This is a popular traditional sightseeing tour, which takes you to the Mangueshi & Shantadurga temples, 16th century Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, shops in the city, followed by a sunset boat cruise along the river Mandovi.
Lunch is included and is served in the local way.
Get the feel of Goa's ever winding roads; this tour takes you along the coastal route, passing sleepy villages, massive houses, thatched, huts, churches and temples. Visit the undisturbed village of Betul to taste 'Feni' and enjoy the sun on the virgin beach of Palolem before continuing to a rubber plantation and passing through a stone quarry.
Lunch included.
A must for every traveller to Goa. Visit a cashew nut processing factory, followed by guided tour of a large spice garden'Sahakari Spice Farm' that is managed by professionals who have in-depth knowledge of spices and herbs. Learn all about the various spices, their benefits and properties. Shop till you drop in Panjim.
Sumptuous traditional buffet lunch at SpiceGarden is included.
This well-known tour takes you through small villages, green paddy fields, swaying palm trees before you arrive near the Majestic 600 meters Waterfall of Dudhsagar on the Goa - Karnataka border. A four wheel drive vehicle transfer through the forest brings you to the shimmering streams. Enjoy the day dipping in the crystal clear waters, and relaxing in a hammock.
Lunch included
Off the beaten track, this excursion takes you through remote villages, experience traditional Goan lifestyle, see locals build wooden boats, try a hand at coir rope weaving, shaping a clay plot at the local pottery before a returning back to the 21st Century.
Lunch included.
Goa's answer to the rice boat of Kerela. Where better to watch Goa's famous sunset than from the sun deck on this amazing 4-bedroomed wooden houseboat. Wake up to the chirping of birds and set off to explore the backwaters of Goa. Comfortable cabins, superb food and service make this an unforgettable experience.
Lunch included.
Travel to the jungle and experience how people make use of their natural surroundings. Enjoy bamboo rafting, plantation tour en-route to Shanti hamlet. Swim or sun bathe in the jungle stream, enjoy an elephant ride, ride a bullock cart to the tribal village, dine around a bonfire and then join a nature trail in the dark. Next day before departing take a jungle walk, light yoga, elephant show and feeding, swim, wash and shower elephants and Goan Breakfast.
Lunch, dinner & breakfast included.
This exciting 4 hour konkan railway train journey takes you from Margao through remote and scenic villages to arrive at Udupi in Karnataka. On day 2 visit the elephant training camp in Gajnaur and the jungle reserve of Tyavarekoppa Reserve to spot tigers, deers and sambhars.
Tigers roam freely here, an experience not to be missed. Stop at Manipal town for shopping. Return to Goa on day 3 by train.
Accommodation: Karavali hotel in Udupi.
All meals included.
Discover the spectacular 14th century ruins of the capital city of Vijayanagar kingdom – one of greatest Hindu empires of India. Depart by train from Margao, passing over the famous Dudhsagar falls to arrive at Hospet in Karnataka. Next day a full day sightseeing tour takes you through the capital city which is full of surprises- innumerable temples, awesome monoliths, musical pillars, soaring towers, preserved elephants. Queen's bath with Indo-Sarean architecture, Lotus Mahal with its arches, royal dwellings, pillared Pavilions and the incredible Hampi Bazar. After breakfast the next day, depart by train for Margao.
Departure days: Sunday/Wednesday. Accommodation: Shanbag Hotel, Hospet.
Meals: Daily continental breakfast included.
