Kerala Coastal Drive: Fort Kochi to Varkala Cliffside Beaches | 6 Nights and 7 Days Kerala Package
- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
Itinerary
Arrival in Kochi & Fort Kochi Heritage Walk
Arrive at Cochin International Airport / Ernakulam Railway Station. Transfer to historic Fort Kochi. Spend the afternoon exploring the colonial lanes: St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace), the iconic Chinese fishing nets at sunset. Enjoy a welcome dinner with traditional Kerala cuisine.
Tip: Carry a light scarf for coastal breezes and comfortable walking shoes for cobbled streets.
Kochi to Munnar — Tea Country Drive
After breakfast, depart for Munnar (approx. 4–5 hours). En route, enjoy scenic valley views and spice plantations. Check into your Munnar hotel and unwind. Evening at leisure with panoramic hill-station vistas.
Important: Roads are winding; allow extra travel time during monsoon months.
Explore Munnar — Eravikulam & Tea Museum
Full-day sightseeing in Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park (home of the Nilgiri Tahr), Mattupetty Dam, and the Tea Museum to learn tea-processing history. Stop at popular viewpoints such as Top Station for sweeping valley panoramas.
Note: Park entry for Eravikulam may be limited — pre-book tickets when possible.
Munnar to Alleppey — Houseboat Overnight
Drive down from the hills to the coastal plains and board a traditional houseboat (kettuvallam) in Alleppey. Cruise Kerala's tranquil backwaters, watching village life, coconut groves, and paddy fields float by. Enjoy a freshly prepared Kerala-style meal on board and an overnight stay on the houseboat.
Highlight: A houseboat cruise is a signature experience in any Kerala tour package.
Alleppey to Marari Beach — Coastal Relaxation
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to nearby Marari Beach for a day of relaxation. Enjoy beach time, optional local village cycling, or Ayurvedic spa treatments. Sunset at Marari is perfect for photography and unwinding.
Tip: Marari is quieter than popular beaches — ideal for couples and families seeking calm.
Drive to Varkala — Cliffside Beaches & Sunset
Depart Marari after breakfast and head south to Varkala (approx. 3–4 hours). Check into your cliffside hotel facing the Arabian Sea. Spend the evening strolling the Varkala Cliff, visit the ancient Janardhana Swamy Temple, and enjoy a cliffside sunset with cafés and shops.
Note: Varkala offers a blend of spiritual sites and lively cliffside culture — ideal for both relaxation and exploration.
Varkala Morning & Departure
Morning at leisure — optional yoga, Ayurvedic massage, or last-minute shopping on the cliff. After checkout, transfer to Trivandrum International Airport (Thiruvananthapuram) or Kollam/Alleppey railway stations for onward travel.
Tip: If your flight is in the evening, consider a short visit to nearby Kovalam or Trivandrum city for additional sightseeing.
Inclusions
- 6 nights accommodation (as per itinerary) in selected hotels and 1 night on a traditional houseboat.
- Daily breakfast (and 2 special meals: houseboat lunch/dinner).
- All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned car.
- Local English-speaking guide for Fort Kochi and Munnar sightseeing.
- Entrance fees to locations mentioned in the itinerary (where applicable).
- Kerala state taxes and service charges.
This package can be tailored to create a dedicated Kerala Weekend package or extended into a 7-day beach extension.
Exclusions
- International / domestic flights to Kochi and from Trivandrum.
- Meals not specified in inclusions and personal expenses.
- Travel insurance, gratuities, and optional activities (Ayurvedic treatments, water sports).
- Government levies or sudden increases in taxes not included in the package price.
Important: Peak-season supplements, festival surcharges, or hotel upgrades are extra.
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They Sorted a Hotel Crisis Mid-Trip
We were two days into our Kerala trip with my husband when the houseboat booking got cancelled last minute — something to do with the operator. I panicked and called our TourGrids coordinator Ravi around 9 PM. He picked up immediately, found us an alternate houseboat in Alleppey, and had the confirmation in my WhatsApp within the hour. Same price, no extra charges, honestly a better boat than the original. The rest of the trip — Munnar, Kovalam, the whole itinerary — went completely smooth. Hotels were proper good, cabs were always on time. What I appreciated most is that someone actually answered when it mattered.
