Kovalam Beach Unwind — 2 Nights / 3 Days
Two nights is enough for a light Kovalam break, one heritage morning in Trivandrum and time on the beaches, without turning a long weekend into a drive. Kovalam is three crescent beaches strung together below a working lighthouse, with the sunset from beneath the Vizhinjam lighthouse as the fishing boats come in.
About this itinerary
This 2 nights and 3 days package covers Kovalam over two nights twenty minutes from Trivandrum airport. You spend Day 1 on Lighthouse Beach for the sunset, Day 2 on a Trivandrum heritage morning covering Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Kuthiramalika Palace Museum and the Napier Museum with a free afternoon, and Day 3 at Hawa Beach or Samudra Beach before the drop.
The pacing is deliberately light, one city morning, one leisure afternoon, and the rest left free. Sea conditions are calmest between November and February, and outside that window red flags are common and the lifeguards will keep you out of the water, which is why November to February is the window that works for this itinerary.
Everything below is included unless it is listed under Add-ons.
Day-by-day itinerary
Every day below can be moved, shortened or swapped. Replanning is free — you only pay the difference in what you change.
- Day 1KovalamArrival day
Kovalam and the Arabian Sea
Pickup at Trivandrum airport or Central station and a short drive to Kovalam. Check in, then head down for the sunset at Lighthouse Beach.
The highlight of this day is the sunset from below the Vizhinjam lighthouse, with the fishing boats coming in.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 20 minsStay: Kovalam - Day 2KovalamSightseeing
Trivandrum Heritage Morning
A morning city round in Trivandrum covering Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Kuthiramalika Palace Museum and the Napier Museum and zoo campus. The afternoon is kept free for an optional Ayurveda massage or a Poovar estuary boat ride, both payable directly.
The highlight of this day is Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, subject to its dress code and entry rules, which we brief you on beforehand.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleStay: KovalamBreakfast included - Day 3Departure
Departure
A relaxed final morning at Hawa Beach or Samudra Beach, then the airport or railway station drop.
The highlight of this day is a relaxed final morning before the transfer, with no early checkout rush.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 20 minsBreakfast included
Hotels on this package
Rooms are held on twin sharing with daily breakfast. Switch the category to see the properties it puts you in — the tab you pick here also sets the price shown at the top of the page and on the enquiry form.
The base category — comfortable, well-run properties in walkable locations, picked for reliable power, water and staff more than for the view.
| Stop | Nights | Standard category | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalam | 2 | Hotel Beach Flora Inn |
Notes
- This package is available with or without flights. To add flights or trains, call us for current fares.
- Every itinerary is customisable.
- Extra bed, child with or without bed, and single supplement are quoted separately.
- Quoted on the Bed and Breakfast (BB) plan: room with daily breakfast. A full meal plan or an all-inclusive plan can be arranged on request. Any meal not listed for a day, including on the arrival day, is on request and payable directly.
- Sea conditions off Kovalam are calmest between November and February. Outside that window red flags are common and the lifeguards will keep you out of the water, and the beaches are patrolled, so treat the flags as final.
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple restricts entry to Hindus and enforces a strict dress code, both set by the temple authority. Our team briefs you before the visit so nobody is turned away at the gate. The Kuthiramalika Palace Museum and the Napier Museum beside it are open to everyone.
- The Day 2 optional Ayurveda massage and the Poovar estuary boat ride are optional and payable direct, so neither sits inside the starting price. Tell us at the time of booking and we quote them upfront.
Popular add-ons
Priced per person unless noted, and added to your quote only if you want them. Everything below can also be booked on the ground once you are there.
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Ayurveda spa | ₹999/- onwards | Kovalam — Day 1 or 2 |
| Yoga sessions | ₹999/- onwards | Kovalam — Day 1 or 2 |
What’s included
Included
- Hotel or resort stay on twin sharing, BB (CP) plan: room plus daily breakfast
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers as per the itinerary
- Airport or railway station pickup and drop
- Experienced local driver cum guide who knows the routes
- All fuel, toll, parking, inter-state permit and driver allowance
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Houseboat night on full board: welcome drink, lunch, evening tea with snacks, dinner and next-morning breakfast, which is standard practice on Kerala houseboats
- 24x7 on-ground assistance from the trip2keralam team in Kerala.
