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Varkala & Trivandrum Escape

3 Days · 2 NightsPrice on request

Route: Varkala → Trivandrum → Kovalam → Trivandrum

Varkala's cliffs and sunsets paired with Trivandrum's heritage quarter and an evening at Kovalam.Varkala's cliffs and sunsets, and Trivandrum's heritage quarter.

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Difficulty: Easy
Day 1 start: 12:00 PM
Day 3 end: 2:00 PM

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About the experience

A coastal getaway combining Varkala's cliffs and sunsets with Trivandrum's heritage, city sights and beaches.

Arrival & hotel check-in
Kappil & Edava scenic drive
Varkala Beach
Varkala Cliff & sunset
Dinner & overnight
Travel to Trivandrum
East Fort heritage circuit
Napier Museum & gardens
Kovalam beach & sunset
Dinner & overnight
Local shopping & leisure
Lunch
Airport or railway-station drop

Duration: 3 Days · 2 Nights
Price: Price on request
Location: Varkala · Trivandrum · Kovalam
Itinerary: 3 days · 13 activities
Difficulty: Easy · touring pace
Starts: Day 1, 12 noon in Varkala
Ends: Day 3, Trivandrum airport or station
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023 days · 13 activities

The Journey

Every day, hour by hour, exactly as the itinerary sets it out. Timings are indicative and move with the weather, the group and local access.

01
Day 01
Varkala
Coastal views, cliffside cafés and sunset
Night stayOvernight in Varkala
- 12:00 PM
  12:00 PM
  Arrival & hotel check-in
  Arrive in Varkala, freshen up and relax before exploring.
- 02:00 – 04:00 PM
  02:00 – 04:00 PM
  Kappil & Edava scenic drive
  Explore coastal viewpoints and enjoy beach and backwater views.
- 04:00 – 05:00 PM
  04:00 – 05:00 PM
  Varkala Beach
  Enjoy a relaxed shoreline walk and time for photography.
- 05:00 – 07:00 PM
  05:00 – 07:00 PM
  Varkala Cliff & sunset
  Stroll through cliffside cafés and shops, then watch the sunset.
- 08:00 PM
  08:00 PM
  Dinner & overnight
  Enjoy dinner in Varkala, then return to your hotel for a restful night.
02
Day 02
Trivandrum
Heritage, culture and an evening at Kovalam
Night stayOvernight in Trivandrum
- 08:30 – 10:30 AM
  08:30 – 10:30 AM
  Travel to Trivandrum
  After breakfast and check-out, drive to Kerala's capital city.
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  East Fort heritage circuit
  Explore the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple surroundings, local streets and Kuthiramalika Palace Museum. Darshan is subject to visiting hours and entry requirements.
- 02:30 – 04:00 PM
  02:30 – 04:00 PM
  Napier Museum & gardens
  Explore the city's art, heritage and distinctive architecture.
- 05:00 – 06:30 PM
  05:00 – 06:30 PM
  Kovalam beach & sunset
  Relax along the Lighthouse Beach waterfront and enjoy the evening atmosphere.
- 08:00 PM
  08:00 PM
  Dinner & overnight
  Return to Trivandrum for dinner and settle into your hotel.
03
Day 03
Leisure & departure
A relaxed farewell to Kerala's coast
- 09:30 – 11:30 AM
  09:30 – 11:30 AM
  Local shopping & leisure
  Browse for Kerala souvenirs, traditional textiles and local products.
- 12:00 – 01:00 PM
  12:00 – 01:00 PM
  Lunch
  Check out, then enjoy lunch before the onward journey.
- BY 02:00 PM
  BY 02:00 PM
  Airport or railway-station drop
  Travel to Trivandrum International Airport or the selected railway station. Your escape concludes here.