🌿 Kerala Tour Package from Trivandrum is designed for travellers who enjoy calm beaches, scenic coastal views, and a relaxed travel pace.
🗓️ 5 Days / 4 Nights covering Kovalam (2 Nights) and Varkala (2 Nights).
👉This trip balances beach leisure with light cultural experiences
🌊 This trip is an excellent choice for watersports lovers, especially at Kovalam and Varkala beaches.
At Kovalam, you can enjoy scuba diving and introductory dives in clear coastal waters.
Snorkelling is ideal for beginners and families.
Parasailing offers thrilling aerial views of the Arabian Sea.
Jet skiing and speed boat rides add high-energy excitement.
Banana boat rides and bumper rides are perfect for group fun.
Kayaking and surfing (seasonal) are also available for adventure seekers.
At Varkala, the experience is calmer and more nature-focused.
You can try surfing and body surfing, especially during the right sea conditions.
Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding suit the gentle coastal stretches.
Snorkelling is possible in select areas during calm seasons.
Paragliding (seasonal) adds a unique cliff-to-sea adventure. Beach swimming and wave play complete the relaxed coastal vibe.
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🚗 Road Distance and Route
This Kerala Tour Package from Trivandrum begins with a smooth arrival at Trivandrum.
📍 Trivandrum Airport to Kovalam is around 15 km and takes nearly 30 minutes by road.
🌴 Kovalam to Poovar Island is approximately 25 km, with a travel time of about 45 minutes, followed by a scenic boat ride through mangroves and backwaters.
🏖️ Kovalam to Varkala covers roughly 55 km and takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, passing through coastal towns and countryside roads.
✈️ Varkala to Trivandrum Airport is about 45 km and usually takes 1.5 hours, ensuring a relaxed return journey.
🛣️ This Kerala coastal tour passes through palm-lined beaches, fishing villages, cliffside roads, and lush tropical landscapes, making the drives as enjoyable as the destinations.
💎 Multi-Pricing Options
This Kerala Tour Package from Trivandrum is available in carefully curated hotel categories, giving you the freedom to match your comfort.
⭐ 3★ Deluxe Hotel Package – From INR 16,250/- per person (Tap to view details)
Includes
- Comfortable double rooms
- Daily breakfast
- Air-conditioned private AC Sedan car for transfers & sightseeing
Hotels (or similar):
Kovalam – Jamine Palace, Varkala – Deshadan
⭐ 4★ Premium Hotel Package – From INR 25,500/- per person (Tap to view details)
Includes
- Comfortable double rooms, Daily breakfast, Air-conditioned private AC SUV car for transfers & sightseeing
Hotels (or similar):
Kovalam – Travancore Heritage, Varkala – Elixir Cliff
⭐ 5★ Luxury Hotel Package –From INR 48,500/-per person (Tap to view details)
Includes (per person)
- Comfortable double rooms
- Daily breakfast
- Air-conditioned private Toyota Crysta for transfers & sightseeing
Hotels (or similar):
Kovalam – Leela, Varkala – Taj
🎟️ Entrance Fees & Add-On Experiences
Entrance fees and optional activities during this Kerala Backwater Tour depend on your interests and travel pace.
Popular add-ons include backwater cruises, village experiences, cultural visits, and leisure activities, all payable directly as per usage.
❓ How much driving is involved in this Trivandrum-based Kerala tour?
The travel distances are short and well-paced, with most drives ranging between 30 minutes and 2 hours.
This makes the journey comfortable, even for families and senior travellers.
❓ What makes Varkala different from Kovalam Beach?
Kovalam is more developed and can feel busier, with organised beach activities, resorts, and watersports concentrated near the shore.
Varkala is known for its unique cliffside setting and quieter beaches.
It is surrounded by rural pockets and offers a slower pace, ideal for travellers seeking calm views, walking trails, and relaxed coastal experiences.
❓ What is the difference between scuba diving and snorkelling?
Scuba diving involves using breathing equipment to explore underwater areas for a longer time and at greater depths.
Snorkelling is a surface-level activity that requires minimal gear and allows swimmers to observe marine life while floating near the water’s surface.
✨ Personalise Your Kerala Tour Package from Trivandrum
👉Choose your travel dates, hotel style, and beach experiences with complete flexibility👇
🌴 Kerala Tour Package from Trivandrum – 5 Days
This Kerala Tour Package from Trivandrum is a relaxed coastal journey designed around beaches and slow travel.
It combines Kovalam and Varkala tour highlights with a scenic Kerala beach itinerary that balances leisure and light adventure.
All watersports are optional and subject to sea conditions.
1st day of the
Kerala Tour Package from Trivandrum.
Meet on arrival and drive to Kovalam.
Relax by the beach or enjoy leisure swimming.
Optional watersports include jet skiing, parasailing, banana boat rides, and speed boating.
Sunset time at the beach and an overnight stay at Kovalam.
Morning is free for beach relaxation.
Optional visit to Poovar Island by boat through mangroves and backwaters.
Visit the serene Azhimala Shiva Temple near the coast.
Return to Kovalam for evening watersports like snorkelling, kayaking, and beginner scuba dives.
Overnight stay at Kovalam.
3rd day of the
Kerala Tour Package from Trivandrum.
Drive towards Varkala with optional sightseeing at Trivandrum.
Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the city museum, and zoo (time permitting).
Continue to Varkala and check in.
Evening walk along the cliff and beach leisure.
Optional surfing, body surfing, or calm-water snorkelling.
Overnight stay at Varkala.
Morning is free to enjoy the cliffside views and beach walks.
Time for surfing lessons, paddleboarding, kayaking, or swimming, depending on sea conditions.
Relax at quieter beaches surrounded by rural landscapes.
Sunset views from the cliff promenade.
Overnight stay at Varkala.
Last day of the
Kerala Tour Package from Trivandrum.
Drive towards Trivandrum for departure.
En route to Jatayu Earth’s Center, home to the world’s largest bird sculpture.
Continue to Trivandrum Airport for onward journey.
(It is also possible to visit Jatayu Earth’s Center en route from Trivandrum to Varkala, subject to travel timing.)
👉Read a traveller’s personal experience of Varkala Beach.
This itinerary is designed with realistic travel times and can be adjusted to match your comfort level.
