Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Chennai
You'll arrive in Chennai and meet your representative for the transfer to your hotel. After breakfast and some time to rest, you'll take a half-day city tour hitting Fort St. George, Kapaleeshwar Temple, the Government Museum, and Marina Beach.
- Start point
- Chennai International Airport APRON, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour of Chennai
- Visit Fort St. George
- Visit Kapaleeshwar Temple
- Visit Government Museum
- Visit Marina Beach
Landmarks Fort St. George Kapaleeshwar Temple Government Museum Chennai Marina Beach 
- Day 2
Chennai to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram
Following breakfast, you'll drive toward Mahabalipuram but first stop in Kanchipuram to see Kailasanatha Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, and Varadaraja Perumal Temple. From there, continue on to Mahabalipuram and walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site, checking out Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, and the Pancha Rathas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kailasanatha Temple in Kanchipuram
- Visit Ekambareswarar Temple in Kanchipuram
- Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram
- Visit Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram
- Visit Arjuna's Penance in Mahabalipuram
- Visit Pancha Rathas in Mahabalipuram
Landmarks Kailasanatha Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Varadaraja Perumal Temple Shore Temple Arjuna's Penance Pancha Rathas 
- Day 3
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
The drive takes you to Pondicherry, a charming former French colony with plenty of character. After checking in, you'll spend the afternoon walking through the French Quarter, visiting Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and taking a stroll along the promenade where you can see the Bay of Bengal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore French Quarter in Pondicherry
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Stroll along Pondicherry promenade
Landmarks Sri Aurobindo Ashram Pondicherry Promenade 
- Day 4
Pondicherry to Thanjavur via Chidambaram, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Darasuram
You'll travel to Thanjavur with stops at important temples along the way. The route includes the Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram, Gangaikonda Cholapuram UNESCO site, and Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram. Once in Thanjavur, you'll see Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Palace, and the Art Gallery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram
- Visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram
- Visit Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram
- Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur
- Visit Thanjavur Palace
- Visit Thanjavur Art Gallery
Landmarks Nataraja Temple Gangaikonda Cholapuram Airavatesvara Temple Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur Palace 
- Day 5
Thanjavur to Trichy
Driving to Trichy means exploring a city filled with ancient temples and historical sites. You'll check out Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, climb Rock Fort Temple for views across the city, and also visit Jambukeshwara Temple and Srirangam Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Trichy
- Visit Rock Fort Temple in Trichy
- Visit Jambukeshwara Temple
- Visit Srirangam Island
Landmarks Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Rock Fort Temple Jambukeshwara Temple Srirangam Island 
- Day 6
Trichy to Madurai
After reaching Madurai, the City of Temples, you'll settle into your hotel and then head out to see the Meenakshi Temple UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, and other cultural sites in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Temple in Madurai
- Visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace
Landmarks Meenakshi Temple Thirumalai Nayak Palace 
- Day 7
Madurai to Munnar
You'll check out after breakfast and drive to Munnar, a hill station in Kerala with tea gardens and lush greenery throughout the landscape. Once you're checked in, the rest of your day is free to take in the peaceful atmosphere at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Munnar Exploration
This is a full day to explore what Munnar has to offer. You'll see the biodiversity at Eravikulam National Park, visit Mattupetty Dam, go through the Tea Museum, and head to Top Station for views across the hills and tea plantations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit Tea Museum
- View from Top Station
- Tea Estate visit and tea testing tour
Landmarks Eravikulam National Park Mattupetty Dam Top Station Munnar 
- Day 9
Munnar to Thekkady
After breakfast, you'll leave Munnar and drive to Thekkady, known for spice plantations and wildlife. Check in at your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the area at whatever pace works for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Thekkady Wildlife and Spices
Following breakfast, you'll take a guided tour of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary where you might see elephants, tigers, and different bird species. You'll also go on a boat ride on Periyar Lake. Later in the evening, visit a local spice plantation to learn about the different spices grown in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Boat safari on Periyar Lake
- Visit local spice plantation
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Periyar Lake - Day 11
Thekkady to Alleppey by Houseboat
After breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey, sometimes called the Venice of the East. You'll board a traditional houseboat for a cruise through the backwaters, passing palm-fringed canals, paddy fields, and small hamlets. The houseboat has a kitchen and chef on board, so you'll eat local cuisine while traveling. You'll see the sunset from the sun-deck and then stay overnight on the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on houseboat), Lunch (Lunch on houseboat with local cuisine), Dinner (Dinner on houseboat with local cuisine)
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise through Alleppey backwaters
- Breakfast on houseboat
- Lunch on houseboat
- Dinner on houseboat
Landmarks Alleppey Backwaters 
- Day 12
Alleppey to Cochin
You'll have breakfast on the houseboat before heading to Cochin. After checking in to your hotel, spend the day exploring historic landmarks like the Chinese fishing nets, the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, and St. Francis Church.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on houseboat)
Included Activities
- Visit Chinese fishing nets in Cochin
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit St. Francis Church
Landmarks Chinese Fishing Nets Cochin Synagogue Dutch Palace St. Francis Church 
- Day 13
Cochin to Kovalam
After breakfast, check out and drive to Kovalam, a coastal town with nice beaches. You'll settle in at your hotel and have the rest of the day free to either relax on the beach or walk around local markets if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Kovalam Beach 
- Day 14
Leisure Day in Kovalam
This day is yours to enjoy at Kovalam. Spend time on the beaches, try water sports if you'd like, or walk through local markets and try some cuisine. The atmosphere here is calm and relaxed, and you'll stay another night at the hotel.
Optional Activities
- Water sports in Kovalam
- Explore local markets
- Local cuisine experiences
Landmarks Kovalam Beach 
- Day 15
Departure from Kovalam
After breakfast, you'll check out of the hotel. Your team will help get you to Trivandrum airport for your departure flight, and you'll head home with memories of the temples, landscapes, and backwaters you've seen.
- End point
- Trivandrum International Airport (New Terminal), Chackai,Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
