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Beautiful South - 14 days

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Tour Overview

PRIVATE TOUR: Chennai, Pondicherry and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Kochi, colonial hill stations and a rice boat cruise on the Keralan backwaters. An action packed fortnight in the Southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, that simply has it all!

Start

Chennai

End

Kochi

Destination

Kochi

Days

14

Pace

Medium

Range

Private

Max Group Size

Min 5 - Max 0

Min Age

5

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Trip Code: BSH

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Spot herds of elephants from an included boat ride on Lake Periyar

  • Kumarakom – Relax on the shores of Lake Vembanad and opt to visit the local bird sanctuary and the famous Kerala backwaters

  • Alleppey - Visit the Venice of the East

  • Historic Kochi - Explore the Parsi Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, Fort Cochin, colourful boats and Chinese fishing nets on the waterfront

  • Trichy - Discover the high up Rock Fort Temple

  • Tanjore – Tour the hotspots of the city and gaze admiringly at the towering Brihadishwara Temple

  • Chennai - Visit the gateway of South India

  • Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram - Walk around these temple towns

  • Pondicherry – Stroll along the beach in this French colonial city and visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart

  • Madurai – Explore the city and see the impressive rock cut temple of Thirupparankunram Murugan

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
12 nights 3-4 star hotels and 1 night rice boat
Touring and excursions as per itinerary
Periyar - Boating on lake OR visit to a spice plantation
Keralan backwaters - Rice boat cruise (overnight)
Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
Services of a licensed English speaking tour guide at all included sites
An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 14

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Tour Details

Duration14 days
StartChennai
EndKochi
StylePrivate Tours
Max Group0 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $3,570
Was $3,213
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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