Day Trip to Kanyakumari: Explore Asia's Largest Wooden Palace & Pristine Beaches

Embark on a day trip to Kanyakumari and discover Asia’s largest wooden palace and pristine beaches. Experience the architectural marvel of Padmanabhapuram palace and enjoy a ferry ride to Vivekananda rock for breathtaking views. Don’t miss the spectacular sunrise/sunset at Kanyakumari beach!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Padmanabhapuram Palace - Padmanabhapuram Palace, also known as Kalkulam Palace, is a Travancore era palace located in Padmanabhapuram in the Kanyakumari district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The palace is owned, controlled and maintained by the government of the neighbouring state of Kerala. This palace is older than Rambagh Palace in…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Entry charges
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Included in the journey is The Padmanabhapuram palace, the biggest wooden palace throughout Asia, an undeniable marvel of architecture occupying 6.5 acres of space. The next stage of the tour includes the stunning Kanyakumari beach, the most southern point of the Indian subcontinent. The ticket price also covers a ferry trip to visit both the…

Location
Thiruvananthapuram Central
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(25 Ratings)
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Ambassador491997
Feb 20, 2026
Fantastic hassle free day out - We had a fabulous day out with Adharsh our tour guide/driver including pick up and drop off from our accommodation. The price includes all admissions to attractions, ferries and parking ensuring that it was hassle free Adharsh is very personal and knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble We would throughly recommend this tour.
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Nanda
Feb 18, 2026
Not to be missed! - Mr James and Mr Sarjin were very friendly and knowledgeable about the historic sites we visited. We went to the Padmanabhan palace and Kanyakumari in a comfortable air conditioned car making stops along the way for food and sites of interest. We had a very fulfilling tour and the sites are not to be missed!
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Syedhrahman9
Feb 8, 2026
A day trip to Kanyakumari with James and Adarsh - Being in the southernmost tip of India and at the confluence of Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal, this place has a special history and significance. Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial adds to the significance. A visit to the centuries old wooden palace on the way is an added bonus for tourists. My tour guide, James and his son, Adarsh, who was the driver made my day particularly pleasant - I have nothing but praise for them. They were very punctual, very polite, good communicators and above all very knowledgeable about the places I visited on this trip. They also were very attentive to all my needs, arranging lunch and refreshments breaks. A very big thank you to both of them.
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Richard_m
Feb 6, 2026
A Day exploring the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent - We spent a terrific day with our dignified and knowledgeable guide James and his nephew who drove. Navigating Kanyakumari with a professional makes all the difference between a smooth visit and chaos!
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Tdahlawi
Jan 20, 2026
The southern tip of India - Enjoyable trip particularly the Palace. James, my guide is well informed of the history and geography of the region. Highly recommended
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Shilpa_s
Nov 11, 2025
Great day trip! - This is a great trip for anyone wanting to privately explore the two sites of Kanyakumari and Padmanabhapuram Palace! The tour company sent information the day before on WhatsApp after I reached out to them. Our tour guide and driver were prompt, fantastic and took great care of us throughout the day. The guide was knowledgeable and accommodating. The palace was very interesting with historical significance. And Kanyakumari was majestic being the meeting point of 3 water bodies. A lot of time is spent barefoot at these sites so be prepared for that. And make sure to bring bottled water for the drive! Would recommend this for anyone visiting Kovalam or Thiruvananthapuram.
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Phiny2016
May 3, 2025
Day trip to Southern point of India - We had a lovely day with our tour guide, James, who was a real gentleman and his son Adharsh, who was the driver. They were very knowledgeable and kind and were proud to share their food culture with us. The palace was well worth a visit but we especially liked the visit to the Statue of Wisdom which was really interesting. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Rinkuindore
May 31, 2025
Tourism Department Please Check - It was a really good visit to the Place, The view and the feeling was amazing , It was a really must visit place, but the cruise service needed a lot of improvement as no proper official was there to guide you, cruise capacity was 131 persons but capacity actually utilized as 200+ persons
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Vasuki_s
Jan 10, 2026
Kanyakumari day trip - Over-priced and underwhelming tour. Viator needs to reflect on whether their pricing for this tour is appropriate
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Venture09629549335
Apr 29, 2025
No go place for the families with kids!! - Poor!! No Management from the ship company! Normal line 75 Rs, Express line ( Fallacy) 300 Rs, people standing in bare sun scorching heat without any shade, breaking line, howling and creating ruckus but absolutely no control from the authorities! Astonishingly when asked the police personnel if there is any paid authorised parking they blatantly refused but when i walked inside i realised there was paid parking!! I don’t know if this behaviour was due to some unknown govt commitments or just a bad approach!! Finally after standing in the line for over 2 hours we gave up the ferry and came out! On walking towards the sunrise point we realised the ferry point was not even 200 meters, a small walkway or bridge could solve the problem! Basically it’s a kind of scam by the ship company!! However it’s a beautiful place but because of poor management from the authorities it’s a no go for families!! And hence the bad review.
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From $57
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).