Not included
- Air and rail fare
- Lunch and dinner except where houseboat full board is stated
- Any site, ride or activity not named in the day-by-day itinerary, including wildlife safaris, bamboo rafting and adventure activities
- Ayurveda treatments and spa unless listed, camera fees, tips and personal expenses
- Extra bed, child with or without bed, and single supplement, all quoted separately
- Travel insurance
- Early check-in and late check-out beyond standard hotel timings
- GST as applicable on tour packages
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Good to know before you book
- 50% of the package amount confirms the booking. The balance is due before departure or on arrival.
- Prices are per person on twin sharing, land only, and do not include air or rail fare. Adding flights or trains will move the price up.
- Rates move during peak dates: 20 December to 5 January, Onam, Christmas, New Year, festive holidays and long weekends.
- Quoted rates hold for the hotel category confirmed at booking. Room and meal plan upgrades are re-quoted.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 PM and check-out by 11 AM or 12 noon. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability and are not guaranteed.
- Guests must carry a valid government photo ID at every hotel. Foreign nationals must carry a passport and visa.
- Houseboats stop cruising by evening and anchor for the night, as required by Kerala government rules, with air-conditioning running for fixed night hours. This is standard across all operators.
- The itinerary may be re-sequenced on the ground for weather, traffic, forest department closures or temple and festival restrictions. Inclusions stay the same.
- Entry rules and dress codes at temples, and permit rules inside forest areas, are set by the authority concerned and are not within our control.
- Costs arising from events beyond our control, including hartals, floods, landslides, roadblocks and other natural calamities, and from any delay or change they force, are borne by the guest and are not refundable.
- The vehicle is provided as per the itinerary. It is not at disposal for unplanned running.
Cancellation and Payments
- Payment by bank wire transfer to our account. Confirmation follows receipt.
- Confirmed dates may be changed, shortened or cancelled with 30 days' written notice to the company, subject to availability.
- Eligible refunds are processed to the original bank account within a reasonable period after cancellation. Bank or wire transfer charges are deducted from the refunded amount.
- Inside 30 days, the reservation cannot be changed, postponed or cancelled, and the package amount is retained in full.
- No-shows are not eligible for any refund.
- No credit is given for unused nights or an early departure.
- Peak-date bookings (20 December to 5 January) may carry stricter hotel cancellation terms, which we confirm at the time of booking.
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Questions about this package
How much does the Kovalam tour package cost?
The standard package starts from ₹4,951 per person on twin sharing, land only, on BB (CP), as of August 2026 and subject to approval. Rates move during peak dates: 20 December to 5 January, Onam, Christmas, New Year and long weekends.
Can anyone enter Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple?
No. Entry is restricted to Hindus and the temple enforces a strict dress code. Our team briefs you before the visit so nobody is turned away at the gate. These rules are set by the temple authority and are not within our control. The Kuthiramalika Palace Museum beside it and the Napier Museum are open to everyone, so the morning still works either way.
When is the best time to visit Kovalam, and is the swimming safe?
November to February, when sea conditions are calmest. Outside that window red flags are common and the lifeguards will keep you out of the water. The beaches are patrolled, so treat the flags as final rather than a suggestion.
Is the Ayurveda massage included in the price?
No. The Day 2 afternoon is set aside for a massage at a certified centre rather than a hotel spa, but the treatment is shown as optional and payable direct, so it is not inside the starting price. Tell us at the time of booking and we quote it upfront. The alternative on that afternoon, a Poovar estuary boat ride, is also payable direct.
How far is Kovalam from Trivandrum airport?
About twenty minutes by road, and airport or railway station pickup and drop is included in a private AC vehicle. That short transfer is why this package works over a long weekend without losing a day to driving.
How do I book and pay?
50% of the package amount confirms the booking, and the balance is due before departure or on arrival. Payment is by bank wire transfer to our account, and confirmation follows receipt.
Can I change or cancel my dates?
Yes, with 30 days' written notice to the company, subject to availability. Inside 30 days the reservation cannot be changed, postponed or cancelled, and the package amount is retained in full. No-shows are not eligible for a refund, and there is no credit for unused nights or an early departure.
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