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Chennai Day Trips & Excursions

Day Trips & Excursions in Chennai

Chennai is a busy and active city with a bustling commercial and cultural hub of South India. This big city can however get hectic with explorations, and the best way to get away from this is to bounce yourself out to explore more with Chennai day trips. Some of these locations that sit outside the city which you mustn’t miss during your vacation includes Pulicat Lake, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Nagalapuram, Ubbalamadugu Falls, Elliot’s Beach, Gingee Fort, Yelagiri, Auroville, VGP Universal Kingdom, and lots more. There are many specific ways to go about bouncing off the city center; we have Chennai rail tours which will give you a day or days sightseeing adventure from the window of a train or even going for multi day trips from Chennai which includes safe accommodation, private transportation, and a stand-by professional guide to take you through the well-prepared itinerary and feed you with live commentary.

Chennai positions a handful of horizon line beauty filled with views of attractions seen from the shoreline and beaches. You can go for long hours or days to explore this magnificent beauty when you book these Chennai shoreline excursions. It doesn’t end there!!! There are a lot more outdoor activities in Chennai which you shouldn’t miss, they include activities and tours that will take you through the city’s hidden gems and expose you more to things you can’t see on the internet or when exploring on your own. More even come when you choose to explore the deep culture of the locals, just book your Chennai cultural and theme tours and you’re in for a bigger exposure.

Plan to enjoy your visit in this city and plan your sightseeing with the best tours in Chennai, handpicked from top suppliers of tours. Trust us, TripIndicator has helped in comparing their prices and are picked based on good customer standings.

Chennai Day Trips & Excursions Price

Kanchipuram Day Trip (1 to 12 hours) €82.53
Private Tour to Kanchipuram from Chennai (8 to 10 hours) €40.65
Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai (13 hours) €103.99
Day trip to Pondicherry from Chennai (13 hours) €155.11
Private Full-Day Tour to Pondicherry from Chennai (10 hours) €146.34
Private Tour: Pondicherry Day Trip from Chennai (7 to 8 hours) €106.48
Tour of Mamallapuram from Chennai (5 to 6 hours) €142.72
Chennai day trip to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram (12 hours) €123.51
Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram from Chennai (12 to 14 hours) €60.27
Full-Day Temple Tour of Kanchipuram from Chennai (10 hours) €103.10
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Top Chennai Day Trips & Excursions

Kanchipuram Day Trip

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  • Kanchipuram is one amongst the major historical towns of India. Situated on the banks of Vegavathi River, it has been an important learning and religious centre in the past and the ancient temples and other architectural arts exhibit its significance. Today, Kanchipuram is extremely famous for its Hindu temples and obviously, Kanchipuram sarees....Read more
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Private Tour to Kanchipuram from Chennai

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  • Visit the City of One Thousand Temples, one of the seven most sacred pilgrim centers for the Hindus, It has rich history and it's one of the oldest cities in India. The architecture of Kanchipuram temples were trend setting with great sculpture work and unique style and became a benchmark for South Indian architecture. Aside from the temples, it...Read more
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Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

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  • Kanchipuram silk tour is a day trip from Chennai to meet the legendary Kanchipuram silk saree weavers. On offer is a unique experience of the fine art of making silk sarees which are a cultural icon in this part of the world.  We will also visit 2 ancient temples from the 7th-8th century AD,  to appreciate the magnificent Pallava style...Read more
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Day trip to Pondicherry from Chennai

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  • This is a day trip from Chennai organized in a private car. The highlights include a visit to Aurobindo Ashram, which is dedicated to Sri Aurobindo Ghosh the philosopher and revolutionary, French heritage walk followed by French lunch, the lovely esplanade beside the Bay of Bengal, visit to a unique handmade paper factory and Auroville the...Read more
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Private Full-Day Tour to Pondicherry from Chennai

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  • A quaint little place, lying on the south-east coast of India in the state of Tamil Nadu - Pondicherry is the French Capital of India. This former French colony town has retained its old-world French charm. Known for its large boulevards, brightly colored houses, walls laden with bougainvillea, clean and well-laid streets with French name plates,...Read more
from$164.71 from$200.34

Private Tour: Pondicherry Day Trip from Chennai

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  • Enjoy a serene escape from metropolitan Chennai on this private day trip to Pondicherry. Discover the region’s unique cultural and spiritual heritage with visits to Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the Pondicherry Museum. Your private guide will teach you all about Pondicherry’s French colonial influences, which are still apparent in the region’s...Read more
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Tour of Mamallapuram from Chennai

