For travellers from Canada
Kerala Tour Packages from Canada
Private, fully customized Kerala vacations with a dedicated car and driver, hand-picked hotels, and a trip designer who works in Canadian time zones. Fly from Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal, land in Kochi, and escape the Canadian winter with backwaters, tea hills and quiet beaches.
Flight time
About 20 to 30 hours into Kochi (COK)
Usually one or two stops
Visa
India Visa usually applied for online
Check the current process before you book
Best time
November to March
Monsoon is June to September
Time difference
9.5 to 13.5 hours behind Kerala
About 9.5 to 10.5 hours for Toronto 12.5 to 13.5 for vancouver depending on daylight saving
Trips from
₹9,000 pp
Quoted in INR on request
Is Kerala good for Canadian travellers?
Kerala for Canadian travellers
Kerala is one of the easiest and most rewarding places in India for a first visit from Canada. It is green, calm and English-friendly, with tea hills in Munnar, wildlife in Thekkady, private houseboats on the Alleppey backwaters, and quiet beaches at Varkala and Marari. For many Canadians, it is also a welcome change from a long winter, with warm, sunny weather from November to March.
Because the journey from Canada is long, most guests plan 10 to 14 nights so the trip is worth the flight. That gives time for a houseboat, a hill stay, wildlife, a beach and an Ayurveda stay. Many Indo-Canadian and Malayali families in Toronto, Brampton, Vancouver and Surrey also combine Kerala trips with family visits, and we plan both together.
Every Iris Holidays trip is private. You get an air-conditioned car, an English-speaking driver, hotels approved by you before booking, and a named trip designer. We are a Government of India-approved tour operator based in Kochi, so the person planning your trip lives in Kerala, not at a call centre abroad.
Popular with Canadian travellers
Kerala tour packages for travellers from Canada
Every package can be changed: add Varkala beach days, swap a hotel, add a tea-estate stay in Munnar, or extend into Tamil Nadu. Prices are per person, twin share, and exclude international flights. Tell us your dates and we will send a free itinerary.
Beaches, Backwaters, Hills & Palaces Odyssey
Alleppey · Bangalore · Coorg · Kochi · Kollam
From₹1,38,000
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Hills , Wilidlife & Backwaters of Kerala
Alleppey · Kochi · Kumarakom · Munnar · Thekkady
From₹26,800
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Hills to Houseboats Kerala
Alleppey · Kochi · Kovalam · Kumarakom · Marari Beach
From₹2,05,000
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Getting there
Flights to Kerala from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and more
Fly into Kochi (COK) for Munnar, Thekkady and the backwaters. Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) suits trips that start in the south at Kovalam or Varkala. Direct flights from Canada go to Delhi or Mumbai, so most travellers connect once more to reach Kerala, or route through Europe or the Gulf.
| From | Usual connection | Total travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto (YYZ) | Delhi or Mumbai, or a Gulf or European hub | Roughly 21 to 28 hours |
| Montreal (YUL) | Europe, the Gulf, Delhi or Mumbai | Roughly 22 to 30 hours |
| Vancouver (YVR) | Delhi, or an Asian, Gulf or European hub | Roughly 24 to 32 hours |
| Calgary / Edmonton (YYC, YEG) | A Canadian or European hub, then Delhi, Mumbai or the Gulf | Roughly 26 to 34 hours |
Flight tips for Canadian travellers
- Many connections reach Kochi late at night or early morning. Our drivers meet flights at any hour and track delays.
- Keep the first day light, or spend a night in Fort Kochi to recover from jet lag before driving to Munnar.
- Check your passport validity and the Government of Canada's travel advice for India before you book flights.
- We can quote combined trips with Sri Lanka, the Maldives or Tamil Nadu.
Entry requirements from Canada to India
India visa for Canadian citizens: 4 steps
Canadian passport holders need a visa for India. Most apply online through the official Government of India visa website, and only there. Visa rules and availability can change, so always confirm the current process on the official portal before you apply or book flights.
Check your passport
It should be valid for your whole stay, with blank pages for stamps.
