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Chennai to Mahabalipuram: Art, Culture, and Coastal Delights

By Chuttibaaz
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 535 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Enjoy a wonderful day trip from Chennai to explore the rich culture, heritage, and coastal beauty of Mahabalipuram. Visit art villages, learn about traditional crafts, explore ancient temples, and relax by the beach. This one-day tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience history, local traditions, and beautiful seaside views—all in a single day.

Activity location

  • Chennai (Madras)
    • Chennai (Madras), India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chennai (Madras)
    • Chennai (Madras), India

Check availability

ChuttiS09-01/Car+Driver+Guide

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Car+Driver+Guide: Includes a private car with a professional driver and an English-speaking guide.
Pickup included

Price details
RM 535.20 x 1 AdultRM 535.20
Total
Price is RM 535.20

ChuttiS09-02 / All Inclusive

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Car+Driver+ Guide+ Entrance: Includes a private vehicle with driver, professional guide, and monument entrance fees.
Pickup included

Price details
RM 660.85 x 1 AdultRM 660.85
Total
Price is RM 660.85

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All applicable taxes, tolls, and parking charges included
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to monuments (included when the entrance option is selected).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Services of a professional English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary bottled water during the trip
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips for guide and driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Anything not listed in the inclusions

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No health restrictions

Activity itinerary

Chennai (Madras)

  • 2h
Begin your day early with a comfortable drive from Chennai to Mahabalipuram. Note: The tour is expected to begin between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM (approximately).

Cholamandal Artists' Village

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Your first stop is Cholamandal Artists' Village, a peaceful place where local artists create beautiful works inspired by South Indian traditions. You’ll see sculptures, paintings, and handmade crafts.

DakshinaChitra

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
DakshinaChitra Museum Next, visit DakshinaChitra, a living museum that shows how people from different parts of South India live. Walk through real traditional houses, watch craft demonstrations, and learn about local culture.

Mahabalipuram

  • 2h
Mahabalipuram Temples and Monuments Explore the famous rock-cut temples and monuments of Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, Five Rathas, and Krishna’s Butterball. These ancient structures are full of amazing carvings and stories from Indian mythology.

Kovalam Beach

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Relax at Kovalam Beach After sightseeing, take a break at the quiet and scenic Kovalam Beach nearby. Enjoy the sea breeze, take a walk on the sand, or just relax by the water.

Chennai (Madras)

  • 2h
Return to Chennai In the evening, drive back to Chennai with wonderful memories of a day filled with art, history, and nature.

Location

Activity location

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    Chennai (Madras)
    • Chennai (Madras), India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Chennai (Madras)
    • Chennai (Madras), India

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