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Magical Kerala with Enchanting Tamil Nadu - South India

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Chennai (Madras)
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Kochi

    Kochi
    Landmarks
    Kochi (Cochin)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Kochi

    Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Fort Kochi
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • View Chinese Fishing Nets
    • Traditional Kathakali dance performance
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    St. Francis Church
    Jewish Synagogue
    Chinese Fishing Nets
  4. Day 3

    Kochi to Alleppey

    Kochi to Alleppey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared meal on houseboat), Snack (Evening snacks on houseboat), Dinner (Freshly prepared meal on houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Private houseboat cruise on backwaters
    • Traditional welcome drink
    • Scenic passage through villages and coconut groves
    Landmarks
    Alleppey (Alappuzha)
  5. Day 4

    Alleppey to Periyar

    Alleppey to Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Boat ride on Periyar Lake
    • Spice plantation visit
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Periyar Lake
  6. Day 5

    Periyar to Madurai

    Periyar to Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Madurai
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  7. Day 6

    Madurai

    Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Explore Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    • Visit Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    • Witness Aarti ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
  8. Day 7

    Madurai to Trichy

    Madurai to Trichy
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    • Climb to temple summit for panoramic city views
    • Explore Grand Bazaar and traditional crafts
    Landmarks
    Rock Fort Temple
    Grand Bazaar
    River Cauvery
  9. Day 8

    Trichy to Thanjavur

    Trichy to Thanjavur
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brihadeeswara Temple
    • Explore Thanjavur Palace and Royal Palace Museum
    Landmarks
    Brihadeeswara Temple
    Thanjavur Palace
  10. Day 9

    Thanjavur to Pondicherry

    Thanjavur to Pondicherry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Pondicherry
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  11. Day 10

    Pondicherry

    Pondicherry
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Auroville
    • Visit Sri Ganesha Temple
    • Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    • Explore French Quarter
    Landmarks
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    Auroville
    Sri Ganesha Temple
    Manakula Vinayagar Temple
  12. Day 11

    Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram

    Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Mahabalipuram
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Mahabalipuram

    Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Panch Rathas
    • View Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Shore Temple
    Landmarks
    Panch Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Shore Temple
  14. Day 13

    Mahabalipuram to Chennai

    Mahabalipuram to Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Chennai International Airport

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  • Lori3.0•March 2023
    Led by Jai
    This was a mixed bag, I thought I would be joining with other tourists and had not realized that I would be alone...
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    Traveled in February 2023
    Reply from: GeTS Holidays
    Dear Lori, we are really sorry to hear about your disappointment that you were unhappy to travel alone. We had got some bookings on the same dates as you had chosen, however all of them opted for a private tour as it gives them flexibility to customize their tour as per their preferences. Since it is a guaranteed departure, it had to operate. Also the inconvenience caused for the hotel is deeply regretted. On your request, we had talked to the manager changed your hotel room to a better one. We also tried to look for other hotels, however due to peak season, we did not find availability in any hotel. Throughout the trip, our customer service executive was in touch with you whenever you had any concern. Our objective is to ensure that our guests go back with happy memories and only then it makes our efforts worthwhile. Please be assured that for any future trip of yours/ family/ friends, we will make sure that we take care of all the points and give them a great experience. Regards GeTS Team
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  • Charlene3.0•March 2018
    We filled in an extensive form with our feed back.
    Traveled in February 2018
  • Monty4.0•January 2018
    The tour itself was nice. The driver was good, hotels were good, some guides were better than others. However, the...
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    Traveled in December 2017
    Reply from: GeTS Holidays
    Dear Monty, Greetings from India ! Thank you for sharing your valuable overall feedback. It is wonderful to hear that you were impressed with the overall services and hospitality of the team. On behalf of the whole team, we thank you for your compliments on the services (hotels, guides etc.) It is a matter of grave concern for us to know that your experience with us was anything less than satisfactory.  While we regret the inconvenience you have experienced, may we assure you that we have investigated the causes. We would additionally request you to treat this as an isolated incident and not a reflection of our normal services. You came during peak season (20th Dec – 05th Jan) during which the cost of the package is always on the higher side, yes it was a mistake of our backend team that we did not put the correct amount for the peak season and when we were about to start the booking, we found out that to operate your file, we have to put money from our pocket, which is why we requested you and explained our problem. Nowhere it was written that the mandatory gala dinner was included in the programme but you wanted us to find a hotel where new year gala dinner is not mandatory, as a matter of fact even 03 star hotels in Tamil Nadu and Kerala Sector charge mandatory Christmas and New Year Suppliment. We had 07 people confirmed for your departure, but they were from the same family, for more comfort, they requested us if we could upgrade them to a private trip and we adhered to their request, however this change was not updated by our backend team back then. Regarding the drivers, we have tied up with best transporters who hire experienced drivers and they pay them handsomely + they also get tips from the guests directly. About sleeping in the vehicle which they do not do actually, some of the drivers showcase this kind of things so that the guests will have more empathy of their financial condition and will reward them handsomely with decent tips. (This we do not have control over, but we can lodge a complaint to our transporter) But at the same time, if you feel he is not driving carefully., if he is is sleepy at times, if he is not wearing uniform or not giving you mineral water per day and not following the itinerary, please let us know quickly so that we take care of the same immediately (In your case, you find the driver really good as per your above review) It is our constant endeavor to provide you with high standards of personalized service and efficiency.  We have learnt a lot from this particular incident and have taken appropriate measures so that this type of inconveniences are avoided much to the dissatisfaction of our guests.  We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you again, when we can demonstrate to you how your feedback has resulted in immediate correction and re-establish our credibility with you. Best Regards / GeTS Team
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  • Peter5.0•December 2017
    An incredible Private tour
    Traveled in November 2017
    Reply from: GeTS Holidays
    Dear Peter, Greetings from India. We are absolutely delighted to know that you were impressed with our services. Your comments are truly appreciated and it is our endeavor to create unforgettable memories for our valued Guests. We look forward to welcome back you again. Kind Regards/GeTS Team
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