6 NIGHTS, 7 DAYS
Day 1 (arrival for lunch), Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7 (Good byes after breakfast)
(can be customized to suit your time frame: 3 nights, 4 nights & 5 nights)
Advance Booking: 6 days to make all arrangements.
Group size : a minimum of 2/4/8/16/24/32(max.)
Wanna have fun n adventure and be one with nature? Spend time on the beach - beach sports or just plain soakin' in the sun? You've come to the right place!
The Goa Kayaking 6 nights 7 days package provides just that! with enough time in between activities to rest relax and explore on your own, the wonders that Goa has on offer.
Scroll thro' the typical adventure below - found something missing? we'll add it for you to make this a complete, satisfying fun filled vacation!
GOA KAYAKING - fun unlimited!
Day 1:
Airport pickup
Welcome! to the world famous beach destination - Goa!
On arrival at Dabolim Airport, Goa, you will be met and transferred to your Resort.
Rest of the day is free to relax by the pool in the resort or explore the local market or just stroll on the beach and chill out at the beach shacks.
Day/evening/night free to explore, relax
Night dinner at Joet’s –seafood shack on the beach (optional)
Overnight at Resort.
Day 2
Breakfast in resort (included)
9.00 am.- 11.45 am. Kayaking in the Sal backwaters
The Sal Backwaters - Goa Unseen! a bird watcher’s delight and a photographers' dream come true!
Trips into the extensive Sal backwaters are serene, meditative and an union with nature, water and sky! Beautiful reflections on mirror flat waters as you quietly paddle into the lotus ponds of our Gods and ancestors!
See 40 species of birds - many of the migratory ones besides the common kingfishers'(4 types), commorants, drongos, egrets, herons, grey herons, indian swallows, warblers, mynas, brahminy kites, bulbuls, finches, koels, etc.
Wholesome breakfast on the waters with snacks, fruit, juice and drinking water.
Experienced trip leader and guide will lead you through the mangroves and canals, pointing out different species of plants, birds, flowers, stops' at small groves or under shady trees for rest and snacks.
Easy paddling (gliding?!!) on still flat waters with absolutely no sound, paddle thro' fruit ochards, between paddy fields, go arching under the bamboos, overhangs and narrow passageways as you slowly make your way along the narrow twisting waterways!
Return to the put in point for a chilled beer and then on for a scrumptious, slow, lunch of select seafood and well known Goan dishes at some of the better known and recommended local tavernas! (optional)
Afternoon free to relax at the resort
3.30/4 pm. Leave for Panaji (capital of Goa) visit the Goa Museum, Panaji main streets, river promenade.
The Mala Fontainhas Heritage precinct is a quiet and peaceful corner with a dignified aura, which gets its name from the famous ‘Fonte- Fenix', meaning a fountain at Mala.
While the Fontainhas area is styled as ‘The Latin Quarter’ of the city, the Mala area is the ‘Hindu area'. The area is a symbol of perfect communal harmony where east meets west in eternal bliss.
The fountain or ‘Zhar’ at the foot of the hill was built by the Viscount of Qurem between 1851-55. The Boca-da-Vaca fountain is a major heritage tourist attraction of Panaji was connected to the Mala ‘Zhar' through an underground tunnel.
Another historic (heritage)monument in the Fontainhas precinct is the famous St.Sebastian's Chapel originally built in the year 1818 and wholly rebuilt between the year 1884-1888. Its major attraction is the Inquisition crucifix.
Mala literally means an open field, or vegetable field, an open ground or meadow. The generous splash of the maroon, ochre, pink, indigo on the facades of the houses there add charm to the heritage precinct.
The road like Rua Natal and the famous 31st January road lend a nostalgic feel to the precinct. The 31st January road or Rua 31 de Janeira commemorates the historic liberation of Portugal from Spain on 31 January, 1640
Evening dinner at Terry’s, Betim, (above) on the Mandovi river or George’s taverna (next to the Panaji church) (optional)
or
return to resort
Day 3
Breakfast at resort (included)
8.30 am-5 pm. - Visit Dudhsagar waterfalls and a guided tour of a Spice plantation with lunch (included)
Visit Old Goa churches, museums, etc.
