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Chennai: 12-Day Guided Tour to Kochi with Transfers

By Excel India Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,903 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover the rich culture and history of South India on a 12-day tour
  • Visit iconic landmarks like the Meenakshi Amman Temple and Fort Kochi
  • Explore the French Quarter in Pondicherry and the Chettinad mansions
  • Cruise through the serene backwaters of Alleppey on a houseboat
  • Enjoy a scenic drive through the Western Ghats to the hill town of Munnar

Activity location

    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Chennai - Trichy Hwy, Tambaram, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600027, India
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Chennai: 12-Day Guided Tour to Kochi with Transfers

  • Activity duration is 12 days12d
    12d
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€1,903.36 x 1 Adult€1,903.36
Total
Price is €1,903.36
Until Fri, 19 Jun

What's included, what's not

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    Transport in Saloon for 1 to 2 participants
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    SUV for 3 to 4 participants
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    Van for 5 to 10 Participants
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    Entrances at Wildlife Parks, Museums, Monuments, and other attractions
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    Vehicle parking and road tolls
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    Guide Fee for the escort and local guides wherever needed
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Houseboat hiring charges and all food in the houseboat while on cruise

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Shorts
  • Not suitable for: Children under 7 years
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Begin your journey in Chennai, where you'll be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. The next day, embark on a full-day city tour, visiting the Madras Museum, Fort St. George, Tamilnadu Secretariat, Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and San Thom Cathedral.

On day 3, travel to Mammallapuram and explore its iconic attractions, including Arjuna’s Penance, Five Rathas, the Shore Temple, and Krishna's Butter Ball. The next day, head to Pondicherry and discover the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, the French Quarter, and the Seaside Promenade.

Continue to Tanjore on day 4, where you'll visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Fort, and Thanjavur Palace Museum. The next day, drive to Trichy and explore the Srirangam Temple and Rockfort Temple before continuing to Karaikudi to explore Chettinad mansions and local cuisine.

On day 6, travel to Madurai and visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, and Gandhi Museum. The next day, enjoy a scenic drive to Munnar, where you'll have the evening at leisure in the hill town.

On day 8, explore Munnar's attractions, including the Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Tea Museum, and Eravikulam National Park. The next day, drive to Kochi and explore Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance.

On day 10, drive to Alleppey and enjoy a houseboat cruise through the backwaters, with lunch on board. Spend the night on the houseboat or in a backwater resort. The next day, transfer to Mararikulam Beach and spend the day at leisure by the beach.

On the final day, drive back to Kochi and transfer to the airport for your departure.

Location

Activity location

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    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Chennai - Trichy Hwy, Tambaram, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600027, India
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India