Others
โข Arrival and assistance by GeTS Holidays Representative. โข Bullock Cart Ride in Chettinad. All applicable taxes.
Guide
English Speaking Local Guide at Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Trichy, Chettinad, Madurai and Chennai. At GeTS, we aim to support local guides who have specialized and comprehensive knowledge of the regions you visit. We provide English speaking local guides at each destination of your trip, the chosen local guide will strike a great balance between knowledgeable storytelling, humor and giving you sufficient space and personal time to enjoy the awe-inspiring sites. He will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see AND recommend great local eating venues. If you were interested in diving deeper into the local culture at a specific site, you can count on your assigned local speaking guide.
Meals
โข Daily breakfast at coffee shop or restaurant at hotel.
Hygieneprotocol
In the wake of the ensuing COVID crisis, we have re-invented our hygiene protocols and have taken concrete steps along with training our guides, drivers, representatives and other staff at our destinationsโ offices. So, we are fully prepared for your safe travel. โขHotels will conduct thermal screening of guests, baggage screening, maintaining kitchen hygiene, smooth check-in and check-out process along with daily cleaning of rooms. โขOur drivers/representatives will be wearing masks, using hand sanitizers & gloves, and undergoing thermal screening before every assignment. The vehicles too will be sanitized on a daily basis. โขOur guides will be wearing masks and using hand sanitizers, gloves, and undergoing thermal screening before every assignment. โขAll public places at Airports/Railway Stations/Restaurants and other assisting staff therein shall be governed by the regulations laid down for the prevention of COVID 19. โขExtensive COVID-19 Health & Safety guidelines recommended by the World Health Organisation shall be strictly adhered to. โขAll our partners will strictly follow the social distancing protocol as mandated by the Government. โขSafety kits will be provided to all the guests, including a sanitizer, gloves, and a mask, before the commencement of the tour. โขOur focus shall be on providing customized and private tours to ensure the safety and health of our guests. โขE-Documents will be provided for the trip such as Confirmation Status/Hotel Vouchers/Itinerary/Invoice etc.
Transport
โข All transfers and sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle 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 โข 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Tata Indigo or similar โข 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar โข 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar
Accommodation
โข Accommodation in base category room of a Standard (3*) hotel. โข Check-in Time : Throughout the trip, we request all our hotels prepare rooms in time as per your arrival time, especially if you are reaching the hotel prior to normal check-in time. (In India, normal check-in is at 14:00 hrs, check-out is at 10:00 hrs). This may not be always possible to manage early check-in for you; in that case you wonโt be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, you can store your luggage and explore the new destination. โข Pre/Post Accommodation : If youโve purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. Internet : Depending on the areas in which you travel, you may have limited access to the Internet. Hoteliers often charge for the connection (hourly or daily). โข The style of accommodation indicated is a guideline. On rare occasions, if the suggested hotels are not available due to high demand, we will book similar alternate hotels for you.
Not included:
Others
โข Any airfare (International or Domestic) โข Monument entry fees โข Any mandatory Gala Dinner on Christmas and New Year Eve. โข Any item of personal nature viz. Laundry โข Charges, telephone bills, drinks, shopping, etc โข Any items that are not mentioned under Inclusions โข Tips : Tipping is a common custom and we always suggest our travelers to comply. No tip is compulsory, however in case of good services rendered, it is advisable to pay by a few rupees (driver / guide). For example, 300 rupees can be left in restaurants (depending on the bill amount), between 300 and 500 rupees per day per person for a good driver.
Flights
The International flight tickets have to be booked on your own, once you book your international flight tickets, please share with us so that we can arrange your smooth pick-up and drop off from airport to hotel on your arrival day and hotel to the airport on the departure day. Passports and Visas : All travelers listed on the Participant Information form must be in possession of a valid passport and all relevant visas. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have valid travel documentation, including but not limited to passports and visas, which meet the requirements of immigration and other Government authorities at every destination. If your itinerary includes travel to any other country besides India, please check on visa requirements for each country that you will visit. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility.
Insurance
Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company. We recommend World Nomads , a company recommended by Lonely Planet .
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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of Tamil Nadu - South India
- Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At Chennai Airport - Mahabalipuram (56 Kms - 2 Hrs)
Day 1: Arrival At Chennai Airport - Mahabalipuram (56 Kms - 2 Hrs)
- Day 2 Day 2: Mahabalipuram Sightseeing
Day 2: Mahabalipuram Sightseeing
- Day 3 Day 3: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (99 Km/2-3 Hrs)
Day 3: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (99 Km/2-3 Hrs)
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Personal
Youโll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.
Physical Rating
Basic
Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.
Age range
Min: 1 / Max: 80
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