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  • Mamallapuram, also known as Mahabalipuram, is a town on a strip of land between the Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake. Situated one and a half hour away from the capital city of Chennai, this city is known for its colossal temples and monuments many of which date back to 7th and 8th centuries. The most prominent of these is the seafront Shore...Read more
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Chennai day trip to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram

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  • Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram tour from Chennai is about the 8th century twin wonders of Pallava architecture. We will cover the magnificent temples of Ekambareswar & Kailashnath in Kanchipuram and then visit weavers of the famed Kanchipuram Silk Saree. After that we visit the ancient sea port of Mahabalipuram and visit the legendary rock cut...Read more
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Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram from Chennai

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  • Expore the Pallavas Grand architectural masterpiece on this full day tour from Chennai. Kanchipuram is a spectacular temple city known as city of thousand temples which reflects the Glorious Traditions of South India with its noted temples. Then experience UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Mahabalipuram group of Monuments, which was carved out of...Read more
from$55.15 from$68.06

Full-Day Temple Tour of Kanchipuram from Chennai

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  • India is an immense landmass known for its colorful people, nature, culture, architecture, beaches, art and humanity, and of course its temples. On this private tour, explore the sacred town of Kancheepuram. Visit its temples and see why this small town is known for its thriving silk and cotton production. This is a full-day spiritual journey...Read more
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Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Chennai with Commercial Return Flights

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  • 4am Pickup from Hotel or anywhere in Chennai and drop-off Chennai Airport and Flight to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi Airport and three hours drive to Agra by expressway. First visit Taj Mahal and after Taj Mahal take a Lunch break. Second we visit Agra Fort and some shopping in Agra. After Agra Sightseeing drive back to Delhi and drop at Delhi Airport...Read more
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Private Tour to Mahabalipuram from Chennai

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  • Explore this private day tour of Mahabalipuram an important ancient port well known to the ancient Romans and Greeks. The group of monuments at Mahabalipuram has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is known as an area "considered to be of outstanding value to humanity". Mahabalipuram is today renowned the world over for its...Read more
from$44.16

Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram Day Tour

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  • We are providing a private tour to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram in a single day. We are providing the best among all with experienced guide and drivers. We are not commercially oriented and only focus on satisfaction of the...Read more
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Kanchipuram Sightseeing Day Trip from Chennai

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  • You will get best travel Experiences from us.
    Our company provides ,Hassel free service with polite...Read more
from$65.98 from$80.91

Poetry in Stones - Day Tour to Mahabalipuram from Chennai

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  • There is no reason or season to experiences the extraordinary sculptural creations of poetry in stone that stands testimony to the unique Dravidian architectural

    monuments at...Read more
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Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram Day Tour from Chennai

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  • Take a tour of the historic city of Mahabalipuram from Chennai & visit the most famous Shore temple, Tiger cave & other must-see attractions. Hassle-free trip inclusive of hotel pick-up and drop, driver and fuel...Read more
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Mahabalipuram Day Tour from Chennai

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  • Take a tour of the historic city of Mahabalipuram from Chennai & visit the most famous Shore temple, Tiger cave & other must-see attractions. Hassle-free trip inclusive of hotel pick-up and drop, driver and fuel...Read more
from$67.18 from$79.24

Full-Day Mahabalipuram Tour from Chennai with Lunch

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  • -- A day spend with the magnificent stone temples and UNESCO world heritage site in Mahabalipuram
    -- Enjoy the sea and coastline
    -- Traditional lunch included
    -- Stop at the crocodile zoo to see this wonderworld of...Read more
from$69.43 from$79.24

Private Day Tour To Mahabalipuram From Chennai

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  • On this day-excursion from Chennai visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mahabalipuram. Situated on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, the site has a fascinating collection of ancient cave and rock temples and sculptures dating back to the 7th and 8th century. Also visit one of the largest reptile zoos of the world. On the way back, stop at the...Read more
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Chennai - Guided half day private city tour

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  • Chennai, formally known as Madras, has developed over the centuries from a small fishing village into a bustling metropolis. Representing the Dravidian civilization, the city upholds the music, drama, dance, architecture, arts, crafts and sculpture of India. It is known for Carnatic music and the birth place of Bharatnatyam, the oldest classical...Read more
from$56.89 from$68.66
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