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Classic South India Overview

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      CAD $2,270
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      EUR €1,725
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      NZD $2,795
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  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Adventure through beautiful India on a classic Kerala tour.

Travel to India and embark on this Classic Kerala tour from Kochi to Kovalam Beach. Lush, tropical southern India is charming, captivating and hospitable. Discover a thousand shades of green and share smiles with the friendly local people. Experience the culture, religion and history of this region in its small rural towns, quaint fishing villages and scented spice plantations. This is a fabulous part of India and Classic Kerala follows the road less travelled - without sacrificing too many creature comforts.

  • Cruise the twisting backwaters of Kerala
  • Indulge in a traditional Ayurvedic massage in Varkala
  • Watch the sun set over the Arabian Sea
  • Spot elephants in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Stroll through the eclectic Kochi attractions
  • Sip tea while soaking up spectacular scenery in Munnar
  • Relish the rich aromas of an Indian spice plantation

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Classic South India Summary

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Days 1-2 Chennai

Located in India's Bay of Bengal, Chennai is a Tamil cultural centre and home to India's second largest film industry, known as Kollywood.

Day 3 Mamallapuram

Mamallapuram (also Mahabalipuram) is a town with ancient origins. It has nice beaches, good restaurants and the intricately carved Shore Temple, still standing from the 9th century.

Day 4 Pondicherry

A former French colony, Pondicherry (now Puducherry) has a distinct French feel while retaining its Indian roots, making it one of India's more surprising and delightful cities.

Days 5-6 Madurai

With incredible temple complexes and a recorded history going back to the 3rd century BC, Madurai has some wonderful buildings and heritage sites to discover.

Days 7-8 Munnar

The emerald-green hills, tranquil tea plantations, misty valleys and gushing rivers of Munnar are a world away from the busy cities of India.

Days 9-10 Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Periyar is an area of Kerala famed for its spice plantations and wildlife sanctuary, which is home to tigers and elephants, among other creatures, and beautiful scenery.

Day 11 Alleppey/Kerala Backwaters

With numerous canals linking the countryside and being the gateway to the gorgeous Kerala backwaters, life in Alleppey centres around the water.

Days 12-13 Kochi

As a centre for the spice trade for centuries, cosmopolitan Kochi has an intriguing mix of cultural influences from both the Indian continent and overseas.

Days 14-15 Trivandrum/Kovalam Beach

Incredibly, the history of Trivandrum (now Thiruvananthapuram) dates back to 1000BC, and its lovely coastline and quaint town centre are fascinating places to explore. With three lovely beaches, Kovalam is a little slice of Indian paradise with coconut trees swaying in the breeze and cerulean waters lapping the shores.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Chennai, India

  • Finish:

    Kovalam, India

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Heritage Property (1 nt), Hotel (13 nts)

  • Transport:

    Boat, Private vehicle, Train

  • Included activities:

    Backwaters - Pole Boat Ride, Chennai - Government Museum, Chennai - Kapileshwar Temple, Complimentary airport arrival transfer, Kerala - Ayurvedic massage, Kochi - Dutch Palace, Kochi - Fort Kochi sightseeing, Kochi - Jewish Synagogue, Kochi - Kathakali dance show, Kovalam - Attukal Temple, Madurai - Sri Meenakshi Temple, Madurai walking tour, Mamallapuram - Shore Temple, Munnar - Tea Musuem, Munnar - Town Walk, Periyar - National Park wildlife walk, Periyar - Spice farm tour & dinner, Pondicherry - Auroville, Pondicherry - Walking tour and Sri Aurobindo Ashram

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    488kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1 This trip starts in Kochi on Day 1 at 1pm (2012), and Chennai on Day 1 at 6pm (2013)
    2. A single supplement is available on this trip. See under the Single Traveller section of your Trip Notes for more information.
    3. An airport arrival transfer is included. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking.

  • Total price from

    USD $2,385
    CAD $2,270
    AUD $2,190
    EUR €1,725
    GBP £1,390
    NZD $2,795
    ZAR R18,155
    CHF FR2,125
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  • Per day from:

    USD $159
    CAD $151
    AUD $146
    EUR €115
    GBP £92
    NZD $186
    ZAR R1,210
    CHF FR141
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      USD $2,385
      CAD $2,270
      AUD $2,190
      EUR €1,725
      GBP £1,390
      NZD $2,795
      ZAR R18,155
      CHF FR2,125
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