Kovalam · 2 nights
Sample itinerary, we tailor it to you
About this Kerala itinerary
This is our most requested honeymoon, and it is built around the two things couples ask us for most: privacy and time. It opens on the beach at Kovalam, moves onto a houseboat decked with flowers, spends two nights in the hills at Periyar and two on the lake at Kumarakom, then finishes in Cochin.
Everything below is a sample. Our team will lengthen it, swap the hotels up or down a category and add the private moments where you want them.
Trip highlights
- Stay in a beach resort at Kovalam
- Overnight cruise in a fully decorated houseboat
- Stay in a wildlife resort and trek through the jungle
- Visit a martial arts centre
- Stay in a backwater resort
- Explore the historic port city of Cochin
- Relax with a complimentary Ayurveda massage
Route & map
Where the South Kerala Honeymoon route takes you
Kovalam
2 nights
Alleppey houseboat
1 night
Periyar
2 nights
Kumarakom
2 nights
Cochin
2 nights
Where you'll visit
A beach town on the Arabian Sea, around 16 km from Trivandrum. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees, and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of them. Three crescent beaches are separated by rocky headlands, of which Lighthouse Beach is the best known.
Day by day
Your itinerary, day by day
Greeted by one of our representatives and driven to Kovalam, one of the most popular beach destinations in Kerala. Kovalam is made up of three crescent beaches separated by rocky headlands, of which Lighthouse Beach is the most famous. The azure water and gentle climate make it a year round favourite. In the evening, enjoy a romantic massage and a complimentary bottle of champagne.
Overnight · Kovalam · Driving · 25 km · 1 hr
Where you'll stay
Choose your comfort level
The route stays exactly the same, you are only choosing the level of hotel. Prices vary by category and your expert confirms the exact quote for the level you pick. Any individual stay can also be swapped.
Alleppey houseboat · 1 night
Hibiscus Villa
Periyar · 2 nights
Elephant Court
Kumarakom · 2 nights
Backwater Ripples
Cochin · 2 nights
Brunton Boatyard
When to go
The best time to visit Kerala
Jan
31°C
12mm
Feb
32°C
20mm
Mar
33°C
45mm
Apr
33°C
120mm
May
32°C
250mm
Jun
29°C
650mm
Jul
28°C
600mm
Aug
28°C
380mm
Sep
29°C
250mm
Oct
30°C
290mm
Nov
30°C
170mm
Dec
30°C
40mm
30°C
Avg temperature
236mm
Avg rainfall
- Best
- Good
- Monsoon
October to March, the sweet spot
Kerala is at its best from October to March, when the rain has cleared, the backwaters are full and the coast is dry. April and May are hot and humid but quiet, and the south-west monsoon from June to September brings heavy afternoon rain, deep green hills and the lowest prices of the year. Many Ayurveda guests deliberately choose the monsoon, when the treatments are considered most effective.
Good to know
What's included
Included
- Bed and breakfast at all hotels, except where stated on the itinerary
- Chauffeur driven air-conditioned car throughout
- Houseboat decorated with flowers, with all meals
- Candlelit dinner with champagne
- Couples Ayurveda massage
- Sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake
- All entrance fees, guide charges and assisted airport transfers
Not included
- International flights (quoted separately)
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners unless stated
- Additional spa treatments
Pricing
Indicative price
*Indicative price
£1,745
per person, twin share
Excluding international flights
Prices exclude international flights. Includes accommodation, private transport, sightseeing and activities as described. This is a private tour, fully customisable. Adjust hotels, add destinations, change the pace. Final price varies with group size, season and hotel choice. Share your preferred dates and we will send a personalised itinerary and an accurate quote.
Image gallery
A glimpse of the journey
Make this trip yours
Our Kerala team will reshape every day of this itinerary around you, then price it properly.
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