15 Nights / 16 Days
Fully Customisable
15 Nights / 16 Days
Fully Customisable
South India Heritage and Nature Tour: Chennai to Cochin
Chennai(2N) → Pondicherry(2N) → Tanjore(2N) → Chettinad(1N) → Madurai(2N) → Thekkady(3N) → Alleppey(1N) → Kochi(2N)
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Chennai
- Upon arrival in Chennai, transfer to your hotel.
- Relax and acclimate to your surroundings.
- Overnight stay in Chennai.
Day 2 Chennai Sightseeing
- Explore Chennai’s rich colonial history with a half-day city tour.
- Visit Fort St. George, St. Mary’s Church, and the Government Museum.
- Stroll along Marina Beach.
- Overnight stay in Chennai.
Day 3 Chennai to Pondicherry via Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram
- Drive to Pondicherry, stopping at Mahabalipuram to see its famous cave temples and Shore Temple.
- Continue to Kanchipuram, the city of a thousand temples.
- Arrive in Pondicherry and check into your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Day 4 Pondicherry Exploration
- Visit the Pondicherry Museum and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
- Explore Auroville, a unique township dedicated to peace and sustainable living.
- Walk along the French Quarter and the Promenade.
- Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Day 5 Pondicherry to Tanjore
- Depart for Tanjore, also known as Thanjavur.
- On arrival, check into your hotel.
- Spend the evening exploring the local area.
- Overnight stay in Tanjore.
Day 6 Tanjore Sightseeing
- Visit the magnificent Brihadeeswara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Explore the Tanjore Palace and Art Gallery.
- Overnight stay in Tanjore.
Day 7 Tanjore to Chettinad via Trichy
- Drive to Trichy (Tiruchirapalli) to visit the Rock Fort Temple and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
- Continue to Chettinad, known for its palatial homes and unique cuisine.
- Check into your hotel and explore the local area.
- Overnight stay in Chettinad.
Day 8 Chettinad to Madurai
- Depart for Madurai.
- Check into your hotel and explore the city at your leisure.
- Overnight stay in Madurai.
Day 9 Madurai Sightseeing
- Take a half-day city tour including the renowned Sri Meenakshi Temple.
- Explore Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and Gandhi Museum.
- Overnight stay in Madurai.
Day 10 Madurai to Periyar
- Depart Madurai and drive to Periyar, located in the Western Ghats.
- Check into your hotel and relax.
- Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 11 Periyar Wildlife and Spice Plantation
- Upon arrival at Cochin or Madurai Airport/Railway Station, our representative will greet you and assist with the transfer to Thekkady.
- Arrive in Thekkady and check into your hotel.
- Relax and unwind. Optional: explore the local market or take a nature walk.
- Enjoy a delightful dinner at the hotel.
- Stay at a comfortable hotel in Thekkady.
Day 12 Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Spice Plantation Tour
- Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel.
- Head to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake, where you can spot elephants, deer, and various bird species.
- Return to the hotel for lunch (on your own).
- Visit a nearby spice plantation to learn about the different spices grown in the region.
- Return to the hotel for dinner.
- Stay at a comfortable hotel in Periyar.
Day 13 Thekkady to Alleppey
- Depart Thekkady and drive to Alleppey.
- Board your houseboat for an overnight cruise through the Kerala backwaters.
- Enjoy authentic Kerala cuisine on the houseboat.
- Overnight stay on the houseboat.
Day 14 Alleppey to Cochin
- Disembark from the houseboat and drive to Cochin.
- Enjoy a sunset harbour cruise in Cochin.
- Overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 15 Cochin Sightseeing
- Explore Cochin with a half-day city tour, visiting the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, and Chinese Fishing Nets.
- In the evening, experience a traditional Kathakali dance show.
- Overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 16 Departure from Cochin
- Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Package Policies
- Accommodation in well-reviewed hotels and houseboats.
- Daily breakfast and dinner.
- Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing.
- Guided tours and entrance fees.
- Welcome drink on arrival.
- Kathakali dance show in Cochin.
- Spice plantation visit and boat ride in Periyar.
- Lunch and additional snacks or beverages.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and tips.
- Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Travel insurance.
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Alleppey Tour Package Reviews
Agent: Raintree Holidays
Rudrappa • a week ago
Last day we got bad experience. Our train from ernakulam to Bangalore was at 2.2 (Read More)0pm. He brought us at 11.30 and told that take all your luggages from the vehicle and go to train. We told that keep all the luggages in the vehicle and we will take after returning from market. He has not accepted. We suffered like this, as we don't know anything in the new place. When it is 7 days trip, till evening vehicle shall be with us.
On 08.03.2026, he left us at 3.30 pm at the hotel. In the evening we went to haw (Read More)a beach in a auto. As per schedule padmanabha temple visit was on 8.03.26, but he did not take us. On 09.03.2026 he took to the temple, which took lot of time and reduced our boat house experience.
Food & hospitality was very good at manner. It was average at thekkady and samudra Teeram hotel.food was good at boathouse, but water provided is very bad. We could not take bath at house boat.
Agent: 7c Destinations
Abhijeet • 2 weeks ago
Great Kerala Trip Experience!!!!
We recently visited Kerala through **7C Dest (Read More)inations**, and the experience was amazing. Everything was well planned, hotels were good, and the overall tour was smooth and hassle-free.
Thank you for making our Kerala trip memorable. Highly recommended! ?✨
Agent: Sri Vacations Tours
PRAMOD • 2 weeks ago
It was an excellent trip especially the stay in tea valley resort. Overall it wa (Read More)s a nice experience
Agent: Best Escape Holidays
ATHER • 3 weeks ago
Munnar and Houseboat gave very pleasant experience
Lakeshore inn hotel at Thekkady gave very poor service and at the last day of th (Read More)e trip driver has taken extra amount which was very disappointing
Agent: Krish Trip
Shailendra • a month ago
Accommodation
1. No clarity about the Allepy water way tour inclusion in the house boat. Extra (Read More) payment was taken by a small boat for canal tour through villages, though details were given in the activity list.
2. No proactive guidance by the cab driver.
Agent: 7c Destinations
Gagan C. • a month ago
We liked the services provided by your operator. The daily updates about the tou (Read More)r by their team was very helpful.
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15 Nights / 16 Days
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South India Heritage and Nature Tour: Chennai to Cochin
Chennai(2N) → Pondicherry(2N) → Tanjore(2N) → Chettinad(1N) → Madurai(2N) → Thekkady(3N) → Alleppey(1N) → Kochi(2N)
4.6 (498 Reviews)
152 Agents for Alleppey
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$ 2,147*
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