3 Nights / 4 Days Kerala Tour Package Itinerary- Including Kanyakumari- package
Here is a comprehensive breakdown for a 3 Nights / 4 Days Southern Coastal Kerala & Tamil Nadu Package tailored for 1 couple. This route covers Fort Kochi, the backwaters at Alleppey Backwaters, the white sands of Marari beach, the cliffs of Kovalam Beach, spiritual landmarks like Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, and the ocean confluence at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari.
💰 Package Cost Summary (For 1 Couple)
Prices include private AC vehicle, 2 nights hotel/resort stays, 1 night private houseboat stay with all meals, driver allowance, fuel charges, state permits, toll, and parking fees.
TierAccommodation StandardVehicle TypeEstimated Cost (per couple)
Standard / Budget3★ Hotels + 1-BHK Deluxe HouseboatAC Sedan (Swift Dzire / Etios)₹18,500 – ₹23,500
Deluxe / Executive4★ Resorts + 1-BHK Premium HouseboatAC Sedan / Ertiga₹25,000 – ₹34,000
Luxury / Honeymoon5★ Luxury Resorts + 1-BHK Ultra Luxury HouseboatAC SUV (Innova Crysta)₹42,000 – ₹65,000+
🗺️ 10 Distinct Itinerary Variations
Itinerary 1: The Classic Southbound Corridor (Kochi Arrival to Trivandrum Drop)
Day 1: Kochi Arrival rightarrow Private Houseboat Cruise
Pick up from Kochi Airport/Station. Direct transfer to board a private houseboat in Alleppey Backwaters by 12:00 PM for an overnight backwater cruise.
Day 2: Alleppey rightarrow Marari Beach rightarrow Kovalam Beach
Morning check-out at 9:00 AM. Stop at Marari beach for a serene morning walk, then drive down to Kovalam Beach for an evening sunset view. (Overnight in Kovalam)
Day 3: Kovalam rightarrow Kanyakumari Day Trip rightarrow Kovalam
Excursion to Kanyakumari to visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, and Sunset View Point. Return to Kovalam by night. (Overnight in Kovalam)
Day 4: Thiruvananthapuram Sightseeing rightarrow Departure
Morning visit to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Napier Museum in Thiruvananthapuram, followed by drop-off at Trivandrum (TRV) Airport/Station.
Itinerary 2: Tip-of-India Sunset Special (Ending with Kanyakumari Stay)
Day 1: Kochi rightarrow Fort Kochi Sights rightarrow Houseboat
Pick up from Kochi, quick heritage stroll through Fort Kochi, then proceed to Alleppey Backwaters to check in on your private houseboat. (Overnight on Houseboat)
Day 2: Alleppey rightarrow Marari Beach rightarrow Thiruvananthapuram rightarrow Kovalam
Disembark houseboat rightarrow Photo stop at Marari beach rightarrow Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram rightarrow Check in at Kovalam Beach. (Overnight in Kovalam)
Day 3: Kovalam rightarrow Kanyakumari Sunset Stay
Drive to Kanyakumari. Take the ferry to Vivekananda Rock Memorial and watch the ocean sunset where three seas meet. (Overnight in Kanyakumari)
Day 4: Kanyakumari Sunrise rightarrow Departure
Early morning sunrise view over the ocean before transfer to Trivandrum or Kochi for departure.
Itinerary 3: Reverse Trail (Trivandrum Pickup to Kochi Drop)
Day 1: Trivandrum Pickup rightarrow Kanyakumari rightarrow Kovalam
Pickup at Trivandrum Airport/Station. Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, then transfer to Kovalam Beach. (Overnight in Kovalam)
Day 2: Kovalam rightarrow Thiruvananthapuram Sights rightarrow Marari Beach rightarrow Alleppey
Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, then drive north to relax on Marari beach. Check in at an Alleppey backwater resort. (Overnight in Alleppey)
Day 3: Alleppey Houseboat Overnight Cruise
Board your private 1-BHK houseboat at 12:00 PM for a full day and night cruise through the Alleppey Backwaters. (Overnight on Houseboat)
Day 4: Alleppey rightarrow Fort Kochi Sights rightarrow Kochi Drop
Check out from houseboat at 9:00 AM rightarrow Explore Chinese Fishing Nets in Fort Kochi rightarrow Drop off at Kochi Airport (COK).
