Meals

• 11 Breakfast at Hotel • 1 Lunch at House Boat • 1 Dinner at House Boat

Guide

• English speaking guide at Kochi, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram. (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 Kochi • 1 Nights in Alleppey • 3 Nights in Varkala • 1 Nights in Kanyakumari • 1 Nights in Madurai • 1 Nights in Pondicherry • 1 Nights in Mahabalipuram • 1 Nights in Chennai Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Others

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

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

Not included:

Insurance

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 flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

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

Day 1: Arrival At Kochi

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

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

Day 2: At Kochi

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Kochi visit Fort Kochi, St.Francis Church, Jewish synagogue, Mattancherry Palace "Dutch Palace" and Chinese Fishing Market. In the evening enjoy kathakali dance performance in Kochi.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Kochi - Alleppey (53 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kochi - Alleppey (53 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey. Upon arrival at Alappuzha check-in to your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.

Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 4 Day 4: Alleppey - Varkala (120 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Alleppey - Varkala (120 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at houseboat, later check out and drive to Varkala. Upon arrival at Varkala check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, In the evening time visit Papanasam Beach. It is the perfect setting to spend a leisurely, mellow holiday, drinking in the beauty of the golden sunset, the tame waves and the towering cliffs of red - Laterite.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: At Varkala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: At Varkala

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed to the Janardanaswamy Temple - This 2000 year old temple is famed to have been built on divine bidding. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: At Varkala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: At Varkala

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later enjoy the Varkala Beach. Soak up the sun, play in the surf and taste the local tropical fruits. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: Varkala - Kanyakumari (139 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Varkala - Kanyakumari (139 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kanyakumari, en-route visit Padmanabhapuram palace. Upon arrival at Kanyakumari check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari mandir (One of the Fifty Two Shakti Peethas), Tri Samudra Milan, Gandhi mandapam also Sthanumalayan Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Kanyakumari - Madurai (246 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Kanyakumari - Madurai (246 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple, one of the largest temple complex in India also visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Also visit the Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Alagar Kovil Temple and Gandhi Museum.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Madurai - Trichy - Pondicherry (354 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Madurai - Trichy - Pondicherry (354 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Pondicherry, en-route visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple and Srirangam Temple in Trichy (Tiruchirappalli). Later continue your drive to Pondicherry for check-in to your hotel. After refresh yourself, later proceed for enjoy boating at Chunnambar backwater & the beautiful beaches of Pondicherry.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram (110 Kms / 2 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram (110 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for guided tour to Pondicherry, visit Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Vedapureeswarar Temple. Later afternoon check out from hotel and drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves and Krishna’s Butterball.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Chennai, en-route visit to Kanchipuram, the city of 1000 temples and one of the seven sacred cities in India here you can visit the Kamakshi Amman Temple, The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple and Ekambareswarar Temple etc. Upon arrival at Chennai check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

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

Day 12: Departure From Chennai

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

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12 Days South India Tour

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Itinerary of your trip 12 Days South India Tour

Day 1: Arrival At Kochi

Day 2: At Kochi

Day 3: Kochi - Alleppey (53 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Day 4: Alleppey - Varkala (120 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 5: At Varkala

Day 6: At Varkala

Day 7: Varkala - Kanyakumari (139 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 8: Kanyakumari - Madurai (246 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Day 9: Madurai - Trichy - Pondicherry (354 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Day 10: Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram (110 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Day 11: Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 12: Departure From Chennai

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