Southern India Explorer

14 days
From Kochi (Cochin) to Chennai (Madras)
4.4
67 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 32
Ages 12+
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Highlights

  • Spot the French accents in the buildings of Pondicherry
  • Cruise the serene and calm backwaters of Kerala
  • Venture past elegant houseboats in beautiful Allepey

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Kochi (-/-/-)
  2. Day 2 Kochi (B/L/-)
  3. Day 3 Kochi – Alleppey (B/L/D)
  4. Day 4 Alleppey – Kumarakom (B/L/-)
  5. Day 5 Kumarakom (B/-/-)
  6. Day 6 Kumarakom – Thekkady (B/-/D)
  7. Day 7 Thekkady - Madurai (B/-/D)
  8. Day 8 Madurai (B/-/-)
  9. Day 9 Madurai - Tanjore (B/-/D)
  10. Day 10 Tanjore (B/-/D)
  11. Day 11 Tanjore - Pondicherry (B/-/D)
  12. Day 12 Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram - Chennai (B/L/D)
  13. Day 13 Chennai (B/-/D)
  14. Day 14 Depart Chennai (B/-/-)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

MW Tours

Number of tours

56

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Roland
    · June 15th, 2025
    We recently completed the Taiwan Express tour and we were thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The tour was very well organized, with scenic destinations and interesting activities. The accommodations were excellent. Each hotel we stayed at was comfortable, with clean, modern facilities and excellent service. Two of the hotels had hot springs that we enjoyed a lot. Every day of the tour was interesting. Taiwan offers such a rich blend of culture, stunning natural landscapes, and vibrant cities that there was never a dull moment. Danny, our tour guide deserves special recognition for bringing Taiwan's history and culture to life. His knowledge was impressive, and he had a gift for sharing fascinating details and stories that gave us real insight into Taiwanese life, both past and present. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring Taiwan.
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  • Vincent
    · May 10th, 2025
    Excellent hotels on the Taiwan trip. Tour was well organized, with great tour guide. Well worth the trip
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  • Lee
    · May 7th, 2025
    Interested hotels often did not have an English speaking staff member. Tour was rushed and especially Busan for a few hours. Tour guide was excellent but we had to employ him at great expense to see Jenu Island during Buddha”s birthday with a huge escalation in coatings. DMZ and Jeju Island were definitely highlights for South Korea
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 177788

  • 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
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