11 days tour

Classical South India - All Inclusive

Classical South India - All Inclusive

This tour includes:

Others

โ€ข Assistance during arrival and departure โ€ข Monument entry fees โ€ข One mineral water bottle per person per day โ€ข All currently applicable taxes including GST

Transport

โ€ข All transfers and sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type โ€ข 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Tata Indigo or similar โ€ข 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar โ€ข 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Guide

โ€ข English Speaking Local Guides . we aim to support local guides who have specialized and comprehensive knowledge of the regions you visit. We provide English speaking local guides at each destination of your trip, the chosen local guide will strike a great balance between knowledgeable storytelling, humor, and giving you sufficient space and personal time to enjoy the awe-inspiring sites. He will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues. If you were interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site, you can count on your assigned local speaking guide.

Meals

โ€ข Daily breakfast at coffee shop or restaurant at the hotel.

Accommodation

โ€ข Accommodation in base category room of (3*) hotel. โ€ข Check-in Time : Throughout the trip, we request all our hotels prepare rooms in time as per your arrival time, especially if you are reaching the hotel prior to normal check-in time. (In India, normal check-in is at 12:00 hrs, check-out is at 10:00 hrs). This may not be always possible to manage early check-in for you; in that case you wonโ€™t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, you can store your luggage and explore the new destination. โ€ข Pre/Post Accommodation : If youโ€™ve purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. Internet : Depending on the areas in which you travel, you may have limited access to the Internet. Hoteliers often charge for the connection (hourly or daily). โ€ข The style of accommodation indicated is a guideline. On rare occasions, if the suggested hotels are not available due to high demand, we will book similar alternate hotels for you.

Not included:

Flights

The domestic flight from Jaipur to Mumbai is not included in the package cost. After you update us your travel dates, accordingly we will suggest you the supplement cost for the flights. International flight tickets have to be booked on your own, once you book your international flight tickets, please share with us your schedule so that we can arrange your smooth pick-up and drop off from airport to hotel on your arrival day and hotel to the airport on the departure day. Passports and Visas : All travelers listed on the Participant Information form must be in possession of a valid passport and all relevant visas. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have valid travel documentation, including but not limited to passports and visas, which meet the requirements of immigration and other Government authorities at every destination. If your itinerary includes travel to any other country besides India, please check on visa requirements for each country that you will visit. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company. We recommend World Nomads, a company recommended by Lonely Planet.

Others

โ€ข Any airfare (International or Domestic) โ€ข Any mandatory Gala Dinner on Christmas and New Year Eve. โ€ข Any item of personal nature viz. Laundry โ€ข Charges, telephone bills, drinks, shopping, etc โ€ข Any items that are not mentioned under Inclusions โ€ข Tips : Tipping is a common custom and we always suggest our travelers to comply. No tip is compulsory, however in case of good services rendered, it is advisable to pay by a few rupees (driver / guide).

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Itinerary of your trip Classical South India - All Inclusive

  • Day 1 Chennai Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chennai Arrival

      On arrival Arrival transfer from airport to hotel. overnight stay at the hotel.  

  • Day 2 Chennai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chennai

      After breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing in chennai which includes kapaleeshwar temple, ramakrishna temple etc. overnight at hotel

  • Day 3 Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

      After breakfast proceed to Mahabalipuram. after visit drive and On arrival check-in to the hotel on arrival. relax for a while overnight stay at hotel.

  • Day 4 Pondicherry
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Pondicherry

      After breakfast  relax for a while and proceed for the pondicherry sightseeing which includes the Pondicherry beach, sri aurobindo ashram, boat house, auroville, museum. Overnight stay at the Pondicherry hotel

  • Day 5 Pondicherry - Tanjore
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Pondicherry - Tanjore

      This morning after yummy breakfast, proceed to other famous destination Tanjore. After checking into the hotel at Tanjore and relaxing for a while, proceed for sightseeing of  Tanjore  which includes visit to Brihadeeswara temple, The palace, Art gallery and Saraswati mahal library. overnight stay at the hotel in Tanjore

  • Day 6 Tanjore - Trichy - Tanjore
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tanjore - Trichy - Tanjore

      After healthy buffet breakfast at hotel, proceed for a same day excursion to Trichy from Tanjore, On arrival  visit Rock fort temple, Tiruvanaikkaval temple, Elakurichi and Vayaloor. Evening drive back to Tanjore. overnight stay at the hotel in Tanjore.

  • Day 7 Tanjore - Madurai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tanjore - Madurai

      After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Madurai, On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Madurai by visiting Sri meenakshi sundareswarar temple, Thirumalai nayak palace, Thirupparankundram temple, Alagar koil and Gandhi museum. Overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.  

  • Day 8 Madurai - Thekkady
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Madurai - Thekkady

      .breakfast proceed to Thekkady . is a world famous wildlife sanctuary and it is also called as Periyar. On arrival check in Hotel Afternoon proceed for a game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc evening you can take a Elephant ride at Periyar wild life and rest of the day is at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Thekkady.

  • Day 9 Thekkady - Alleppey (Houseboat)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Thekkady - Alleppey (Houseboat)

      After yummy breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to most exciting destinataion of this tour to Alleppey, on arrival transfer to houseboat. Around 1200 hrs check in at the Houseboat and start your cruise through the rich and splendid backwater. Just relax at the deluxe houseboat. It will be a unique and exclusive experience in your lifetime. You will be cruising along the village sides and paddy fields witnessing the core life of the Kerala villages for the whole day. The house boat is fully furnished with bedrooms and a kitchen. Dinner and overnight at the houseboat.

  • Day 10 Alleppey - Cochin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Alleppey - Cochin

      After breakfast proceed to Cochin. On arrival check in Hotel. After noon proceed for Cochin Sightseeing. Visit the Dutch Palace-built by the Portuguese in 1557 and subsequently renovated by the Dutch after 1663. The murals are perhaps the best in India. Jewish Synagogue - built in 1568 and the oldest Synagogue in the Commonwealth are at Mattancherry. St. Francis Church - built in 1510 and the oldest European church in India, Chinese Fishing Nets- introduced by the court of Kublai Khan can be seen in Fort Cochin. Fort Cochin Beach etc. Evening back to the hotel and overnight.

  • Day 11 Cochin Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cochin Departure

      breakfast at hotel, check out from hotel and transfer to Cochin international Airport for flight to Your onwards destination. Return home with lifelong memories of your incredible India tours.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 100

Age range allowed for this experience.

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