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Boutique South India Tour

12 Days Starting in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India and ending in Kochi, Kerala, India

Visiting: Chennai, Puducherry, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Kodaikanal, Munnar, Mararikulam, Kochi

Tour operator:

Holidays At

Tour code:

BSIT12

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

1-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Private Available:

From:

$2855

$2727 (USD) Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$128

NB: Prices correct on 16-May-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Start in Chennai (Madras) and end in Kochi (Cochin)! With the Explorer tour Boutique South India Tour, you have a 12 days tour package taking you through Chennai (Madras), India and 5 other destinations in India. Boutique South India Tour includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Highlights

Explore National Art Gallery, heritage Churches & famous Beach in Chennai with a guided city tour.
Explor the heritage site of Mahabalipuram built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries.
The summer retreat of the British during colonial times Munnar.
Historic Parsi Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, Fort Cochin, colourful boats and Chinese Fishing nets on the waterfront in Kochi.
Get to know about the South India history & culture.

Places You'll See

Chennai

Munnar

Mararikulam

Mahabalipuram

Puducherry

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival At Chennai

Location: Chennai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: No Meals

On the day of arrival at Chennai airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : At Chennai

Location: Chennai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Chennai, visit Kapaleeshwar Temple, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Ramakrishna Temple, Fort St.George (the oldest fort in Chennai), National Art Gallery, St.Mary’s Church, Anna Zoological Park, Birla Planetarium and Kalakshetra and Theosophical Society. Also visit houses the Secretariat and Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu and the famous Marina Beach (the second largest in the world) and Elliots Beach.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Puducherry (160 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Puducherry, Mahabalipuram

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Puducherry, via en-route visit to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, Krishna’s Butterball and India Seashell Museum. Also explore the Mahabalipuram Beach with surfing & Shore Temple views.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Mahabalipuram, later continue drive to Puducherry. Upon arrival at Puducherry check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : At Puducherry

Location: Puducherry

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Puducherry, visit Auroville town, Aurobindo Ashram, Government Museum, The Sacred Heart Basilica, French War memorial, Mahe de Labourdonnais St and Pondy Bazaar. Also visit Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Vedapureeswarar Temple.

Evening enoy the heritage walk in the French colonies, will spot the beautiful yellow & white walls, European styles streets and a walk along the sea.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : Puducherry - Thanjavur (165 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Location: Thanjavur

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Thanjavur, visit the Schwartz Memorial & Church, Sivaganga Garden, Lord Murugan Temple, Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur Maratha Palace.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Thanjavur, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : Thanjavur - Kodaikanal (250 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)

Location: Kodaikanal

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Kodaikanal, visit Chettiar Park, Pambar Falls, Pillar Rock,, Green Valley View. Also enjoy the boating & cycling around the Kodaikanal Lake and also visit to Bryant Park and enjoy the Coaker’s Walk.
Overnight at Hotel.

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

Location: Munnar

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala”, via 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-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : At Munnar

Location: Munnar

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

In the evening, enjoy a walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

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

Location: Mararikulam

Accommodation: Resort, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

Day 10 : At Mararikulam

Location: Mararikulam

Accommodation: Resort, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Resort.

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

Location: Kochi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin check-in to your pre-booked hotel 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 time enjoy the kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : Departure From Cochin

Location: Kochi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Cochin airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

What's Included

11 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At.
All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
Daily breakfast at hotel.
Local English speaking guide at Chennai, Pondicherry, Thanjavur and Cochin.

Other languages guides are available on additional charges.
One mineral water bottle per person per day.
All currently applicable taxes including GST.

What's Not Included

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.

Check out our Q&As

Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

Absolutely. Every traveller 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. Its only suggestion from team HOLIDAYSAT.
Company Instant Book

Yes
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Only for foreign national traveller.

What currencies are required for this tour?

INR is local currency.
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
What is the maximum group size?

20
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

3 Star Hotel
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes
What is the tipping policy?

Tips always optional.
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

100% Departure if there is single traveller.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.
How long has the tour company been trading?

HOLIDAYSAT has been trading since 2008.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.

