Day trip to Wayanad from Mysore: Wildlife Sanctuary & caves

Ten hours, two natural caves, tea plantations and a hill town surrounded by forest

A ten-hour private day trip from Mysore to Wayanad with a trained guide, air-conditioned car and hotel or airport pickup. You explore the Wayanad hill town overlooking forests and tea and coffee plantations, visit the two natural caves at Edakkal, and see the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. The guide speaks English and Hindi and offers local tips throughout the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wayanad day trip from Mysore

• Pickup from Mysore hotel or station
• Travel to Wayanad hill town
• Explore Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
• Visit Edakkal Caves petroglyphs
• Enjoy scenic gardens and hills
• Return to Mysore

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Mysore hotel, airport or train station. Your guide meets you in an air-conditioned car (either an SUV or sedan, depending on which option you choose at checkout), and the route heads toward Wayanad, a hill town in the Western Ghats known for its forests, plantations and wildlife. The drive itself passes through the scenic landscape that frames the day: tea and coffee gardens, forest views and the terrain that makes Wayanad a destination for nature travelers.

Once in Wayanad, you stop at Edakkal Caves, two natural caves carved into the rock face with ancient petroglyphs inside. The guide explains what you're seeing and shares local knowledge about the site and the region. You also see the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, which borders much of the town: a protected area where wild animals live, though sightings are not guaranteed. The combination of caves, plantations and forest gives the day its shape: history, nature and the working landscape all in one route.

Your guide is trained to speak English and Hindi, and will offer recommendations for local food and places worth knowing about. Lunch is on your own, as are entrance fees to any historical sites. The full day runs ten hours from pickup to return, enough time to see the main stops without rushing through them.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle (SUV or sedan, your choice at checkout).
• trained guide who speaks English and Hindi.
• pickup from your Mysore hotel, airport or train station.
• local tips and recommendations throughout the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sightseeing tour by sedanUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Hindi · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Budget city sightseeing lasting 8 hours in a sedan car, with pickup included

Sightseeing tour in an SUVUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Hindi · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Premium sightseeing tour lasting 8 hours in an MUV or SUV, with pickup included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Yo Tours Goa

Is this one for you?Choose the SUV if your group is larger or you prefer extra space on the long drive. The sedan works well for couples or small groups and costs less. Either way, the fixed ten-hour window means you leave Mysore in the morning and return the same day, so this suits travelers who want to see Wayanad's main sights without staying overnight.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Edakkal Caves and what will I see there?

Edakkal Caves are two natural caves carved into rock with ancient petroglyphs, rock carvings, inside them. The guide will walk you through and explain what the carvings show and their age.

Is the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary visit included, and will I see animals?

Yes, the sanctuary is part of the tour route. It's a protected forest area where wild animals live, but sightings depend on the day and the season. The guide will point out what wildlife signs are visible and explain the ecosystem.

Can I be picked up from Mysore airport or my hotel?

Pickup is included from your Mysore hotel, airport or train station. Let the operator know your location when you book so they can arrange the right time and place.

What's the difference between the SUV and sedan car options?

Both are air-conditioned and include the same guide and itinerary. The SUV offers more space and higher clearance, while the sedan is a standard passenger car. Choose based on group size and comfort preference.

How long is the drive from Mysore to Wayanad?

The full day trip is ten hours total, which includes the drive both ways, stops at Edakkal Caves and the Wayanad area, and time to explore. Most of the day is spent in the Wayanad region itself rather than driving.