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Premium South India

13 days
From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
4.4
287 traveler reviews
Premium South India - Intrepid Premium
  • Explorer
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  • Fully Guided
  • Historical
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
Age range 15 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Chennai's vibrant Georgetown Bazaar
  • Visit the ancient Shore Temple in Mamallapuram
  • Discover Puducherry's French colonial heritage
  • Taste Madurai's famous Jigarthanda dessert
  • Cruise Kerala's backwaters on a houseboat

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Chennai
  2. Day 2 Puducherry (Pondicherry)
  3. Day 3 Puducherry (Pondicherry)
  4. Day 4 Madurai
  5. Day 5 Madurai
  6. Day 6 Thekkady
  7. Day 7 Thekkady - Periyar National Park
  8. Day 8 Munnar
  9. Day 9 Munnar
  10. Day 10 Kerala Backwaters
  11. Day 11 Kochi
  12. Day 12 Kochi
  13. Day 13 Kochi
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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • david
    · August 3rd, 2023
    Intrepid Travel to India far exceeded our expectations. Quality service, accommodations, first class daily excursions, and the BEST Tour Guides
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  • Nikki
    · August 3rd, 2023
    It is certainly a fast-paced tour, but it had to be to fit all the wonderful sites and experiences into the time available. Our biggest thank you to our guide. Not only did he help us, feel safe and secure, but the knowledge that he imparted with the passion and pride that he clearly holds for India made the explanations even more relevant and fulfilling. He was not afraid to broach the tough subjects, but in an impartial and positive manner, which left us feeling that we had an immeasurably better understanding of India’s culture, and beliefs, as well as it’s history, than we could have expected. He did a great job looking after the entire diverse group, and I think everybody was grateful for the brilliant way he handled issues and obstacles along the way.
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  • Sarah
    · April 23rd, 2025
    Great lady , full of local knowledge , fun and very caring
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13 days
Premium South India
From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)

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    Asked on December 3rd, 2024

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Tour ID: 215421

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  • Vaccines
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • 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.
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