Morning: Visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. Afternoon: Explore the Chinese fishing nets and take a ferry to Vypeen Island. Evening: Attend a Kathakali performance.
Morning: Visit the Tea Museum and learn about the tea-making process. Afternoon: Go on a guided tour of the Kolukkumalai Tea Estate. Evening: Enjoy a scenic drive to Mattupetty Dam.
Morning: Go on a jeep safari in Periyar National Park. Afternoon: Take a boat ride on Periyar Lake. Evening: Attend a traditional martial arts performance.
Morning: Visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Afternoon: Go on a houseboat ride in the backwaters. Evening: Enjoy a sunset cruise.
Morning: Relax on the beach and take a swim in the Arabian Sea. Afternoon: Visit the Vizhinjam Lighthouse and enjoy the view. Evening: Attend a cultural performance at the Kovalam Art Gallery.
Morning: Go on a backwater village tour. Afternoon: Visit the Alleppey Beach and go for a swim. Evening: Attend a traditional music and dance performance.
Morning: Visit the Varkala Beach and take a dip in the sea. Afternoon: Explore the Janardhanaswamy Temple. Evening: Enjoy the sunset view at the Varkala Cliff.
Other attractions to consider: Lighthouse Beach in Kovalam, Eravikulam National Park in Munnar, and the backwater village of Kumbalangi. Side trips to consider: Athirapally Waterfalls, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, and the hill station of Ooty. To maximize your fun, try some local cuisine, such as appam and stew, puttu and kadala curry, or fish molee. Don't forget to try some fresh coconut water too!