Kerala Luxury Backwater & Beach Holiday (DP-12)

4 Days / 3 Nights | Varkala & Alappuzha

Theme: Luxury, Romance, Wellness, and Nature
Perfect For: Couples seeking privacy, cliffside sunsets, and serene backwater canals.

Why Choose This Private Luxury Tour?

This is not a standard group trip. It is a private, chauffeur-driven luxury experience designed for travelers who value comfort and exclusivity.

• Cliff-Edge Luxury: Stay at Elixir Cliff Beach Resort, one of the few properties in Varkala boasting direct cliff-edge views of the Arabian Sea and private beach access.

• Backwater Serenity: Experience Uday Backwater Resort in Alappuzha, where luxury meets tradition along the calm canals of the Venice of the East.

• Curated Sightseeing: We have optimized travel times and activity schedules to avoid crowds, ensuring a relaxed pace.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Cliffside Retreat (Trivandrum → Varkala)

• Arrival: Your private chauffeur will greet you at Trivandrum (TRV) Airport or Railway Station.

• Transfer: Enjoy a smooth 1.5-hour scenic drive to Varkala.

• Check-In: Arrive at Elixir Cliff Beach Resort & Spa.

  • Highlight: You will be booked into a Sea View Room (subject to availability) offering panoramic ocean vistas right from your bed.

• Evening: Relax in the infinity pool or take the private path down to the beach. Watch the sunset from the cliff-edge restaurant.

• Stay: Elixir Cliff Beach Resort, Varkala.

Day 2: Spirituality & Serenity (Varkala Sightseeing)

• Morning Temple Visit: After a gourmet breakfast, visit the 2,000-year-old Janardhana Swamy Temple.

  • Traveler Tip: Best visited early (open 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM). Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) to respect local customs.

• Afternoon at Kappil: Drive 15 minutes north to Kappil Beach.

  • Activity: This unique spot is where the backwaters merge with the sea. You can enjoy a private pedal boat ride or simply walk along the golden sandbar.

• Evening: Return to the resort. Optional Ayurvedic Spa treatment (available upon request) to rejuvenate before dinner.

• Stay: Elixir Cliff Beach Resort, Varkala.

Day 3: The Venetian Experience (Varkala → Alappuzha)

• Transfer: After a leisurely breakfast, check out and drive north to Alappuzha (approx. 3 hours).

• Check-In: Arrive at Uday Backwater Resort, nestled on the banks of the Punnamada Lake.

• The Experience:

  • Check into your Luxury Room, designed with traditional Kerala architecture and modern luxury.

  • Spend the afternoon by the expansive pool or take a sunset Shikara boat ride (traditional open canoe) directly from the resort’s jetty to explore narrow canals that larger houseboats cannot reach.

• Stay: Uday Backwater Resort, Alappuzha.

Day 4: Departure (Alappuzha → Kochi)

• Morning: Enjoy a final Kerala-style breakfast watching the houseboats glide by.

• Transfer: Your chauffeur will drive you to Kochi (Cochin) (approx. 1.5 – 2 hours).

• Drop-off: You will be dropped at Kochi Airport (COK) or Railway Station for your return journey.

Package Inclusions

• Accommodation: 3 Nights in Premium/Luxury category rooms at Elixir Cliff (Varkala) and Uday Backwater Resort (Alappuzha).

• Meals: Daily buffet breakfast at the resorts.

• Transport: Private A/C SUV (Innova Crysta or similar) exclusively for you from pick-up to drop-off.

• Sightseeing: All fuel, parking, toll, and driver allowance included.

• Taxes: All GST and applicable hotel taxes.

Exclusions

• Airfare/Train tickets.

• Lunch and Dinner (allowing you the flexibility to dine at local cliff cafes or the resort).

• Entrance fees to monuments/boating charges (pay as you go for flexibility).

• Optional activities (Spa, Yoga).

Important Travel Notes

• Temple Dress Code: Strictly traditional/modest. Men may need to wear a Mundu (dhoti) at specific inner sanctums; women should wear sarees or long skirts/pants.

• Check-in/Out: Standard check-in is 2:00 PM; check-out is 11:00 AM. Early/late access is subject to resort availability.