Itinerary
- Day 1
Mumbai
You'll arrive at Mumbai airport where a representative meets you and takes you to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is free to rest and get settled after your journey.
- Start point
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Mumbai, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Mumbai.)
- Day 2
Mumbai
Following breakfast, you'll spend the full day on a guided tour through Mumbai's major spots like the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum, and historic temples around the city. The afternoon gives you free time to wander around and see things at your own speed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gateway of India
- Visit Elephanta Caves
- Visit Gandhi Memorial
- Visit Parliament House
- Visit Marine Drive
- Visit Prince of Wales Museum
- Visit Hanging Gardens
- Visit Jain Temples
- Visit Kamla Nehru Garden
- Visit Juhu Chowpatty
Landmarks Gateway of India Elephanta Caves Gandhi Memorial Parliament House Marine Drive Prince of Wales Museum Hanging Gardens Jain Temples Kamla Nehru Garden Juhu Chowpatty - Day 3
Mumbai to Chennai
After breakfast and checking out, you'll head to Mumbai airport for your flight to Chennai. When you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel where you can rest for the evening after traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Chennai
You'll start with breakfast, then join a guided tour of Chennai that takes in ancient temples, museums, and historic sites, including Marina Beach. Later in the afternoon, you have time to explore on your own terms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Visit Sri Parthasarathy Temple
- Visit Ramakrishna Temple
- Visit Fort St. George
- Visit National Art Gallery
- Visit St. Mary's Church
- Visit Anna Zoological Park
- Visit Birla Planetarium
- Visit Kalakshetra
- Visit Theosophical Society
- Visit Secretariat and Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu
- Visit Marina Beach
- Visit Elliots Beach
Landmarks Kapaleeshwarar Temple Sri Parthasarathy Temple Ramakrishna Temple Fort St. George National Art Gallery St. Mary's Church Anna Zoological Park Birla Planetarium Kalakshetra Theosophical Society Secretariat Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu Marina Beach Elliots Beach - Day 5
Chennai to Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram
Starting after breakfast, you'll drive to Mahabalipuram (145 km, about 4 hours) with a stop in Kanchipuram along the way. There you'll see multiple ancient temples, including the Ulagalanda Perumal Temple. From there, you continue on to Mahabalipuram and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple
- Visit Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
- Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple
- Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
- Visit Ulagalanda Perumal Temple
Landmarks Kamakshi Amman Temple Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple Varadaraja Perumal Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Ulagalanda Perumal Temple 
- Day 6
Mahabalipuram to Kumbakonam
After breakfast, you'll walk through Mahabalipuram's temples and rock carvings, checking out the Shore Temple and Krishna's Butterball. You'll also get time at Mahabalipuram Beach. Then you drive to Kumbakonam (240 km, roughly 5 hours) to reach your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Thirukadalmallai
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
- Visit Arjuna's Penance
- Visit Caves
- Visit Krishna's Butterball
- Visit India Seashell Museum
- Explore Mahabalipuram Beach
Optional Activities
- Surfing at Mahabalipuram Beach
Landmarks Thirukadalmallai Shore Temple Pancha Pandava Rathas Arjuna's Penance Caves Krishna's Butterball India Seashell Museum Mahabalipuram Beach - Day 7
Kumbakonam to Thanjavur to Trichy
Following breakfast, you'll take a guided tour of Kumbakonam's temples and the Shri Airavatesvara Temple. Next, you head to Thanjavur to see the Brihadeeswara Temple and Thanjavur Maratha Palace. Later you drive to Trichy (100 km, about 2.5 hours).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kumbakonam temples
- Visit Shri Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram
- Visit Schwartz Memorial & Church
- Visit Sivaganga Garden
- Visit Lord Murugan Temple
- Visit Brihadeeswara Temple
- Visit Thanjavur Maratha Palace
Landmarks Shri Airavatesvara Temple Schwartz Memorial & Church Sivaganga Garden Lord Murugan Temple Brihadeeswara Temple Thanjavur Maratha Palace 
- Day 8
Trichy to Chettinad to Madurai
You'll drive to Madurai (175 km, roughly 3.5 hours), stopping at the Chettinad Maharaja's Palace and Alagar Malai Temple on the way. After settling into your hotel, you'll join an evening guided tour and finish up watching the evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chettinad Maharaja's Palace
- Visit Lord Ganesha Temple at Kundrakudi
- Visit Alagar Malai Temple
- Guided tour of Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Visit Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
- Evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
Landmarks Chettinad Maharaja's Palace Lord Ganesha Temple at Kundrakudi Alagar Malai Temple Meenakshi Amman Temple Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace Gandhi Memorial Museum Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam 
- Day 9
Madurai to Periyar/Thekkady
After breakfast and checking out, you drive to Periyar (150 km, about 4 hours) where one of India's largest wildlife sanctuaries is located. You'll check into your hotel and take a leisurely walk around the estate to get oriented.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 
- Day 10
Periyar/Thekkady
You'll spend the full day exploring Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary after breakfast. Options include bamboo rafting, border hiking, or an elephant safari. You can also visit Kumily and Mangala Devi Temple if you want to see more of the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride at Periyar Lake
Optional Activities
- Bamboo Rafting
- Border Hiking
- Elephant safari
- Visit Kumily
- Visit Mangala Devi Temple
Landmarks Periyar Lake Mangala Devi Temple - Day 11
Periyar/Thekkady to Alleppey
After breakfast, you travel to Alleppey (128 km, about 3.5 hours) and board your houseboat. You'll take a scenic cruise through the backwaters and lagoons with lunch and dinner served on the boat. In the evening, you can walk around the local streets to get a feel for the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the houseboat), Dinner (Dinner on the houseboat)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through Alappuzha backwaters and lagoons
Landmarks Alappuzha Backwaters 
- Day 12
Alleppey to Cochin
You'll check out after breakfast from the houseboat and drive to Cochin (60 km, about 1 hour). After checking into your hotel, you'll walk through Fort Kochi, see the Dutch Palace, the Chinese Fishing Nets, and the Indo-Portuguese Museum. You'll wrap up the day watching a Kathakali dance performance with its distinctive costumes and detailed movements.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fort Kochi
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit Indo-Portuguese Museum
- Visit Marine Drive
- Kathakali dance show
Landmarks Fort Kochi Dutch Palace Chinese Fishing Nets Indo-Portuguese Museum Marine Drive - Day 13
Cochin
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll check out and transfer to Cochin airport for your flight home or wherever you're heading next.
- End point
- Cochin, Saskatchewan, Canada (Cochin, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Cochin.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
