DomesticHoneymoon

5-Day Varkala and Kovalam Beach Honeymoon

The coast on its own — the cliff at Varkala with the sea straight below the cafés, then Kovalam and the boat through the Poovar backwaters to the sand bar. No hill drives at all.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Trivandrum to Varkala
Airport pickup and the drive north. Sunset from the north cliff.
Meals
Dinner
Stay
Varkala
Day 2: Varkala
Papanasam beach, the Janardanaswamy temple and Sivagiri, evening on the cliff.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Varkala
Day 3: Varkala to Kovalam
South to Kovalam. Lighthouse Beach and a couple massage in the afternoon.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Kovalam
Day 4: Poovar
Backwater boat to Poovar and the sand bar, candlelit dinner on the beach.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Kovalam
Day 5: Departure
Transfer to Trivandrum airport.
Meals
Breakfast

Trip Highlights

Cliff-top room at Varkala
Sea-facing room at Kovalam
Poovar backwater boat to the golden sand bar
Couple Ayurvedic massage
Candlelit dinner on the beach

What's included

Accommodation as per the itinerary, on twin sharing
Daily breakfast, plus all meals aboard the houseboat
All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
Houseboat cruise with crew where the itinerary includes one
Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and inter-state permits

What's not included

Airfare and train fare
Lunch and dinner on land unless specified
Boat safari and park entry fees at Periyar
Ayurvedic treatments unless the package is a wellness one
Anything not listed under inclusions

Pickup point

Cochin International Airport (Trivandrum on request)

Cancellation policy

Cancel 30 days or more before departure — full refund minus a ₹2,000 processing fee.

Cancel 15 to 29 days before departure — 50% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel 7 to 14 days before departure — 25% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel within 7 days of departure — no refund.

Houseboat and resort advances already paid are non-refundable. Peak-season dates from 20 December to 5 January carry a stricter policy, confirmed at booking.

Frequently asked questions

Is the monsoon a bad time to visit Kerala?

It is the best time for some things and the worst for others. June to September brings the waterfalls alive and the tea slopes at their greenest, and Ayurveda centres consider it the ideal treatment season. Beaches and long boat cruises are better between October and March.

Overnight houseboat or a day cruise?

An overnight boat moors in a quiet canal for the night and is the better experience. A day cruise costs less and suits families with very young children who would rather sleep on land.

How much driving is there?

Kerala looks small but the hill roads are slow. Cochin to Munnar is around four hours, Munnar to Thekkady another four. We keep at most one long drive a day and never two back to back.

Can Ayurveda treatments be added to any trip?

Yes. A single-day treatment can be added anywhere. A genuine panchakarma course needs seven days minimum and a doctor's consultation first — that is the Ayurveda Retreat package, not an add-on.

Is Kerala good for elderly travellers?

Very. Most sightseeing is short walks and boat rides. Tell us about mobility needs and we will pick ground-floor rooms, skip the steep plantation walks and use a larger vehicle.

Ready to book Varkala and Kovalam Beach Honeymoon?

Tell us your dates and group size and our team will confirm availability, hold the rooms and send you the invoice and vouchers.

Book This Tour

₹24,999₹29,000

Save ₹4,001

+ tax as applicable

Runs on any date you choose — tell us when and we will confirm availability.

Tour Option

Twin Sharing₹24,999

Kerala

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Know Before You Go

Is the monsoon a bad time to visit Kerala?It is the best time for some things and the worst for others. June to September brings the waterfalls alive and the tea slopes at their greenest, and Ayurveda centres consider it the ideal treatment season. Beaches and long boat cruises are better between October and March.
Overnight houseboat or a day cruise?An overnight boat moors in a quiet canal for the night and is the better experience. A day cruise costs less and suits families with very young children who would rather sleep on land.
How much driving is there?Kerala looks small but the hill roads are slow. Cochin to Munnar is around four hours, Munnar to Thekkady another four. We keep at most one long drive a day and never two back to back.

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