View allSouth India are just fascinating. The houseboat ride in Alleppey was a dream such a peaceful, beautiful experience.
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- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
- Age range 1 to 90
Highlights
- Explore Marina Beach and historic temples in Chennai
- Discover the French charm of Pondicherry's streets
- Visit the majestic Meenakshi Temple in Madurai
- Experience bamboo rafting in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Relax on a houseboat journey through Alleppey backwaters
Itinerary
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- Day 1 Arrival at Chennai
- Day 2 At Chennai
- Day 3 Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (170 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
- Day 4 At Puducherry
- Day 5 Puducherry - Thanjavur (165 Kms / 4 Hrs)
- Day 6 Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai (200 Kms / 4 Hrs)
- Day 7 At Madurai
- Day 8 Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady (147 Kms / 4 Hrs)
- Day 9 At Periyar/Thekkady
- Day 10 Periyar/Thekkady - Kumarakom (140 Kms / 4 Hrs)
- Day 11 Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)
- Day 12 Alleppey - Kochi (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
- Day 13 Departure from Kochi
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar 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
- Insurance
- Additional Services
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Number of tours
156
Age Range
1 to 80 years old
Response time
10 hours
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- MBMaria· May 20th, 2025This trip was incredible, from start to finish. The guides were all amazing, particularly the one we had in Madurai who knew everything about the Meenakshi Temple. The hotels were all clean and had great service. The driver was professional and made sure we were well taken care of during the drives. The houseboat cruise in Alleppey was a amazing experience it’s something I’ll never forget. Overall, this was a well organized. I would definitely recommend to experience South India.Show more
Panda Experiences commented on this reviewDear Maria, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Best of South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show moreTrip date: February 2025 - KMKristian· May 20th, 2025Great tour, amazing destinations, comfortable hotels, great time in South India.Show morePanda Experiences commented on this reviewDear Kristian, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Best of South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- ALAndrea· May 20th, 2025I absolutely loved this South India tour. The historical sites were fascinating, especially the temples in Madurai. I learned so much about the culture and history of the region, thanks to the great guides. The hotels were very comfortable and clean. I highly recommend this tour.Show morePanda Experiences commented on this reviewDear Andrea, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Best of South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- LKLiliana· May 17th, 2025From the ancient temples in Chennai to the backwaters of Kumarakom, everything was just incredible. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly, offering a great history and local culture. The hotels were all quite comfortable. The driver was fantastic, keeping us safe and well-informed during the drives. One of the best parts was the houseboat cruise in Alleppey. The backwaters were beautiful and peaceful, and it was such a unique experience. I highly recommend this tour for South India.Show morePanda Experiences commented on this reviewDear Liliana, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Best of South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- SMSofia· May 17th, 2025I had an awesome trip with a memorable tour and very comfort services. thanks for the wonderful trip of India.Show morePanda Experiences commented on this reviewDear Sofia, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Best of South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- SRSergio· May 17th, 2025Amazing trip and perfect services. Just need upgraded hotels for more comfortable, guides and driver are good and knowledgeable.Show morePanda Experiences commented on this reviewDear Sergio, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Best of South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- CVClaudia· May 17th, 2025Excellent trip, lots of heritage monument to visit, overall great services.Show morePanda Experiences commented on this reviewDear Claudia, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Best of South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- ELElena· May 11th, 2025I had a great time on this tour. The itinerary was packed, but in a good way. Every stop had something new and exciting to offer, from the temples in Chennai to the beautiful beaches in Pondicherry. The guides were excellent, always willing to answer questions and share extra details. The hotels were mostly quite nice comfortable and with great food. The driver was very professional, and I felt comfortable on the drives. The highlight of my trip was definitely the houseboat ride in Alleppey. It’s a must do experience. Worth it trip.Show morePanda Experiences commented on this reviewDear Elena, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Best of South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- SZSarah· May 11th, 2025Wonderful we started in Chennai and saw so many amazing sites. The guide was excellent, and he really knew his stuff. The hotels were all fine nothing too fancy, but they were clean and comfortable. The driver was a real pro, getting us to each destination safely and efficiently. The time spent in the backwaters of Kumarakom was so peaceful, and I’m so glad I opted for the houseboat experience in Alleppey. It was such a unique way to experience the area. I’ll definitely remember this trip for a long time. South India was amazing.Show morePanda Experiences commented on this reviewDear Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Best of South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- Antonius· May 11th, 2025I’m so glad I decided to do this tour. South India are just fascinating. The guides were all very knowledgeable, and I especially enjoyed the time spent at the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai. The hotels were great, with friendly staff and good food. Our driver made sure we were always comfortable during our long drives. The houseboat ride in Alleppey was a dream such a peaceful, beautiful experience. Overall, a fantastic trip I would recommend this part of India.Show morePanda Experiences commented on this reviewDear Antonius, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Best of South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show moreTrip date: March 2025
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Best of South India Tour
From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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