Itinerary 4: Coastal Beach & Spiritual Trail
Day 1: Kochi Pickup rightarrow Marari Beach Stay
Pickup from Kochi and drive directly to a beach resort on Marari beach for a relaxed afternoon by the sea. (Overnight at Marari Beach Resort)
Day 2: Marari Beach rightarrow Alleppey Houseboat
Short transfer to Alleppey Backwaters to board your private houseboat at 12:00 PM. Enjoy fresh seafood lunch and backwater views. (Overnight on Houseboat)
Day 3: Alleppey rightarrow Thiruvananthapuram rightarrow Kovalam & Kanyakumari Sunset
Morning check-out rightarrow Pay respects at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple rightarrow Drive to Kanyakumari for Vivekananda Rock Memorial sunset, then sleep in Kovalam. (Overnight in Kovalam)
Day 4: Kovalam Beach Stroll rightarrow Trivandrum Drop
Enjoy morning leisure at Kovalam Beach before dropping off at Trivandrum Airport.
Itinerary 5: The Express Coastal Highway Drive
Day 1: Kochi rightarrow Alleppey Houseboat
Direct pickup from Kochi to check in at Alleppey Backwaters houseboat dock by 12:00 PM. (Overnight on Houseboat)
Day 2: Alleppey rightarrow Kovalam Beach
Houseboat check-out at 9:00 AM. Stop at Marari beach, then continue straight down to Kovalam Beach for beach sports and ocean views. (Overnight in Kovalam)
Day 3: Kovalam rightarrow Thiruvananthapuram Sights rightarrow Kanyakumari
Morning visit to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, followed by an afternoon drive to Kanyakumari for sunset at Vivekananda Rock Memorial. (Overnight in Kovalam)
Day 4: Kovalam rightarrow Fort Kochi Express Tour rightarrow Kochi Departure
Drive back north to visit Fort Kochi heritage sites before dropping off at Kochi (COK).
Itinerary 6: Culture & Heritage Special
Day 1: Kochi Heritage rightarrow Houseboat Boarding
Explore Fort Kochi (Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church) rightarrow Drive to Alleppey Backwaters for a 12:30 PM houseboat check-in. (Overnight on Houseboat)
Day 2: Alleppey rightarrow Marari Beach rightarrow Kovalam
Check out at 9:00 AM rightarrow Relax at Marari beach rightarrow Drive south to stay at a resort near Kovalam Beach. (Overnight in Kovalam)
Day 3: Thiruvananthapuram & Kanyakumari Heritage Excursion
Morning visit to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram rightarrow Afternoon trip to Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari. (Overnight in Kovalam)
Day 4: Kovalam rightarrow Trivandrum Airport Drop
Morning souvenir shopping and departure transfer from Trivandrum.
Itinerary 7: Honeymoon Luxury Escape
Day 1: Kochi Pickup rightarrow Luxury Houseboat
Pickup with welcome drinks rightarrow Board a luxury private houseboat in Alleppey Backwaters with flower decoration & candlelight dinner. (Overnight on Houseboat)
Day 2: Alleppey rightarrow Marari Beach Resort
Check-out from houseboat rightarrow Transfer to a luxury resort on Marari beach for a private beach stay. (Overnight at Marari Resort)
Day 3: Marari rightarrow Kovalam Beach Resort
Drive south along the coast to Kovalam Beach; enjoy sunset drinks and beachside dining. (Overnight in Kovalam)
Day 4: Thiruvananthapuram Temple rightarrow Kanyakumari Sunset Tour rightarrow Drop
Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram and Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari before final departure.
Itinerary 8: Backwater-Centric Exploration
Day 1: Kochi rightarrow Alleppey Backwater Resort
Pickup from Kochi rightarrow Check in at a waterfront resort in Alleppey Backwaters. Enjoy a private country boat/Shikara ride at sunset. (Overnight in Alleppey Resort)
Day 2: Marari Beach rightarrow Overnight Houseboat
Morning trip to Marari beach rightarrow Board private houseboat at 12:00 PM in Alleppey for lunch & backwater cruise. (Overnight on Houseboat)
Day 3: Alleppey rightarrow Kovalam & Kanyakumari Sunset
Houseboat check-out rightarrow Drive south to Kovalam Beach rightarrow Excursion to Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari. (Overnight in Kovalam)
Day 4: Thiruvananthapuram Temple rightarrow Departure
Morning visit to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram before departure drop-off.
