Kovalam Beach Special
Escape the Winter
Escape the Winter Weather - enjoy a relaxing break in the beautiful beach resort of Kovalam.
Our 12 night break offers you the chance to relax and enjoy some winter sunshine.
Should you wish to take the opportunity to explore further the beautiful State of Kerala we have devised some excellent tours that will enable you to see fabulous sites, stunning scenery and many places of interest.
Day One - Arrival in Trivandrum
Met on arrival at the airport by our representative who will transfer you to the Hotel Rockholm or similar for your 12 night stay in Kovalam.
Days Two - Twelve will be free for you to relax and explore on your own - or perhaps to take advantage of one of our special tours detailed below.
TOUR COSTS
Our special price per person based on two people sharing a twin room is from £400.00
Single supplements would apply - please contact us for further details.
The cost includes:
- Arrival and departure transfers using an air conditioned medium sized car.
- Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis
- All applicable taxes
Approximate driving time from Trivandrum Airport is 45 mins.
Optional Tours
Day Trip to Kanyakumari
This excursion will take you on a full day trip to Kanyakumari - the southern tip of India - returning to Trivandrum on the same day.
On the way you will visit the Padmanabhapuram Palace - the magnificent wooden palace constructed by the Maharajahs of Travancore - continuing to Kanyakumari a famous pilgrimage centre for Hindus.
After lunch (not included in your trip) if you wish you can take a boat trip to visit Vivekananda rock where the famous Indian Philosopher Vivekananda meditated before he went to Chicago for his famous speech.
Or perhaps spend the time before you return on the beach watching the sun set over the sea before driving back to Kovalam - on your return you can visit the Sucheendram Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Driving time: Trivandrum to Kanyakumari 2 hours 30 mins each way
Cost of the trip per person:
Minimum two people travelling together in an air conditioned medium car £27.00
Minimum four people travelling together in an air conditioned Toyota Innova car £22.00
Cost includes:
All transportation charges - inclusive of vehicle parking, tolls, driver's allowance and interstate permit charges.
Guest entrance fees where applicable.
If Guests would like to have the service of a guide for the tour the additional cost per person would be £12.00 for two people travelling together or £7.00 per person for four people travelling together.
Half Day Trivandrum City Sightseeing
This is an ideal tour to experience first hand the sights and sounds of a Keralan town. The tour will take you to Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Horse Palace, the magnificent wood palace constructed by the Travancorn Maharajahs now converted to a museum, Chalai market and SMSM Handicraft Institute (closed Mondays).
Driving Time - half day sightseeing -6 hours there and back.
Cost per person:
2 people sharing air conditioned medium sized car £12.00 per person
4 people sharing air conditioned Toyota Innova £10.00 per person
Cost includes:
All transportation charges - inclusive of vehicle parking, tolls, driver's allowance and interstate permit charges.
Guest entrance fees where applicable.
If Guests would like to have the service of a guide for the tour the additional cost per person would be £6.00 for two people travelling together or £5.00 per person for four people travelling together.
Full Day Trivandrum City Sightseeing
This is an ideal tour to experience first hand the sights and sounds of a Keralan town. The tour will take you to Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Horse Palace, the magnificent wood palace constructed by the Travancorn Maharajahs now converted to a museum, Chalai market and SMSM Handicraft Institute (closed Mondays) Veli Tourist Village and Trivandrum.
Driving Time - Full day sightseeing - 8 hours there and back.
Cost per person:
2 people sharing air conditioned medium sized car £18.00 per person
4 people sharing air conditioned Toyota Innova £14.00 per person
Cost includes:
All transportation charges - inclusive of vehicle parking, tolls, driver's allowance and interstate permit charges.
Guest entrance fees where applicable.
If Guests would like to have the service of a guide for the tour the additional cost per person would be £7.00 for two people travelling together or £5.00 per person for four people travelling together.
Day Trip to Ponmudi
This is an attractive hill station near Trivandrum. On the way to Ponmudi you will pass through Golden Valley before continuing to Ponmudi where you can go for short walks to enjoy the fabulous views across the valleys. Ponmudi is also home to an interesting deer park. Returning to your hotel late afternoon or evening.
Ponmudi is located 1000m above sea level.
Driving time - Trivandrum to Ponmudi 3 hours each way
Cost per person for the trip
2 people sharing air conditioned medium sized car £22.00 per person
4 people sharing air conditioned Toyota Innova £16.00 per person
Cost includes:
All transportation charges - inclusive of vehicle parking, tolls, driver's allowance and interstate permit charges.
Guest entrance fees where applicable.
If Guests would like to have the service of a guide for the tour the additional cost per person would be £12.00 for two people travelling together or £7.00 per person for four people travelling together.