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Kovalam extension means :- @ USD 280 this tour could be extending to Kovalam for extra 2 nights.

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Classic South India Tour with Extension Option Kovalam

12 days

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)

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Operator: World Travel Experiences
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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: Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Chennai
Start point
Chennai International Airport (MAA), Great Southern Trunk Rd, Pallavaram, Tamil Nadu 600074, India (We will arrange your pick up either from Chennai International Airport or your Pre booked accommodation.)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Lotus Apartment Hotel - Venkatraman Street),
Day 2
Chennai Sightseeing
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Lotus Apartment Hotel - Venkatraman Street)
Included Activities
- Visit Marina Beach
- Guided tour of Fort St. George
- Visit St. Mary's Church
- Fort Museum tour
- Visit Santhome Cathedral
- Visit National Art Gallery
- Visit Kapaleshwar Temple
Landmarks
Marina Beach
Fort St. George
St. Mary's Church
Fort Museum
Santhome Cathedral
National Art Gallery
Kapaleshwar Temple
Day 3
Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Mamallaa Heritage),
Included Activities
- Visit Kailasanatha Temple
- Visit Ekambaranatha Temple
Landmarks
Kailasanatha Temple
Ekambaranatha Temple
Day 4
Mahabalipuram Guided Tour
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Annamalai International),
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Shore Temple
- Visit Beach Temples and five Rathas
- Visit Varaha Cave
- Visit Arjuna's Penance
Landmarks
Shore Temple
Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas)
Varaha Cave
Arjuna's Penance
Day 5
Pondicherry Excursion
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Annamalai International)
Included Activities
- Visit Auroville City
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit Promenade Beach
- Visit Pondicherry Museum
- Visit Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Visit Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple
Landmarks
Auroville
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Promenade Beach
Pondicherry Museum
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple
Day 6
Pondicherry to Thanjavur via Chidambaram
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Gnanam),
Included Activities
- Visit Chidambaram Temple
- Visit Brihadeeshwara Temple
- Visit Palace and Art Gallery
Landmarks
Chidambaram Temple
Brihadeeshwara Temple
Thanjavur Palace
Day 7
Thanjavur to Madurai via Trichy
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Germanus)
Included Activities
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
- Visit Rock Fort in Trichy
Landmarks
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Rock Fort
Day 8
Madurai to Periyar
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Silver Crest Periyar),
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
Landmarks
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Day 9
Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Silver Crest)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Periyar Lake
- Spice Plantation tour
Optional Activities
- Bamboo Rafting in Periyar
Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Periyar Lake
Day 10
Periyar to Alleppey Houseboat
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast), Lunch (Lunch during houseboat stay), Dinner (Dinner during houseboat stay)
Accommodation
Houseboat (Deluxe houseboats Alleppey)
Included Activities
- Board deluxe houseboat
Optional Activities
- Mangrove boat ride
Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters
Day 11
Alleppey to Cochin
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Abad Plaza Hotel, MG Road, Cochin),
Included Activities
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Visit Santa Cruz Basilica
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit spice market
- View Chinese fishing nets
- Kathakali classical dance show
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Cochin
- Kalaripattu in Cochin
Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Santa Cruz Basilica
St. Francis Church
Jewish Synagogue
Spice Market
Chinese Fishing Nets
Day 12
Departure from Cochin
End point
Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Aluva, Kerala 683111, India (We will arrange your drop at Cochin International Airport Cochin or your own arrange accommodation in Cochin.)

Landmarks
Marina Beach
Fort St. George
St. Mary's Church
Fort Museum
Santhome Cathedral
National Art Gallery
Kapaleshwar Temple

Landmarks
Kailasanatha Temple
Ekambaranatha Temple

Landmarks
Shore Temple
Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas)
Varaha Cave
Arjuna's Penance

Landmarks
Auroville
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Promenade Beach
Pondicherry Museum
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple

Landmarks
Chidambaram Temple
Brihadeeshwara Temple
Thanjavur Palace

Landmarks
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Rock Fort

Landmarks
Meenakshi Amman Temple

Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Periyar Lake

Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters

Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Santa Cruz Basilica
St. Francis Church
Jewish Synagogue
Spice Market
Chinese Fishing Nets

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Guide
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Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

The Lotus Apartment Hotel - Venkatraman Street
Hotel
Days 1, 2
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Days 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11
Hotel Mamallaa Heritage
Hotel
day 3
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Hotel Annamalai International
Hotel
Days 4, 5
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Hotel Gnanam
Hotel
day 6
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Hotel Germanus
Hotel
day 7
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Hotel Silver Crest Periyar
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day 8
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Hotel Silver Crest
Hotel
day 9
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Deluxe houseboats Alleppey
Houseboat
day 10
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Abad Plaza Hotel, MG Road, Cochin
Hotel
day 11
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- Group of 10 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
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- Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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4.8

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
5.0
Guide
4.7
Accommodation
4.7
Food
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Tour Operator
4.6

美鳳
March 8th, 2026
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Thank you for the careful arrangement of the team. Our driver RENJITH A J has good driving skills. This young man is...
Thank you for the careful arrangement of the team. Our driver RENJITH A J has good driving skills. This young man is very kind and full of smiles. He doesn't talk much but is very attentive. It gave us a lot of help during the journey.Show more
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Ute
March 14th, 2025
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We enjoyed our Tour very much, the Hotels had been very nice, all over all those with a pool. „Dhanu“ our driver...
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Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Your recommendation means a lot to us. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future for more unforgettable experiences. Team WTX
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October 1st, 2024
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Exceptional Service and Unforgettable Experience! I booked a 10-day trip through World Travel Experiences to...
Exceptional Service and Unforgettable Experience! I booked a 10-day trip through World Travel Experiences to explore South India and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations! From start to finish, the entire process was well organised, thanks to the professionalism and expertise of the team. The booking process was incredibly easy. Our dedicated travel consultant, was a pleasure to work with. They were very responsive, answered all our questions promptly, and tailored the itinerary to meet all our needs and preferences. We received daily check-ins to ensure everything was going smoothly, and any adjustments we needed were made immediately.Show more
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Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Your recommendation means a lot to us. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future for more unforgettable experiences. Team WTX
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Mike
July 28th, 2024
5
The agency went over and above to create a tailor-made wildlife trip (and culture) to Karnataka. Agency and driver...
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Dear Mr. Mike, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Your recommendation means a lot to us. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future for more unforgettable experiences. Team WTX
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Asked on December 2nd, 2025
What is ghe Kovalam extension?
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- World Travel ExperiencesOperator•Written December 2025
  Kovalam extension means :- @ USD 280 this tour could be extending to Kovalam for extra 2 nights.
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  Brittany
  Traveler•Written December 2025
  Please provide information about this extension.
- World Travel ExperiencesOperator•Written December 2025
  Kovalam is located at the most Southern part of India and famous for it's beaches. There are two main beaches at Kovalam, separated by a high cliff. It is finding a new significance in the light of several Ayurvedic salons, & recuperation & regeneration resorts which provide a slew of Ayurvedic. Overnight stay in Kovalam at Sagara Beach Resort.

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