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Goa Adventure: Sun, Sand, and Serenity

Parul Gupta

Parul Gupta

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Goa, where you'll discover pristine beaches, ancient forts, mouthwatering cuisine, and tranquil temples. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of this coastal paradise. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

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Viator

Day 1Beach Bliss and Cultural Marvels
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$52

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$ 3

Beach Club
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
14 - 21 min

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Indian Naval Aviation Museum
Military history museum founded in 1947 offering an outdoor aircraft park & a gallery with exhibits.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$2
41 - 50 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
29 - 35 min

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Museum Of Goa
This modern, 3-story museum offers works by Indian & international artists, plus a cafe & gift shop.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$4
38 - 46 min

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Blossom Health Foods
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
10 - 15 min

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Chapora Fort
Ruined centuries-old fortress on a headland, a popular vantage point for sunsets over the sea.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 2Fortress Exploration and Artistic Delights
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$68

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$ 3

Morisco
This elegant destination, overlooking the Candolim-Calangute-Baga beach stretch, inspires with ultra-fresh seafood.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
19 - 28 min

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Aguada Fort
1612 Portuguese fortress offering ocean views & an abandoned lighthouse erected in 1864.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Reis Magos Fort
This restored 16th-century fort offers sweeping river & sea views, along with a cultural center.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$2
24 - 29 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
7 - 10 min

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Goa State Museum
Opened in 1996, this state museum features exhibits on the history & culture of Goa.
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Museum Of Christian Art
Art museum in a former convent showcasing Christian works from Goa, including paintings & sculpture.
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Ratna Sagar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 3Riverside Serenity and Architectural Wonders
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$52

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$ 4

River Isle
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
8 - 10 min

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Chapel of St. Catherine of Alexandria
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Se Cathedral
Roman Catholic place of worship built by Portuguese colonialists and still hosting regular services.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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St. Cajetan Church, Goa
This stately 17th-century Catholic church features a facade resembling St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Hotel Shanbhag
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$18
15 - 18 min

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Corjuem Fort
Built in 1705, the hilltop ruins of this Portuguese military fortress offer scenic views.
3:15 PM - 5:15 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 4Nature's Beauty and Spiritual Awakening
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$64

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$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
42 - 51 min

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Mayem Lake
Home to many birds, this freshwater lake offers paddle boat rentals & a bungee jumping facility.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$4
41 - 50 min

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Basilica of Bom Jesus
Completed in 1605, this Baroque Catholic church contains the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Sainath
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
7 - 9 min

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Shree Shantadurga Mandir
Elegant Hindu temple built in the early 1730s & dedicated to the goddess Shantadurga.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
51 - 62 min

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Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
Junglelike wildlife sanctuary & zoo with a park area, many exotic species & birds.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$2
70 - 84 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 5Culinary Delights and Majestic Waterfalls
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$60

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$ 5

Mini Punjab
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
14 - 17 min

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Shree Mangesh temple
Domed temple with a 7-story tower dedicated to Manguesh, an incarnation of the god Shiva.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
62 - 75 min

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Majorda Beach
Destination for water sports & relaxing, with rentable loungers & food shacks selling Goan fare.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Anoushka
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
22 - 33 min

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Big Foot Goa
Offbeat museum showcasing 1,400+ Christian crosses in many different sizes & materials.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$4
193 - 232 min

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Dudhsagar Falls
3-streamed waterfall, named for its milky waters, with swimming pools surrounded by forest.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$4
154 - 185 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $315 In total

Activities & Food:$296
Transport:$19