Thiruvananthapuram Tour Packages

At a glance

• Best time to visit: October to March

• Ideal duration: 2–3 days

• Arrival points: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) or Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station

Planning a longer trip? Explore our complete Kerala Tour Packages to combine the capital with other destinations.

What Is Included in a Thiruvananthapuram Tour Package?

Most Thiruvananthapuram trip packages include accommodation, daily breakfast, a private AC vehicle with a driver, and guided sightseeing. Entry tickets, lunch, dinner and flights are usually extra.

Typically included

• Hotel stay for 2 nights

• Daily breakfast

• Airport or railway station transfers

• Private AC cab for all sightseeing

• Toll, parking and driver allowance

Typically excluded

• Airfare or train tickets

• Lunch and dinner

• Monument, museum and boat-ride entry fees

• Camera charges and personal expenses

You can upgrade the hotel category or add experiences such as a Poovar boat ride, an Ayurvedic massage or a Varkala day trip.

Thiruvananthapuram Tour Packages Price

Thiruvananthapuram tour packages generally Tour Starting from

INR 8827 per person for 2 nights 3 days, depending on hotel category, group size and travel season.

Price tiers

• Budget: INR 8999 per person. Clean 2–3 star hotel, shared or sedan cab, breakfast included.

• Standard: INR 15999 per person. 3–4 star hotel near Kovalam or the city centre, private AC cab, breakfast included.

• Premium: INR 19999 per person. 4–5 star or beach resort, SUV or tempo traveller, breakfast and select experiences included.

What changes the price

• Season: December and New Year are the most expensive.

• Hotel location: Kovalam beachfront stays cost more than city hotels.

• Group size: larger groups share the cab cost, so the per-person price drops.

• Add-ons: Varkala, Ponmudi and boat rides raise the total.

Booking 3–4 weeks ahead in peak months usually gets better hotel choices.

Thiruvananthapuram Itinerary for 2 Days

A 2-day Thiruvananthapuram itinerary covers the city's temple, museums and a sunset beach on Day 1, and Kovalam with Vizhinjam or Poovar on Day 2. It suits a short weekend break and keeps each drive under about an hour.

Day 1: City sightseeing

• Morning: Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the city's best-known landmark. Entry to the inner temple is restricted to Hindus and a strict traditional dress code applies, so confirm rules and timings before you go.

• Late morning: Napier Museum, an Indo-Saracenic building with bronzes, ivory carvings and temple artefacts. The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo and botanical garden are in the same compound.

• Afternoon: Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, a 19th-century wooden palace of the Travancore royal family.

• Evening: Shankumugham Beach for sunset, near the airport, with its large mermaid sculpture.

Day 2: Kovalam and the coast

• Morning: Kovalam's Lighthouse Beach and Hawah Beach, about 16 km from the city centre.

• Midday: Vizhinjam, a historic fishing harbour with an ancient rock-cut cave temple.

• Afternoon: Optional Poovar boat ride, where the Neyyar River meets the Arabian Sea.

• Evening: Departure or return to your hotel.

Thiruvananthapuram 2 Nights 3 Days Package: 3-Day Itinerary

A 2 nights 3 days Thiruvananthapuram package usually covers city sightseeing, Kovalam beaches and one day trip to Varkala, Ponmudi or Neyyar Dam. It is the most popular format because it fits a long weekend.

Day 1: Arrival and city highlights

• Check in and rest.

• Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Napier Museum with the zoo.

• Veli Tourist Village, where the lake meets the sea, for boating.

• Sunset at Shankumugham Beach.

Day 2: Kovalam, Vizhinjam and Poovar

• Kovalam beaches in the morning.

• Vizhinjam harbour and cave temple.

• Poovar boat ride in the afternoon.

Day 3: Choose one day trip, then depart

• Varkala: about 50 km away, with a cliff, beach and temple. Suits beach and cafe lovers.

• Ponmudi: a hill station about 60 km away, reached by a winding road with 22 hairpin bends. Suits travellers who want cool weather and views.

• Neyyar Dam: about 30 km away, with boating, a lion safari park and a wildlife sanctuary. Suits families with children.

