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12 Days South India Tour

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Chennai (Madras)

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The culture, history, and food in every place were amazing. The temples in Madurai were especially impressive.
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Operator: UncleSam Holidays
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Kochi
Start point
Kochi, Kerala, India (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kochi.)
Accommodation
Hotel (Abad Atrium or Similar)
Day 2
Kochi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Day 3
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
Day 4
Alleppey to Varkala
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Clafouti Beach Resort or Similar)
Day 5
Varkala
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Day 6
Varkala
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Clafouti Beach Resort or Similar)
Day 7
Varkala to Kanyakumari
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Day 8
Kanyakumari to Madurai
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Day 9
Madurai - Trichy - Puducherry
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (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
Day 10
Puducherry to Mahabalipuram
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (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

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

Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters

Landmarks
Sivagiri
Janardhana Swamy Temple
Papasnanam Beach
Kappil Lake
Ponnumthuruthu Island

Landmarks
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Kanyakumari Mandir
Tri Samudra Milan
Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam
Sthanumalayan Temple

Landmarks
Chokkanathar Temple
Samanar Hills
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam

Landmarks
Rock Fort Temple
Jambukeshwara Temple
Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
Sri Rangam Temple

Landmarks
Auroville
Aurobindo Ashram
Government Museum
Sacred Heart Basilica
French War Memorial
Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Vedapureeswarar Temple

Day 11

Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel (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

Day 12
Chennai
End point
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
Meals
Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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Abad Atrium or Similar
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day 3
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Singaar International or Similar
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day 7
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day 8
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day 9
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day 10
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day 11
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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 14 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
4.2
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.5

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Randy
February 15th, 2026
4
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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Marlene
February 15th, 2026
4
1. Our trip was seamless. From Cochin airport pickup to comfortable 3-star hotels, everything was organized....
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Traveled in November 2025
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Natalia
December 27th, 2025
5
I like South India trip and all services provided it was perfect.
Traveled in October 2025
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None
December 27th, 2025
5
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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David
December 9th, 2025
4
The tour covered all major attractions, but the schedule was a bit packed. Kochi and Alleppey were enjoyable, though...
The tour covered all major attractions, but the schedule was a bit packed. Kochi and Alleppey were enjoyable, though the houseboat was somewhat basic. Varkala and Kanyakumari offered beautiful beaches and temples, but long drives were tiring. Madurai and Puducherry were culturally rich, though sightseeing sometimes felt rushed. Hotels were average but adequate. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to see many destinations quickly and experience South Indian culture.Show more
Traveled in October 2025
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None
December 9th, 2025
4
Hotel was comfortable. Sightseeing in Fort Kochi, Jewish Synagogue, and St. Francis Church was enriching. The...
Hotel was comfortable. Sightseeing in Fort Kochi, Jewish Synagogue, and St. Francis Church was enriching. The Kathakali dance performance was stunning with vibrant costumes. Alleppey backwaters on the houseboat were unforgettable, and Varkala beaches were serene. Kanyakumari’s Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial was awe-inspiring. Overall, the tour was well-organized every day had a perfect balance of sightseeing truly memorable.Show more
Traveled in October 2025
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Zimme
September 13th, 2025
5
I thoroughly enjoyed the cultural and historical richness of this trip. Every destination brought something new. The...
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Traveled in August 2025
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Grace
September 13th, 2025
4
Scenic landscape and peaceful. Varkala beaches were a fantastic place to unwind. All the hotels were clean, and the...
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Traveled in August 2025
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Michelle
September 8th, 2025
5
This tour was well thought out. It was a perfect of historical sites and downtime to unwind. Drives were comfortable...
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Traveled in July 2025
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Bela
September 8th, 2025
5
This tour had everything. The history and culture of Madurai’s temples were a major highlight. Our driver was an...
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Traveled in July 2025
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12 Days South India Tour

Itinerary

Kochi