Itinerary
- Day 1
Chennai
You'll arrive at Chennai airport where an UncleSam Holidays representative meets you for the drive to your hotel. The rest of the day is open for you to settle in and rest up after your travels.
- Start point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Emarald or Similar)
- Day 2
Chennai to Pondicherry
After breakfast, you'll head out toward Pondicherry with a stop in Mahabalipuram along the way. There you can walk through ancient temples and rock monuments including the Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, caves, and Krishna's Butterball. By evening you'll continue on to Pondicherry for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Annamalai International or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Thirukadalmallai
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
- Visit Arjuna's Penance
- Visit Caves
- Visit Krishna's Butterball
Landmarks Shore Temple Pancha Pandava Rathas Arjuna's Penance Krishna's Butterball 
- Day 3
Pondicherry
This morning after breakfast, you'll check out the spiritual and natural spots around Pondicherry like the Aurobindo Ashram and Botanical Garden plus local temples. Later in the day you can take a boat ride through Chunnambar backwater and then relax at one of the beaches before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Annamalai International or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit Botanical Garden
- Visit Memorial House
- Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Visit Vedapureeswarar Temple
- Boating at Chunnambar backwater
- Visit beaches of Pondicherry
Landmarks Aurobindo Ashram Botanical Garden Manakula Vinayagar Temple Vedapureeswarar Temple Chunnambar backwater - Day 4
Pondicherry to Thanjavur
You'll have breakfast and then drive toward Thanjavur, stopping in Kumbakonam to visit its well-known temples such as Adi Kumbeswarar Temple and Sarangapani temple. From there it's on to Thanjavur for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gnanam or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
- Visit Sarangapani temple
Landmarks Adi Kumbeswarar Temple Sarangapani temple 
- Day 5
Thanjavur
After breakfast, you'll see the Brihadeeswarar Temple, a major temple dedicated to Shiva. Following lunch, you'll take a trip to Trichy to explore the Rock Fort Temple and tour Srirangam Island, then return to Thanjavur in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gnanam or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Visit Rock Fort Temple
- Tour Srirangam Island
Landmarks Brihadeeswarar Temple Rock Fort Temple Srirangam Island - Day 6
Thanjavur to Chettinad
You'll check out after breakfast and drive to Chettinad. In the afternoon, a half-day tour covers the Chettinad Palace, a bike ride through rural areas, and stops at local craftspeople at tile factories and brass workshops. You'll have time to shop for antiques and traditional Chettinad sarees in Karaikudi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chettinad Heritage or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Chettinad Palace
- Cycle tour in rural region
- Visit Athangudi Tiles factory
- Visit basket making cooperative
- Visit brass smiths
- Shopping at Karaikudi for antiques, Chettinad sarees and silverware
- Visit Lord Ganesha temple at Karaikudi
Landmarks Chettinad Palace Athangudi Tiles factory Lord Ganesha temple at Karaikudi - Day 7
Chettinad to Madurai
Following breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Madurai. When you arrive, settle into your hotel and take a city tour visiting the Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayaka Temple, and the Temple Art Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madurai Residency or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Temple
- Visit Thirumalai Nayaka Temple
- Visit Temple Art Museum
Landmarks Meenakshi Temple Thirumalai Nayaka Temple Temple Art Museum 
- Day 8
Madurai to Munnar
You'll have breakfast and then drive to Munnar through Kerala's scenic hill country with waterfalls and mountain views. The road offers low-lying clouds and greenery. In the evening, you can take a relaxing walk at a tea estate or have some free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eastend or Similar)
Included Activities
- Evening walk at Tea Estate
Landmarks Tea Estate - Day 9
Munnar to Kumarakom
After breakfast, a sightseeing tour takes you through Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, and old Munnar town with its market areas. Later you'll drive to Kumarakom, known as the Town of Backwaters, for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kumarakom Heritage or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit Old Munnar Town
- Visit town market
Landmarks Eravikulam National Park Mattupetty Dam 
- Day 10
Kumarakom
This morning after breakfast, you'll explore Kumarakom's natural areas including Vembanad Lake, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, and the bird sanctuary. In the afternoon, you'll cruise through the backwaters on a traditional shikara boat, passing through narrow canals lined with churches and local marketplaces.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kumarakom Heritage or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Vembanad Lake
- Visit Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
- Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Visit Kumarakom Beach
- Backwaters cruise in traditional shikara boat
Landmarks Vembanad Lake Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Kumarakom Beach - Day 11
Kumarakom to Cochin
You'll have breakfast and check out before driving to Cochin. Once you arrive and get settled into your hotel, the day is yours to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Abad Atrium or Similar)
- Day 12
Cochin
After breakfast, you'll take a comprehensive tour of Cochin covering historic forts, churches, palaces, and museums including Fort Kochi, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, and Bolgatty Island. In the evening, you'll catch a traditional kathakali dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Abad Atrium or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Visit Marine Drive
- Visit Hill Palace
- Visit St.Francis Church
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
- Visit Pallipuram Fort
- Visit Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
- Visit Bolgatty Island
- Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
- Kathakali dance performance
Landmarks Fort Kochi Marine Drive Hill Palace St.Francis Church Dutch Palace Pareekshit Thampuran Museum Pallipuram Fort Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Bolgatty Island Indo Portuguese Museum - Day 13
Cochin
After breakfast, you'll check out and head to Cochin airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kochi.)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