Reviews of this operator

Yaron Pukach

Trip to India

09-Jan-2018

The trip included Kerala and Goa lasted for 14 days. It included Kochi, Water canals, house boat, healing treatment, nature, tea plantations and more. All the hotels were first rate as well as the drivers and guides long the way

livecarpe today (Google Reviewer)

My tour lasted from Dec...

07-Jan-2017

My tour lasted from Dec 30/2016 to Jan 4/2017 and I have only the best things to say about all who was with me and organized the tour for me. The price for the tour was cheaper than the other agencies prices since I was traveling by myself. The driver who picked me up and the airport, Pawan Kumar, was great, great driving skills and best professional behavior. My tour guides in all 3 ciites, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur were knowledgeable, protective and attentive. If I would have to request another tours around India, I would definitely reach out to HolidaysAt.

Kayden

Amazing trip

12-Jan-2017

An amazing trip. I've done a couple of trips with Holidays At and other companies, and this was by far the best.

Sandra Gurvis (Google Reviewer)

What an exciting, colorful country!...

12-May-2016

What an exciting, colorful country! HolidaysAt went above and beyond to make sure these two "strangers in a strange land" were safe, secure and got to see everything they needed. India is quite the adventure so the right travel agency is vital. Special thanks to Amit who took care of us and was there when needed. I loved India and first time/First World travelers should do well with HolidayAt.

Adam Conor (Google Reviewer)

It was a very good...

19-Dec-2023

It was a very good tour overall. India is a beautiful country and the tour explored a lot of it. Our tour guides was great, good knowledge about sites or areas. Hotels are comfortable at every city. Amazing experience.

Austin

Recommend tour

04-Jan-2017

I had an amazing time on this tour.It covered so much in the short period of time. Got lucky to see a tiger at national park. I highly recommend this tour.

Neville Condron

Excellent Trip

09-Jan-2018

Excellent

deepak goel (Google Reviewer)

Highly recommend HolidaysAt for tour...

13-May-2016

Highly recommend HolidaysAt for tour & travel services in India, being a corporate employee I travel to different destinations for business and everything is being well managed by HolidaysAt so far. Regards, Deepak Goel

Bridin Mooney (Google Reviewer)

At last minute I emailed...

15-Apr-2017

At last minute I emailed holidaysAt to ask about a customised tour for a tiger safari in Ranthambore from New Delhi. They worked around my time frame and budget to make a tour that suited me! They were so helpful and made arriving in India easier knowing I had a tour fully organised. After a few emails they began to whatsapp me and it was much easier to explain what I wanted and respond to each other much faster. Amit had been organising my tour and discussing my options. He very kindly offered to collect me from the airport as I was arriving in Delhi late and bring me to my hostel free of charge. He was able to discuss the details of the tour in person with me on our journey from the airport. For a very reasonable price Amit and his holidaysAt team booked my train tickets from Delhi to Ranthambore and arranged a transfer from my hostel to the train station the next day where the driver waited on the platform with me and helped me with my bags to my seat on the train, this was a big help as I was travelling on my own. Another driver collected me at the next train station and brought me to my hotel 'Haveli Heritage' (which holidaysAt also booked for me) near Ranthambore National Park. The hotel was gorgeous and had a pool, a beautiful room and all inclusive buffet style meals. The food was amazing! The staff were very attentive, dedicated and friendly. I loved it there and it was such a peaceful location after Delhi and i had the rest of the day to relax by the pool. The next morning holidaysAt arranged for me to be collected by a tour guide and brought on safari of the national park to try see tigers and other wildlife. Unfortunately we didn't see any tigers as they are wild so you cannot predict when you might see them but it was great to go on an Indian safari and we saw lots of deer, monkeys and birds. Later in the day, it was arranged that I go on an evening safari and this time we were so so lucky, apart from seeing deer, monkeys, peacocks, crocodiles and lots of birds, we saw a leopard up very close and two tigers also very close to the jeep. It was amazing! Lastly, holdiaysAt organised my transfers and train ticket back to Delhi the following day again with drivers waiting with me on the platform and when I reached Delhi. It was such an enjoyable tour and everything was organised perfectly all for a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend holidaysAt for their tiger safari tours in Ranthambore and the hotel they booked for me, Haveli Heritage. I had a brilliant 3 days!

Rory

Amazing

19-Jan-2017

The tour was amazing.We loved tiger safaris at Ranthambore.

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