Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India Approved Tour Operator
Iris Holidays is a Department of Tourism, Government of India accredited tour operator which has been verified on stringent financial and operational parameters by Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India.
No pre-made packages. Everything customized for your request
We work 1-on-1 with each of our clients and create a customised package for your request. Your dedicated and personal trip designer will work with you from initial enquiry till trip completion to take care of all the details.
One Stop Hassle Free Experience. No Third Party Mess
To ensure memorable trip for you, all our accommodations and services are personally tested by our team. Tell us your travel dream and we will create an itinerary packed with the best experiences your destination has to offer.
#1 Multi day Tour Company for 11 Years on TripAdvisor in Kochi, Kerala
1800+ Five Star reviews from customers like you have helped us to win TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 11 Consecutive years - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 & 2014
16+ Years of expertise :) . 91000+ Trips Planned for customers like you
Create a fully customized day-by-day itinerary for free with the same expertise that have helped to create 91000+ trips for customers like you from 2009.
Travel safe- Kerala Tourism Accredited Tour Operator
Accredited by Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala since 2014 & member of leading travel associations including Kerala Travel Mart, ATTOI, TPC and TOAK
Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India Approved Tour Operator
Iris Holidays is a Department of Tourism, Government of India accredited tour operator which has been verified on stringent financial and operational parameters by Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India.
No pre-made packages. Everything customized for your request
We work 1-on-1 with each of our clients and create a customised package for your request. Your dedicated and personal trip designer will work with you from initial enquiry till trip completion to take care of all the details.
One Stop Hassle Free Experience. No Third Party Mess
To ensure memorable trip for you, all our accommodations and services are personally tested by our team. Tell us your travel dream and we will create an itinerary packed with the best experiences your destination has to offer.
#1 Multi day Tour Company for 11 Years on TripAdvisor in Kochi, Kerala
1800+ Five Star reviews from customers like you have helped us to win TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 11 Consecutive years - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 & 2014
16+ Years of expertise :) . 91000+ Trips Planned for customers like you
Create a fully customized day-by-day itinerary for free with the same expertise that have helped to create 91000+ trips for customers like you from 2009.
Travel safe- Kerala Tourism Accredited Tour Operator
Accredited by Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala since 2014 & member of leading travel associations including Kerala Travel Mart, ATTOI, TPC and TOAK
Leave your holiday to us, just sit back & relax when we design a memorable trip
Explore, Relax, Enjoy: Exclusive Holiday Packages Handpicked for You
Leave your holiday to us, just sit back & relax when we design your trip
We have designed 80000+ customised packages from 2009 and our trip designers specialise in Kerala Tour Packages, Customized Kerala Honeymoon Packages and Kerala Houseboat packages. We cater only to travelers bound for Kerala & because of this narrow focus, you can expect deep, passionate and personal expertise on any holiday in Kerala that you book with us.
Iris Holidays is among the few tour companies in Kerala approved by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala.
We visit and verify all resorts in Kerala that we suggest to you so that guests like you can have a VERY memorable & comfortable 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 of.
REAL People, REAL Stories, REAL Experiences- What our customers are saying
Martin Vesely
(Prague, Czech Republic)
Jun 24,2019
Custom Trip From Kochi to Munnar
We had a great time in Munnar. Mr. Benny our driver performed beyond expectations.We appreciate that the trip was tailored as per our needs.Driver taken to tropical non tourist locations ,communication was perfect and the driver was professional read more...
Andrew Wilson
(London, UK)
Feb 21,2018
Booked Iris Holidays after watching Great Canal Journeys Television Show in UK in BBC
We came to know about Iris Holidays through a TV program in UK called Great Canal Journeys as the crew in houseboat were wearing the T Shirts with Iris Holidays Logo. From the moment I contacted the company I for assured I was going to get a quality read more...
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Retd. Justice Kurian Joseph and Family
(Kochi , India )
Jan 01,2025
Vietnam Tour From Kerala
A wonderful team that made our international trip absolutely perfect! From the initial Zoom calls to provide updates and plan our itinerary to the moment we landed back, everything was seamlessly organized. They delivered everything that was promised read more...
