Incredible South India – Euro 991 (Per Person)

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Duration of the Tour: 14 Nights & 15 Days

Destinations Covered: Chennai (01 Night), Mahabalipuram (01 Night), Pondicherry (01 Night), Tanjore (01 Night), Madurai (01 Night), Kanyakumari (01 Night), Kovalam (02 Nights), Alleppey (01 Night) Thekkady (02 Nights), Kumarakom (02 Nights) and Cochin (01 Night).

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Day 01: Arrive Chennai: Assistance on arrival in Chennai transfer to Hotel after noon tour of Chennai visiting Fort St. George, Museum, Kapaleeswara Temple and Marina Beach overnight in Chennai

Day 02: Mahabalipuram 65kms / 1.5hours: After breakfast leave for Mahabalipuram check into your hotel after noon visit Shore Temple, Five Rathas and Arjuna’s Penance overnight in Mahabalipuram

Day 03: Pondicherry 90kms / 3hours: After breakfast leave for Pondicherry check into your hotel PM visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Manakulla Vinayagar Temple and explore the French Quarters overnight in Pondicherry

Day 04: Tanjore 200kms / 5hours: After breakfast leave for Tanjore enroute visiting Chidambaram Natarajar Temple, Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram Temple on arrival in Tanjore check into your hotel evening visit Brahadeeswara Temple and Palace overnight in Tanjore

Day 05: Madurai 165kms / 4hours: After breakfast leave for Madurai check into your hotel after noon visit Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple and Nayak Palace overnight in Madurai

Day 06: Kanyakumari 240kms / 5hours: After breakfast leave for Kanyakumari – Southern tip of India check into your hotel after noon ferry ride to Vivekananda Memorial and Tiruvalluvar statue and witness the Sunset over the Arabian Sea overnight in Kanyakumari

Day 07: Kovalam 85kms / 2hours: After breakfast leave for Kovalam enroute visiting Padmanabhapuram Teak Palace on Arrival in Kovalam check into your hotel rest of the day free on the beach overnight in Kovalam

Day 08: Kovalam: Day free and relax in the beach overnight in Kovalam

Day 09: Alleppey 160kms / 4hours: After breakfast leave for Alleppey board your houseboat 12.30pm cruise into the canals of Vembanad Lake to witness the traditional Kerala village life remind unchanged for many years here your crew will prepare you delicious meal on board overnight in Houseboat (NON air-conditioned)

Day 10: Thekkady 160kms / 4.5hours: After breakfast disembark from the houseboat at 9.00am leave for Thekkady check into your hotel rest of the day leisure overnight in Thekkady

Day 11: Thekkady: Morning motor boat cruise on the lake to witness the wildlife later take spice plantations tour you will actually see the spices of Kerala in its natural habitat overnight in Thekkady

Day 12: Kumarakom 150kms / 4hours: After breakfast leave for Kumarakom check into your hotel after noon visit Kumarakom bird sanctuary evening option for Sunset Cruise overnight in Kumarakom

Day 13: Kumarakom: Day option for Ayurvedic massage or free and relax in the backwater Resort overnight in Kumarakom

Day 14: Cochin 80kms / 1.5hours: After breakfast leave for Cochin check into your hotel after noon tour of Fort Cochin visiting Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace and witness the huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets and watch the performance of Kathakali dancing overnight in Cochin

Day 15: Cochin: After breakfast leave for Cochin airport / railway station as Tour ends

Proposed Accommodations:

Place                           Hotel                           Category

Chennai                        Vestin Park                  3*

Mahabalipuram            Ideal Beach Resort       Beach Resort

Pondicherry                  Hotel Annamalai           3*

Tanjore                        Gnanam                        3*

Madurai                       Germanus                     3*

Kanyakumari                Indien Hermitage          Resort

Kovalam                      Palmshore Resort         Beach Resort

Houseboat                    Air Conditioned            Air Conditioned

Thekkady                     Hotel Tree Top 3*

Kumarakom                 Cocobay Resort           3* Backwater Resort

Cochin                         Hotel Sealord               3*

Per person Cost on twin sharing or double occupancy rooms         : Euro 991

Please Note:

·        The above cost is subject to minimum 02 full paying passengers.

·        On request rates for 4* and 5* hotels will be provided.

·        The rate is valid from April 01, 2012 till September 30, 2012.

The Tours Cost Include:

• Accommodation in above proposed hotels in double occupancy room.
• Daily breakfast for number of passengers.
• Transportation in an exclusive air-conditioned Tata Indigo or the one of similar standards.
• Driver’s allowances and parking charges.
• All kind of transport and luxury Taxes.
• Assistance to all arrival and departure points.
• All other specified expenses and activities.
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea/coffee snacks on board houseboat.
• Ferry ride at Kanyakumari.
• Boat Ride in Thekkady.
• Elephant Ride in Thekkady.
• Spice Plantations in Thekkady.
• Sunset Cruise in Kumarakom.
• Kathakali show in Cochin.

The Tour cost does not includes:

• All kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills, and beverages.
• It also does not include any meals unless and otherwise specifically mentioned.
• Entrance to the monuments.
• International airfare
• Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.
• Camera fee (still or movie)