12 days tour

12 Days South India Tour

$ 2,582 .00 USD

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12 Days South India Tour

This tour includes:

Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC 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 โ€ข 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar โ€ข 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar โ€ข 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Others

โ€ข 11 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis โ€ข Assistance during arrival and departure โ€ข Daily breakfast at hotel โ€ข All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle โ€ข English speaking guide at Cochin, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram. (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost) โ€ข Enjoy Kathakali dance show at Cochin โ€ข One mineral water bottle per person per day โ€ข All currently applicable taxes including GST

Meals

โ€ข 11 Breakfast at Hotel โ€ข 1 Lunch at House Boat โ€ข 1 Dinner at House Boat

Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 star hotels / Twin or Double Sharing basis ยญ โ€ข 2 Nights in Cochin โ€ข 1 Night in Alleppey โ€ข 3 Nights in Varkala โ€ข 1 Night in Kanyakumari โ€ข 1 Night in Madurai โ€ข 1 Night in Pondicherry โ€ข 1 Night in Mahabalipuram โ€ข 1 Night in Chennai ยญ Check In : 14:00 Hrs / Check Out : 12:00 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Guide

โ€ข English speaking guide at Cochin, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram. (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost)

Not included:

Insurance

Others

โ€ข Visa Fee (if applicable) โ€ข Monument entry fees โ€ข Tips & Gratuity โ€ข Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature โ€ข International/Internal flights from start to finish of the trip

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Itinerary of your trip 12 Days South India Tour

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

      Day 1: Arrival At Cochin

      Arrival at Cochin airport, Our 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 Cochin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: At Cochin

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

  • Day 3 Day 3: Cochin - Alleppey (53 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cochin - 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, Arjunaโ€™s Penance, Caves and Krishnaโ€™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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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

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

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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