John Fowler
(Germany, Germany)
Nov 13,2024
9 days Kerala Tour package
I found Iris Holidays while researching a possible trip to Kerala. They seemed well established and the Kerala experts so I talked to them. Out trip designer Saranya was very good giving us an example 15 day itinerary and then letting us tweak it t read more...
Federico Mozzone
(Florence, Italy)
Sep 20,2019
Customised Onam Season Tour in Kerala from Italy
Everybody whom we met from Iris Team and in Kerala exceeded our expectations. Really Professional Service an Iris Holidays Team through George was able to organise a fully customised tour even from thousands of kilometers of distance in Italy. read more...
Martin Vesely
(Prague, Czech Republic)
Jun 24,2019
Custom Trip From Kochi to Munnar
We had a great time in Munnar. Mr. Benny our driver performed beyond expectations.We appreciate that the trip was tailored as per our needs.Driver taken to tropical non tourist locations ,communication was perfect and the driver was professional read more...
Andrew Wilson
(London, UK)
Feb 21,2018
Booked Iris Holidays after watching Great Canal Journeys Television Show in UK in BBC
We came to know about Iris Holidays through a TV program in UK called Great Canal Journeys as the crew in houseboat were wearing the T Shirts with Iris Holidays Logo. From the moment I contacted the company I for assured I was going to get a quality read more...
Retd. Justice Kurian Joseph and Family
(Kochi , India )
Jan 01,2025
Vietnam Tour From Kerala
A wonderful team that made our international trip absolutely perfect! From the initial Zoom calls to provide updates and plan our itinerary to the moment we landed back, everything was seamlessly organized. They delivered everything that was promised read more...
John Fowler
(Germany, Germany)
Nov 13,2024
9 days Kerala Tour package
I found Iris Holidays while researching a possible trip to Kerala. They seemed well established and the Kerala experts so I talked to them. Out trip designer Saranya was very good giving us an example 15 day itinerary and then letting us tweak it t read more...
Federico Mozzone
(Florence, Italy)
Sep 20,2019
Customised Onam Season Tour in Kerala from Italy
Everybody whom we met from Iris Team and in Kerala exceeded our expectations. Really Professional Service an Iris Holidays Team through George was able to organise a fully customised tour even from thousands of kilometers of distance in Italy. read more...
Mosali Family
(USA, USA)
Jan 22,2015
Kerala Tourism Family Review
We had a great faily experience and are carrying chokefull of memories back home. Our drier Baburaj was beyond excellent. Hotel in Thekkady was a bit of a downer when compares to others but otherwise it was really excellent and thanks to George and B read more...
Mosali Family
(USA, USA)
Jan 22,2015
Kerala Tourism Family Review
We had a great faily experience and are carrying chokefull of memories back home. Our drier Baburaj was beyond excellent. Hotel in Thekkady was a bit of a downer when compares to others but otherwise it was really excellent and thanks to George and B read more...
Mosali Family
(USA, USA)
Jan 22,2015
Kerala Tourism Family Review
We had a great faily experience and are carrying chokefull of memories back home. Our drier Baburaj was beyond excellent. Hotel in Thekkady was a bit of a downer when compares to others but otherwise it was really excellent and thanks to George and B read more...
Mosali Family
(USA, USA)
Jan 22,2015
Kerala Tourism Family Review
We had a great faily experience and are carrying chokefull of memories back home. Our drier Baburaj was beyond excellent. Hotel in Thekkady was a bit of a downer when compares to others but otherwise it was really excellent and thanks to George and B read more...
Mosali Family
(USA, USA)
Jan 22,2015
Kerala Tourism Family Review
We had a great faily experience and are carrying chokefull of memories back home. Our drier Baburaj was beyond excellent. Hotel in Thekkady was a bit of a downer when compares to others but otherwise it was really excellent and thanks to George and B read more...
