Goa is compact enough that a two-day self-drive trip opens up waterfalls, spice plantations, heritage villages and quiet beaches.
North Goa
Fort Aguada, Chapora, Vagator and Anjuna make an easy day loop with good roads and plenty of cafés.
South Goa
Palolem, Butterfly beach and Dudhsagar waterfall are best reached early in the morning with an SUV.