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5 Days Thenmala Ecotourism Tour Package Kerala | Pioneer

5 Days Thenmala Ecotourism Tour Package Kerala | Pioneer

Trivandrum - Thenmala - Kollam - Varkala - Trivandrum
🕐 5 Days, 4 Nights👥 1📍 Kerala Packages

Overview

Thenmala translates from Malayalam as Honey Hill — Then for honey, Mala for hill. The name comes from the quality of honey produced by bees that work the forest at the foothills of the Western Ghats in Kollam district, approximately 72 kilometres from Trivandrum. In 1996 the Kerala government designated Thenmala as India’s first planned ecotourism destination — a deliberately structured place where the forest, the river, the wildlife sanctuary and the adventure activities are managed as a single coherent system rather than left to develop without design. Most travel agencies have never built a package around it. This thenmala ecotourism tour package kerala is the one that does.

Bon Voyagers manages the complete ground programme for this thenmala ecotourism tour package kerala from Trivandrum Airport arrival and departure. The private AC Innova Crysta covers all road transfers throughout. Four nights accommodation — two at Thenmala, one at Kollam, one at Varkala — daily breakfast and dinner on MAP basis throughout. Thenmala eco-zone programme entry, Shenduruney boat ride, Varkala cliff walk and all sightseeing transfers as per the itinerary are included. The per person cost of this thenmala ecotourism tour package kerala is ₹18,500.

Itinerary

This thenmala ecotourism tour package kerala begins at Trivandrum International Airport where the Bon Voyagers representative meets the group on arrival. The drive from Trivandrum to Thenmala covers approximately 72 kilometres — around one and a half hours through the Kollam district foothills. The Western Ghats announce themselves from the Shencottah road side as the vehicle approaches — the forest begins before the village does. Thenmala sits where the Trivandrum-Shencottah road and the Kollam-Shencottah road meet, at the edge of the Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary. The afternoon arrival is the first orientation — the Culture Zone, the 13-arch British-era Pathimoonnu Kannara Palam bridge built using rocks, jaggery and limestone, and the riverside along the Kallada River below the eco-zone. Overnight at Thenmala.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

  • Pickup at Trivandrum Airport on Day 1 and drop at Trivandrum Airport on Day 5.
  • All road transfers throughout by private AC Innova Crysta or similar vehicle as per the itinerary.
  • Two nights accommodation in deluxe hotel or resort at Thenmala on double sharing basis.
  • One night accommodation in deluxe hotel or resort at Kollam on double sharing basis.
  • One night accommodation in deluxe hotel or resort at Varkala on double sharing basis.
  • Daily breakfast and dinner at all hotels on MAP basis throughout all five days.
  • Thenmala eco-zone programme entry on Day 2 — Culture, Adventure and Leisure zones.
  • Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary boat ride on Day 2 afternoon.
  • Ashtamudi Lake local boat ride at Kollam on Day 3 afternoon.
  • All sightseeing transfers as per the itinerary throughout.
  • Meet and greet service at Trivandrum Airport on arrival.
  • Travel assistance by field executive throughout.
  • All fuel, toll and parking charges for the private vehicle throughout the trip.
  • Driver and vehicle allowances for the full trip duration — nothing extra owed on the road.

Not Included

  • Flight tickets to and from Trivandrum — booked separately by the traveller.
  • Lunch on any day throughout the trip.
  • Individual adventure activity charges within the Thenmala Adventure Zone — paid locally to operators.
  • Kappil Lake boat ride at Varkala on Day 4 — paid locally.
  • Personal expenses including laundry, tips, room service, telephone calls, shopping and beverages.
  • Camera and video charges at all eco-zone and reserve entry points — paid separately on site.
  • Any additional sightseeing or extra vehicle use beyond what is listed in the itinerary.
  • Costs arising from natural events including weather-related eco-zone or boat ride restrictions — to be borne by the traveller directly.
  • Any item not clearly listed under the inclusions above.
  • Travel insurance — recommended but arranged separately by the traveller.

Best Time to Visit

September to March is recommended for this Thenmala-Kollam-Varkala circuit, with the butterfly zone at Thenmala most active in the post-monsoon period and the Varkala cliff beach at its best from November to February when the Arabian Sea is calm. Monsoon from June to August brings heavy rain to the Kollam district foothills, making outdoor activities at Thenmala weather-dependent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Important Price & Package Conditions

Please Note
  • Prices are subject to availability and may vary based on travel dates, hotel selection, and seasonal demand.
  • The actual price is reconfirmed at the time of booking. Discounts or deals may apply depending on ongoing promotions.
  • Prices displayed do not include optional add-ons such as cab upgrades, special activities, or extra room categories unless mentioned.
  • For group bookings, custom itineraries, or peak season travel, final pricing may differ. Please connect with our travel expert.
  • 50% advance payment confirms your booking.
  • Remaining balance is due 45 days before travel.
  • Natural disasters or political unrest will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
  • Valid for Indian nationals only. International guests may require special permits.
  • Carry original government ID for all hotels.
  • Secure payments and flexible policies.
  • 24x7 emergency support during travel.

Bon Voyagers strives to provide transparent pricing. For clarity or a custom quote, please contact our support team.

₹23,500

₹18,500

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