Responsible Travel

How Your Kerala Holiday Gives Back

We're committed to making a positive difference to the people, places and wildlife of Kerala, through local partnerships, community support and thoughtful choices on every journey we design.

A smiling boy with a Pulikali tiger dancer during Onam in Kerala

Iris Holidays Spirit

Iris Holidays is an award-winning, family-run Kerala tour specialist, founded in Kochi in 2009. Approved by India's Ministry of Tourism and accredited by Kerala Tourism, we've welcomed 150,000+ travellers and earned 14 consecutive TripAdvisor awards, crafting every journey around you.

An elderly farmer tending his crops in rural Kerala

Making the World a Better Place

Responsible travel isn't an add-on for us; it's one of our core values. From paperless planning and zero-litter commitments to choosing local partners first, we design holidays that leave a positive mark on the people, places and nature you meet.

Supporting Local Communities

A local boatman poling his canoe on the Kerala backwaters

Local Employment

Every Iris holiday is powered by local people. Our drivers, guides and partner houseboat and homestay crews come from the regions you explore, sharing Kerala's culture, cuisine and backwaters as only locals can, while earning a fair livelihood close to home.

A joyful young girl in Kerala smiling with clenched fists

Community Sponsorship

Iris Holidays proudly supports orphanages in Idukki and Ernakulam districts, along with old-age and support centres, helping bring care, comfort and opportunity to children and elders in the very communities that welcome our travellers.

A shopper at a family-run fruit and vegetable stall in Kerala

Supporting Local Businesses

We use local suppliers wherever possible, from family-run homestays and houseboats to small eateries and craftspeople, so more of your holiday spend stays in Kerala, helping small businesses and traditional crafts thrive.

George Joseph

Designed 8000 + Tour Packages | Kerala & India Tour Specialist

Arun Dev

Designed 20000 + Tour Packages | Kerala, India and International Tour Specialist

Saranya

Designed 17000 + Tour Packages | Kerala and India Tour Specialist

Akshay Vinod

Designed 8000 + Tour Packages | Kerala Tour Specialist

Sara Thomas

Designed 7500 + Tour Packages | Kerala Tour Specialist

Kannan

Designed 8000 + Tour Packages | Kerala, India and International Tour Specialist

Vijeesh

The Guy Who Will Welcome You in Kerala | Head of Customer Relations and Transportation

Why book with Iris Holidays ?

We visit and verify all resorts in Kerala that we suggest to you so that guests like you can have a VERY warm & comfortable about an awesome holiday. We won’t suggest anywhere that we haven’t been to and tried ourselves. When you book online or call us, we share the kind of insider low-down we'd give to our best friends about destinations and hotels. Rest assured: when you book with us, every last detail is taken care

2500+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews on TripAdvisor

Only Tour Company in Kerala with 2500+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews on TripAdvisor over 14 years from multiple customers from multiple countries. Consistency Matters!

Approved by Govt:of India & Govt: of Kerala

We are approved after verification by Govt of India & Govt of Kerala

Private Vehicle - Only for you

Chauffeur driven vehicle for you 24X7

Customised Packages with the Best Hotels & Resorts

We handpick our hotels & houseboats

Authentic and Unique Experiences Crafted over 15 Years

Our award-winning, personalised private trips provide incredible insights and insider tips from last 15 years of experience of crafting tours in Kerala, passionately bringing alive unique and exclusive experiences for you.

12 Consecutive TripAdvisor Awards for Best Tour Operator

Certificate of Excellence Award for the past 13 Consecutive Years from 2014 to 2026

Our Awards

Our tours are consistently recognized by prestigious organizations across the travel industry and TripAdvisor. We have won the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence from 2014 till 2022 consecutively for 9 consecutive years. We design our unique tours based on extensive knowledge of Kerala tourist destinations strives to offer personalized top-notch service.