Kovalam Varkala Beach Escape
Tour Overview
This 4-night, 5-day private itinerary runs Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) · Kovalam · Varkala · Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), built around real highlights rather than a rushed checklist of stops. Along the way there's real room for sunset from a cliff-edge café. Every itinerary here is a starting point — tell us your travel dates, group size and pace, and we'll tailor the plan, hotel category and route to suit you.
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Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 — Arrival in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) welcomes you on arrival. Our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel to check in and settle before you head out to explore. Kerala's capital blends a working port city with the gold-crowned Padmanabhaswamy Temple and quiet museum quarters, usually a gateway rather than a long stop on a Kerala itinerary. Don't miss Shankumugham Beach.
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Day 2 — Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Today brings more time in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) -- Napier Museum and Zoo.
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Day 3 — Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) to Kovalam
After breakfast, you'll be driven to Kovalam, with stops along the way as the route allows. On arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure or exploring nearby. Kovalam's string of crescent beaches, anchored by the Lighthouse Beach, has been drawing travellers for decades for its calm coves, seafood shacks and Ayurvedic spas overlooking the Arabian Sea. Don't miss sunset over the Arabian Sea.
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Day 4 — Kovalam to Varkala
This morning you'll transfer on to Varkala. Once you've checked in, the afternoon is yours to explore the town at an easy pace. Varkala's dramatic red laterite cliffs run straight along the beach, lined with cafés and yoga studios, with the Janardhana Swamy Temple and natural mineral springs nearby. Don't miss sunset from a cliff-edge café.
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Day 5 — Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) · Departure
Your tour comes to an end today. After breakfast, you'll be driven to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), with a stop or two along the way as the route allows, in time for your onward flight or journey home.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation based on double occupancy
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Airport/station pick-up and drop by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary, by private AC vehicle
- English-speaking driver-cum-guide where applicable
- Fuel, toll, parking and driver allowance
- Unlimited bottled water in the vehicle
- All currently applicable taxes
Exclusions
- Airfare / train fare to and from the starting point of the tour
- Any expenses arising from flight delay, cancellation, strike or natural calamity
- Personal expenses — telephone, laundry, drinks, tipping and similar
- Monument entry fees and camera fees unless specifically listed under Inclusions
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
Why Choose This Tour?
- Covers real, on-the-ground India travel experience
- A well-paced, comfortable itinerary — not a race between stops
- Fully customizable to your dates, budget and interests
- Suitable for families, couples and groups
- Local, English-speaking support throughout your trip
FAQs
How many days is the Kovalam Varkala Beach Escape?
This itinerary runs 04 Nights / 05 Days, and can be shortened or extended to fit your schedule.
Can this tour be customized?
Yes — every itinerary on this site is a starting point. Tell us your dates, budget and interests and we'll tailor the plan, hotels and pace to suit you.
Are the hotels included?
Accommodation is included as listed under Inclusions above; we can adjust the hotel category (standard, deluxe or luxury) to your preference.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private itinerary for your group — not a shared coach tour.
How do I get a quote?
Use the form on this page, WhatsApp us, or call our travel desk — we typically respond with a personalized quote within one business day.