Shyamprasad
(Michigan, USA)
Sep 01,2016
Kerala Backwaters Honeymoon Review
We have to thank Iris Tours for arranging very comfortable, modern hotels for us to stay in, and generating a fun itinerary for a couple. We also have to give special thanks to our driver, Anasu. Anasu was very pleasant, cheerful company and a g read more...
Pavan
(India, India)
Aug 01,2016
Kerala Honeymoon Review
Superb Hospitality. We had been to Munnar and Alleppy through IRIS Holidays. I was indeed a great experience in terms of Site seeing, Accomadation,Food. Account manager Anita was continuously updating us on the trip right from starting. Driver was ve read more...
Anna Skachkova & Sergei Voloshin
(Tomsk, Russia)
Sep 03,2013
Best Kerala Tour Operators Review
Nice Relaxing Trip to Kerala from Russia We spent 20 days in Kerala and it was an excellent experience. We saw a lot of beautiful things from tea plantations and Gavi lake to Atachamayam procession and Arabian sea. Thanks Iris Holidays for organizin read more...
Mila linder
(Sydney, Australia )
Nov 08,2024
Great tour of Kerala
We had a customised 4night/5 day tour through Munnar and Thekkady. We had a fantastic time.Our driver, Vipin, was excellent - he knew the windy roads well, took us to all the best sightseeing and was very friendly and fun. We went to all sorts of coo read more...
Barbie Leena Barhoi
(Golaghat, India)
Jan 16,2024
Barbie Leena Barhoi-Kerala Honeymoon Package from Assam
God's own country has undoubtedly left us speechless. We had a fabulous week enjoying every sceneic beauty and it's rich culture. The lush greenary of Munnar, overnight stay of Allepey, boat ride of Poovar and the scintillating beach views are itselt read more...
Shyamprasad
(Michigan, USA)
Sep 01,2016
Kerala Backwaters Honeymoon Review
We have to thank Iris Tours for arranging very comfortable, modern hotels for us to stay in, and generating a fun itinerary for a couple. We also have to give special thanks to our driver, Anasu. Anasu was very pleasant, cheerful company and a g read more...
Pavan
(India, India)
Aug 01,2016
Kerala Honeymoon Review
Superb Hospitality. We had been to Munnar and Alleppy through IRIS Holidays. I was indeed a great experience in terms of Site seeing, Accomadation,Food. Account manager Anita was continuously updating us on the trip right from starting. Driver was ve read more...
Anna Skachkova & Sergei Voloshin
(Tomsk, Russia)
Sep 03,2013
Best Kerala Tour Operators Review
Nice Relaxing Trip to Kerala from Russia We spent 20 days in Kerala and it was an excellent experience. We saw a lot of beautiful things from tea plantations and Gavi lake to Atachamayam procession and Arabian sea. Thanks Iris Holidays for organizin read more...
Mila linder
(Sydney, Australia )
Nov 08,2024
Great tour of Kerala
We had a customised 4night/5 day tour through Munnar and Thekkady. We had a fantastic time.Our driver, Vipin, was excellent - he knew the windy roads well, took us to all the best sightseeing and was very friendly and fun. We went to all sorts of coo read more...
Barbie Leena Barhoi
(Golaghat, India)
Jan 16,2024
Barbie Leena Barhoi-Kerala Honeymoon Package from Assam
God's own country has undoubtedly left us speechless. We had a fabulous week enjoying every sceneic beauty and it's rich culture. The lush greenary of Munnar, overnight stay of Allepey, boat ride of Poovar and the scintillating beach views are itselt read more...
Shyamprasad
(Michigan, USA)
Sep 01,2016
Kerala Backwaters Honeymoon Review
We have to thank Iris Tours for arranging very comfortable, modern hotels for us to stay in, and generating a fun itinerary for a couple. We also have to give special thanks to our driver, Anasu. Anasu was very pleasant, cheerful company and a g read more...
Ellen Higginson
(London , United Kingdom )
Dec 03,2024
Fantastic Kerala tour
Fantastic tour of an absolutely beautiful part of the world! Iris Holiday's came highly recommended and didn't disappoint. They were always helpful and quick to respond, making booking a bespoke trip from the UK a breeze. Our driver Vipin was very kn read more...
