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Kerala’s South beach and back waters for couples

  • Kovalam 2 nights
  • Kollam 2 nights
  • Tour Itinerary
  • Kerala
  • Indus Holidays Best Seller
Suitable for

Couple

Duration

4 Nights 5 Days

Category

Backwater / Beach

Package type

Customisable

“Take only memories, Leave only foot prints” – a beach honeymoon can’t be explained better. The varying shades of sand outline the receding waves as you relax on a hammock at your beach side resort. This luxury package features secluded and relaxation oriented beach &

Starting from

20000

/person

Experience Highlights

  • Candle light
  • Backwaters
  • Beach
  • Enjoy a prefect view of the coastline from atop one of India’s oldest lighthouses at Kovalam
  • Watch the serene backwaters opening out to the might Arabian sea at the Island of Poovar
  • Enjoy each other’s company under the gentle, warm, glow of candle lights while you savour exquisite food by the beach side ambience at Kovalam
  • Explore the heritage town of Trivandrum and cherish your visit to the richest temple in India (entry for Hindus only)

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Tour Summary

  • 5 Days
  • 2 Destinations
  • Short daily travel
  • Day 1 - Trivandrum - Kovalam
  • Day 2 - Explore Kovalam / Poovar
  • Day 3 - Kovalam - Kollam
  • Day 4 - Explore Kollam
  • Day 5 - Departure from Trivandrum

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

  • Trivandrum to Kovalam
  • 30 min
  • 20 kms

Once a calm fishing village clustered around crescent beaches, Kovalam and nearby Poovar is now the getaway to a region of estuaries, villages and upmarket beach resorts. Its promising waves (and surf club), flourishing ayurveda/yoga scene and convenient access make it an immensely popular place for fun by the sea.

  • MORNINGStart the day with a scenic drive past paddy fields and palms to your beach resort.
  • Head to the touristylighthouse beachthis afternoon to indulge in food joints and shops stretching back into the hillside from the shore.
  • Climb up spiral staircases of the candy-striped lighthouse to get a stunning view of the coast (optional).
  • EVENINGChoose between active water sports, laid back cafe vibes and walks to secluded stretches of beach to view the sun set.
  • Slip into the night with open air dining followed by a moonlight walk in the silver sands.

Stay at Kovalam

AC Private Cab

Our drivers are trained and professional. They are well versed with the destinations and also help for your requirements while on tour.

Uday Samudra

(See our stay selections)

Superior Room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

The name Kovalam means groove of coconut trees.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Kovalam 

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Day 2

  • Explore Kovalam / Poovar
  • Full Day
  • In Town

The day is free for you to choose between relaxing at the beach resort or a scenic boat ride to the estuary of Poovar. Spending the day pampering yourself with an ayurvedic spa is also a great idea.

  • MORNINGStart the day slow with a relaxed breakfast to your beach resort
  • The day is free for you to relax at your resort or laze around by the beach.
  • Optionally, you may head to the unexplored and scenic Poovar island.
  • Boat trip inpoovaris a great way to see a slice of life in a coastal village
  • Alternatively, consider visiting the capital city of Trivandrum or make a trip to the symbollic land's end 'Kanyakumari'
  • NIGHTBond over a romantic walk on the beach after a cosy dinner.

Stay at Kovalam

AC Private Cab

Our drivers are trained and professional. They are well versed with the destinations and also help for your requirements while on tour.

Uday Samudra

(See our stay selections)

Superior Suite Room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

The name Kovalam means groove of coconut trees.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Kovalam 

View more tips

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Day 3

  • Kovalam to Kollam
  • 2 hrs
  • 80 kms

Keeping a tight grip on its old port-city legacy, Kollam of today marks the unspoilt southern approach to Kerala’s backwaters. Packing together some lesser explored gems (like Munroe island) and gorgeous luxury stays, Ashtamudi’s calm waterways are an increasingly popular alternative to Kerala's more crowded backwaters.

  • MORNINGToday, drive past hectic center town Kollam to reach your resort by the Ashtamudi Lake.
  • Spend time luxuriating at the your stay, use the spa and enjoy in-house facilities.
  • AFTERNOONLater in the day, consider a trip to exploreMunroe Islandon a country boat(optional).
  • EVENINGAre well spent atThangassery Lighthousevisiting the local villages or cruising into the sunset on a punt boat.
  • Enjoy the local spread for dinner and relax into the night at your resort.