Apply online
Use the official Government of India visa portal and choose the tourist visa. Avoid look-alike sites that charge extra fees.
Apply early
Apply 3 to 4 weeks before you fly so there is room for questions or delays.
Carry the approval
Print the visa approval and keep it with your passport. You will need it at the airport and on arrival.
When to go
Best time to visit Kerala from Canada
Kerala is best from November to March, when it is dry, sunny and warm, which suits a Canadian winter escape. Canadian holiday months are marked because flights and hotels cost more then. The monsoon, June to September, is green, quiet and good for Ayurveda.
Best weather Good, getting hot Monsoon Holidays School holidays (approx.)
Guest reviews
What Canadian travellers say about Iris Holidays
4.2
★★★★
6 reviews from Canadian guests
Deena Marie Fens
Toronto · Solo Travellers · Feb 2026
Amazing Munnar Tour
The entire trip was very well arranged and coordinated. My tour guide Monesh was excellent in his service. He brought me to all the spots listed, allowed me sufficient time to visit, no rushing and followed my phase all the way. he gave good insights, information and recommendations which were cheaper than other…
Corinna Wissels
Penticton · Friends & Groups · Feb 2023
Women Tour in Kerala Feedback-We were two ladies and Iris took very good care of us
We did a 13 night customized holiday package of Kerala through George including Kochi-Munnar-Madurai-Thekkady-Alleppey and Marari.We had a wonderful driver for the journey named Mr Anoop and he was an excellent driver; kind, patient and very professional! I highly recommend him!!!We were two ladies and he took very…
Matthew Broderick
Toronto · Honeymooners & Couples · Feb 2020
Good Experience in Kerala with Iris Holidays
Baburaj was exceptional host,patient,understanding, helpful informative &funny.We would of been lost without him.Full days tailored to our presence+careful selections of lunch restaurants+stop offs,super helpful driver (Baburaj)Who went above &beyond to make us comfortable. Marari beach dreams hotel was also very good…
Maureen Richmond
Whistler B C · Senior Citizens · Jan 2020
Kerala trip with Iris holidays
All the hotels were excellent.Driver Binu was excellent. The places planned +suggested by driver Binu were great binu took us shopping for all the things .We wanted to store that were very reasonable+not tourist out lets. He was an excellent driver .
Steeves Bujold
Montreal · Friends & Groups · Apr 2019
Thank you for am amazing day. Fantastic tour of the city
Thank you for am amazing day. Akex was a fantastic, knwoledgable and passionate guide.He served us our need and gave us valuable information about tourist places in Kochi We highly recommend this tour operator for your trip to India.
Deborah Trione
Toronoto · Families with Kids · Mar 2018
Kochi Cultural Tour Review
Thank you very much! Very friendly and informative cultural and heritage tour. Authentic sitesthat gives us a good understanding on cultura diversity in India.
Good to know
Kerala trips from Canada: common questions
Do Canadians need a visa for Kerala?
Yes. Canadian passport holders need a visa for India. Most apply online through the official Government of India visa portal, ideally 3 to 4 weeks before travel. Rules and availability can change, so confirm on the official site.
Are there direct flights from Canada to Kerala?
No. Direct flights from Canada go to Delhi or Mumbai. Most travellers connect once more to reach Kochi, or route through a European or Gulf hub. Check current schedules before booking.
How many days do I need for Kerala?
Plan at least 10 nights, including the long flight, so you have time for Munnar, Thekkady, a houseboat in Alleppey and a beach. Two weeks lets you add Varkala, Kumarakom, Fort Kochi or an Ayurveda stay.
What is the best month to visit Kerala from Canada?
November to March is dry, sunny and warm, which makes it a popular winter escape. December is the busiest and most expensive month. June to September is the monsoon: green, quiet and cheaper, and good for Ayurveda. April and May are hot and humid.
What does a Kerala trip cost?
Tours start from ₹9,000 per person, twin share, excluding international flights. Your quote shows the exact price for your dates, hotels and route.
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Page last updated: 23 October 2026
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- Change plans on the go with 24/7 on-trip support
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