Ellen Higginson
(London , United Kingdom )
Dec 03,2024
Fantastic Kerala tour
Fantastic tour of an absolutely beautiful part of the world! Iris Holiday's came highly recommended and didn't disappoint. They were always helpful and quick to respond, making booking a bespoke trip from the UK a breeze. Our driver Vipin was very kn read more...
Ellen Higginson
(London , United Kingdom )
Dec 03,2024
Fantastic Kerala tour
Fantastic tour of an absolutely beautiful part of the world! Iris Holiday's came highly recommended and didn't disappoint. They were always helpful and quick to respond, making booking a bespoke trip from the UK a breeze. Our driver Vipin was very kn read more...
Ellen Higginson
(London , United Kingdom )
Dec 03,2024
Fantastic Kerala tour
Fantastic tour of an absolutely beautiful part of the world! Iris Holiday's came highly recommended and didn't disappoint. They were always helpful and quick to respond, making booking a bespoke trip from the UK a breeze. Our driver Vipin was very kn read more...
Ellen Higginson
(London , United Kingdom )
Dec 03,2024
Fantastic Kerala tour
Fantastic tour of an absolutely beautiful part of the world! Iris Holiday's came highly recommended and didn't disappoint. They were always helpful and quick to respond, making booking a bespoke trip from the UK a breeze. Our driver Vipin was very kn read more...
Hayley Maynard
(Machester, United Kingdom)
Apr 20,2019
Memorable and Unforgettable Trip to Kerala
Akash was incredible! Iris were amazing,super easy to organised our trip. Our driver akash was outstanding ,we had a magical holiday ,I could not recommend Iris or Akash more! read more...
Michael Crocker
(New York, USA)
Mar 04,2018
Cultural and Heritage Tour in Kochi Review
Thank you for this really nice tour. Alex did a wonderful job telling us all about the area. Riding in a small car was much more comfortable than a bus and we were able to see different things and go into small streets. we enjoyed going to 2 homes an read more...
Jill Quaye
(Oakland, California)
Jan 16,2014
Family Trip to Kerala Review
Very Friendly staff and delicious tea and food at the resort in Munnar. We had some issues with facilities in the hotel initially but after your customer care called them they fixed it quickly.The food was slightly more spicy if few resorts but Konda read more...
Robin G
(London , United Kingdom )
Nov 21,2024
2 weeks kerala trip
I came across Iris holidays when I was asking for some advice on the forum for a 2 week trip across South India. Initially I had planned to just use them for the car and driver, but George our agent asked if he could also quote for the hotels. This w read more...
Alison Rudgard
(Edinburgh , United Kingdom)
Aug 06,2019
Wonderful tour of Gods Own Country
Akash our driver who was always friendly,polite and fun to be with.We enjoyed a lovely weak in kerala arraigned by Iris Tours.It is however important to note that as Europeans we felt the coffee routes restaurant was not up to standard ,we had to fin read more...
Hayley Maynard
(Machester, United Kingdom)
Apr 20,2019
Memorable and Unforgettable Trip to Kerala
Akash was incredible! Iris were amazing,super easy to organised our trip. Our driver akash was outstanding ,we had a magical holiday ,I could not recommend Iris or Akash more! read more...
Michael Crocker
(New York, USA)
Mar 04,2018
Cultural and Heritage Tour in Kochi Review
Thank you for this really nice tour. Alex did a wonderful job telling us all about the area. Riding in a small car was much more comfortable than a bus and we were able to see different things and go into small streets. we enjoyed going to 2 homes an read more...
Jill Quaye
(Oakland, California)
Jan 16,2014
Family Trip to Kerala Review
Very Friendly staff and delicious tea and food at the resort in Munnar. We had some issues with facilities in the hotel initially but after your customer care called them they fixed it quickly.The food was slightly more spicy if few resorts but Konda read more...
Robin G
(London , United Kingdom )
Nov 21,2024
2 weeks kerala trip
I came across Iris holidays when I was asking for some advice on the forum for a 2 week trip across South India. Initially I had planned to just use them for the car and driver, but George our agent asked if he could also quote for the hotels. This w read more...