Itinerary 9: Southern Coastal Panorama
Day 1: Kochi rightarrow Marari Beach rightarrow Alleppey Houseboat
Pickup from Kochi rightarrow Short visit to Marari beach rightarrow Check in on your private houseboat in Alleppey Backwaters by 12:00 PM. (Overnight on Houseboat)
Day 2: Alleppey rightarrow Kovalam Beach Tour
Morning cruise, check-out at 9:00 AM rightarrow Drive to Kovalam Beach (visit Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach, and Samudra Beach). (Overnight in Kovalam)
Day 3: Kovalam rightarrow Thiruvananthapuram Sights rightarrow Kanyakumari
Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram rightarrow Excursion to Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Triveni Sangam in Kanyakumari. (Overnight in Kovalam)
Day 4: Fort Kochi Heritage rightarrow Drop
Drive back to Fort Kochi for souvenir shopping before dropping off at Kochi Airport (COK).
Itinerary 10: Point-to-Point Express Tour
Day 1: Kochi Arrival rightarrow Alleppey Houseboat
Pickup at Kochi rightarrow Direct transfer to Alleppey Backwaters houseboat dock by 12:00 PM. (Overnight on Houseboat)
Day 2: Alleppey rightarrow Marari Beach rightarrow Thiruvananthapuram rightarrow Kovalam
Check out rightarrow Visit Marari beach rightarrow Temple tour at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram rightarrow Check in at Kovalam Beach. (Overnight in Kovalam)
Day 3: Kovalam rightarrow Kanyakumari Full Day Exploration
Full day trip to Kanyakumari to visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Memorial, and Triveni Sangam. (Overnight in Kanyakumari)
Day 4: Kanyakumari Sunrise rightarrow Trivandrum/Kochi Drop
Watch the morning sunrise over the ocean rightarrow Drop-off at Trivandrum Airport (TRV) or transfer back to Kochi.
🚗 Infrastructure & Vehicle Facilities
1. Dedicated AC Vehicle
Fleet Options: AC Swift Dzire / Toyota Etios (Standard), AC Ertiga (Deluxe), AC Toyota Innova Crysta (Luxury).
Inclusions: Dedicated vehicle for all 4 days, driver allowance, fuel charges, state entry taxes for Tamil Nadu (Kanyakumari), tolls, and parking fees.
2. Private Houseboat Features
Exclusive Access: 1-Bedroom Private Houseboat dedicated exclusively to 1 couple.
Air Conditioning:
Deluxe: AC operational in bedroom from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Premium / Luxury: 24-hour full AC in bedroom and living lounge.
Meals Included: Freshly prepared traditional meals on board (Lunch: Karimeen fish fry, rice, sambar, thoran; Evening Tea & Snacks; Dinner: Chicken curry / Veg dishes; Breakfast: Appam / Puttu / Idli).
3. Hotel Standards
Double-occupancy rooms with complimentary daily breakfast.
Selected Deluxe and Luxury resorts feature swimming pools, beach access, and ocean views.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Which airport/railway arrival and departure combination is best for this route?
A: The most convenient option is arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK) or Ernakulam Station, and departing from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) or Trivandrum Central Station. This avoids driving 7–8 hours back north on Day 4.
Q2: Do we need an extra permit for Kanyakumari?
A: Yes. Kanyakumari is in Tamil Nadu, so Kerala tourist vehicles must pay an inter-state border tax. This permit fee is included in the package cost.
Q3: What are the dress code requirements for Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple?
A: Traditional attire is mandatory: Men must wear a Dhoti / Mundu (without shirts/vests on the upper body), and women must wear a Saree, Half-saree, or Lehenga (Salwar kameez is allowed only with a Dhoti wrapped over it).
Q4: What are the standard check-in and check-out timings for Alleppey houseboats?
A: Check-in is at 12:00 PM and check-out is at 9:00 AM the following morning. Cruising runs from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM, after which the boat anchors overnight per safety regulations.
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