Trivandrum Day Trips 6 options
Kanyakumari day trip: Padmanabhapuram palace & Vivekananda rockDay trip from Kanyakumari to Asia's largest wooden palace at Padmanabhapuram, then by ferry to Vivekananda Rock and Thiruvalluvar statue with private transport.Tue–Sun · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.58 (26)10hEN · TA · ML✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
Trivandrum day trip: Temples, palaces and beaches with lunchPrivate tour of Trivandrum visiting a 16th-century temple, restored palace, and colonial architecture before relaxing at a major beach with lunch.Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85★ 4.25 (8)6hEN · HI✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Day trip to Varkala from Trivandrum: Guided backwater tourStart from Trivandrum and spend eight hours exploring Varkala's backwaters, temples and clifftop views with a private guide in an AC car.Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (2)8hEN · HI✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 129per group
Poovar Backwater Boating & Trivandrum Day Trip: 4 Cultural SitesPoovar backwater boating and Trivandrum day trip with private transport, guide, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and tea included.Tue–Sun · 09:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 5.00 (1)7h–9hEN · TA · ML✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 86per person
Kanyakumari day trip from Kovalam: Sunset at three oceansFull-day tour from Kovalam to Kanyakumari with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, lunch and visits to Amman Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial.Every day · 10:00 · Pickup optional · All ages7h–8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 234per person
Varkala Day Trip from Trivandrum: Guided Coastal & Heritage TourPrivate day trip from Trivandrum to Varkala with a local guide who speaks English and Hindi.Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 78hEN · HI✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanyakumari day trip: Padmanabhapuram palace & Vivekananda rockOur pick | US$ 78 per person | 10h | 4.58★ · 26 | Tue–Sun | English, Malayalam, Tamil |
| Trivandrum day trip: Temples, palaces and beaches with lunchShortest | US$ 95 per person | 6h | 4.25★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 | English, Hindi |
| Day trip to Varkala from Trivandrum: Guided backwater tourPrivate option | US$ 24 per personUS$ 129 per group (split 6 ways) | 8h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 09:00 | English, Hindi |
| Poovar Backwater Boating & Trivandrum Day Trip: 4 Cultural Sites | US$ 86 per person | 7h–9h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Tue–Sun · 09:00 | English, Malayalam, Tamil |
| Kanyakumari day trip from Kovalam: Sunset at three oceans | US$ 234 per person | 7h–8h | — | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Varkala Day Trip from Trivandrum: Guided Coastal & Heritage Tour | US$ 80 per person | 8h | — | Every day · 09:00 | English, Hindi |
Trivandrum Day Trips at a glance
- Our pick: Kanyakumari day trip: Padmanabhapuram palace & Vivekananda rock, US$ 78 (10h, 4.58★ · 26).
- Shortest: Trivandrum day trip: Temples, palaces and beaches with lunch, US$ 95 (6h, 4.25★ · only 8 reviews).
- Private option: Day trip to Varkala from Trivandrum: Guided backwater tour, US$ 24 (8h, 5.00★ · only 2 reviews).
Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 24–US$ 234 (median US$ 80).
Of the 6 options: 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.