South India Festival Tour
16 Nights / 17 Days

Any trip to India is surely not complete without soaking in its true essence of festivals. For that, you must visit South India -- a region full of festivals mostly arising out of its diverse cultures and traditions. Myths and legends in gods and goddess form the chief basis of the majority of festivals in this land where the exhibition of Dravidian tradition remains on the forefront. Year round, people here rejoice their festivals and during those times, the cities and villages turn vibrant lively and colorful to reflect the true spirits. Lights, dances, songs and mass gatherings are some of hallmarks of the festival in this part of the country.

In south India, celebration finds many ways and outlets including Religious Festivals, Temple Festivals, Music and Dance Festivals etc. In Chennai, tourists will get a chance to be the part of the famous procession of "Nandi Bull Festival". The pulse of Hinduism can be felt at the temple town of Kanchipuram. The South India Festival Tour will take you to Tanjore to the renowned Brihadisvara Temple. The trip to Srirangam would take you the big temple city. In Madurai, savor the pinnacle of Dravidian culture, architecture and temple. In overall, by the time the South India Festival Tour Package ends, you will be enriched and awakened by the great festivals of South India.

Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days
Tour Plan: Chennai | Kanchipuram | Kovalam | Madurai | Periyar | Rameshwaram | Thanjavur | Thekkady | Trichy | Trivandrum
Meeting/Pick-up Point: Pick-up from Airport/Station/Hotel Lobby
Booking: Price Per Person
Operating: Everyday
Recommended For: Families, Couples, Youth & Seniors
Tour Highlights: 
Tour Type: Private

Note: The above itinerary is a suggested one. It can be customized as per your interests and preferences. More cities can be added in the package as per your comfort. The sequence provided can be flexible.

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS:

Inclusions 
- Accommodation included: 16 Nights based on double / twin sharing basis.
- Accommodation in standard category of rooms at all hotels.
- Accommodation Budget,3,4,5 star hotels, if option chosen.
- Meals CP: Breakfast Only, MAP: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, AP: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, If option choosen.
- Welcome drink on arrival (Non-alcoholic).
- Fuel, Toll Tax, Driver’s Allowance and Parking Charges. 
- Assistance to all arrival and departure points by a company representative/driver.
- Complimentary One bottle Mineral water per guest per day.
- All Transfers, Sightseeing & Excursion Tour by Air Conditioned Private Car. Point-to-Point basis, not at disposal.
- All kinds of transport and luxury Taxes.

Exclusions 
- 5% GST will be extra on total package cost.
- Personal insurance coverage.
(personal loss, illness or damages incurred during trip)
- Any Air & Train Fare.
- Entrances to Monuments.
- Any new tax imposed by the government.
- Any extra meals by you, optional tours other than this package and personal expenses.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay/cancellation/hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities.
- Telephone Charges, Liquors and expenses on personal nature items.
- Airport Taxes, Visa Fees & Tips to the tour guide/driver/rickshaw pullers.
- Camera charges applicable inside the monuments.
- Vehicle service on leisure days for sightseeing not included in the itinerary.
- Any other item not specified in the package inclusions.

Child Policy :
• Below 5 yrs. : Complimentary with day bed. Mattress, if taken will be charged as per actuals 
• Between 5 to 12 yrs. : Rates as mentioned in the Booking Form. 
• Child Above 12 yrs. : Will be treated as adult & charged accordingly. 

Payment Policy :
• 10% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 45 days prior to trip departure.

Cancellation Policy:
• Once vouchers are sent, any cancellation of rooms - 01 Night retention would be charged for the number of rooms cancelled.
• Free cancellation up to 45 days prior to departure.
• 44 – 40 days before departure: 25% of total cost will be charged as cancellation fee. 
• 39 – 30 days before departure: 50% of total cost will be charged as cancellation fee. 
• Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of total cost will be charged as cancellation fee. 
• In case of no show or cancellation on the same day, 100% of the tour will be charged as cancellation fee.

