencies and I...

We started at Arica and drove south to San Pedro, but didn't get down to Tres Cruses. I think we rented from Cactus - they were fine and...

We were quite satisfied with the Toyo Yaris that we rented in Arica and drove thro Iquique and onward to San Pedro de Atacama. This was...

Thanks Canayjun -- but is that the correct link? I couldn't access anything - and my hacking skills are kind of rudimentary :)

Ozziegiraffe, thanks for the helpful suggestions. I'll take a look....