Project Description
5 Days / 4 Nights
Vailankanni Pilgrimage & Chennai Tour
Colombo → Chennai → Vailankanni → Chennai → Colombo
Colombo (CMB)
Full / Partial Board (As per day)
Private A/C Coach
English / Sinhala Guide
Detailed Pilgrimage Itinerary
DAY 01: Colombo / Chennai / Vailankanni
Route: Colombo → Chennai Flight → Overland Transfer to Vailankanni
- Departure: Meet the ARM Global Travels representative at Bandaranaike International Airport and complete immigration formalities before departing to Chennai.
- Transfer to Vailankanni: Arrive at Chennai Airport and transfer directly to Vailankanni with lunch en route at a local restaurant.
- Arrival & Evening: Check-in at your hotel in Vailankanni. Enjoy free time in the evening for personal religious activities and prayers.
Meals Included: Lunch at restaurant & Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Vailankanni.
DAY 02: Devotions in Vailankanni / Overnight Transfer to Chennai
Location: Sacred Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Vailankanni
- Religious Services: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and attend English Holy Mass at the shrine.
- Leisure & Prayers: Lunch at the hotel, followed by an afternoon of free time for devotions and personal prayers.
- Overnight Transfer: After dinner at the hotel, check out and depart on an overnight transfer back to Chennai.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner at hotel. Overnight journey/transfer to Chennai.
DAY 03: Holy Sites of St. Thomas & T. Nagar Shopping
Location: Chennai Sacred Sites & Shopping
- Arrival & Refresh: Arrive in Chennai, check into hotel, and enjoy breakfast.
- Sacred Pilgrimage Sites: Visit historical Christian sites:
- Little Mount: Sacred cave where St. Thomas lived and preached.
- St. Thomas Mount: Location of the Apostle St. Thomas’s martyrdom.
- San Thome Basilica: National shrine built over the tomb of St. Thomas.
- Shopping Drop-off: Drop-off at T. Nagar for shopping. (Note: Return transport from T. Nagar back to hotel is not provided).
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Chennai.
DAY 04: Chennai Shopping & Leisure Day
Location: Chennai
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- Full Day Free Time: Full day dedicated to leisure, local exploration, and shopping across Chennai’s famous shopping districts.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Chennai.
DAY 05: Chennai / Colombo Departure
Route: Hotel Transfer → Chennai Airport → Colombo Flight
- Check-out: Check out from hotel after breakfast.
- Airport Departure: Transfer to Chennai International Airport for your return flight to Colombo.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel. End of Services!
Hotel Accommodations Envisaged
Chennai Accommodation
Hotel Pandian Chennai (or similar)
Vailankanni Accommodation
Hotel Sea Gate Vailankanni (or similar)
Package Includes
- Return Economy Airfare (Colombo – Chennai – Colombo)
- Indian Visa Fee
- Air-Conditioned Hotel Accommodation
- All specified meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with mineral water)
- 1 Litre bottle of mineral water per person per day
- Both way Chennai airport transfers
- All transfers to sightseeing/pilgrimage sites via A/C Coach
- Entrance tickets for visiting places
- Services of an experienced English / Sinhala speaking guide
Package Excludes
- Transportation to/from Colombo Airport
- Lunch & Dinner other than those specified in the itinerary
- Return transport from T. Nagar shopping area on Day 3
- Mini-bar usage, laundry, phone calls, or personal expenses
- Payment for any room damages during stay
- Custom duties or excess baggage charges
- Travel Insurance
Booking Conditions & Cancellation Policy
Booking Advance: Please book at least 75 days prior to departure.
Payment Schedule: 70% required at the time of booking; balance payment 03 weeks prior to departure.
Voluntary Cancellation Charges:
- Between 15 – 07 days before departure: 25% of total tour cost.
- Between 07 – 03 days before departure: 40% of total tour cost.
- Within 03 days before departure: 60% of total tour cost.
