Tour Overview
The Goa Beach Holiday is India's most popular short getaway, and for good reason. This perfectly balanced 5-day itinerary packs in everything that makes Goa magical — the golden sands of Calangute and Baga, the turquoise waters perfect for water sports, the UNESCO-listed churches of Old Goa and the legendary seafood that keeps travellers coming back year after year.
Divided between the vibrant energy of North Goa's beach shacks and the serene, unspoilt beauty of South Goa's Palolem and Colva shores, this package gives you the best of both worlds. Explore the colourful Latin Quarter of Fontainhas, sip on ice-cold Kingfisher at a cliff-top sunset point and lose yourself in the rhythm of Goa.
All hotels are hand-picked beach properties with sea views or beach access. Private vehicle transfers, a local English-speaking guide and all water sports are included. This is Goa done right, at a price that won't sting more than a Portuguese peri-peri prawn.
Tour Highlights
Calangute & Baga Beach — Goa's most famous beach strip — sun-loungers, beach shacks and water sports
Water Sports — Parasailing, jet ski, banana boat and bumper rides all included
Basilica of Bom Jesus — UNESCO World Heritage Site — home to the relics of St Francis Xavier
Sunset at Chapora Fort — Iconic sunset viewpoint made famous by the movie Dil Chahta Hai
Seafood Feast — Guided evening to Goa's best local seafood restaurant — prawn curry, fish thali and more
Dolphin Watching Cruise — Early morning boat trip to spot the friendly Goa dolphins offshore
Fontainhas Latin Quarter — Old Goa's Portuguese neighbourhood with colourful colonial houses
Beach Hotels — Carefully selected hotels with sea views and pool access throughout
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Goa — Check-in & Baga Beach Evening
Arrive at Goa Airport (Dabolim or Mopa). Private transfer to your beach hotel in North Goa. Freshen up and head to Baga Beach for a relaxed evening. Sunset at the beach shacks with cold drinks. Welcome seafood dinner. Overnight in North Goa.
Calangute, Water Sports & Chapora Fort
Morning at Calangute Beach — the queen of Goa's beaches. Full water sports session — parasailing, jet ski and banana boat. Afternoon drive to Chapora Fort for panoramic views over the coastline. Sunset cocktails at a cliff-top shack. Overnight in North Goa.
Old Goa Heritage & Spice Farm
Morning visit to the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral in Old Goa — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afternoon spice plantation tour with a traditional Goan lunch. Evening exploration of Fontainhas Latin Quarter. Overnight in North Goa.
South Goa — Palolem & Colva Beach
Drive south to peaceful Palolem Beach — one of India's most beautiful crescent-shaped bays. Afternoon at Colva Beach. Dolphin-watching boat trip. Seafood dinner by the sea. Overnight in South Goa.
Anjuna Flea Market & Departure
Morning shopping at Anjuna Flea Market for Goan spices, handicrafts and cashews. Leisure time before departure transfer to airport. Tour concludes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ Included
- 4 nights beach hotel accommodation
- Daily breakfast & one seafood dinner
- All transfers by private AC vehicle
- Full water sports session (parasailing, jet ski, banana boat)
- Dolphin watching boat trip
- Guided Old Goa heritage tour
- Spice farm tour with traditional lunch
- English/Hindi speaking guide
- All entry fees
✕ Not Included
- Flights / train tickets
- Travel insurance
- Lunches (except spice farm day)
- Additional dinners
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal shopping
- Anything not in inclusions