How are our luggage handled?

Transportation included is throughout the tour, therefore your luggage will be escorted on the bus from one city to the next.

Are monument entrance fees and daily bottled water included?

Monument fees are additional, approximately USD $45pp for the entire trip. Hotels may provide bottled water in your room - if not, it is very cheap and easy to purchase water as you go. Expect to pay between 20-50c AUD per bottle.

Is there any possibility of offering this tour starting 26/27th December 2022?

The South India Explorer has available departures on 10th December and 14th January 2023. We have a similar private tour called Beautiful South - 14 Days that can run on any day you wish, including Dec 26 or Dec 27th, 2022. Tour Price is €2,305 per person based on Twin Share.

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South India Explorer - 14 days

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 30
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Chennai
Chennai
Optional Activities
- Explore Chennai at leisure
Day 2
Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram
- Visit Arjuna's Penance bas-relief carving
- Visit Five Rathas temples
- Guided sightseeing - Mahabalipuram
Landmarks
Shore Temple
Arjuna's Penance
Five Rathas
Day 3
Pondicherry
Pondicherry
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit Pondicherry Beach
- Visit Sacred Heart Basilica
- Guided sightseeing - Pondicherry
Optional Activities
- Explore Pondicherry at leisure
Landmarks
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Pondicherry Beach
Sacred Heart Basilica
Day 4
Pondicherry - Tanjore
Pondicherry - Tanjore
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tanjore
- Visit Brihadishwara Temple
- Guided sightseeing - Tanjore
Landmarks
Brihadishwara Temple
Day 5
Tanjore - Chettinad
Tanjore - Chettinad
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chettinad Palace
- Visit tile factory in Athangudi
- Guided sightseeing - Chettinad
Landmarks
Chettinad Palace
Athangudi Tile Factory
Day 6
Chettinad - Madurai
Chettinad - Madurai
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
- Visit Thirupparankunram Murugan temple
- Attend Aarti ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
- Guided sightseeing - Madurai
Landmarks
Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
Thirupparankunram Murugan Temple
Meenakshi Temple
Days 7 - 8
Madurai - Munnar
Madurai - Munnar
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through tea plantation
- Visit local market
- Guided sightseeing - Munnar Tea Plantation
Optional Activities
- Visit Blossom Park
- Cycling in Munnar
- Boating in Munnar
- Leisure time in Munnar (Day 8)
Landmarks
Blossom Park
Day 9
Munnar - Periyar
Munnar - Periyar
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Kumily at leisure
- Visit spice shops in Kumily
- Visit handicraft shops in Kumily
Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Day 10
Periyar
Periyar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Periyar to spot wild elephants
Optional Activities
- Visit spice plantation
- Watch kalaripayattu dance performance
- Explore Periyar at leisure
Landmarks
Lake Periyar
Day 11
Periyar - Kumarakom
Periyar - Kumarakom
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Vembanad
- Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Explore Kumarakom at leisure
Landmarks
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Lake Vembanad
Day 12
Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kerala Backwaters
Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kerala Backwaters
Meals
Lunch (Prepared by on-board chef using fresh local produce), Dinner (Prepared by on-board chef using fresh local produce)
Included Activities
- Private rice boat cruise through Kerala backwaters
- View sunset over backwaters
Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters
Day 13
Kerala Backwaters - Kochi
Kerala Backwaters - Kochi
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Kochi at leisure
- Watch traditional Kathakali dance show
Landmarks
Kochi
Day 14
Kochi
Kochi
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Book departure transfer for additional supplement

Landmarks
Shore Temple
Arjuna's Penance
Five Rathas

Landmarks
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Pondicherry Beach
Sacred Heart Basilica

Landmarks
Brihadishwara Temple

Landmarks
Chettinad Palace
Athangudi Tile Factory

Landmarks
Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
Thirupparankunram Murugan Temple
Meenakshi Temple

Landmarks
Blossom Park

Landmarks
Periyar National Park

Landmarks
Lake Periyar

Landmarks
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Lake Vembanad

Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters

Landmarks
Kochi

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EDELWINA5.0•March 2024
The tour was organized , hotels are great but wifi is an issue ( in the rooms), food is great. The tour guide is...
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Myounghee4.0•March 2024
Overall good. Hotel was not nice as the photos in the brochure. There were three or four stops for shopping, which...
Overall good. Hotel was not nice as the photos in the brochure. There were three or four stops for shopping, which took very long time. The shopping should be included in the brochure. After 7 days (Delhi, Agra and Jaipur), three people including myself went to Shimla, which was also fun. The travelling times between cities were long, which was very tiring yet inevitable because of the size of Inida. Again, it was a good experience although I mentioned some negative sides.Show more
Sheena5.0•July 2026
Very enjoyable tour. The hotels were very good especially the hot springs hotel. Saw a lot of Taiwan.

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  Transportation included is throughout the tour, therefore your luggage will be escorted on the bus from one city to the next.
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Are monument entrance fees and daily bottled water included?
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  Monument fees are additional, approximately USD $45pp for the entire trip. Hotels may provide bottled water in your room - if not, it is very cheap and easy to purchase water as you go. Expect to pay between 20-50c AUD per bottle.
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Asked on October 3rd, 2022
Is there any possibility of offering this tour starting 26/27th December 2022?
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- On The Go ToursOperator•Written October 2022
  The South India Explorer has available departures on 10th December and 14th January 2023. We have a similar private tour called Beautiful South - 14 Days that can run on any day you wish, including Dec 26 or Dec 27th, 2022. Tour Price is €2,305 per person based on Twin Share.

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