Start with a hearty local breakfast (idli, dosa, filter coffee or local konkani fare) at your riverfront lodge to fuel the day; most lodges open for breakfast from 7:00–9:30am.
Half-day river rafting/kayaking on the Kali River — exciting rapids interspersed with calm stretches and scenic jungle; operators typically run morning trips from 8:00–11:30am and afternoon trips by prior booking.
Visit Syntheri Rocks — a dramatic granite outcrop with a small waterfall and short jungle trails; it's a good afternoon nature walk and is open year-round (no formal hours, daylight visit recommended).
Enjoy a campfire BBQ at your lodge or head to a nearby local restaurant for grilled fish and local sides; many lodges serve dinner from 7:00–9:30pm (book ahead for BBQ).
If available, join a guided night walk or safari to see nocturnal wildlife (tours usually start after sunset; check with lodge for availability and timings).
Arrive and check into your hotel or guesthouse, then head to a beach café (Kudle/Om area) for a relaxed lunch — cafes open midday, offering seafood, thalis and continental options.
Explore Kudle Beach's sandy stretch and relaxed shacks; perfect for a quiet afternoon swim or sunbathe. Beach access is open all day; avoid strong tides.
Explore the towering Shiva statue and the Murudeshwar Temple complex; the temple grounds are generally open from early morning until late evening (approx 5:00am–9:00pm).
Take the Raja Gopura lift or climb for panoramic views over the statue and Arabian Sea; tower usually operates 8:00am–6:30pm (small entry fee applies).
Dine at a lively cliff-top or seaside restaurant (Thalassa opens typically 11:00am–11:00pm) for Mediterranean/Greek or Goan cuisine and sunset ambience.
Visit Old Goa’s UNESCO-era churches — Basilica of Bom Jesus (9:00am–6:30pm) houses St. Francis Xavier relics; Se Cathedral nearby is also open to visitors (check seasonal timings).
Drop by the Archaeological Museum and the ornate Church of St. Francis of Assisi for history and architecture; museums typically open by 10:00am and close mid-afternoon.
Stroll Fontainhas (Portuguese quarter), photograph colorful houses, and stop for coffee or dessert; shops and cafes generally open through the afternoon.
Finish with a relaxed dinner in Panaji—choose a riverside or heritage-area restaurant for a memorable final meal; most restaurants open until 10:30–11:00pm.