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.
From Chennai we will travel the south in a comfortable private vehicle. Remember this tour has a maximum of 8 people for intimate touring! The itinerary take us 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. The city also offers some wonderful shopping opportunities and French food for a nice change! 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. We have numerous travel dates available throughout 2022, and you can secure your booking with just a 10% deposit. And we offer the option to choose your travel date later. Please contact us with any questions.
DEPARTURE DATES
DEPARTURE DATES 2021:
August: 13, 27
September: 3, 17
October: *8, *22
November: *5, *19
December: *3
DEPARTURE DATES 2022:
January: *7, 21, 28
February: 11, 18, 25
March: 4, 11, 18
Dates marked with a * incur a high season surcharge:
3 Star Package – $100 per person
4 Star Package – $150 per person
INCLUSIONS
9 Nights Accommodation in 3 or 4 Star Hotels
Daily Breakfast
2 Day Deluxe Houseboat Cruise on Kerala’s Backwaters
Dinner and Lunch on Houseboat
See Amazing Wildlife in Periyar National Park
City Tour of French Colony City Pondicherry
City Tour of Cochin
Marvel at UNESCO World Heritage Sites
A/C Transportation Throughout
A Knowledgeable English Speaking Driver
All car expenses like fuel, toll, parking fee and taxes
Arrival and Departure Transfers and assistance at airports
1x Complimentary Mineral Water Bottle in the car per day
All Taxes
EXCLUSIONS
International airfare
Indian visa fee
Entrance fees
Local guide service at each monument
Monument Entry Fee – South India (based on the itinerary):
Mahabalipuram (group of monuments)- AU$ 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
HOTELS
3 STAR HOTELS:
Chennai: Raj Park
Mahabalipuram: Ideal Beach Resort
Pondicherry: Shenbaga
Kumbakonam: Indeco – an Eco friendly heritage style hotel
Madurai: Poppys
Periyar: Tree Top
Alleppey: Deluxe Houseboat
Cochin: Abad Atrium
4 STAR HOTELS:
Chennai: Residency Towers
Mahabalipuram: Chariot Beach Resort/ Ideal Beach Resort
Pondicherry: Accord Puducherry
Kumbakonam: Indeco Resort
Madurai: GRT Regency
Periyar: Forest Canopy
Alleppey: Deluxe Houseboat
Cochin: Radisson Cochin City
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
UPGRADES:
Upgrade to 4 Star Hotels for $300 per person
EXTRA NIGHTS:
Extend your time in India with extra nights pre or post tour
PRE-TOUR
3 Star Hotel Chennai – $170
4 Star Hotel Chennai – $220
POST TOUR
3 Star Hotel Cochin – $170
4 Star Hotel Cochin – $220
Prices are based per room per night and include breakfast and airport transfers
VALIDITY:
Voucher valid on selected dates until 18th March 2022
Voucher valid for 1 person, based on twin/double share
Bookings must be made at least 60 days prior to travel
RATES:
11 Day South India 3 Star Package – $1199 per person
11 Day South India 4 Star Package – $1499 per person
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:
A single traveller surcharge applies for solo travellers
3 Star Package – $650
4 Star Package – $900
GROUP SIZE:
Minimum of 2 people
Maximum 7 people
CHILDREN POLICY:
Children under the age of 3 travel free of charge
Children aged 3-11 at time of travel require a child voucher – add to cart at checkout
3 Star Package – $600
4 Star Package – $700
Children aged 12+ at time of travel require an adult voucher
Child vouchers only apply if in addition to two full paying adults
Maximum room capacity is 2 adults and 2 children (1 in existing bedding, 1 in extra bed)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Travel insurance is recommended. MyHoliday2 takes no responsibility for any travel issues that may arise
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 21 Day Money Back Guarantee. See Refund policy for details
After 21 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