Best of Kerala & Tamil Nadu

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duration 13 days
tour type Private
age requirement 1-80 yrs
max group size 10
guiding method Partially guided
Tour Code BM-23740
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Operated in English

Starts Kochi, India
Ends Chennai, India

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore the historical town of Fort Kochi
Indulge in wildlife spotting at Periyar National Park
Stay in a houseboat in the backwaters of Alleppey
See the prime landmark of Madurai, the Meenakshi Amman Temple

From bustling cities to tranquil, picturesque backwaters and countryside rich in vegetation and wildlife, South India is a land of contrasts. Join us on this 13-day, private, guided tour of Kerala and Tamil Nadu and discovery the beautiful South India.

Explore the fort city of Kochi, known for its Dutch, Portuguese, and British colonial architecture. Unwind yourself in the picturesque backwaters of Kerala in a traditional houseboat, spot a variety of wildlife in Periyar National Park and see the landmark of Madurai, the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Go out on a sightseeing tour of Pondicherry, known as much for its French architectural style as for the famous Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

Please note that domestic airfare (if mentioned) and entrance fees to the monuments mentioned on the itinerary is not included in the tour price. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Kochi arrival
Day 2: Kochi sightseeing tour
Day 3: Kochi – Alleppey
Day 4: Alleppey – Periyar
Day 5: Periyar – Madurai
Day 6: Madurai sightseeing tour
Day 7: Madurai – Trichy
Day 8: Trichy – Thanjavur
Day 9: Thanjavur – Pondicherry
Day 10: Pondicherry sightseeing tour
Day 11: Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram
Day 12: Mahabalipuram sightseeing tour
Day 13: Mahabalipuram – Chennai & departure

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Meals: 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner
Accommodation in a standard, 3-star hotel or similar and houseboat based on twin share
Pickup and drop-off. All transport and sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver
An English-speaking local guide in Cochin,Madurai, Thanjavur, Trichy, Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram
Included activities: Katthakali dance show in Cochin, spice plantation visit in Periyar, entrance tickets and boating in Periyar National Park
One mineral water bottle per person per day
All applicable taxes

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International & domestic airfare
India visa charges
Entrance fees to the monuments mentioned on the itinerary
Any mandatory gala dinner on Christmas and New Year's Eve
Any expenses that are of personal nature, like phone calls and laundry
Anything mentioned optional on the itinerary
Meals other than those mentioned on the itinerary. All alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks
Tipping is a common custom and we always suggest our travelers to give tips to the driver / guide if they like their service

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 3 reviews

Jose Luis Irigoyen
On Jun 15 2019

5 - Excellent

Excellent!

The services were excellent. Great hotels, the impeccable services from beginning to end and an excellent driver - reliable and very knowledgeable of the area.Bottom line, I was very happy with the services from this company.

Happy
From France
On May 12 2019

5 - Excellent

Everything met my expectations

Thank you for organizing quickly my trip as per my request. I really appreciated the fast and efficiency work in organizing this trip. Almost everything met my expectations. My friend who went to Kerala and Tamil Nadu few years... Read more

Derek Brown
On Apr 20 2019

5 - Excellent

A massive thank you

I would like to say an enormous thank you for organising an incredible tour of India for us to celebrate our Ruby wedding anniversary. We were extremely well looked after by everyone, guides, drivers and office staff, throughout... Read more

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