Switch to the app and book faster and easier!

Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
$4,310
US $1,509 per person

Southern India Iconic Heritage & Coastal Experience

12 days
From Kochi (Cochin) to Chennai (Madras)
4.5
114 reviews
From
$4,310
-65%
US $1,509 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cochin

    Start point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Airport, Hotel or any Convenient Point in Cochin)
  2. Day 2

    Cochin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day sightseeing tour of Cochin
    • 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 in the evening
    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

    Cochin to Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at Houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat journey on backwaters and lagoons of Alleppey
    • Evening walk around local streets of Alleppey
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Alleppey to Varkala

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Varkala

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Varkala
    • Visit Sivagiri
    • Visit Janardhana Swamy Temple
    • Visit Vishnu Temples
    • Visit Papasnanam Beach
    • Visit Kappil Lake
    • Visit Ponnumthuruthu Island (Golden Island)
    Landmarks
    Sivagiri
    Janardhana Swamy Temple
    Papasnanam Beach
    Kappil Lake
    Ponnumthuruthu Island
  6. Day 6

    Varkala

    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7

    Varkala to Kanyakumari

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace
    • Sightseeing tour of Kanyakumari
    • Visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    • Visit Kanyakumari Mandir
    • 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
  8. Day 8

    Kanyakumari to Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chokkanathar Temple
    • Visit Samanar Hills (Samanar Malai/Amanarmalai)
    • 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Madurai - Trichy - Puducherry

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rock Fort Temple at Trichy
    • 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Puducherry to Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Puducherry
    • Visit Auroville town
    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Government Museum
    • Visit The Sacred Heart Basilica
    • Visit French War Memorial
    • Visit Mahe de Labourdonnais Street
    • Visit Pondy Bazaar
    • Visit Memorial House
    • Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    • Visit Vedapureeswarar Temple
    Landmarks
    Auroville
    Aurobindo Ashram
    Government Museum
    The Sacred Heart Basilica
    French War Memorial
    Pondy Bazaar
    Memorial House
    Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    Vedapureeswarar Temple
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  11. Day 11

    Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram
    • Visit Thirukadalmallai
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Caves at Mahabalipuram
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    • Visit India Seashell Museum
    • Explore Mahabalipuram Beach with surfing
    • Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple at Kanchipuram
    • Visit The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    • Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Visit Ulagalanda Perumal Temple
    Landmarks
    Thirukadalmallai
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
    India Seashell Museum
    Mahabalipuram Beach
    Kamakshi Amman Temple
    The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Ulagalanda Perumal Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Chennai

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

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Additional Services
Rating
4.5(114 reviews)
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Panda Experiences

  • Karen
    April 25th, 2026
    Memorable experience.
  • Graham
    April 22nd, 2026
    Memorable trip. Wildlife safari in Ranthambore and desert camp in Jaisalmer were thrilling highlights. The trip was...
    Show more
  • Denise
    April 19th, 2026
    Guides were very informative, the hotels were comfortable, and the driver ensured a smooth journey. A wonderful...
    Show more

Sign up or log in to start using your TourRadar+ credits

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 24 Jun, 2026
  • -65%
    From Tuesday
    23 Jun, 2026
    To Saturday
    4 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish +5 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $4,310
    US $1,509 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -65%
    From Wednesday
    24 Jun, 2026
    To Sunday
    5 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish +5 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $4,310
    US $1,509 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    -65%
    From Thursday
    25 Jun, 2026
    To Monday
    6 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish +5 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $4,310
    US $1,509 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    -65%
    From Friday
    26 Jun, 2026
    To Tuesday
    7 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish +5 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $4,310
    US $1,509 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    -65%
    From Saturday
    27 Jun, 2026
    To Wednesday
    8 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish +5 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $4,310
    US $1,509 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    -65%
    From Sunday
    28 Jun, 2026
    To Thursday
    9 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish +5 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $4,310
    US $1,509 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    -65%
    From Monday
    29 Jun, 2026
    To Friday
    10 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish +5 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $4,310
    US $1,509 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    -65%
    From Tuesday
    30 Jun, 2026
    To Saturday
    11 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish +5 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $4,310
    US $1,509 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    -65%
    From Wednesday
    1 Jul, 2026
    To Sunday
    12 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish +5 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $4,310
    US $1,509 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    -65%
    From Thursday
    2 Jul, 2026
    To Monday
    13 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish +5 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $4,310
    US $1,509 per person
    Multiple Room Types

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $50 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Panda Experiences with your enquiry, they usually respond within 11 hours.
From
$4,310
-65%
US $1,509 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 350235

  • Currency
    Indian Rupee
    India
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 24th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 24th, 2026, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Panda Experiences. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Panda Experiences will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Panda Experiences" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec