Approx. 8 hours · Private tour
Varkala in a Day
A blend of coastline, history and quiet spiritual places, finishing on the cliff as the sun goes into the Arabian Sea.
The day, hour by hour
Hotel pickup
We collect you from your hotel and take the coast road south.
Anjengo Fort
Twelve kilometres from Varkala. Built by the British East India Company in the early 1700s — one of their first footholds on this coast. Sea views from the ramparts.
Varkala Lighthouse
A short stop for the panorama along the coastline.
Lunch
At a local restaurant on the way back toward Varkala.
Sivagiri Mutt
The ashram founded by the social reformer Sree Narayana Guru. Quiet, working, and central to modern Kerala's history.
Kappil Beach & backwaters
Where the backwater runs alongside the sea, separated by a thin strip of sand. Optional boat ride.
Varkala Cliff
The cliff path, the shops, and the sunset over the water.
Hotel drop
Back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Anjengo Fort, built by the British East India Company
- Varkala Lighthouse and the coastal views
- Sivagiri Mutt, founded by Sree Narayana Guru
- Kappil Beach, where the backwaters meet the sea
- Sunset from Varkala Cliff
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking local driver-guide
- Lunch
- Scenic photo stops
- Drinking water
- All parking and tolls
Not included
- Monument entry tickets
- Boat ride at Kappil (optional)
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
Good to know
Sivagiri Mutt is an active place of worship — modest dress is appreciated.
Book at least 24 hours ahead so we can hold the vehicle and any boats.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour.
Private group — you will not be joined by strangers.
Common questions
Yes. We collect you from your hotel or homestay in Kollam in the morning and bring you back the same evening. There is no meeting point to find.
Yes. The vehicle, the driver-guide and any boats are yours for the day. You will not be grouped with strangers.
Yes, every tour runs in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with drinking water on board.
Yes. Tell us when you book and we will arrange it. A vegetarian Kerala sadya is available on any tour.
Kerala rain usually passes within the hour. We reorder the day to keep you indoors until it clears rather than cancelling. If a boat cannot sail safely we substitute another stop or refund that portion.
At least 24 hours, so we can hold the vehicle and any boats. In peak season, a week ahead is safer.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your tour date.
Sivagiri Mutt is an active place of worship — modest dress is appreciated.
At a glance
Approx. 8 hours
Private, 2 to 12 guests
Hotel pickup & drop
08:00 pickup · 18:00 drop
