Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Guide

• English speaking guide at Chennai, Pondicherry, Thanjavur and Cochin. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)

Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis. • 2 Nights in Chennai • 2 Nights in Puducherry • 1 Night in Thanjavur • 1 Night in Kodaikanal • 2 Nights in Munnar • 2 Nights in Mararikulam • 1 Night in Cochin Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Meals

• 11 Breakfast at hotel

Others

• 11 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis. • Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays. • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle. • Daily breakfast at hotel. • English speaking guide at Chennai, Pondicherry, Thanjavur and Cochin. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability) • One mineral water bottle per person per day. • All currently applicable taxes including GST.

Not included:

Others

• Visas Fee (if applicable) • Monument entry fees • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking) • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Insurance

Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At Chennai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At Chennai

On the day of arrival at Chennai airport, our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: At Chennai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: At Chennai

Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Chennai, visit the famous Marina Beach (the second largest in the world), Kapaleeshwar Temple, Fort St.George (the oldest fort in Chennai). Thereafter, head straight to Santhome Cathedral, National Art Gallery, St.Mary’s Church, Anna Zoological Park, Birla Planetarium and People’s Park. Also visit Kalakshetra and Theosophical Society.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Chennai - Puducherry (180 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Chennai - Puducherry (180 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from the hotel later drive to Puducherry. Upon arrival at Puducherry, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: At Puducherry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: At Puducherry

Today morning after breakfast continue to explore the city, visit Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Memorial House, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple. Enjoy boating at Chunnambar Backwater & the beautiful beaches of Puducherry. After sightseeing tour to Puducherry later back to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Puducherry - Thanjavur (190 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Puducherry - Thanjavur (190 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Thanjavur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own activities.

Later proceed for half day city tour to Thanjavur, visit the Schwartz Church, Sivaganga Gardens, Lord Murugan Temple and Sangeetha Mahal.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Thanjavur - Kodaikanal (250 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Thanjavur - Kodaikanal (250 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kodaikanal. Upon arrival at Kodaikanal check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Kodaikanal, visit Kodaikanal Lake (boating & cycling around lake), Coaker’s Walk, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Bryant Park, Chettiar Park, Pambar Falls, Pillar Rock, Thalaiyar Falls, Green Valley View.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: Kodaikanal - Munnar (180 Kms / 5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Kodaikanal - Munnar (180 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala” en-route enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala, with high mountains and the low flying clouds passing by.

Upon arrival at Munnar, check into your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: At Munnar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: At Munnar

Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour of Munnar. Visit the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market.

In the evening, enjoy a walk at Tea Estates or free for own activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Munnar - Mararikulam (180 Kms / 5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Munnar - Mararikulam (180 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mararikulam. Upon arrival at Mararikulam, check-in to your resort for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Resort.
Day 10 Day 10: At Mararikulam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: At Mararikulam

Today enjoy your breakfast and explore the stunning backwaters, the tranquility of the village and the spectacular sceneries. This day earmarked for your independent activities.

Overnight at Resort.
Day 11 Day 11: Mararikulam - Cochin (50 Kms / 1 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Mararikulam - Cochin (50 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin, check-in to your resort for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive. In the evening enjoy kathakali dance performance in Cochin.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Departure From Cochin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Departure From Cochin

Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, later check out and drive to Cochin airport to board the flight for your home.

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Itinerary of your trip Boutique South India Tour

Day 1: Arrival At Chennai

Day 2: At Chennai

Day 3: Chennai - Puducherry (180 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 4: At Puducherry

Day 5: Puducherry - Thanjavur (190 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Day 6: Thanjavur - Kodaikanal (250 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Day 7: Kodaikanal - Munnar (180 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Day 8: At Munnar

Day 9: Munnar - Mararikulam (180 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Day 10: At Mararikulam

Day 11: Mararikulam - Cochin (50 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Day 12: Departure From Cochin

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