Vagamon with Kids: Fun Activities and Safe Family Stays at Simons Holidays
One of the best decisions a family with children can make for a Kerala holiday is choosing Vagamon over a beach destination. No rip currents, no intense heat, no overwhelming tourist crowds — just cool air, fascinating natural environments, and activities that genuinely captivate children of all ages. Here is how to make the most of a Vagamon family trip.
Why Children Love Vagamon
Children respond to Vagamon's environment in a consistently enthusiastic way. The cool temperatures make outdoor time enjoyable rather than exhausting. The visual novelty of tea estates, mist-filled valleys, and different wildlife is genuinely stimulating for young minds. And the activities — especially the jeep safari and the bonfire — are child-friendly adventures that produce strong memories.
Best Activities for Children in Vagamon
Jeep Safari (Ages 4+)
An open-top jeep bouncing through tea estate tracks is an adventure for children of any age. The estate roads are rough enough to be exciting without being dangerous. Duration: 2–3 hours. Children can spot birds, wildlife, and watch tea plucking in action.
Nature Walk and Bug Hunt (Ages 5+)
Our guided morning nature walk doubles as a children's nature education experience — identifying bird species, spotting insects, and learning about the plants in the tea estate ecosystem. Children can keep a simple nature journal with prompts from our guide.
Tea Plucking Experience (Ages 6+)
Children are given their own small basket and taught how to pluck two leaves and a bud — the correct tea harvest method. They can pluck for 30 minutes and take their harvest home in a small packet. An unusually memorable hands-on experience.
Pool Time (All ages)
The infinity pool includes a shallow section for younger swimmers. Lifeguard supervision ensures safety. Afternoons at the pool watching clouds pass are a consistent family favourite.
Bonfire Evening (All ages)
Evening bonfire with marshmallow roasting, chai for adults, warm cocoa for children. The atmosphere — firelight, cool mountain air, stars overhead — creates a family story that children will retell for years.
Safety at Simons Holidays for Families
Our family stays prioritise child safety throughout:
- Pool lifeguard during all swimming hours
- Shallow pool section for non-swimmers
- Balcony railings to full child-safe height
- No-car-traffic within resort grounds
- 24-hour staff presence
Family Room Options
- Standard rooms with extra cot for children under 8
- Larger family rooms (up to 2 adults + 2 children)
- Adjacent room bookings for large families
Plan Your Family Stay in Vagamon
Contact Simons Holidays with your family details — ages of children, number of nights, and activity preferences — and we will build a custom family itinerary for your Vagamon stay.