Itinerary
- Day 1
Chennai
You'll land at Chennai airport where an UncleSam Holidays representative meets you for the drive to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest and settle in at your own pace.
- Start point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
- Day 2
Chennai to Pondicherry
After breakfast you'll check out and head toward Pondicherry. Along the way, stop in Mahabalipuram to walk through Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, caves, and Krishna's Butterball. From there, continue to Pondicherry and check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Mahabalipuram - Thirukadalmallai
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
- Visit Arjuna's Penance
- Visit Caves at Mahabalipuram
- Visit Krishna's Butterball
Landmarks Shore Temple Pancha Pandava Rathas Arjuna's Penance Krishna's Butterball 
- Day 3
Pondicherry
Following breakfast, spend the day checking out Pondicherry's main spots including Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, and Vedapureeswarar Temple. You'll also take a boat trip through Chunnambar backwater and visit the beaches here.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit Botanical Garden
- Visit Memorial House
- Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Visit Vedapureeswarar Temple
- Boating at Chunnambar backwater
- Visit beaches of Pondicherry
Landmarks Aurobindo Ashram Manakula Vinayagar Temple Vedapureeswarar Temple - Day 4
Pondicherry to Thanjavur
After breakfast and checking out, you'll drive to Thanjavur with a stop in Kumbakonam along the way. There you'll see Adi Kumbeswarar Temple dedicated to Shiva and Sarangapani Temple dedicated to Vishnu. Later you'll arrive in Thanjavur and check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kumbakonam temples
- Visit Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
- Visit Sarangapani Temple
Landmarks Adi Kumbeswarar Temple Sarangapani Temple 
- Day 5
Trichy
Following breakfast, you have a full day checking out Brihadeeswarar Temple dedicated to Shiva. After grabbing lunch, you'll head out to Trichy (about 54 km away, roughly an hour's drive) to visit Rock Fort Temple and tour Srirangam Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Full day sightseeing tour of Thanjavur
- Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Excursion to Trichy
- Visit Rock Fort Temple
- Tour of Srirangam Island
Landmarks Brihadeeswarar Temple Rock Fort Temple Srirangam Island - Day 6
Thanjavur to Chettinad
You'll check out after breakfast and drive to Chettinad. Once you arrive and refresh, the afternoon brings a half-day tour visiting Chettinad Palace, cycling through rural areas, Athangudi Tiles factory, basket-making cooperative and brass smithy. Later head to Karaikudi for shopping antiques and Chettinadu sarees, plus see Lord Ganesha Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Half day sightseeing tour of Chettinad
- Visit Chettinad Palace
- Cycle tour in rural region
- Visit Athangudi Tiles factory
- Visit basket making cooperative
- Visit brass smithy
- Visit Lord Ganesha Temple at Karaikudi
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Karaikudi for antiques, Chettinadu sarees and silverware
Landmarks Chettinad Palace Lord Ganesha Temple, Karaikudi - Day 7
Chettinad to Madurai
After breakfast and checking out, drive to Madurai. When you arrive, check in and refresh, then start your city tour. You'll see Meenakshi Temple known for its unique architecture, Thirumalai Nayaka Temple, and Temple Art Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- City tour of Madurai
- Visit Meenakshi Temple
- Visit Thirumalai Nayaka Temple
- Visit Temple Art Museum
Landmarks Meenakshi Temple Thirumalai Nayaka Temple 
- Day 8
Madurai to Munnar
Check out after breakfast and head to Munnar in Kerala's scenic hills. You'll see waterfalls and high mountain views with low-flying clouds as you drive. Upon arrival and checking in, you can take an evening walk through a tea estate or have free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Experience wildlife at Eravikulam National Park
Optional Activities
- Walk at Tea Estate
Landmarks Eravikulam National Park - Day 9
Munnar to Kumarakom
Following breakfast and checkout, spend the morning touring Munnar with stops at Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and its market. Then drive to Kumarakom, known for its backwaters, and check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Munnar
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit Old Munnar Town
- Visit town market
Landmarks Eravikulam National Park Mattupetty Dam 
- Day 10
Kumarakom
After breakfast you'll tour Kumarakom visiting Vembanad Lake, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, and Kumarakom Beach. In the afternoon, take a backwaters cruise in a traditional shikara boat through narrow canals passing boats carrying coir, copra and cashews, plus churches and markets along the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Kumarakom sightseeing tour
- Visit Vembanad Lake
- Visit Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
- Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Visit Kumarakom Beach
- Backwaters cruise in traditional shikara boat
Landmarks Vembanad Lake Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - Day 11
Kumarakom to Cochin
You'll check out after breakfast and drive to Cochin. Once you arrive and check in, the rest of the day is free for whatever you'd like to do on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
- Day 12
Cochin
After breakfast, start your Cochin sightseeing tour hitting Fort Kochi, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Pareekshit Thampuran Museum, Pallipuram Fort, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Bolgatty Island, and Indo Portuguese Museum. You'll have time to relax, and later in the evening catch a Kathakali dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Cochin
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Visit Marine Drive
- Visit Hill Palace
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
- Visit Pallipuram Fort
- Visit Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
- Visit Bolgatty Island
- Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
- Kathakali dance performance at Cochin
Landmarks Fort Kochi Hill Palace St. Francis Church Dutch Palace Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Bolgatty Island - Day 13
Cochin
After breakfast you'll check out and head to Cochin/Kochi airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kochi.)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