Or
8.00 am.-6.30 pm. - A trek into the hills/mountains (6 km. – easy paced) with lunch at a waterfall/village, return trek, birds, flora and fauna, butterflies, guide, evening tea and light snacks, water, coolers, included.
Dinner at the resort
Day 4
Breakfast at resort (included)
8.30-11.0 am. Kayaking in the Zuari river
Explore new routes through the mangroves, see river life at its best from up close!
Watch the unique river bed fishing nets being cast, river commerce, barge traffic, local fishing methods in use for centuries, plenty of birds, both local and migratory, stop at small quaint riverbanks, beaches - open river trip along the edges with visits/stops to many inlets, coves and riverine beaches/islands and just plain lazing on the water!
1.30 am -1.0/1.30 pm. Slow lunch at Sheela’s – Goan seafood restaurant on the riverside or Pica Piexe (also on the riverbanks) (optional)
Or
drive back and relax at the resort
Evening free to explore/relax
Or
8 to 11.45 am. - Crocodile Dundee - river cruise, birds, fauna, crabs, fish, river life at its best!
12. -1.30/2.0 pm. Slow lunch at Sheela’s – Goan seafood restaurant on the riverside or Pica Piexe (also on the riverbanks) (optional)
or
Return to resort
Evening free to explore the villages that surround your hotel
Day 5
Breakfast in resort (included)
Relax on the beach or explore – beach fun - jetskiing, para sailing, banana boat rides(optional).
Lunch at resort.
3.30 pm. Afternoon drive to Goa Chitra Benaulim (a fascinating collection of Goan artifacts, agricultural implements, ancient cooking ware, crockery, vessels, ceremonial items, etc.
Goa Chitra is an unique collection and display of more than 4000 objects of traditional farming implements and other ancient tools of trade set up against the backdrop of a traditional organic farm.
The museum preserves its universality in its collections of artifacts in representing the culture of ancient Goa. Each of the artifacts is supplemented by information that was collected in situ by interviewing the elder members of the community and through the study of its application in daily life.
Reutilization and recycling of materials like wood work, doors, windows, pillars, railings and other materials and elements from over 300 demolished traditional houses that have been recovered by the designer contribute to the contemporary outlook of the structure with its blend of traditional elements and modern technologies.
6.0 – 8 pm. Relax on Benaulim beach or visit Colva beach/Margao city for shopping, gifts, souvenirs, etc.
8.0-11.0 pm. Fiplees/ Sunshine/Mickey’s – good food and great music! (optional)
or
return to resort
or (alternate)
8 am-3.0 pm. Scuba diving near Island (2 dives) – provided the weather is good, not too windy and the waters’ are clear!
Light lunch on return(optional)
4.0 pm. Return to resort
Relax in room/beach
8.0-11.0 pm. Fiplees – good food and good music! (optional)
11.0 pm. Return to resort
9.0 -11.30 am.-Kayaking in the scenic Nerul river (North Goa) with lunch(included) on the riverbanks
See some amazing sights on the river like this one and below!
Afternoon/Evening free to relax/explore Baga/Calangute/Candolim beach (all in North Goa)
Early Night Candlelight Dinner (optional) on Baga beach at Brittos’ beach shack- seafood platter recommended! before returning to resort – possibility of crashing in at the Stonehouse (Jazz and Blues joint in Candolim depending on the timing of your flight.
or
cab/coach back to resort
Dinner on the beach(optional) or find your own special Goan Taverna!
Day 7
Goodbyes!!
Cab/coach transfer from Resort to airport.
Note:
Itinerary includes airport transfers, ac resort stays, all activities and transport by cab/coach for the same.
Does not include lunch, dinners except where specifically included.
We often get requests from guests for suggestions for relaxed evening dining and some of the suggestions (optional) have been included in the above itinerary which is purely of an indicative nature.
We also get guests who request quiet evenings in the resort or on the beach after a day full of hectic activities.
Single parent accompanied by child (4-12 years) will have to pay the full adult price for the child
Both parents will have to book, to be eligible for the child price ( 0-4 and 4-12 years); not more than 2 children;
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Less than 30 days before start – no refunds
More than 30 days before start -50% of fees refunded