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Best of Kerala & Tamil Nadu

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13 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
10 peopleMaximum group size
1 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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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

Itinerary

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.

day 1Kochi arrival

Meet our representatives upon arrival at the airport in Kochi and drive to your hotel. Kochi is a beautiful city in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. The history and development of this city carries stubborn marks of the British, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese. It is undoubtedly the best starting point on your journey through Kerala.

day 2Kochi sightseeing tour

day 3Kochi – Alleppey

day 4Alleppey – Periyar

day 5Periyar – Madurai

day 6Madurai sightseeing tour

day 7Madurai – Trichy

day 8Trichy – Thanjavur

day 9Thanjavur – Pondicherry

day 10Pondicherry sightseeing tour

day 11Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram

day 12Mahabalipuram sightseeing tour

day 13Mahabalipuram – 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

Customer Reviews

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Jose Luis IrigoyenVerified Traveler
5.0 | 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.

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HappyVerified Traveler
5.0 | 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 ago gave me the email of this tour organizer and I am very satisfied. I am a woman from France and it was my first time in India. I decided to trust them and now I know They are reliable and I would recommend it to my friends. Now I come back home with full of amazing souvenirs from Kerala & Tamil Nadu and I feel so relaxed now. Thanks again for everything !

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Derek BrownVerified Traveler
5.0 | 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 the whole tour and nothing was too much trouble for you. We have brought back home so many fond and happy memories all thanks to your thoughtful, caring and well organised company. A massive thankyou again for creating so many wonderful and special moments for us to remember. We will certainly recommend you to our family and friends and we will definitely travel with you again in the future.

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