From Chennai: 14-Day Private Tamil Nadu and Kerala Tour

Ancient stone sculptures and a temple structure in a historical site. 1

A man standing in front of a stone wall with metal bars. 2

By MTA Destination Management Company

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
14d
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Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Explore Tamil Nadu & Kerala’s heritage, backwaters, and beaches privately
Enjoy a seamless journey by private car with a driver and expert local guides
Explore UNESCO temples, colonial towns, spiritual sites, and scenic countryside
Customize the tour with flexible options to suit your pace and interests
Choose flexible tour options with guaranteed departure, even for solo travelers

Activity location

- Chennai
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Chennai
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Dates

Travellers

MTA074/00 - Private Tour with Car, Driver and Guides

14d
English

Includes a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver and city-wise local guides. Accommodation not included. Kindly share accommodation details before tour start.

✅ Includes: Car, driver, guides
❌ Excludes: Accommodation, meals, entrance fees

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

RM 3,597.37 x 2 AdultsRM 7,194.74

Total

20% off

MTA074/01 - Private Tour with Standard Hotels

14d
English

This tour includes 3-star accommodation, private air-conditioned vehicle with driver, city-wise local guides, and daily breakfast.

✅ Includes: Hotels, car, driver, guides, breakfast
❌ Excludes: Monument entrance fees, other meals

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

RM 5,441.75 x 2 AdultsRM 10,883.50

Total

20% off

What's included, what's not

Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Professional English-speaking driver and city-wise local guides
Airport pickup in Chennai and drop-off in Cochin
3-star accommodation on a double/twin-sharing basis only with the Standard Hotels option (MTA074/01)
Daily hotel breakfast only with the Standard Hotels option (MTA074/01)
Two mineral water bottles per person per day
Local assistance throughout the tour
Applicable taxes, tolls and local charges
Guaranteed private departure, even for a single traveller
Accommodation and all meals with the Car, Driver and Guides option (MTA074/00)
Lunch, dinner and other meals not listed as included with the Standard Hotels option
Monument, museum and camera fees
Optional excursions and activities, including the Alleppey houseboat cruise with Kerala lunch, Periyar boat safari and spice plantation visit, unless separately confirmed and paid for
Hotel upgrades and mandatory Christmas/New Year gala dinners, where applicable
International and domestic airfare, visa and travel insurance
Tips, personal expenses and services not explicitly listed as included

Know before you book

- Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Electric wheelchairs, Nudity
- Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 95 years, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Day 01: Arrival in Chennai (Approx. 15–20 km | 30–45 mins)
Arrive at Chennai International Airport, railway station, hotel, or any preferred location in Chennai, followed by a private transfer to your hotel (if booked). Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Chennai

Day 02: Chennai Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing of Chennai covering Santhome Basilica, Marina Beach, Kapaleeswarar Temple, and a drive past colonial landmarks.
Overnight: Chennai

Day 03: Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (Approx. 150 km | 4–5 hrs)
Drive to Pondicherry with sightseeing at Mahabalipuram, including Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, and Five Rathas.
Overnight: Pondicherry

Day 04: Pondicherry Sightseeing
Visit the French Quarter, Aurobindo Ashram, historic churches, and Pondicherry Beach.
Overnight: Pondicherry

Day 05: Pondicherry – Darasuram – Kumbakonam (Approx. 170 km | 4–5 hrs)
Visit the Airavatesvara Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) en route to Kumbakonam.
Overnight: Kumbakonam

Day 06: Kumbakonam – Tanjore – Kumbakonam (Approx. 80 km | 2–3 hrs)
Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple, Tanjore Palace, and Art Gallery.
Overnight: Kumbakonam or Tanjore

Day 07: Kumbakonam – Trichy – Madurai (Approx. 200 km | 5–6 hrs)
En route visits to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Rockfort Temple before reaching Madurai.
Overnight: Madurai

Day 08: Madurai Sightseeing
Visit Flower Market, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Tirumalai Nayakar Palace, rickshaw ride in the old city, and Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Overnight: Madurai

Day 09: Madurai – Thekkady (Approx. 140 km | 3–4 hrs)
Scenic drive to Thekkady. Rest of the day free at leisure or optional activities.
Overnight: Thekkady

Day 10: Thekkady Sightseeing
Optional activities such as Periyar Lake boat safari and spice plantation visit.
Overnight: Thekkady

Day 11: Thekkady – Alleppey – Mararikulam (Approx. 150 km | 4–5 hrs)
Transfer through the backwater region of Kerala.
Houseboat cruise in Alleppey: Optional, at additional cost
Overnight: Mararikulam

Day 12: Mararikulam Leisure Day
Day at leisure for beach relaxation or optional resort activities.
Overnight: Mararikulam

Day 13: Mararikulam Leisure Day
Day at leisure for beach relaxation or optional resort activities.
Overnight: Mararikulam

Day 14: Mararikulam – Cochin / Departure (Approx. 55 km | 1.5–2 hrs)
Sightseeing in Cochin covering Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace, followed by airport transfer.

Choose your option
MTA074/00: Private car, driver and city-wise guides; hotels, meals and entrance fees excluded.
MTA074/01: Adds 3-star hotels and daily hotel breakfast; other meals and entrance fees excluded.
Houseboat cruises, safaris, spice visits and other optional excursions cost extra and require separate confirmation. The Alleppey houseboat cruise is not included by default.