Good to Know
- Price mentioned is on per person basis.
- Bookings are subject to availability with the hotel.
- Cancellation charges as per company policy.
- AC will be switched off in the hills.
- Room category in all packages are the base category rooms.
- The above rates are not applicable from 20th December to 10th January every year.
- Package rates are subject to change without any prior notice.
- Christmas and New Year gala dinner charges are on direct pay basis at the hotel by guest.
- Check-In 1400 hrs and Check-Out time is 1200 hrs noon at all the hotels.
- The guest must carry photo identification like Passport/Driving Licence/Voter ID Card IN ORIGINAL at the point of check-in at the hotel.
- Customers are allowed to early check-in for a booking by paying extra charges to the hotel.
- In case of waitlisted booking we have to hold the alternate, for which we will advice the supplement OR reduction accordingly.
- The above rates are based on presently prevailing taxes and entrances to the monuments. If there is any change, prices will also change accordingly.
- Recommended AC Transportation as per program for Foreign Nationals 
- Using AC Sedan Car (for 02-03 pax)
- Using AC Innova (04-05 Pax)
- Using AC Tempo (06-10 Pax)
- Using AC Mini Coach (11-20 Pax)
- Recommended AC Transportation as per program for Indian Nationals 
- Using AC Sedan Car (for 03-04 pax)
- Using AC Innova (05-06 Pax)
- Using AC Tempo (07-14 Pax)
- Using AC Mini Coach (15-20 Pax)
  MEAL PLAN:
CP stands for: Breakfast Only
MAP stands for: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
AP stands for: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- You will receive a confirmation at the time of booking.
- Meals served at hotel/restaurant are on fixed menu-basis and do not offer any soft drinks alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, or mineral water. A customer can directly purchase the same through additional spot payment.

Voucher Information
Just carry print out or soft copy of the confirmation you get from us after completing the advance payment.

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Phone: +91 9810806872, +91 9810406872
Email: info@saidaytours.com
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(Please use these contact details for last-minute changes, questions regarding meeting point or hotel pick-up, emergencies and other issues)

Tour Itinerary

Day Destination Description
Day 01 Arrive Chennai After arrival in Chennai, get transferred to the hotel.
Day 02 Chennai After breakfast full day sightseeing of chenni city.
Day 03 Chennai Spend the day to see the “Nandi Bull Festival” in Mylapore.
Day 04 Chennai/Kanchipuram After breakfast proceed for a day trip to Kanchipuram, which easily features among Hinduism’s seven most sacred cities in India.
Day 05 Chennai Enjoy the “The Big Chariot Festival” in the Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore.
Day 06 Chennai This day another visit to Mylapore for the “Festival of 63 Saints”.
Day 07 Chennai/Tanjore After breakfast get driven to Tanjore. Overnight stay at Tanjore.
Day 08 Tanjore/Trichy After breakfast get driven to Trichy. Overnight stay at Trichy.
Day 09 Trichy This day enjoy the full day sightseeing of Trichy.
Day 10 Trichy/Madurai In the morning take a drive to Madurai, the cultural capital of Tamilnadu. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 Madurai After breakfast visit the Meenakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayak Palace to complete a visit.
Day 12 Madurai/Rameshwaram/
Madurai
After breakfast take an excursion to Rameshwaram. Overnight at Madurai.
Day 13 Madurai/Thekkady After breakfast get driven to Thekkady the Periyar National Park through the cardamom country.
Day 14 Thekkady/Trivandrum/
Kovalam
Morning after breakfast, take a drive to Kovalam via Trivandrum.
Day 15 Kovalam Free for independent activities.
Day 16 Kovalam/Kanyakumari/
Kovalam
Enjoy an excursion to Kanyakumari, which is also known as “Lands end of India”.
Day 17 Kovalam/Trivandrum/
Home
Transfer to airport in Trivandrum to connect flight back home.

Booking Form

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