Guide

• English speaking guide at Bangalore, Mysore, Kochi and Kanyakumari. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)

Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis • 1 Nights in Bangalore • 2 Nights in Mysore • 1 Night in Ooty • 1 Night in Coonoor • 2 Nights in Kochi • 2 Nights in Periyar • 1 Night in Alleppey • 2 Nights in Kovalam Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Others

• 12 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis • Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays • Daily breakfast at hotel • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle • English speaking guide at Bangalore, Mysore, Kochi and Kanyakumari. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability) • Enjoy Kathakali dance show at Kochi • Experience the wildlife at Eravikulam and Preiyar National Park • Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake • One mineral water bottle per person per day • All currently applicable taxes including GST

Meals

• 12 Breakfast at Hotel • 1 Lunch at House Boat • 1 Dinner at House Boat

Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Not included:

Insurance

Others

• Visas Fee (if applicable) • Monument entry fees • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking) • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature • International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At Bangalore
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At Bangalore

On the day of arrival at Bangalore airport, our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you for transfer to your hotel. After relax at hotel, later proceed for half day guided tour to Bangalore visit the Lalbagh Botanical Garden, the 16th century Bull Temple and drive pass to the Vidhana Soudha. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Bangalore - Mysore (184 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Bangalore - Mysore (184 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mysore via en-route visit Srirangapatna fort and Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple also visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Tipu Sultan’s summer palace. Upon arrival at Mysore check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later evening visit to Brindavan gardens & spectacular musical fountains, followed by flower and sandal wood market, handicraft museum. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: At Mysore
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: At Mysore

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mysore, visit Mysore Palace, famous for its veritable treasure trove of exquisite carvings and works of art from the world over, the Chamundi Hills for a panoramic view of Mysore city and the Rajendra Art Gallery, which houses a remarkable collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Verma. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Mysore - Ooty (220 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Mysore - Ooty (220 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Ooty. Upon arrival at Ooty check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour to Ooty visit Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Peak and Tea plantations. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Ooty - Coonoor (20 Kms / 1 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Ooty - Coonoor (20 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for half day guided tour to Ooty, visit Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Park and tea plantations. After finish your sightseeing tour, Later continue your drive to Coonoor. Upon arrival at Coonoor check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Coonoor - Kochi (260 Kms / 6.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Coonoor - Kochi (260 Kms / 6.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kochi. Upon arrival at Kochi check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: At Kochi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: At Kochi

Today after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for guided tour of Kochi, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive. In the evening enjoy kathakali dance performance in Kochi.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Kochi - Thekkady/Periyar (146 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Kochi - Thekkady/Periyar (146 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India which covers 777 Sq.Kms (300 Sq.miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: At Thekkady/Periyar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: At Thekkady/Periyar

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Periyar enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary also visit Kumily and Mangaladevi Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: Thekkady/Periyar - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Thekkady/Periyar - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey. Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.

Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 11 Day 11: Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from houseboat later drive to Kovalam, en-route visit the famous Temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy, Horse Palace, Sree Chitra Art Gallery and Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond) at Trivandrum. Upon arrival at Kovalam check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (90 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (90 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast later proceed for day excursion to Kanyakumari via en-route visit Padmanabhapuram Palace. Upon arrival at Kanyakumari visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari mandir (One of the Fifty Two Shakti Peethas), Tri Samudra Milan, Gandhi mandapam also Sthanumalayan Temple. Later evening drive back to Kovalam. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Day 13: Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) And Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) And Departure

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for your home.

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13 days tour

Classic South India Tour

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Itinerary of your trip Classic South India Tour

Day 1: Arrival At Bangalore

Day 2: Bangalore - Mysore (184 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Day 3: At Mysore

Day 4: Mysore - Ooty (220 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Day 5: Ooty - Coonoor (20 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Day 6: Coonoor - Kochi (260 Kms / 6.30 Hrs)

Day 7: At Kochi

Day 8: Kochi - Thekkady/Periyar (146 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Day 9: At Thekkady/Periyar

Day 10: Thekkady/Periyar - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 11: Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Day 12: Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (90 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Day 13: Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) And Departure

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