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12 Days South India Tour

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Chennai (Madras)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kochi

    Kochi
    Start point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kochi.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Abad Atrium or Similar)
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  2. Day 2

    Kochi

    Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Abad Atrium or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Full day sightseeing tour of Kochi
    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Marine Drive
    • Visit Hill Palace
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
    • Visit Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    • Visit Bolgatty Island
    • Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
    • Kathakali dance show
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Jewish Synagogue
    St. Francis Church
    Marine Drive
    Hill Palace
    Dutch Palace
    Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
    Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    Bolgatty Island
    Indo Portuguese Museum
  3. Day 3

    Kochi to Alleppey

    Kochi to Alleppey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at Houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Standard House Boat)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat journey on backwaters and lagoons

    Optional Activities

    • Evening walk around local streets of Alleppey
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
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  4. Day 4

    Alleppey to Varkala

    Alleppey to Varkala
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Clafouti Beach Resort or Similar)
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  5. Day 5

    Varkala

    Varkala
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Clafouti Beach Resort or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Varkala sightseeing tour including Sivagiri, Janardhana Swamy Temple, Vishnu Temples, Papasnanam Beach, Kappil Lake, Ponnumthuruthu Island
    Landmarks
    Sivagiri
    Janardhana Swamy Temple
    Papasnanam Beach
    Kappil Lake
    Ponnumthuruthu Island
  6. Day 6

    Varkala

    Varkala
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Clafouti Beach Resort or Similar)
  7. Day 7

    Varkala to Kanyakumari

    Varkala to Kanyakumari
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Singaar International or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Kanyakumari
    • Visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    • Visit Kanyakumari Mandir (Shakti Peetha)
    • Visit Tri Samudra Milan
    • Visit Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam
    • Visit Sthanumalayan Temple
    Landmarks
    Padmanabhapuram Palace
    Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    Kanyakumari Mandir
    Tri Samudra Milan
    Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam
    Sthanumalayan Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Kanyakumari to Madurai

    Kanyakumari to Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Madurai Residency or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chokkanathar Temple
    • Visit Samanar Hills (Samanar Malai)
    • Guided tour of Madurai
    • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum
    • Visit Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    • Evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
    Landmarks
    Chokkanathar Temple
    Samanar Hills
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    Gandhi Memorial Museum
    Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
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  9. Day 9

    Madurai - Trichy - Puducherry

    Madurai - Trichy - Puducherry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Annamalai International or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    • Visit Jambukeshwara Temple
    • Visit Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
    • Visit Sri Rangam Temple
    • Heritage walk in French colonies of Puducherry
    Landmarks
    Rock Fort Temple
    Jambukeshwara Temple
    Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
    Sri Rangam Temple
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  10. Day 10

    Puducherry to Mahabalipuram

    Puducherry to Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mahabs or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Puducherry
    • Visit Auroville town
    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Government Museum
    • Visit Sacred Heart Basilica
    • Visit French War Memorial
    • Visit Mahe de Labourdonnais St
    • Visit Pondy Bazaar
    • Visit Memorial House
    • Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    • Visit Vedapureeswarar Temple
    Landmarks
    Auroville
    Aurobindo Ashram
    Government Museum
    Sacred Heart Basilica
    French War Memorial
    Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    Vedapureeswarar Temple
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  11. Day 11

    Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai

    Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Emarald or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram
    • Visit Thirukadalmallai
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Caves
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    • Visit India Seashell Museum
    • Visit Mahabalipuram Beach
    • Guided tour of Kanchipuram
    • Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    • Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Visit Ulagalanda Perumal Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing at Mahabalipuram Beach
    Landmarks
    Thirukadalmallai
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
    India Seashell Museum
    Mahabalipuram Beach
    Kamakshi Amman Temple
    Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Ulagalanda Perumal Temple
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  12. Day 12

    Chennai

    Chennai
    End point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.6
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    4.6
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
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  • Remi5.0March 2026
    We had a memorable trip. Sightseeing was well arranged, and guides were friendly. Houseboat stay in Alleppey was...
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  • Hannah5.0March 2026
    Very enjoyable South India trip. Sightseeing was comprehensive guides were clear and friendly. Alleppey houseboat...
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    Dear Hannah, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your 12 Days South India Tour, Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team UncleSam Holidays.
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  • Randy4.0February 2026
    Very good arrangements. Cochin sightseeing was informative; guides explained local history well. Houseboat stay in...
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    Traveled in November 2025
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  • Marlene4.0February 2026
    1. Our trip was seamless. From Cochin airport pickup to comfortable 3-star hotels, everything was organized....
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  • None5.0December 2025
    Fantastic well worth south India visiting. The Kathakali performance in the evening was mesmerizing, full of colors...
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    Traveled in October 2025
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    Dear Kwan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your 12 Days South India Tou, Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team UncleSam Holidays.
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  • None4.0December 2025
    Hotel was comfortable. Sightseeing in Fort Kochi, Jewish Synagogue, and St. Francis Church was enriching. The...
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    Traveled in October 2025
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    Dear Danielle, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your 12 Days South India Tour, Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team UncleSam Holidays.
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  • Michelle5.0September 2025
    This tour was well thought out. It was a perfect of historical sites and downtime to unwind. Drives were comfortable...
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  • Bela5.0September 2025
    This tour had everything. The history and culture of Madurai’s temples were a major highlight. Our driver was an...
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  • Abigail5.0August 2025
    I’m so glad I went on this trip! The culture, history, and food in every place were amazing. The temples in Madurai...
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    Dear Abigail, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your 12 Days South India Tour. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team UncleSam Holidays.
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  • Layla5.0August 2025
    The Kochi-Alleppey stretch was my favorite part of the tour. The backwaters are something you have to experience to...
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    Traveled in May 2025
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