Varkala Cliffside Retreat: Ayurveda, Beaches & Sunset Temple | 5 Nights and 6 Days Kerala Package
- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
Itinerary
Arrival, Transfer to Varkala & Cliffside Sunset
Arrive at Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) Airport or Kochi and transfer (approx. 1–3 hours depending on arrival point) to the scenic Varkala Cliff. Check in to your cliffside resort. Spend the evening strolling the famous cliff promenade and enjoy the first spectacular sunset at Varkala Beach. Dinner at a seaside restaurant.
Tip: Carry comfortable walking shoes for the cliff promenade and light layers for the evening breeze.
Ayurvedic Consultation & Wellness Day
Start with a personalized Ayurvedic consultation at a certified wellness center. Enjoy tailored therapies like Abhyanga (traditional oil massage), steam or a relaxing herbal poultice. Afternoon at leisure on Varkala Beach or try a private yoga session on the cliff.
Special note: Ayurvedic treatments are adjusted to your body type (Dosha). Please inform us of any medical conditions in advance.
Temple Visit, Local Culture & Cliff Cafés
Visit the ancient Janardana Swamy Temple (a peaceful pilgrimage site) and explore the local markets for handicrafts and spices. Afternoon free to relax at the cliff cafés with panoramic sea views. Optional sunset cruise or a short trek to nearby Kappil Lake for birdwatching.
Note: Dress modestly when visiting temples. Photography restrictions may apply inside the temple premises.
Transfer to Alleppey & Backwater Houseboat Experience
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey (Alappuzha) for an iconic Kerala backwaters experience. Board a private/standard houseboat and cruise through palm-fringed canals, paddy fields and quaint villages on a backwater houseboat cruise on Vembanad Lake. Enjoy freshly prepared Kerala cuisine on board and watch the sunset from the deck.
Highlight: The houseboat offers an unforgettable romantic night under starlit skies — ideal for honeymooners.
Disembark, Return to Varkala & Leisure
Disembark after a leisurely morning on the backwaters. Drive back to Varkala. Afternoon at leisure to revisit your favorite cliffside spots, enjoy a couple's spa treatment, or simply rest at the resort.
Tip: Use this day to pick up souvenirs or enjoy a romantic candle-lit dinner on the cliff.
Departure — Transfer to Airport
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Thiruvananthapuram Airport or Kochi Airport for your onward journey. Depending on flight timing, enjoy a final short beach walk or morning yoga on the cliff.
Important: Confirm your airport transfer time the night before checkout to ensure a smooth departure.
Inclusions
- 5 nights accommodation (4 nights in Varkala Cliffside resort, 1 night on Alleppey houseboat)
- Daily breakfast and select meals (houseboat meals included)
- One Ayurvedic consultation and 1–2 sessions (as specified)
- Private transfers from/to Thiruvananthapuram or Kochi Airport
- Private transfer between Varkala and Alleppey
- Houseboat cruise with crew and meals for 1 night
- Guided temple visit and local market walk
- All applicable taxes
Exclusions
- Airfare / Train fare to Kerala
- Travel insurance
- Any additional Ayurvedic sessions beyond the included ones
- Entrance fees where applicable and personal expenses (shopping, tips)
- Meals not specified in inclusions
- Camera fees at temples or attractions
- Government service charges (if any)
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