Chennai to Kochi - 9 days
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Chennai to Kochi

Duration9 days

Discover Southern India on this 9-day tour travelling from Chennai to Kochi, taking in some exquisite UNESCO listed temples in the state of Tamil Nadu. Visit the picturesque former hill station of Munnar and its tea plantations before ending in the idyllic coastal town of Kochi, full of history and fantastic flavours.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration9 days
StartsChennai
EndsKochi
RangeSignature
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 24
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsSundays
Hotel Rating3 - 4 star and heritage properties
CountriesIndia
Arrival TransferYes
Departure Transfer2024: Yes | 2025: No - can be booked for a supplement
Meals includedBreakfast: 8, Dinner: 1
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
Your deal
Shown in NZD
Per person from
$2,995.00
Deposit from
$1,000.00
From
$5,990.00

Tour Highlights

Mahabalipuram – Discover the striking Shore Temple which sits on the beautiful Bay of Bengal
Chettinad - Sample traditional life in the quaint village of Chettinad, renowned for its flavourful cuisine
Madurai – Light candles and sing songs as you enjoy a lively Aarti prayer ceremony and explore the city on a guided tour
Tanjore – Tour the hotspots of the city and gaze admiringly at the towering Brihadishwara Temple
Munnar - Spend a night in the rolling hills of the former hill station. Enjoy a guided walk through the tea plantations and visit a local market
Pondicherry – Stroll along the beach in this French colonial city and visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Kochi – Enjoy free time to explore independently and perhaps enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance show

Included

8 breakfasts
8 nights 3-4 star hotels
Guided sightseeing - Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Tanjore, Chettinad, Madurai and Munnar
Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 4 or more)
Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites
Airport arrival transfer on day 1 (For departures in 2024 a departure airport transfer is provided on day 9)
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$4-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
Entrance Fees: USD$25-35pp, paid in local currency
Tipping Kitty: USD$45-55pp, paid in local currency
Tipping is not a natural part of many Western cultures and many of us feel uncomfortable, or unsure, about when, or how much, to tip. However, in the places you will visit, tipping makes up a significant part of many people's wages so it's important that we get it right. For this reason we've developed a very simple system to take all the hassle out of tipping. With our 'tipping made easy' policy, a nominal pre-determined amount is collected from all group tour participants to cover tips en route. This then saves you the hassle of when and how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers, local guides and other support staff through the tour. Our 'tipping made easy' doesn't include a tip to your group tour leader. Naturally, though, the amount is up to you as tipping is an entirely personal gesture.