India · DAY TRIPS IN CHENNAI
The 4 best day trips in Chennai you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
See Chennai’s temples, markets, forts, beaches, and cathedrals on a private six-hour tour with transport, tickets, and a guide.
“Very knowledgeable guide, took us to places that you would not see otherwise. Explanations were very good! And, of course, the driver did a very good job, steering safe through Chennais incredible traffic.”
See Kanchipuram temples, silk weaving, and Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO monuments on a private, guided day trip from Chennai.
“The guide Mr. Shiva took great care of our group and was very knowledgeable about the temples and monuments we visited. We loved every part of the trip.”
Review of Wonder Tours’ private Pondicherry day trip from Chennai, with hotel pickup, lunch, French Quarter sights, Auroville, and practical value advice.
“The guide had her own agenda instead of trying to follow the schedule for the day. She did not coordinate well with the driver causing an uncomfortable situation. She did not try to determine our interests, so we left with an incomplete picture of the places visited.”
Review of a private Chennai day trip to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram, with temples, monuments, guide, transport, fees, value, and tips.
“Had a fantastic tour with my guide Nanda, he was very good and passed on lots of interesting information. Very friendly and attentive. The day itself was quite long but this was to be expected with all the visits that are packed in. I would not have changed anything. The driver Venkadesh was also very professional and safe.”
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