Description
Our South India tour is a complete contrast to the north of the country. This 11 day package takes you to all the highlights of south India, from Chennai to Cochin. Here, you will experience sandy beaches, tropical coconut trees, rolling green hills and a much more relaxed pace of life. The pinnacle of this amazing trip is a relaxing cruise through the tranquil Kerala backwaters on an iconic houseboat. A must-do for any trip to the south of India.
The itinerary take you through the the mountainous Western Ghats. It is here where we visit Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve, the home of wild elephants, deer, boar and tigers. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of these special creatures. Moving on, we pay a visit to the quaint French colonial town of Pondicherry. Pretty colonial buildings draped in bougainvilleas line the streets. Ending the tour in Cochin “The Queen of Arabian Sea”, you will visit fragrant spice markets and see the famous picturesque Chinese fishing nets. These may be possibly the most photographed fishing nets in India!
INCLUSIONS
Our South India tour includes 10 nights accommodation. Daily breakfast, mineral water and a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. We provide a knowledgeable English speaking driver, along with all car road fees, taxes and tolls. Plus, sightseeing per the itinerary, as well as an overnight cruise on a deluxe houseboat. Small group touring with MAXIMUM 10 people. You can secure your booking from a 25% deposit. Please see tabs below for departures, prices and a full list of inclusions.
INCLUSIONS
9 Nights Accommodation in 3 or 4 Star Hotels, single/twin/double/triple share
Daily Breakfast
2 Day Deluxe Houseboat Cruise on Kerala’s Backwaters
All meals on board the Houseboat in Alleppey
See Amazing Wildlife in Periyar National Park
City Tour of French Colony City Pondicherry
City Tour of Cochin
Marvel at UNESCO World Heritage Sites
A/C Transportation Throughout
A Knowledgeable English Speaking Driver
All car expenses like fuel, toll, parking fee and taxes
Arrival and Departure Transfers and assistance at airports
1x Complimentary Mineral Water Bottle in the car per day
All Taxes
MAXIMUM 10 people in group
EXCLUSIONS
International airfares
Indian visa fee
Entrance fees
Local guide service at each monument – approximately AUD$20-$50 for a group of 1-5 or AUD$30-$70 for a group of 6-10
Monument Entry Fee – South India (based on the itinerary):
Mahabalipuram (group of monuments)- AU$ 14
Tanjore (Palace, Art Gallery, Saraswathy Mahal Library)- AU$ 5
Madurai (Thirumalai Naicker Mahal & Meenakshi Amman temple) – AU$ 3
Cochin – AU$ 1
Tipping (recommended $10 per day for your guide/driver)
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Other meals not included in itinerary
Optional tours
Anything that is not mentioned in the Inclusions list
DEPARTURE DATES
DEPARTURE DATES 2024:
January: 9, 16
February: 13, 20
March: 12, 19
April: 2, 16
May: 7, 21
June: 4, 18
July: 9, 23
August: 6, 20
September: 3, 17
October: 1, 15
November: 12, 26
December: 3
DEPARTURE DATES 2025:
January: 14, 28
February: 4, 18
March: 4, 18
April: 8, 22
May: 6, 20
June: 3, 17
July: 1, 15
August: 5, 19
September: 2, 9
HOTELS
3 STAR HOTELS:
Chennai: Benz Park
Mahabalipuram: Ideal Beach Resort
Pondicherry: Shenbaga
Kumbakonam: Quality Inn Viha
Madurai: JC Residency
Periyar: Tree Top
Alleppey: Deluxe Houseboat
Cochin: Abad Atrium
4 STAR HOTELS:
Chennai: Grand by GRT
Mahabalipuram: Grande Bay Resort / Radisson
Pondicherry: Accord Puducherry
Kumbakonam: Indeco – a heritage style hotel
Madurai: GRT Regency
Periyar: Cardamom County
Alleppey: Deluxe Houseboat
Cochin: Radisson / Olive Downtown
In the unlikely event that the listed hotels are fully booked, alternative hotels of the same standard will be used
Triple share rooms are not available
UPGRADES & OPTIONS
PGRADES:
Upgrade to 4 Star Hotels for $500 per person
EXTRA NIGHTS:
Extend your time in India with extra nights pre or post tour
PRE-TOUR
3 Star Hotel Chennai – $250
4 Star Hotel Chennai – $300
POST TOUR
3 Star Hotel Cochin – $250
4 Star Hotel Cochin – $300
Prices are based per room per night and include breakfast and airport transfers
VALIDITY:
Voucher valid on selected dates until September 2025
Voucher valid for 1 person, based on twin/double/triple share
Bookings must be made at least 60 days prior to travel
RATES:
11 Day South India 3 Star Package – $1499 per person 2024 / $1699 per person 2025
11 Day South India 4 Star Package – $1999 per person 2024 / $2199 per person 2025
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:
A single traveller surcharge applies for solo travellers
3 Star Package – $800
4 Star Package – $1200
GROUP SIZE:
Minimum of 2 people
Maximum 10 people
CHILDREN POLICY:
Children under the age of 5 travel free of charge if sharing bed, extra bed will incur surcharge
Children aged 6 years plus at time of travel require an adult voucher
Maximum room capacity is 2 adults and 1 child (rollaway bed or single bed)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
It is the customers responsibility to research the current Covid-19 requirements and recommendations for international travel for their destination prior to departure and cover all fees associated with any testing and quarantine requirements.
Travel insurance is recommended. MyHoliday2 takes no responsibility for any travel issues that may arise
This tour includes a knowledgeable English speaking driver who will be with the group throughout the tour. The driver does not accompany the group into monuments
Customers may hire ‘Expert Guides’ at each monument if they desire a deeper understanding of the site
Cost per guide is approximately AUD$20-$50 for a group of 1-5 or AUD$30-$70 for a group of 6-10
Your driver can help organise an Expert Guide at each monument if you require one
Day tours included in itinerary may join a larger group than specified
It is the customers responsibility to obtain the correct visa for their destination and cover all fees associated
It is the customers responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport for travel and must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the period of intended stay.
We offer a 7 Day Money Back Guarantee. See Refund policy for details
After 7 days from purchase, travel vouchers/tour packages are non refundable
Travel vouchers are non-redeemable for cash
Travel vouchers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer/promotion
Travel vouchers must be redeemed within the validity period or will be deemed void
MyHoliday2 pricing reflects current market rates, so package prices may fluctuate from day to day. This is the nature of the tourism industry, and MyHoliday2 is not obliged to refund you to match any subsequent price reductions after purchase