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8 Days in Goa: A Journey of Beaches and Forts

Nihal Choudhury

Nihal Choudhury

26 Oct 2023

Experience the best of Goa with this 8-day itinerary filled with stunning beaches, historical forts, and delicious food.

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Viator

Day 1
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$33

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$ 2

Tito's World Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
4 - 5 min

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Baga Beach
Busy beach & recreation area with water sports, eateries, bars, nightspots & a festive atmosphere.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
43 - 52 min

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Immaculate Conception Church
Completed in 1609, this Baroque-style Catholic church with a grand facade sits atop a small hill.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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George Bar and Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
1 - 2 min

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Cafe Tato
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 2
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$24

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$ 2

Five Five
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
1 - 2 min

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Anjuna Beach
Popular tourist beach providing activities such as parasailing, jet ski & banana boat rentals.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
51 - 62 min

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Arambol Sweet Water Lake
Palm-edged freshwater lake fed by springs with a beach area & food shacks, also called Vagkolam.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Outback Special Seafood
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
3 - 4 min

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Cliffside Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$3
Day 3
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$33

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$ 6

Jungle Book
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
106 - 128 min

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Dudhsagar Falls
3-streamed waterfall, named for its milky waters, with swimming pools surrounded by forest.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
246 - 296 min

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Cabo de Rama Fort
Tranquil remains of a 1763 Portguese fortress, perched atop a seaside cliff, with a small chapel.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
55 - 66 min

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Segado Seafood Grill Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
65 - 78 min

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Seaview
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 4
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$36

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$ 2

Niraj Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
5 - 8 min

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Basilica of Bom Jesus
Completed in 1605, this Baroque Catholic church contains the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
49 - 59 min

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Aguada Fort
1612 Portuguese fortress offering ocean views & an abandoned lighthouse erected in 1864.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Wok and Roll
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
8 - 12 min

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Banyan Tree
Savour fresh, authentic Thai cuisine served in the shade of a 300 year old Banyan Tree. Menu ingredients originate from the resort's spice garden.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 5
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$18

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$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
7 - 9 min

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Dona Paula Beach
This bay area is a tourism destination with a resort & restaurants in a one-time fishing village.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Peep Kitchen
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$3
8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 6
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$15

Cafe Del Mar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
0
Palolem Beach
Uncrowded stretch of white sand with calm waters, a restaurant and silent disco music parties.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
0
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$3
0
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$3
Day 7
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$24

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$ 4

Banyan Tree
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
24 - 29 min

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Butterfly Beach
Popular with locals, this simple, scenic beach features a narrow stretch of sand & sunset views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
70 - 84 min

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Cabo de Rama Beach
Backed by bluffs & palm trees, this chill, scenic beach offers swimming, picnicking & sunset views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
54 - 65 min

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The Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
4 - 6 min

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Segado Seafood Grill Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 8
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$0

Budget breakdown: $200 In total

Activities & Food:$183
Transport:$17