Classic South India

Name: Classic South India
Brand: Intrepid Travel
SKU: BM-3340
Price: 2045 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (103 reviews)

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Booking Type Instant Booking
duration 13 days
tour type Group
age requirement 15+ years old
max group size 12
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Starts Chennai, India
Ends Kovalam, India

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Explore idyllic Pondicherry on a walking tour and discover the colonial French Quarter, colourful multitiered temples and the famous Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
Take a nature walk in the acclaimed Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, looking out for tiger tracks with your local village guides.
Discover the diversity and incredible history of Kochi through a tour of its buildings, like India’s oldest functioning synagogue and a mixture of Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial architecture
Witness the dramatic beauty of Kathakali, a captivating storytelling dance that artists must study for over a decade before performing.

The Classic South India tour starts in Chennai and ends in Kovalam. It is a cultural, religious and historic sites trip that takes 13 days taking you through Chennai, Thanjavur, Kumarakom and 6 other destinations in India. Classic South India is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover a thousand shades of green, indulge in some of the continent’s freshest food and share moments of connection with locals on this 13-day tour. Travel down the scenic East Coast Road into the countryside and across to the west coast before finishing in India’s deep south. Experience the cultures, religions and histories of this region through its small rural towns, fishing villages and the scented spice plantations set in the picturesque Western Ghats mountains. This revelatory trip introduces you to an area less travelled from the comfort of a private vehicle.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS ABOUT INTREPID TRAVEL

4.5 - Excellent

Based on 103 reviews

Xiao
From USA
On Feb 07 2019

5 - Excellent

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Robert
From USA
On Jan 18 2019

5 - Excellent

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Jessica
From Australia
On Dec 12 2018

4 - Very Good

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Day 1: Chennai
Day 2: Mamallapuram – Puducherry
Day 3: Puducherry
Day 4: Karaikudi
Day 5: Madurai
Day 6: Madurai
Day 7: Periyar
Day 8: Periyar
Day 9: Kochi
Day 10: Kochi
Day 11: Kerala Backwaters – Kumarakom
Day 12: Kovalam
Day 13: Kovalam

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (10 nights), Resort (2 nights)

Meals

12 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

Transport

Private vehicle , Ferry

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Mamallapuram - Shore Temples guided tour
Puducherry - Leader-led French Quarter walking tour
Karaikudi - Havelis
Karaikudi - Leader-led village walk
Madurai - Sri Meenakshi Temple guided tour
Madurai - Leader-led walking tour
Periyar - Spice plantation visit
Periyar - Guided nature walk
Kochi - Leader-led Fort Kochi walking tour
Kochi - Kathakali performance
Kochi - Jewish Synagogue
Kochi - Dutch Palace
Kumarakom - Backwaters boating excursion
Kumarakom - Leader-led village walk
Kovalam - Leader-led walking tour

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Chennai and from Kovalam are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Classic South India tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Classic South India tour. You can cancel the tour up to 24 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 23 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 05 July 2021, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 05 July 2021, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 23 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Classic South India tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Classic South India 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 travelling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you:

Part of travelling with Intrepid means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. We’ll be visiting multiple temples during the trip and during these visits you must wear clothing that covers the arms, legs and shoulders.
Southern India can get very hot during the summer so remember to bring lots of water and a variety of clothing. Wearing light, loose layers is one of the best ways to tackle the heat.
As we'll be walking through varying terrain in national parks and villages, a basic level of fitness and comfortable walking shoes are essential. Leech socks will be provided for the Periyar nature walk.

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 global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Departures will be limited to an average group size of 10 travellers to ensure COVID-19 safety for all travellers.
Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this tour. Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing, physical distancing is highly encouraged, and frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.

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