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South India Experience

12 days
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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
4.6
430 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Age range 1 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Marina Beach and historic Chennai sites
  • Visit ancient temples in Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram
  • Discover Dravidian architecture in Kumbakonam
  • Tour Madurai's Meenakshi Temple and more
  • Enjoy a houseboat journey on Alleppey's backwaters

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Arrival at Chennai
  2. Day 2 At Chennai
  3. Day 3 Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
  4. Day 4 Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam (230 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
  5. Day 5 Kumbakonam - Darasuram - Thanjavur - Trichy (100 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
  6. Day 6 Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai (171 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  7. Day 7 At Madurai
  8. Day 8 Madurai - Periyar (150 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  9. Day 9 Periyar - Kumarakom (130 Kms / 3 Hrs)
  10. Day 10 Kumarakom - Alleppey (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)
  11. Day 11 Alleppey - Cochin (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)
  12. Day 12 Departure from Cochin
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What's Included

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  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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  • Additional Services

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4.6
(430 reviews)

Number of tours

156

Age Range

1 to 80 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Erika
    · June 3rd, 2025
    Very enjoyable and amazing trip we had a great time seeing a lot of different places in India and got to eat some fantastic food along the way. Always great fun.
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  • Ivan
    · June 3rd, 2025
    I enjoyed my lifetime tour. The historical sites were awe-inspiring especially the Taj Mahal, which exceeded all my expectations. I also loved exploring Varanasi temples and seeing the Ganga Aarti. The guides were excellent, providing rich context and details at each site. The hotels were very comfortable, and I appreciated the punctuality and professionalism of the drivers. This was a perfect way to see Indian history and culture in a short time.
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  • Viktor
    · June 3rd, 2025
    Wonderful trip and perfect services. Lots of amazing places to visit but need upgraded hotels for more comfortable stay.
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Dates & Availability

12 days
South India Experience
From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)

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