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Itinerary Summary
Kanchipuram Chennai
POST-TRIP EXTENSION (Optional Tour)
Mahabalipuram
Delhi POST-TRIP EXTENSION 3-Night Stopover in Dubai
Jodhpur
Ranakpur
INDIA U.A.E. Dubai
Udaipur Pre-trip extension: Sri Lanka: The
Abu Resplendent Island
Dhabi INDIA
INDIA Trichy
A rabian
Se a Cochin DAYS DESTINATION
Bay of Bengal Periyar
Karaikudi
Cochin
Arabian Madurai 1 Fly to Chennai, India
Sea Alleppy Periyar Wildlife
Cochin Backwater Sanctuary Bay of Bengal 2-4 Chennai
5-7 Mahabalipuram
PRE-TRIP EXTENSION
Habarana Polonnaruwa 8-9 Trichy
I ndian Ocean
Sigirya 10-11 Madurai
Kandy
To/From U.S. Colombo SRI LANKA 12-13 Periyar
Internal flight
Land route
0 Miles 100 14-15 Cruise backwaters of Kerala
Galle
16-17 Cochin
18 Return to U.S.
Activity Level: Post-trip extensions: Rajasthan:
Udaipur & Jodhpur OR Dubai’s
What to Expect Timeless Desert & Modern Wonders
Pacing
• 7 locations in 17 days • Travel via bus (no heat or toilet Freedom to Personalize
• We make 4 long overland drives of on board), rickshaw, Jeep, and Your Adventure
game-viewing vehicle; our vehicles
approximately 3-5.5 hours each • Upgrade your seat and choose your
are locally made and are the best
Physical requirements available in the region preferred airline carrier
• Not appropriate for travelers using Flight Information • Add a pre- or post-trip extension
wheelchairs or other mobility aids • Travel time will be 21-31 hours to maximize your discoveries
• Must be able to walk 3 miles and value
unassisted each day and participate Accommodations & Facilities • Combine this adventure with
in 3-5 hours of daily physical • All accommodations are hotel- Heart of India to see even more of
activities, including scaling several standard, with a variety of amenities,
steep steps without handrails as well as private baths with basic the region
• We reserve the right for Trip Western-style toilet facilities • Choose to Stopover in Dubai to
Leaders to restrict participation, • Houseboat accommodations are break up a lengthy flight and rest
or in some circumstances send small and basic, but comfortable, • Arrive early or stay later in a
travelers home, if their limitations with private baths
• Asian squat-style toilets must
impact the group’s experience favorite city
be used in some villages without Our Adventure Specialists are here
Climate other facilities
• Daytime temperatures range from to discuss your personalization
90-100°F Cuisine options when you’re ready to call us
• South India has a tropical climate; • Meals will be based on the local at 1-800-955-1925. Learn more at
the rainy season occurs from June cuisine, which features Indian www.oattravel.com/personalize-
to October spices; mild Western-style food is soi2019
limited but available
Terrain & Transportation • A variety of vegetarian options will
• Travel over some rugged paths, be available
as well as bumpy, unpaved, dusty
roads, both by bus and on foot Cultural insight
• We may see people living in More than 74% of travelers
poverty, which could be distressing rated this trip excellent
for some travelers
Information & Reservations 1-800-955-1925 www.oattravel.com/soi2019

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