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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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
Optional Activities
- Explore Chennai city at leisure
Day 2
Chennai to Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram
- View Arjuna's Penance bas-relief carving
- Explore Five Rathas temples
- Guided sightseeing in Mahabalipuram
Landmarks
Shore Temple
Arjuna's Penance
Five Rathas
Day 3
Pondicherry
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram spiritual community
- Visit Pondicherry Beach
- Visit Sacred Heart Basilica
- Guided sightseeing in Pondicherry
Landmarks
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Pondicherry Beach
Sacred Heart Basilica
Day 4
Pondicherry to Tanjore
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tanjore
- Visit Brihadishwara Temple
Landmarks
Brihadishwara Temple
Day 5
Tanjore to Chettinad
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chettinad Palace
- Visit tile factory in Athangudi
- Guided sightseeing in Chettinad
Landmarks
Chettinad Palace
Athangudi Tile Factory
Day 6
Chettinad to Madurai
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
- Visit Thirupparankunram Murugan rock-cut temple
- Participate in Aarti ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
- Guided sightseeing in Madurai
Landmarks
Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
Thirupparankunram Murugan Temple
Meenakshi Temple
Days 7 - 8
Madurai to Munnar
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through tea plantation
- Visit local market
- Guided sightseeing in Munnar
Optional Activities
- Visit Blossom Park
- Cycling
- Boating
Landmarks
Munnar Tea Plantation
Blossom Park
Day 9
Munnar to Periyar National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Periyar
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing in Periyar National Park
- Explore spice shops in Kumily
- Explore handicraft shops in Kumily
Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Lake Periyar
Day 10
Periyar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Periyar to spot wild elephants
Optional Activities
- Visit spice plantation
- Watch kalaripayattu dance performance
Landmarks
Lake Periyar
Day 11
Periyar to Kumarakom
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Vembanad
- Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks
Lake Vembanad
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Day 12
Kumarakom to Kerala Backwaters
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Prepared by on-board chef using fresh local produce), Dinner (Prepared by on-board chef using fresh local produce at sunset)
Included Activities
- Private rice boat voyage through Kerala backwaters
- Scenic boat ride past local villages and rural life
Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters
Day 13
Keralan Backwaters to Kochi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 1 night deluxe houseboat cruise along the Keralan backwaters
Optional Activities
- Traditional Kathakali dance show
Landmarks
Kochi
Day 14
Kochi
Optional Activities
- Arrange departure transfer (available 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
Munnar Tea Plantation
Blossom Park

Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Lake Periyar

Landmarks
Lake Periyar

Landmarks
Lake Vembanad
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters

Landmarks
Kochi

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Reviews from other tours by On The Go Tours

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4.6

EDELWINA
March 23rd, 2024
5.0
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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Myounghee
March 7th, 2024
4.0
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
Andreas
July 23rd, 2025
5.0
Top organized. Top guides.

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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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Victor
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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