South India Tour from Chennai

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South India Tour from Chennai

12 Days Starting in Chennai and ending in Cochin

Visiting: Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Kumbakonam, Tiruchirappalli, Dharasuram, Thanjavur, Madurai, Chettinadu, Periyar, Kumarakom, Alappuzha, Kochi

Tour operator:

Holidays At

Tour code:

12SITFC

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

1-90

Special diets catered:

Meat, Jain, Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Private Available:

From:

$2640

$2521 Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$119

NB: Prices correct on 19-May-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

This tour will provide amazing experience to the historical and most fascinating tourist destinations of South India. This tour starting with the glow of Chennai then we will take you on a journey to the ancient temples of Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. After enjoying the Periyar wildlife tour, move forward to the backwaters of Kumarakom and finally enjoy the houseboat journey at Alleppey.

Highlights

Visit holy pilgrimage in Kanchipuram home to many temples. The 8th-century Kailasanathar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Explor the heritage site of Mahabalipuram built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries.
Enjoy the wildlife safari at Periyar protected Wildlife Sanctuary and Lake elephant and tiger reserve.
Experience and stay at Houseboat in Coastal Alleppey.
Colourful boats and Chinese Fishing nets on the waterfront in Kochi.

Places You'll See

Chennai

Mahabalipuram

Madurai

Periyar

Alleppey

Kumbakonam

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival At Chennai

Location: Chennai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

On the day of arrival at Chennai airport, our Holidays At 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 : 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 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 : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (60 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)

Location: Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mahabalipuram, via 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.

Later continue drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam (230 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Location: Kumbakonam

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today early morning after breakfast and check out form hotel, later drive to Kumbakonam, en-route visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, and Krishna’s Butterball after visit continue your drive to Kumbakonam. Upon arrival at Kumbakonam check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : Kumbakonam - Darasuram - Thanjavur - Trichy (100 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)

Location: Tiruchirappalli, Dharasuram, Thanjavur

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel, later proceed for Trichy, en-route visit to the Airavatesvara Temple - is a Hindu temple of Dravidian architecture located in the town of Darasuram, as an example of Chola architecture. Next, destination to visit Brihadeeswara Temple - is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. Upon reaching Trichy check-in to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai (171 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Madurai, Chettinadu

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel, later proceed for Madurai, en-route visit to the town of Chettinad known for the mansions. later continue by road to Madurai. Upon reaching Madurai check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : At Madurai

Location: Madurai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at hotel later proceed for the sightseeing tour of Madurai, visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar, one of the largest temple complex in India. Later visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Also visit the Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Alagar Kovil and Gandhi Museum.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : Madurai - Periyar (150 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Periyar

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India which covers 777 Sq.Kms (300 Sq.miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour of Periyar enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary also visit Kumily and Mangaladevi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : Periyar - Kumarakom (130 Kms / 3:00 Hrs)

Location: Kumarakom

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast and check out from hotel, later drive to Kumarakom. Once you reached at Kumarakom check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Kumarakom - Alleppey (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Location: Alappuzha

Accommodation: Deluxe Houseboat.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.

Upon arrival at Alleppey 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 11 : Alleppey - Cochin (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Location: Kochi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day 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 : Departure From Cochin

Location: Kochi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later transfer to Cochin airport to board the flight for your home.

What's Included

Meals

11 Breakfast & 1 Dinner.
11 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

10 Overnight at Hotel & 1 Overnight at Houseboat.
Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At
One mineral water bottle per person per day
Accommodation Type.

3 Star Accommodation.
All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
Local English Speaking guide at Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Cochin

Other languages guides are available on additional charges.

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

Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

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

100% Departure if there is single traveller.
Company Instant Book

Yes
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes

Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
What is the tipping policy?

Tips always optional.
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

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

Yes
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Healthy
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Only for foreign national traveller.
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

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

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

Yes
What is the maximum group size?

10
What currencies are required for this tour?

INR is local currency.
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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