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Tour Overview
Travel off the tourist trail on this 13-day Premium adventure to discover southern India’s swaying palm trees, rolling hills and calm backwaters. Head into the home of a local family and be immersed in their culture, wander the French-inspired streets of Puducherry and explore the maze of food stalls in Madurai. Go into the wilderness of Periyar National Park to look for local wildlife and tiger tracks, watch a live kalarippayattu performance and visit tea plantations to learn how this popular beverage is grown and made. Sink into a blissful Keralite Ayurvedic massage and feel firsthand the wisdom of this ancient healing method. With local food, a converted houseboat stay and an expert local leader by your side, this will be a trip of a lifetime.
Trip Code: HHPS
Start
Chennai
End
Kochi
Destination
India
Meals
12 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry
Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights), Houseboat Feature Stay (1 night), Kochi Feature Stay (2 nights)
Days
13
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Premiumi
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Find out what makes Indian cuisine so special during Exclusive Experiences like an off-the-beaten-path food tour in Madurai, a home-cooked meal with a local family and a fragrant lunch at a spice plantation.
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Enjoy a high-energy Exclusive Experience with a live performance of kalarippayattu in Thekkady – believed to be the oldest surviving martial art in India.
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Unwind with a traditional Ayurvedic massage in Kerala, learn the fundamentals of this ancient holistic healing method, and take part in an Ayurvedic cooking demo.
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Experience a thousand shades of green as you tour a scenic tea plantation in Munnar and track footprints in search of wild elephants in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Spend a night in a converted houseboat on the Kerala backwaters – your Feature Stay for this adventure – and watch the world go by as you float along the river.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
12 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry
Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights), Houseboat Feature Stay (1 night), Kochi Feature Stay (2 nights)
Included activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Chennai - Welcome dinner
- Mamallapuram - Shore Temples guided tour
- Puducherry - Leader-led French Quarter walking tour
- Puducherry - Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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