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7 Days in Goa: A Beach Lover's Paradise

Arbaz Tilavalli

Arbaz Tilavalli

19 Jan 2024

Embark on a sun-soaked adventure in Goa, where pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine await. Discover hidden gems, ancient marvels, and indulge in the ultimate beach getaway.

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Day 1Beach Bliss and Coastal Delights
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$69

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$ 6

Hotel Fidalgo

Depart from your stay 🏨

72 - 87 min

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The Riverside Wharf, The Leela
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
45 - 54 min

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Cabo de Rama Beach
Backed by bluffs & palm trees, this chill, scenic beach offers swimming, picnicking & sunset views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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Cavelossim Beach
Numerous facilities line this famous beach with restaurants, shops & tourist activities.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
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Silver waves Beach Shack
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$27
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 2Cultural Immersion and Serene Sands
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$105

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$ 8

Hotel Fidalgo

Depart from your stay 🏨

49 - 59 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
13 - 20 min

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Goa Chitra Museum
This ethnographic museum on an organic farm includes displays of ancient agrarian tools & artifacts.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$12
67 - 81 min

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Palolem Beach
Uncrowded stretch of white sand with calm waters, a restaurant and silent disco music parties.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
52 - 63 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$27
3 - 4 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.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$39
Day 3Temples, Spice Farms, and Architectural Wonders
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$102

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$ 13

Hotel Fidalgo

Depart from your stay 🏨

68 - 82 min

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Fig and Olive
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
8 - 10 min

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Betul Beach
This large, isolated beach on a peninsula offers swimming, sunbathing & fishing.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
83 - 100 min

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Shree Shantadurga Mandir
Elegant Hindu temple built in the early 1730s & dedicated to the goddess Shantadurga.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Sahakari Spice Farm
Lush 130-acre plantation growing spices, herbs & trees with resident elephants & a basic restaurant.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$24
11 - 14 min

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Mini Punjab
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$27
10 - 12 min

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Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple
Peaceful 450-year-old Hindu temple featuring a copper roof & a prominent samai oil lamp.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Se Cathedral
Roman Catholic place of worship built by Portuguese colonialists and still hosting regular services.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Star Bar (and Restaurant)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$27
6 - 8 min

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Chapel of St. Catherine of Alexandria
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Culinary Delights and Fortresses
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$84

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$ 6

Hotel Fidalgo

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

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Satkar Veg Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
5 - 8 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.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
68 - 82 min

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Mandrem Beach
Relaxed, secluded beach accessed by small wooden bridge, with lounge chairs & covered cafes.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Spice Traders
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$33
9 - 14 min

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Chapora Fort
Ruined centuries-old fortress on a headland, a popular vantage point for sunsets over the sea.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Anjuna Beach
Popular tourist beach providing activities such as parasailing, jet ski & banana boat rentals.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Five Five
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 5Art, History, and Fortresses
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$87

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$ 7

Hotel Fidalgo

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
29 - 35 min

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Corjuem Fort
Built in 1705, the hilltop ruins of this Portuguese military fortress offer scenic views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
51 - 62 min

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Museum Of Goa
This modern, 3-story museum offers works by Indian & international artists, plus a cafe & gift shop.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
19 - 23 min

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Babazin's
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$33
8 - 12 min

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Reis Magos Fort
This restored 16th-century fort offers sweeping river & sea views, along with a cultural center.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$3
88 - 132 min

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Tao
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 6Rivers, Museums, and Historic Sites
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$102

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$ 10

Hotel Fidalgo

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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River Isle
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
9 - 11 min

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Museum Of Christian Art
Art museum in a former convent showcasing Christian works from Goa, including paintings & sculpture.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Basilica of Bom Jesus
Completed in 1605, this Baroque Catholic church contains the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Star Bar (and Restaurant)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$27
43 - 52 min

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Mayem Lake
Home to many birds, this freshwater lake offers paddle boat rentals & a bungee jumping facility.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
64 - 77 min

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Goa State Museum
Opened in 1996, this state museum features exhibits on the history & culture of Goa.
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free
39 - 47 min

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Aguada Fort
1612 Portuguese fortress offering ocean views & an abandoned lighthouse erected in 1864.
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Wok and Roll
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
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$36
Day 7Beaches, Wildlife, and Natural Wonders
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$117

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$ 11

Hotel Fidalgo

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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Beach Club
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
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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$3
38 - 46 min

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Big Foot Goa
Offbeat museum showcasing 1,400+ Christian crosses in many different sizes & materials.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
70 - 84 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$33
104 - 125 min

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Dudhsagar Falls
3-streamed waterfall, named for its milky waters, with swimming pools surrounded by forest.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$6
167 - 201 min

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Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
Junglelike wildlife sanctuary & zoo with a park area, many exotic species & birds.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$3
76 - 92 min

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Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
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$39

Budget breakdown: $723 In total

Activities & Food:$666
Transport:$57