Alison Rudgard
(Edinburgh , United Kingdom)
Aug 06,2019
Wonderful tour of Gods Own Country
Akash our driver who was always friendly,polite and fun to be with.We enjoyed a lovely weak in kerala arraigned by Iris Tours.It is however important to note that as Europeans we felt the coffee routes restaurant was not up to standard ,we had to fin read more...
Hayley Maynard
(Machester, United Kingdom)
Apr 20,2019
Memorable and Unforgettable Trip to Kerala
Akash was incredible! Iris were amazing,super easy to organised our trip. Our driver akash was outstanding ,we had a magical holiday ,I could not recommend Iris or Akash more! read more...
Kirsty Bacon
(London, United Kingdom)
May 03,2019
Solo Female Kerala Tour Review- Excellent and Organised!
Driver Manoj -Super ! excellent service...Friendliness staffs and rooms also exceeded expectation,Great quick correspondence great driver all very efficient.Overall very good experience. read more...
Jessalyn Dean
(Denver, Colorado, USA)
Nov 22,2013
Solo Female Traveller to Kerala Review
I do want to say Thank You first for a wonderful holiday. Driver Vijesh was friendly, helpful and very knowledgable. Everything went smoothly and it was relaxing not having to concern myself with matters that were taken care of by Iris and Vijesh. Vi read more...
Danielle Hemink
(Den Haag, Netharlands )
Jan 03,2025
Best 1-Week Tour in Kerala
Had a great tour and managed to see and do so much in just one week! Loved my stay at Spice Villa—it was cozy and relaxing. The full-day Borderline experience was absolutely amazing. Iris Holidays is an excellent travel agency; they planned eve read more...
Baran Turkmen
(Kiev, Ukraine)
Sep 04,2019
Wonderful experience, more than satisfied
Driver Manoj Babu performed beyond our expectations.It was my first time in India and I knew I had arrange a tour overall , I am very happy with my experience .Iris holidays is a professional company and the customer service is very good ,thanks to M read more...
Kirsty Bacon
(London, United Kingdom)
May 03,2019
Solo Female Kerala Tour Review- Excellent and Organised!
Driver Manoj -Super ! excellent service...Friendliness staffs and rooms also exceeded expectation,Great quick correspondence great driver all very efficient.Overall very good experience. read more...
Jessalyn Dean
(Denver, Colorado, USA)
Nov 22,2013
Solo Female Traveller to Kerala Review
I do want to say Thank You first for a wonderful holiday. Driver Vijesh was friendly, helpful and very knowledgable. Everything went smoothly and it was relaxing not having to concern myself with matters that were taken care of by Iris and Vijesh. Vi read more...
Danielle Hemink
(Den Haag, Netharlands )
Jan 03,2025
Best 1-Week Tour in Kerala
Had a great tour and managed to see and do so much in just one week! Loved my stay at Spice Villa—it was cozy and relaxing. The full-day Borderline experience was absolutely amazing. Iris Holidays is an excellent travel agency; they planned eve read more...
Baran Turkmen
(Kiev, Ukraine)
Sep 04,2019
Wonderful experience, more than satisfied
Driver Manoj Babu performed beyond our expectations.It was my first time in India and I knew I had arrange a tour overall , I am very happy with my experience .Iris holidays is a professional company and the customer service is very good ,thanks to M read more...
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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
1700+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews on TripAdvisor
Only Tour Company in Kerala with 1700+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews on TripAdvisor over 10 years from multiple customers from multiple countries. Consistency Matters!
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We are approved after verification by Govt of India & Govt of Kerala
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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.
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Certificate of Excellence Award for the past 10 Consecutive Years from 2014 to 2023
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.
Federico Mozzone
(Florence, Italy)
Sep 20,2019
Customised Onam Season Tour in Kerala from Italy
Everybody whom we met from Iris Team and in Kerala exceeded our expectations. Really Professional Service an Iris Holidays Team through George was able to organise a fully customised tour even from thousands of kilometers of distance in Italy. read more...