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
2 Day / 1 Night Deluxe Houseboat Cruise on Kerala’s Backwaters
Daily breakfast
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 2025:
July: 25
August: 8, 15, 22
September: 5, 12, 19
October: 3, 10, 17
November: 7, 14, 21
December: 5, 12
DEPARTURE DATES 2026:
January: 23, 30
February: 6, 27
March: 6, 13, 20, 27
April: 3, 10, 24
May: 1, 8, 22, 29
June: Monsoon Season
July: Monsoon Season
August: 7, 14, 28
September: 4, 11, 18
This is does not run through the months of June & July to avoid the monsoon season
HOTELS
3 STAR HOTELS:
Chennai: Benz Park
Mahabalipuram: Coral Beach Resort
Pondicherry: Annamalai International
Kumbakonam: Lilac Hotels by Tamara
Madurai: Heritage Residency
Periyar: Wildernest
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
UPGRADES:
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
OFFER:
By purchasing this package, you agree to MyHoliday2’s Terms and Conditions and the specific terms detailed in each information tab of the package.
The package is valid for one person based on twin share.
Bookings are subject to availability.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS:
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies.
3 Star Package – $800 per person
4 Star Package – $1200 per person
Accommodation for single customers on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, subject to availability.
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)
AMENDMENTS:
Any amendments are subject to the supplier’s terms and conditions.
Any changes will incur a $100 per person amendment fee PLUS any additional fees applied by the supplier.
All changes must be requested in writing.
No changes can be made within 90 days of departure. The standard cancellation policy will apply.
If unable to select new dates, a credit valid for 12 months may be offered.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations are subject to MyHoliday2’s Terms and Conditions.
Refunds and credits will be offered in accordance with MyHoliday2’s Refund Policy.
PAYMENT PLANS:
MyHoliday2 offers a variety of payment plans based on your tour departure date. Refer to our Terms and Conditions for details.
All payment plans incur a 2% surcharge, paid with the deposit.
If the wrong plan is selected, a $25 fee will be charged to manually amend all invoices.
TOURS, DRIVERS & GUIDES
Day tours included may involve joining larger groups.
Drivers do not provide information on tours.
Drivers may assist in organizing expert guides at certain locations.
Refer to INCLUSIONS for the type of guides included in this package.
For more information on guides, refer to the Terms and Conditions.
TRANSFERS
Refer to INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS to determine if a transfer is applicable and the type of transfer included.
If you have booked your own flights, send flight details to booking@myholiday2.com.au to confirm transfers.
Contact details for our local tour operator can be found on your voucher in your online account.
GROUP TRANSFER
The timing of group transfers will be set to accommodate the majority of arrival and departure flights.
If you arrive early or depart late, you may need to wait or make your own way to the hotel or airport at your own expense.
As you clear immigration, look for a MyHoliday2 sign with your name.
PRIVATE TRANSFER:
As you clear immigration, look for a MyHoliday2 sign with your name.
OTHER INFORMATION:
A 25% deposit is non-refundable.
Prices are in AUD$.
Travel insurance is highly recommended; MyHoliday2 takes no responsibility for any travel issues that may arise.
MyHoliday2 pricing reflects current market rates which may fluctuate from day to day.
MyHoliday2 is not obliged to refund or match any subsequent price reductions after purchase.
Customers must obtain the correct visa for their destination and cover associated fees. Please check visa and travel requirements via the Smartraveller website.
For any medical-related information, refer to Smartraveller or contact a travel medical specialist.
Customers must ensure their passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
MyHoliday2 pricing reflects market rates, so package prices may fluctuate, and refunds to match subsequent price reductions are not guaranteed.
Departures are not guaranteed until confirmation.
If advertised availability is not present post-purchase, another date selection is necessary.
