South India Explorer - 14 days

Name: South India Explorer - 14 days
Brand: On The Go Tours
SKU: BM-16799
Price: 2615 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (18 reviews)

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Cultural, religious and historic sites
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Farm and plantation visits

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duration 14 days
tour type Group
age requirement 18+ yrs
max group size 24
guiding method Live Guide/Instructor

Starts Chennai, India
Ends Kochi, India

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Kerala Backwaters – Sail along the famous backwaters in our deluxe rice boat and enjoy marvelous views
Mahabalipuram – Visit the impressive Shore Temple on the Bay of Bengal and the striking Five Rathas
Kumarakom – Relax on the shores of Lake Vembanad and opt to visit the local bird sanctuary
Madurai – Attend an evening Aarti prayer ceremony and see the impressive rock cut temple of Thirupparankunram Murugan

The tour South India Explorer - 14 Days starts in Chennai and ends in Kochi. It is a cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 14 days taking you through Chennai, Tanjore, Pondicherry and 6 other destinations in India. South India Explorer - 14 Days is a guided group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Discover the highlights of Southern India, from Chennai to Kochi. Visit some of the most intricate and beautiful Hindu temples of Southern India and uncover the delights of tropical Kerala in India's deep south. Visit UNESCO world heritage temples and spend a night aboard a houseboat, gliding along the tranquil, palm fringed backwaters.

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4.5 - Excellent

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On Dec 10 2019

“Excellent”

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5 - Excellent

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From England
On Jun 05 2019

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ALLISON
From UK
On Nov 18 2018

“Excellent”

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ITINERARY Expand All

Day: 1 Chennai
Day: 2 Mahabalipuram
Day: 3 Pondicherry
Day: 4 Thanjavur
Day: 5 Madurai
Day: 6 Madurai
Day: 7 Trichy
Day: 8 Kochi
Day: 9-10 Munnar
Day: 11 Alleppey
Day: 12-13 Kumarakom
Day: 14 Kochi

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

11 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels

Meals

12 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 14
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

Guide

Guided sightseeing - Kochi, Fort Kochi, Munnar tea plantation, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram Temples, Pondicherry and Madurai
Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 6 or more)
Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites

Others

1 night deluxe houseboat cruise along the Keralan backwaters
Traditional Kathakali Dance Show in Kochi, (entrance fee excluded)
Train journey: Trichy to Kochi

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International flights and visa
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$4-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
Entrance Fees: USD$25-35pp, paid in local currency

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this South India Explorer - 14 days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 60 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 59 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 11 July 2021, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 11 July 2021, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 59 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

South India Explorer - 14 days 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 South India Explorer - 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 travelling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A 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.

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.

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