11 Nights / 12 Days

South India & Vailankanni Pilgrimage Tour

Colombo → Chennai → Vailankanni → Alleppey → Mysore → Goa → Bangalore → Chennai → Colombo

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DAY 01: Colombo / Chennai Arrival / Drive to Vailankanni

Route: Colombo → Flight → Chennai → Vailankanni

• Departure: Welcome to your ARM Global Travels Vailankanni Tour. Meet our representative at Bandaranaike International Airport, complete immigration, and fly to Chennai.
• Transfer: Upon arrival in Chennai, transfer by road to the holy city of Vailankanni with lunch en-route at a local restaurant.
• Arrival: Check-in at the hotel in Vailankanni and enjoy free time in the evening for personal religious activities.

Meals Included: Lunch at Restaurant, & Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Vailankanni.

DAY 02: Vailankanni Devotions / Drive to Alleppey

Route: Vailankanni → Overnight Drive to Alleppey

• Religious Activities: Attend English Mass at the Church of Our Lady of Good Health. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with free time for devotions and prayers.
• Departure: Enjoy dinner at the hotel, check-out, and depart on an overnight journey to Alleppey, Kerala.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner at Hotel. Overnight journey.

DAY 03: Kerala Houseboat Experience

Location: Alleppey Backwaters

• Houseboat Check-in: Arrive in Alleppey and check-in to your traditional Kerala Luxury Houseboat.
• Backwater Cruise: Spend a serene day cruising along the scenic backwaters of Kerala, taking in rural village views and lush scenery.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner, & Breakfast on Houseboat. Overnight stay on board the houseboat.

DAY 04: Alleppey / Mysore

Route: Alleppey → Mysore

• Transfer: Enjoy breakfast on the houseboat, check-out, and proceed on a scenic drive towards Mysore.
• Arrival: Arrive in Mysore and check-in to your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast on Houseboat, Lunch, & Dinner at Hotel/Restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel in Mysore.

DAY 05: Mysore Sightseeing & Silk Shopping

Location: Mysore & Surrounds

• Heritage Sightseeing: Visit Chamundi Hills and the giant Nandi Temple. Explore the majestic **Mysore Palace**, the official residence of the Wodeyar dynasty.
• Churches & Shopping: Visit St. Philomena’s Church and the Infant Jesus Church. Enjoy a drop-off at a famous silk showroom for shopping.
• Brindavan Gardens: Visit Brindavan Garden in the evening to witness the famous musical dancing fountains.

Meals Included: Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch at Restaurant, & Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Mysore.

DAY 06: Mysore / Srirangapatna / Drive to Goa

Route: Mysore → Srirangapatna → Drive to Goa

• Morning Leisure: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and take free time for personal activities.
• Historic Stopover: After lunch, depart towards Goa. En-route, visit the historic island town of Srirangapatna.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch at Hotel/Restaurant, Dinner en-route. Overnight journey/drive to Goa.

DAY 07: Old Goa Churches & Mandovi River Cruise

Location: Old Goa & Panaji

• Arrival & Free Time: Check-in at hotel in Goa. Enjoy free time until lunch.
• Old Goa Excursion: Visit **St. Francis Xavier Church**, where you will watch the sound & lighting presentation on the lives of Jesus, St. Francis Xavier, and St. Joseph Vaz. Visit St. Cajetan Church, Se Cathedral (St. Catherina), and the historic Augustine Tower ruins.
• Sunset Cruise: In the evening, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Mandovi River with DJ music and traditional Portuguese cultural dances.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Special Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Goa.

DAY 08: St. Joseph Vaz Heritage, Aguada Fort & Dona Paula

Location: North & South Goa

• Pilgrimage Highlights: Visit the Immaculate Conception Church, the St. Joseph Vaz Church, his ancestral home, and SS. Philip & James Church where he prayed during childhood.
• Coastal Sightseeing: Enjoy lunch, followed by visits to Calangute Beach, the 17th-century **Aguada Fort** built by the Portuguese, and the famous **Dona Paula** viewpoint.

Meals Included: Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch at Restaurant, & Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Goa.

DAY 09: Goa / Drive to Bangalore

Route: Goa → Bangalore

• Travel Day: Early morning departure from Goa to Bangalore with scenic stops for breakfast and lunch along the route.
• Arrival: Arrive in Bangalore, check-in to your hotel, and relax for the evening.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch en-route, Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Bangalore.

DAY 10: Bangalore Sightseeing / Drive to Chennai

Route: Bangalore → Drive to Chennai

• Bangalore Landmarks: Visit the famous Infant Jesus Shrine, St. Mary’s Basilica, and the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum.
• Shopping & Drive: Stop at a silk showroom for shopping. After dinner, proceed on an evening drive to Chennai.

Meals Included: Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch & Dinner at Restaurant. Overnight drive to Chennai.

DAY 11: St. Thomas Heritage Sites & T. Nagar Shopping

Location: Chennai

• Chennai Holy Sites: Check-in at hotel, enjoy breakfast, and visit St. Thomas Mount, Little Mount Chapel, and San Thome Cathedral Basilica.
• Shopping Drop: Drop-off at T. Nagar shopping district for textiles, jewelry, and souvenirs *(Return transport to hotel is independent)*.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Chennai.

DAY 12: Chennai / Arrival in Colombo

Route: Chennai Airport → Flight → Colombo

• Check-out from hotel and transfer to Chennai International Airport for your flight back home to Colombo.

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Payment Terms & Voluntary Cancellation Policy

Payment Terms: A 50% advance deposit is required at the time of booking, with the balance payment due 03 weeks prior to departure.

Voluntary Cancellation Charges:

• Between 15 – 07 days before departure: Charge 25% of tour cost.
• Between 07 – 03 days before departure: Charge 40% of tour cost.
• Within 03 days before departure: Charge 60% of tour cost.