Beautiful South - 14 days
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- Explorer
- Young Adults
- duration 14 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-80 yrs
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-39447
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- Operated in English
- Starts Chennai, India
- Ends Chennai, India
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Spot herds of elephants from an included boat ride on Lake Periyar
- Kumarakom – Relax on the shores of Lake Vembanad and opt to visit the local bird sanctuary and the famous Kerala backwaters
- Alleppey - Visit the Venice of the East
- Historic Kochi - Explore the Parsi Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, Fort Cochin, colourful boats and Chinese fishing nets on the waterfront
- Trichy - Discover the high up Rock Fort Temple
- Tanjore – Tour the hotspots of the city and gaze admiringly at the towering Brihadishwara Temple
- Chennai - Visit the gateway of South India
- Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram - Walk around these temple towns
- Pondicherry – Stroll along the beach in this French colonial city and visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
- Madurai – Explore the city and see the impressive rock cut temple of Thirupparankunram Murugan
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Start and end in Chennai, the tour "Beautiful South - 14 Days" is a guided explorer trip that takes 14 days. You will travel through Trichy, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Tanjore and 7 other destinations in India. "Beautiful South - 14 Days" is a private tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.
PRIVATE TOUR: Chennai, Pondicherry and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Kochi, colonial hill stations and a rice boat cruise on the Keralan backwaters. An action packed fortnight in the Southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, that simply has it all!
PRIVATE TOUR: Chennai, Pondicherry and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Kochi, colonial hill stations and a rice boat cruise on the Keralan backwaters. An action packed fortnight in the Southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, that simply has it all!
ITINERARY
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Day: 1 Chennai
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Day: 2 Pondicherry
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Day: 3 Thanjavur
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Day: 4 Trichy
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Day: 5-6 Madurai
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Day: 7 Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Day: 8 Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Day: 9-10 Kumarakom
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Day: 11 Alleppey
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Day: 12 Kochi
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Day: 13 Kochi
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Day: 14 Kochi
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 12 nights 3-4 star hotels and 1 night rice boat
Meals
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
Transport
- An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 14
- All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern Chauffeur driven air-conditioned vehicles
Guide
- Services of a licensed English speaking tour guide at all included sites
Others
- Touring and excursions as per itinerary
- Periyar - Boating on lake OR visit to a spice plantation
- Keralan backwaters - Rice boat cruise (overnight)
Entrance
- Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
- International flights and visa
- Tipping - An entirely personal gesture
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Beautiful South - 14 days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 17 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 17 June 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceBeautiful South - 14 days tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Beautiful South - 14 days tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
AGE REQUIREMENT
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
COVID-19 Safety Measures
This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transport.
- Solo travelers are required to purchase a single room for your personal use.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days before the departure date.
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