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10 Days Private Car and Driver Tour of Tamilnadu and Kerala

By Chuttibaaz
Free cancellation available
Price is €973 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Guided heritage tour of Chennai’s temples, churches, and museums
  • UNESCO World Heritage monuments in Mahabalipuram, Tanjore, and Darasuram
  • French Quarter walk and spiritual landmarks in Pondicherry and Madurai
  • Wildlife sanctuary visit, spice gardens, and hill landscapes in Thekkady
  • Scenic Alleppey houseboat cruise and historic Fort Kochi promenade walk
Activity location
    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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ChuttiS01 - 01
  • Activity duration is 10 days10d
    10d
  • English

Tour includes private transport and professional guide services as per the itinerary.

Language options: English
Price details
€972.53 x 1 Adult€972.53
Total
Price is €972.53
ChuttiS01 - 02
  • Activity duration is 10 days10d
    10d
  • English

Tour includes private transport, professional guide services, and monument entrance fees as per the itinerary.

Language options: English
Price details
€1,046.20 x 1 Adult€1,046.20
Total
Price is €1,046.20
ChuttiS01 - 03
  • Activity duration is 10 days10d
    10d
  • English

Tour includes private transport, professional guide, monument entrance fees, and Alleppey houseboat cruise

Language options: English
Price details
€1,187.72 x 1 Adult€1,187.72
Total
Price is €1,187.72
ChuttiS01 - 04
  • Activity duration is 10 days10d
    10d
  • English

All-inclusive tour with transport, guide, entrance fees, houseboat stay, and 3★ hotels

Language options: English
Price details
€1,630.75 x 1 Adult€1,630.75
Total
Price is €1,630.75

What's included, what's not

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    Private air-conditioned transport for the entire tour
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    Experienced English-speaking driver throughout the journey
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    Professional local tour guides as per itinerary
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    Airport pick-up in Chennai and airport drop-off in Kochi
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    All fuel, tolls, parking fees, and interstate taxes
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    Driver’s accommodation, meals, and allowances
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    Entrance fees to monuments and attractions mentioned in the itinerary (Included if you choose option ChuttiS01-02)
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    Alleppey backwater cruise by traditional houseboat, offering a scenic journey through Kerala’s backwaters with standard onboard facilities (Included if you choose option ChuttiS01-03)
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    Sightseeing and transfers as outlined in the programme
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    24-hour on-tour assistance and coordination
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    Accommodation in hotels
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    Can be arranged on request)
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    Meals and drinks for guests unless specified
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    Camera or video fees at monuments, if applicable
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    Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, and shopping
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    Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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    Travel insurance, visa fees, and airfare/train tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any services not specifically mentioned under “Inclusions”

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Explosive substances, Firework, Intoxication, Nudity
  • Not suitable for: People over 95 years, People with motion sickness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Professional Car and Driver Tour

Day 1: Arrival & Chennai Sightseeing
Arrive in Chennai and meet your driver at the airport or hotel. After a short orientation, begin sightseeing covering the city’s cultural and colonial heritage. Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Santhome Cathedral, Fort St. George, St. Mary’s Church, and the Government Museum.

Overnight stay in Chennai.

Day 2: Excursion to Mahabalipuram
Drive along the scenic East Coast Road to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mahabalipuram. Explore the Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, and Cave Temples, showcasing Pallava-era rock-cut architecture. Enjoy a leisurely walk along Mahabalipuram Beach before returning to Chennai.

Overnight stay in Chennai.

Day 3: French Heritage of Pondicherry
Proceed to Pondicherry, known for its Indo-French charm. Visit Auroville (Matrimandir view), Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and stroll through the French Quarter. Continue to Manakula Vinayagar Temple and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Day 4: Temples of Kumbakonam & Tanjore
Drive to Kumbakonam, the temple town of Tamil Nadu. Visit the UNESCO-listed Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Brihadeeswarar Temple. Continue to Darasuram to explore the Airavatesvara Temple and witness traditional bronze casting at a local workshop.

Overnight stay in Tanjore.

Day 5: Trichy & Chettinad Experience
Visit key attractions in Trichy before proceeding to the Chettinad region. Explore Chettinad Palace, walk through heritage villages, and observe local craftsmanship. Enjoy a traditional Chettinad-style meal before continuing to Madurai.

Overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 6: Cultural Highlights of Madurai
Discover Madurai’s vibrant culture with visits to the flower market, Gandhi Museum, and Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Enjoy a rickshaw ride and join the Vanakkam Madurai walking tour. Conclude the day with an evening visit to Meenakshi Amman Temple.

Overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 7: Madurai – Thekkady
Drive into Kerala’s lush landscapes en route to Thekkady. Visit a grapes garden and explore a nearby wildlife sanctuary known for its rich biodiversity. Enjoy the cool climate of the Western Ghats.

Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 8: Alleppey Backwater Cruise
Proceed to Alleppey and board a traditional houseboat or shikara. Cruise through serene backwaters, passing coconut groves, paddy fields, and village life. Enjoy sunset views and a peaceful ambiance.

Overnight stay on the houseboat in Alleppey.

Day 9: Mararikulam & Kochi Sightseeing
Visit Mararikulam, known for coconut oil production and local cuisine. En route to Kochi, stop to observe coir-making units, tea shops, and rural scenery. In Kochi, visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and Fort Kochi, followed by a promenade walk.

Overnight stay in Kochi.

Day 10: Departure from Kochi
After breakfast, transfer to Kochi Airport for your onward flight.

Overnight stay not applicable.

Location

Activity location
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    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India