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Classic South India

15 days
From Chennai (Madras) to Thiruvananthapuram
4.7
7 traveler reviews
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
Age range 1 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Marina Beach and historic temples in Chennai
  • Visit the sacred city of Kanchipuram and its temples
  • Discover the French charm of Pondicherry and its beaches
  • Experience bamboo rafting in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Cruise the backwaters of Alleppey on a houseboat

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Arrival at Chennai
  2. Day 2 At Chennai
  3. Day 3 Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  4. Day 4 Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (110 Km / 2 Hrs)
  5. Day 5 Pondicherry - Tiruchirappalli - Madurai (354 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)
  6. Day 6 At Madurai
  7. Day 7 Madurai - Periyar (147 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  8. Day 8 At Periyar
  9. Day 9 Periyar - Munnar (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  10. Day 10 At Munnar
  11. Day 11 Munnar - Cochin (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  12. Day 12 Cochin - Alleppey (53 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
  13. Day 13 Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
  14. Day 14 Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (90 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
  15. Day 15 Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) and Departure
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4.6
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    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
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    4.8
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  • JW
    · December 18th, 2024
    Amazing trip. The hotels were all comfortable and good, and the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. I particularly enjoyed the temple visit. The houseboat ride in Alleppey was so amazing experience and Munnar was stunning. Highly recommend this tour.
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    Dear Jakob, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Classic South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024
  • HV
    · December 18th, 2024
    This tour was incredible! The hotels were comfortable. The guides were friendly and gave great insights into the local culture and history. Highlights for me were the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, the houseboat in Alleppey, and the scenic drive through Kerala. Perfect experiences and relaxation trip. I highly recommend for South India
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    Dear Heike, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Classic South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • MS
    · December 16th, 2024
    Great experience! The hotels were comfortable, and the guides were very knowledgeable. The wildlife safari in Periyar was a good adventure. I also loved the temples and beaches we visited. The houseboat ride in Alleppey was a wonderful experience. Overall, a well organized and enjoyable trip.
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    Dear Marina, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Classic South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024
  • Classic South India reviewer 4
    · December 16th, 2024
    Had an amazing time. Guides in every destination was very engaging, and I loved the city’s historical sights. The houseboat ride was the amazing time of the trip, and I enjoyed the scenic drives through Kerala. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience South India culture and nature.
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    Dear Theo, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Classic South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • NL
    · December 14th, 2024
    The hotels were comfortable. The guides were providing information's about the local history and culture, making the sightseeing tours interesting. The houseboat experience was a good. I particularly enjoyed Madurai and Kanchipuram visit. Just need hotels upgrade for better comfort.
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    Dear Nadine, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Classic South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • BK
    · February 25th, 2024
    Excellent, driver excellent.
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    Dear Brenda, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Classic South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: February 2024
  • N
    · December 27th, 2022
    The tour was great and Amit our tour contact person did an excellent job in organising/bookings and whilst on tour was regularly checking to see everything was ok. We felt reassuring and safe. Our driver Saji was a very good/safe driver. Very kind, polite with very good spoken English which made easier to communicate. All the local tour guides provided at each of the visited locations were good. I will definitely recommend the company to my friends and relations who may wish to tour India.
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    Dear Narendra, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your trip Classic South India.
    Trip date: November 2022

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Classic South India
From Chennai (Madras) to Thiruvananthapuram

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