India by Car & Driver: 14 Days Tour of Classic South India ! From Chennai: 14-Day South India Cultural Heritage Tour

Discover South India's natural and cultural treasures on this 14-day car and driver tour. Visit Chennai's busy streets, Alleppey's tranquil backwaters, and Cochin's history.
14-Day Tour in South India by Car and Driver: Discover Culture and Nature

Day 1: Chennai arrival
After you arrive, meet your driver and head to your hotel. Take a half-day guided tour of Chennai and stop at the Kapaleeswarar Temple, Fort St. George, and the Government Museum. Spend the night in Chennai.

Day 2: Chennai - Mahabalipuram (60 Km, 2 Hrs Approx)
Visit the Shore Temple and the Five Rathas complex, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, when you visit Mahabalipuram. In Mahabalipuram, spend the night.

Day 3: Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry (90 Km, 3 hrs approx)
Travel to Pondicherry and discover landmarks such as the Aurobindo Ashram and the French Quarter. Spend the night at Pondicherry.

Day 4: Pondicherry -Gangaikondcholpuram - Darasuram- Tanjore (200 Km, 5 hrs approx)
On the way to Tanjore, stop by the UNESCO monuments at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram. Examine the Temple of Brihadeeswara. Spend the night in Tanjore.

Day 5: Tanjore, Trichy, and Chettinad (150 Km, 4 hrs approx)
See the sites of Trichy before moving on to Chettinadu. Savor the cuisine and crafts of the area. Chettinadu for the night.

Day 6: Chettinadu Exploration
Learn about local marketplaces, woodcarving, and tile-making. Take a trip in a bullock cart. Chettinadu for the night.

Day 7: Chettinadu to Madurai (150 Km, 3 hrs approx)
Travel to Madurai, partake in a Madurai food safari and explore the Gandhi Museum. Spend the night in Madurai.

Day 8: Touring Madurai
See Meenakshi Amman Temple and Vanakkam Madurai. Spend the night in Madurai.

Day 9: Madurai to Periyar (145 Km, 4 hrs approx)
Visit Periyar, go on a guided tour, and see some cultural shows. Stay the night at Periyar.

Day 10: Periyar to Alleppey
Take in yoga classes, explore Alleppey's backwaters, and opt for an Ayurvedic massage. Stay the night at Alleppey.

Day 11: Alleppey Leisure Day
Unwind with spa services and a motorboat ride as the sun sets. Stay the night at Alleppey.

Day 12: Alleppey to Cochin
Visit Cochin's landmarks and take in a Kathakali dance performance while there. Spend the night in Cochin.

Day 13: Taking a Tour of Cochin
Discover the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Chinese fishing nets, and Fort Cochin. Enjoy dinner of seafood and shopping. Spend the night in Cochin.

Day 14: Leaving Cochin
Have a free morning before leaving from Cochin Airport or going on with other adventures.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.