expedia
Skip to main content
One Key

Earn OneKeyCash when you sign in and book an activity

Sign in

From Chennai: 14 Days Private Tamil Nadu and Kerala Tour

By MTA Destination Management Company
Free cancellation available
Price is £1,151 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
See tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 14d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Explore Tamil Nadu & Kerala’s heritage, backwaters, and beaches privately
  • Private car, driver, and expert local guides ensure a seamless journey
  • Explore UNESCO temples, colonial towns, spiritual sites, and scenic countryside
  • Fully customisable tour with flexible options to suit your pace and interests.
  • Flexible tour options with guaranteed departure even for solo travellers.

Activity location

    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Check availability

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

  • Activity duration is 14 days14d
    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
Price details
£1,151.44 x 1 Adult£1,151.44
Total
Price is £1,151.44

MTA074/01 - Private Tour with standard Hotels

  • Activity duration is 14 days14d
    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
Price details
£1,178.01 x 1 Adult£1,178.01
Total
Price is £1,178.01

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport & Guides (All Options):
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Please Notes:
  • What's includedWhat's included
    The transport-only option includes private car, driver, and guide, but does not include accommodation.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guests opting for hotel-based tours can upgrade to higher-category hotels or select a preferred property, subject to additional charges.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    For transport-only tours, if you wish to book a hotel for your stay, we can assist with arrangements.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English-speaking driver and city-wise guides
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Airport pick-up in Chennai and drop-off in Cochin
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Two mineral water bottles per person per day
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local tour assistance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All applicable taxes, tolls, and local charges
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guaranteed private departure, even for a single traveller
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour with Hotels Options Only :
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Accommodation on double-sharing basis (single room on request)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    International and domestic airfare, Visa and Travel insurance (recommended)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals, Tips for Guides and Drivers, personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees and optional excursions unless added as optional add on
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Houseboat cruise in Alleppey with Kerala lunch (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Mandatory Christmas & New Year Gala Dinner charges (subject to availability)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any services not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions

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
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

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.

Important Clarification (Please Read Before Booking)

• Entrance fees to monuments and museums are not included in the base tour price.
• Activities and excursions such as houseboat cruises and safaris must be paid separately.
• These services can be arranged as optional add-ons, unless confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
• The Alleppey houseboat cruise is not included by default and is available only on request at an additional cost.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India