Thiruvananthapuram and Varkala Itinerary

Varkala is about 50 km (roughly 1.5 hours) from Thiruvananthapuram, so you can visit on a full-day trip or stay one night in a 3-day plan.

Sample day trip

• Early morning: Depart Thiruvananthapuram.

• Morning: Papanasam Beach and Janardhana Swamy Temple, where Hindus traditionally perform ancestral rites.

• Late morning: Varkala Cliff, recognised as a geological monument, with sea views and cafes along the edge.

• Afternoon (optional): Kappil Lake or Anjengo Fort.

• Evening: Return to Thiruvananthapuram.

Day trip or overnight?

• Day trip: best if you have only 2 days and want to stay near the city.

• Overnight stay: best if you want a relaxed sunset at the cliff and an unhurried morning.

If you want Varkala planned end to end, see our Varkala Tour Packages.

Thiruvananthapuram Tour Packages for Family

Family packages in Thiruvananthapuram focus on short drives, child-friendly stops such as the zoo and the planetarium, and calm beaches like Kovalam.

Family-friendly stops

• Thiruvananthapuram Zoo: a large, shaded compound that children enjoy.

• Kerala Science and Technology Museum and Priyadarshini Planetarium: hands-on exhibits and shows.

• Kovalam Beach: gentle sections suited to families with children.

• Neyyar Dam: boating and a safari park.

For senior travellers

• Short transfers with a rest break between stops.

• Ground-floor or lift-access rooms.

• Early temple visits to avoid crowds.

Comfort and safety

• AC cabs with experienced local drivers.

• Vetted hotels with family rooms.

• A flexible daily pace.

Best Places to Include in Thiruvananthapuram Tour Packages

The best places to include are Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kovalam Beach, Napier Museum, Poovar, Ponmudi and Varkala.

• Padmanabhaswamy Temple: city centre, allow 1.5–2 hours.

• Napier Museum and Zoo: city centre, allow 1–2 hours.

• Kovalam Beach: about 16 km from the centre, allow half a day.

• Poovar: about 30 km from the centre, allow 2–3 hours.

• Varkala: about 50 km from the centre, allow a full day.

• Ponmudi: about 60 km from the centre, allow a full day.

Best Time to Visit Thiruvananthapuram

The best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram is October to March, when the weather is cooler and the beaches are calm.

• Monsoon (June to September): lush greenery and lower prices, but sea activities are limited.

• Summer (April to May): hot and humid, with hotel discounts.

• Festive season: Onam and Diwali bring special events and decorations, so book early.

How to Choose the Right Thiruvananthapuram Tour Package

Choose a package based on trip length, travel group, budget and whether you want beaches, culture or hills.

• Clear inclusions: check what is covered, including entry fees and meals.

• Hotel location: Kovalam suits beach stays, the city centre suits temples and museums.

• Vehicle type: match the cab to your group size and luggage.

• Cancellation policy: confirm refund terms before paying.

Why Book With Kiomoi

Kiomoi plans Kerala holidays around real local travel conditions, with itineraries built by a dedicated tour manager and clear pricing before you pay.

• Kerala-focused planning: Kiomoi offers Kerala tour packages across the state, including Thiruvananthapuram, Varkala and Kovalam, so your city stay, beach days and day trips are planned together rather than booked separately.

• Reviewed by a tour manager: Every itinerary on this page is reviewed by Piyush Rajput, tour manager, who checks routes, timings and travel times so the plan works on the ground.

• Customisable packages: You can change the hotel category, vehicle type and number of days, or add Varkala, Ponmudi or Poovar to suit your group.

• Transparent inclusions: Each package lists what is included and excluded, covering stay, meals, transfers, sightseeing and entry fees, so there are no surprises.

• Help before and during the trip: You can reach the Kiomoi team by call or WhatsApp to plan, change or confirm your itinerary.

Last updated: 5 Oct, 2026 | Reviewed by: Piyush Rajput, tour manager

Book Your Thiruvananthapuram Tour Package

Thiruvananthapuram tour packages let you see the temple, beaches and museums of Kerala's capital in as little as 2 nights 3 days. Share your dates and group size to get a custom quote by call or WhatsApp, or combine the city with other destinations in our Kerala Tour Packages.