- Duration
- 10 days · 9 nights
- Tour type
- Private / On Demand
- Travel style
- Beach, Food & Culture
- Best time
- November to March
Goa is a hundred and five kilometres of coast and two rivers, and the honest way to see it is to move down it rather than to pick a beach. This journey does that in three bases, using ferries and boats wherever the road is the worse option.
It takes in both coasts, both cuisines, the river islands and the estuaries, and finishes in the quiet north above Morjim rather than in the middle of Calangute.
Highlights
- Three bases down the length of the coast
- Ferries and boats wherever they beat the road
- Both Goan cuisines, eaten properly
- Finishing in the quiet north, not the busy middle
Price on request
Every journey is planned privately, so the price depends on your dates, pace and where you stay.
Day by day
10 days · 9 nights, planned privately. Days can be reordered or extended.
Day 1
Arrive south Goa
Overnight in South Goa
Transfer to the southern coast. Evening free.
Day 2
The southern coves
Overnight in South Goa
Cola, Kakolem and the boat-only bays south of Agonda.
Day 3
Backwaters and the fishing beach
Overnight in South Goa
A dawn at Benaulim as the boats land, and a kayak on the Sal in the afternoon.
Day 4
Food day
Overnight in South Goa
Margao market, a Saraswat kitchen and a Catholic one, and a cooking afternoon.
Day 5
Up to the river
Overnight in Goa
Old Goa and the Ponda temples, then across to Divar for two nights on the island.
Day 6
The islands
Overnight in Goa
Chorao's mangrove channels at dawn, Divar's lanes and the Piedade church in the afternoon.
Day 7
North
Overnight in North Goa
Fontainhas in the morning, then up the coast to a base above Morjim.
Day 8
The northern beaches
Overnight in North Goa
A dolphin boat at first light, then Mandrem, Ashwem and Arambol at their own pace.
Day 9
The cliffs
Overnight in North Goa
Vagator, Chapora and the markets, with the afternoon free.
Day 10
Departure
Transfer to Mopa.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation as specified, on twin-share
- Daily breakfast, plus meals noted in the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for all transfers and excursions
- Airport or station transfers on arrival and departure
- All entry fees for included visits
- All boat hire and ferry crossings
- Food walk and cooking class
- Dolphin and backwater boat trips
- Guides throughout
Where this journey goes
Experiences you can add
Days that can be built into this route.
Mandovi River Sunset Cruise
North Goa · 1.5 hours
Dolphin Watching Boat Trip
North Goa · Morning (2–3 hours)
Private Beach Picnic
South Goa · Half day (4 hours)
Sunrise Beach Yoga
South Goa · 90 minutes
Ayurveda Wellness Experience
South Goa · Half day (3–4 hours)
Ayurvedic Massage Experience
South Goa · 90 minutes
Practical information
Best time to travel
November to March
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Make this journey yours
We quote each journey for your dates, your pace and where you want to stay.