Madurai – Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Madurai: 2 Nights / 3 Days 40-Seater Luxury AC Bus

05:00 AM Departure from Madurai Essential Early Start. Begin the long 460+ km drive to Chennai via NH38. The spacious 2×2 seating ensures maximum comfort for the group during this 8-9 hour travel.
08:30 AM Premium Group Breakfast Stop Stop at a designated, large highway food court/hotel (e.g., A2B or similar) that can handle a 40-person group quickly and efficiently.
01:30 PM Arrival in Chennai & Check-in Arrive in Chennai, check-in to your luxury hotel (e.g., Hilton, Hyatt, or similar with good group handling capacity). Lunch is pre-booked for the group.
04:30 PM Kapaleeshwarar Temple Visit the famous Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Mylapore). The bus will drop the group close to the entry point and park at a designated spot.
06:00 PM Marina Beach Drive & Halt Drive past Marina Beach or make a short, organized halt near the promenade. Note: Parking a 40-seater bus close to major city attractions can be challenging; local sightseeing will rely on drop-offs and planned pick-ups.
08:00 PM Group Dinner Pre-arranged group dinner at the hotel or a large, high-end restaurant with a banquet/private dining area.
09:30 PM Overnight Stay Overnight at the luxury hotel in Chennai.
Notes Coordination is key. Due to the large group size, all timing and drop-off/pick-up points must be strictly adhered

Activities : Sightseeing

08:00 AM Breakfast & Check-out Enjoy a comfortable breakfast. The bus’s under-carriage luggage bays easily handle the baggage of 40 people.
09:30 AM Drive to Mahabalipuram Travel along the scenic East Coast Road (ECR). The large, tinted windows of the luxury bus offer excellent panoramic views for the entire group.
11:00 AM Shore Temple Organized group visit to the magnificent Shore Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The bus will park in the designated tourist bus parking area.
12:30 PM Pancha Rathas & Arjuna’s Penance Group exploration of the Five Rathas and the massive rock relief, Arjuna’s Penance.
01:30 PM Luxury Group Lunch Lunch at a major ECR luxury resort (e.g., Radisson Blu Temple Bay) known for catering to large groups with buffet or special banquet hall arrangements.
03:30 PM Lighthouse & Krishna’s Butterball Photo stop at Krishna’s Butterball. Due to time constraints and group size, climbing the lighthouse may be skipped for efficiency.
05:30 PM Start Return Journey Prep Begin the drive, positioning the bus onto the main highway (NH38) entry point south of Chennai.
08:00 PM Dinner & Check-in Dinner and overnight stay at a good quality hotel/resort located strategically on the Madurai highway corridor (e.g., near Tindivanam or Villupuram) to shorten Day 3’s travel.
Notes Logistics: All entry tickets and guided tour arrangements should be pre-booked to avoid long waiting times for a 40-person group.

Activities : Sightseeing

08:00 AM Breakfast & Check-out Final group breakfast.
09:00 AM En Route Highlight (Kanchipuram Recommended) Option: Kanchipuram. Visit a major temple like Kamakshi Amman Temple in the silk city. This provides a cultural stop and is relatively accessible from the main highway.
12:00 PM Final Group Lunch High-quality group lunch at a convenient location before the final, long haul.
01:30 PM Departure for Madurai Begin the final, long return journey. The smooth suspension and spacious seats of the luxury bus are vital for the group’s comfort on this 8-9 hour leg.
05:30 PM Comfort Break Designated comfort and tea break at a large highway service area.
10:30 PM Arrival in Madurai Drop-off at your desired location in Madurai, concluding the massive group tour.

Activities : Sightseeing