After breakfast drive through the beautiful Cardamom Hills to Periyar. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon boat cruise on the lake to watch the animals. Then back to the hotel OR, if you are interested, stay inside the forest in watch towers - the facilities will be very basic. Later enjoy an elephant safari.
Afternoon visit the spice plantations.
Overnight at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Alleppey enjoying a 3hr backwater cruise en route. On arrival check into resort for overnight. Later drive to Kovalam. On arrival check into hotel.