Stay at Kollam

AC Private Cab

Our drivers are trained and professional. They are well versed with the destinations and also help for your requirements while on tour.

Fragrant Nature

(See our stay selections)

Lake View Room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Kollam known as ‘the cashew capital of the world is globally the largest process cashew exporter?

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Kollam 

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Day 4

  • Explore Kollam
  • Full Day
  • In Town

Today is set aside for you to explore Ashtamudi and really soak-in the backwater village culture.

  • MORNINGIf you like to stay indoors, you can relax undisturbed in your own private garden or rest under the shade of coconut trees with gentle breeze from the lake.
  • Let nature softly nudge you in the relaxing environs of your backwater resort.
  • Day trips and activities are good too.
  • EVENINGTaking a stroll through the village around your resort will be a fascinating experience. You can watch the process of coir making and pick up some coir handicrafts too. There is always a festival on somewhere, just go and immerse yourself in the sound and colour.
  • Activity oriented can take day trip to Thenmala ecotourism orPalaruvi Waterfalls .
  • Enjoy your dinner and relax into the night at your resort

Stay at Kollam

AC Private Cab

Our drivers are trained and professional. They are well versed with the destinations and also help for your requirements while on tour.

Fragrant Nature

(See our stay selections)

Lake View Room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Kollam known as ‘the cashew capital of the world is globally the largest process cashew exporter?

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Kollam 

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Day 5

  • Departure from Trivandrum
  • 2 hrs
  • 70 kms

Today will be the last day of your tour. Have a splendid breakfast at your resort and get ready for onward journey.

  • MORNINGCheck out from your resort and head to Trivandrum.
  • Shop for artefacts and curios if interested (optional).
  • AFTERNOONDrop back at Airport bidding farewell to god’s own country with memories to last for a life time.

Departure from Trivandrum

AC Private Cab

Our drivers are trained and professional. They are well versed with the destinations and also help for your requirements while on tour.

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

The 18-foot-long idol of Lord Vishnu has to be viewed through three seperate doors.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Trivandrum 

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Offers & Packages

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  • Kovalam 2 nights
  • Kollam 2 nights

4 Nights Standard Package

Starting From

12000 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

4 Nights Deluxe Package

Starting From

15000 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

4 Nights Luxury Package

Starting From

20000 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

4 Nights Premium Package

Starting From

25000 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

We handle each booking individually to get best possible prices and inclusions. This means our negotiating power can often lower prices or get more inclusions than indicated here. Give us a try!

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Prasanth has planned 1100+ holidays to Kerala.
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Q & A for Aesthetic South (4 Nights ) by Indus Holidays

Can I customise my itinerary with a few stays of my choice?

Answered by Prasanth Madhavan

Definitely! As we specialise in customised holiday planning to Kerala & South India for the last 20 years, we can offer almost any stay option. We have long-standing direct relationships with resorts, homestays & hotels in this region which allow us to deliver privilege services at unbeatable rates.

If you want to change the stay options in our offers, your trip designer will work with you till you are happy with the package. More importantly, our experts give you unbiased insights and highlights of each stay option from direct experience to help you make better choices.

What is the holiday booking procedure?

Answered by Divya Hrishikesh

You can submit an enquiry here anytime or contact our destination experts directly. One of Indus’ Trip Designers will call you back to understand your requirement and will make an offer within 2 hours. Our experts will also make suitable recommendations on stay options, day activities, itinerary options and transportation to assist you further in customising the holiday to your requirements. Once it is perfect, send a confirmation and we will take care of the rest.

What are the payment options you offer?

Answered by Goldin Syriac

We offer all major payment options including credit cards , debit cards , wire transfer, net banking and UPI. Service charges from the bank may be applicable on select payment methods.

Can my driver speak hindi? Do you offer taxi services only?

Answered by Resmi Kakkat

Yes, our transportation team carefully chooses and trains our driver partners to deliver the high touch experiences we offer. They are highly co-operative, friendly and can speak in hindi and English. You will also find our cabs to be well maintained, safe and reliable.

When you book hotels, activities and taxi together with Indus, we will be able to offer you a better overall deal than what you get directly. Also you get the added benefit of Indus’ responsive customer relations team for on-tour support. So, currently our trained drivers are available only for our package customers.