India > Leisure Tour > Goa – Sun, Sand & Surf
Overview: A fabulous on the go experience
Goa, a most favored tourist destination for Indians and inbound foreign tourist, with a 160-km long coastline, has some very best beaches of India. But Goa is much more than Sun, Sand & Surf. It has a unique history, rich culture, famous Cuisine and many prettiest villages with scenic paddy fields dotted with Indian and Portuguese style houses. This 5-day tour is a mix of most of the highlights of this unique state. We will spend our time at some of the most beautiful beaches such as the Colva, Calangute, Vagator & Anjuna from the south and North Goa. In Goa, we can’t miss a famous church of old Goa and some significant temples. The Saptakoteshwar temple with a vernacular architectural design and Shree Mahadev temple built in basalt stone are some new additions. At the Aguada Fort, you can capture the spectacular views of Mandovi River from one of the oldest lighthouses in Asia. As the tour progresses, you could explore the spice plantation with several herbs, exotic trees and plants sprawled across a landscape. Besides, you could admire flora and fauna at the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. During the tour, you will get ample time to enjoy Goan Cuisine, which is stunning and wins everyone’s taste buds. You can opt for some experiences, which includes Heritage walks, Water sports, New secluded beach exploration, Dolphin & Crocodile watching tours. Also visiting famous markets like Wednesday Anjuna Flea Market & Saturday Night market is a unique experience. Watching the process of Coconut Feny liquor can be a memorable event.
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On arrival at Goa Airport / Railway station. A member of our local team will receive you. Or an appointed driver who will take care of your transfer and check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. You can use the resort’s recreation activities. Or you can De-stress at the Spas or take a leisurely walk down the beach and chill out at one of the numerous beach-side restaurants & pubs.
Stay: Goa.
After a sumptuous Breakfast at the hotel, the rest of the day is to visit the best places in North Goa. The first halt will be at Saptakoteshwar temple, which Goan people worshiped for more than 1000 years. In 1688, This temple was renovated by Maharaj Chhatrapati Shivaji himself. The next halt will be at Mayem Lake, which nestles sparkling silver among low forested hills. Then you will get some good time to enjoy Goan Cuisine near Calangute beach. Our experienced driver will suggest to you some popular eateries around Calangute. Post lunch, after spending some time on Calangute Beach, we drive to Fort Aguada – a seventeenth-century Portuguese fort, along with a lighthouse. And later, we take a brief stop at Anjuna Beach. This beach is famous due to its extravagant lifestyle and beach parties. We conclude our North Goa tour at Vagator Beach. The beautiful Vagator beach is renowned due to its dynamic cliffs and secluded nature. Watching the sunset over the ridge is a memorable experience. You can spend your evening enjoying the numerous beach-side shacks & pubs. Return to your hotel
Stay: Goa.
After Breakfast, we start our traditional South Goa Tour. The first halt shall be at Ancestral Goa – The Big Foot – The museum showing the lifestyle of Goa. Later we drive towards old Goa with en-route breaks at the renowned and significant Temple of Shri Shantadurga & Shri Mangeshi. The next destination is to enjoy a typical Goan Cuisine served on a banana leaf at Spice Plantation farm. Here you shall see the fascinating world of spices, fruit, exotic trees, and medicinal herbs. Post lunch, we explore famous old Goa Churches, namely the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral. Museum-lovers can explore the Museum of Christian Art, which is close by. From here, we end our tour at Dona Paula Bay and Miramar Beach. On the way back to your hotel, you can have a good time in the Panjim city hub. Our expert driver will guide you with some of the most popular specialty restaurants for your dinner.
Stay: Goa.
After the two days of action pack activities, today is a day at your disposal. You can spend it as you like. We can suggest to you some of the experiences. Nature lovers can visit Bondla Wildlife sanctuary to watch exciting flora & fauna. And continue this tour to Tambdi Surla to see the ancient Shre Mahadev temple made out of basalt rock set amongst very serene surrounds. Architecture lovers can engage themselves in some exciting Heritage walking tours in the capital city of Panjim. Adventure lovers can indulge in the water sports of Goa. And there are some exciting options like Dolphin watching tours, Crocodile Dundee tours, and Snorkelling tours.
And the Beach lovers can spend time enchanting Palolem Beach, which has gained popularity in recent years. But the hidden treasures are Galgibaga Beach and Polem beach, which are very scenic and secluded in nature. Other experiences include an excursion trip to Dudhsagar waterfalls. One of the most spectacular waterfalls in India. Some travelers may never want to let go of the fun of an extremely popular Mandovi river cruise. For Foodies… there are many many popular joints and pubs across Goa to spend the whole day.
Stay: Goa.
Today is the last day of the tour, so make the most of it. After Breakfast, take a long and final walk around the golden sands. And later the driver will drop you at the airport or railway station for your return journey to home town.
Stay: home town.
