India · TRIVANDRUM & KOVALAM TOURS
The 8 best trivandrum & kovalam tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
A 2-hour guided walking tour of Trivandrum’s fort temples, forts, and palace sites, with insider lanes and temple context for $14.
“The tour was great - highly recommended! Siddharth does a great job and explains background knowledge and details about each temple. You see temples and places that you wouldn't be able to visit yourself.”
Alleppey shikara ride with a village tour, bird spotting, and sunset on a private canal cruise from $16 per person for about 3 hours.
“The best part was cruising through the entire backwaters and having best Karimeen fish fry and prawns The guide was very helpful and provided very scenic spots to capture photos Thank you so much, Rahul and Anas”
Kayak the Paravur Backwaters mangroves near Varkala and Kollam, learn paddle skills, choose kayak or canoe, and glide through quiet canals.
“Lovely location Well organised Beautiful environment Good quality equipment Samson was amazing! Definitely get the waterproof phone cover, they work like a dream”
A 2-hour guided heritage walk in Trivandrum, hitting Kanakakunnu Palace, Napier Museum, Connemara Market, plus lanes and local tips.
“I definitely recommend this tour of Trivandrum ! We were a group of 6 French people visiting the city. Biju has been a great guide for us, super easy to understand, with a nice personnality and taking time to answer all our questions. He is vRead more”
Alappuzha Kerala private shikara cruise with village walk. 3 hours of canals, sunset views, local stories, and a meal option.
“The boat tour driver was excellent The tour greeter charged us an extra 3000 rupees as we were running late and he had kept the boat waiting I think the greeter was taking advantage of us The boat ride was excellent”
2-hour heritage walk in Trivandrum with an English Hindi guide, from Kanakakunnu flag to Napier Museum and Connemara Market, $14.
“You will see many nice heritages and the guide had lot of insights and information. However the wall was father rushed and you do not spend much time on the sights. But if you prefer to see lots lf things in a fast pace it is suitable”
Alleppey homely Kerala cooking class at a local home, learn spices and dishes like fish pollichathu, finish with payasam and tea.
“Learnt a lot about Keralan cuisine, had a very fun time, and ate lovely food. Shilpa and her family were very warm and welcoming, and she regaled us with lots of stories about Allepey life.”
A 2-hour heritage photography walk in Trivandrum, with a tuk tuk ride, fort-area temple stops, and English Hindi storytelling for standout shots.
“The tour was great. It offered a deep dive into the city’s rich history and culture, providing insights and stories that were both enlightening and engaging. The experience was not only educational but also thoroughly enjoyable, making it worth every moment. Siddarth, the guide, is absolutely devoted to the city and passionate about history. His profound understanding of Hinduism and enthusiasm for the culture and history of the region leaves a lasting impression. It was an absolute privilege to meet and learn from such an individual, and I highly recommend the tour to anyone looking to gain a better understanding of South Kerala.”
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