South India & Kerala Backwaters Cruise 13 nts / 14 days

Upon arrival in Chennai International Airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Chennai

After breakfast, visit Fort St. George which was built by the British East India Company. The fort also houses a quaint little museum known as the Fort Museum. Later Proceed by Private Vehicle for Mahabalipuram. En-route visit the Cholamandal Art Village, a colony where about 30 artists and sculptors live and work. You can get some great bargains here. Overnight stay at Hotel in Mahabalipuram

Today take a half-day excursion to Kanchipuram, also known as the, ‘city of a thousand temples’. The most famous of these are the Ekambeshwara temple and the Varaderajaswamy temple. Drive back to Mahabalipuram to explore its five ‘Pagodas’ or chariots. Overnight stay at Hotel in Mahabalipuram

After breakfast leave by Private Vehicle for Pondicherry. Upon arrival in Pondicherry check in at your pre booked Hotel. Afternoon we visit Pondicherry visiting Avroville, Shri Aurobindo Ashram, French Colonial Town. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pondicherry .

After breakfast leave by Private Vehicle for Tanjore. Upon arrival in Tanjore check in at your pre booked Hotel. Afternoon city tour of Tanjore Including palace, Art Gallery, Museum, later visit to Brihadewawara Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel in Tanjore

After breakfast leave by Private Vehicle for Madurai. Enroute Visit Trichy to visit the Rock Temple and Sri Rangnathaswamy Temple. Later drive to Madurai which is also known as the Temple City and is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu. The evening will be spent at the Meenakshi temple to witness ‘aarti’ ceremony. Overnight stay at the hotel

After breakfast, visit the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple. We will also visit the weaver’s colony to learn how the famous Madurai cotton is woven. Later in the afternoon, visit the Gandhi Museum and explore the Tirumalai Nayak Mahal. Enjoy the sound and light show which gives a musical glimpse into the rich history of Madurai. Later in the evening, explore the colorful markets of Madurai. Overnight stay at Hotel in Madurai

After breakfast leave By Private Vehicle for Periyar (Thekkady), Also known as Thekkady. It is a National Park and one of the Tiger Reserves in India. Upon arrival in Periyar check in at your pre booked Hotel. Enjoy a boat ride to see wildlife in their natural habitat. Overnight stay at Hotel in Periyar

Full Day Jungle activities (It includes boating, trekking and Jeep Safari) (Starting From 05:30 AM till 05:00 PM) (Including Breakfast and Lunch). Overnight stay at the Hotel in Periyar

After breakfast you are transferred to Alleppey Jetty to board Houseboat. House boating can be the most relaxing experience for any age, size or type of people. Cruise through the back waters of Kerala along the palm fringed waterways and you would be able to breeze past the water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves. You can also witness the traditional Keralite village lifestyle unchanged for many years. You hear the merchants selling vegetables in a boat while the village people wait at the bank of Vembanad Lake. Here your crew will prepare delicious Keralite meals from freshly brought vegetables from the market. (Houseboat starts at 12 Noon) (Meals Included Lunch and Dinner)(Air-Conditioned is possible 2100 hrs to 0600 hrs in the Morning).
Overnight stay at Deluxe A/C Houseboat

On this comfortable floating home you may spend your day relaxing and unwinding. As you slowly cruise along the backwater canals of the Arabian Sea, you may choose to stop and explore some of the many small villages, farmlands, old temples and churches that you come across. (Houseboat starts at 12 Noon) (Meals Included Lunch and Dinner). (Air-Conditioned is possible 2100 hrs to 0600 hrs in the Morning).
Overnight stay at Deluxe A/C Houseboat .

Alleppey – Cochin (By Private Vehicle 65 Kms, 1 ½ Hrs Drive, depends upon the Road Condition). After breakfast Houseboat disembarks at Alleppey at 10:00 Hrs and proceed for Cochin. Upon arrival in Cochin check in at your pre booked Hotel. In the Evening witness the famous Kathakali dance performance performed by professional artists in an A/C Auditorium.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Cochin

Morning city tour of Cochin visiting Mattancherry Palace also known as the Dutch Palace. This palace is also famous for depicting Kerala mural paintings. The palace is built in the traditional style of Kerala architecture. Jewish Synagogue Also known as Paradesi Synagogue. It is the oldest synagogue in the entire Commonwealth of Nations and was built in 1568 by the Malabar Yehudan people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin. Chinese Fishing Nets unique for their size and phenomenal construction.St. Francis Church is the oldest European church in India. The great Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama who discovered the sea route from Europe to India died in Kochi. His body was buried in this church.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Cochin

Today you are transferred to Cochin International Airport to board flight for your onward Journey.