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Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

CA $210
per traveller
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur

4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur

CA $925
per adult
4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur
Private 3-Day Tour to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur with one-way Commercial Flight

Private 3-Day Tour to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur with one-way Commercial Flight

CA $1,183
per adult
Private 3-Day Tour to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur with one-way Commercial Flight
Vellore Golden Temple

Chennai to Vellore Day Trip: Visit Vellore Fort & Golden Temple

CA $252
per traveller
Chennai to Vellore Day Trip: Visit Vellore Fort & Golden Temple
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

CA $178
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Guided tours with Art historians

Mahabalipuram Slow Travel Cultural Tour

CA $196
per adult
Mahabalipuram Slow Travel Cultural Tour
Tirupathi

Private Same-Day Excursion from Chennai to Tirupathi by Car

CA $339
per traveller
Private Same-Day Excursion from Chennai to Tirupathi by Car
Golden Triangle Tour 4 Days From Chennai with Return Flights

Golden Triangle Tour 4 Days From Chennai with Return Flights

CA $1,753
per adult
Golden Triangle Tour 4 Days From Chennai with Return Flights
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights

Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights

CA $1,113
per adult
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
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Tours & day trips

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Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 75 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $165 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Chennai: 2 Hour Street Food Walking Tour

Chennai: 2 Hour Street Food Walking Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
7.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $26 per adult*
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Spa & wellness

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Spiritual Stories of Chennai: Guided Tour through Holy Sites

Spiritual Stories of Chennai: Guided Tour through Holy Sites

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $25 per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Mahabalipuram Slow Travel Cultural Tour

Mahabalipuram Slow Travel Cultural Tour

Activity duration is 2 days
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $194 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Traditional South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with Gayathri

Traditional South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with Gayathri

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $67 per adult
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A group of people in red robes on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
Photo by Tracey Heppner
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Marina Beach

8.0/10 (352 reviews)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Marina Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Chennai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
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