Goa Honeymoon: Beach Sunsets, River Cruise and Palolem Bay
Duration
6 Days 5 Nights
Pickup
Goa Dabolim (GOI) or Mopa (GOX) Airport, or Madgaon Railway Station
Drop
Goa Dabolim (GOI) or Mopa (GOX) Airport, or Madgaon Railway Station
Type
Short-haul
Overview & Highlights
This private honeymoon pairs the beaches of North Goa with the calmer bays of the south: three nights in the north and two in the south. You travel by private car throughout, start most mornings late and keep every evening for each other. North Goa brings Fort Aguada, Anjuna Beach, the hilltop views from Chapora Fort and the churches of Old Goa. In Panjim you wander through Fontainhas and then board a sunset cruise on the Mandovi river. In the south you spend time at Colva and a slow day at Palolem Beach. Expect a flower welcome or bed decoration on arrival, a couples spa session and a candlelight dinner by the sea, all subject to availability. Tell us your wedding date at booking and we will pass it to the hotels.
- Private car transfers and sightseeing, with unhurried mornings
- Fort Aguada, Anjuna Beach and Chapora Fort at a gentle pace
- Old Goa churches and a walk through Fontainhas
- Sunset cruise on the Mandovi river
- Couples spa session, subject to availability
- Candlelight dinner by the sea
- Flower welcome and bed decoration on arrival
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Goa | Welcome and Evening Together
- Arrive in Goa, where your private car is waiting.
- Transfer to your hotel in North Goa and check in.
- A flower welcome and bed decoration are arranged, subject to availability.
- The rest of the day is yours to unwind, stroll on the beach or enjoy a quiet dinner.
- Overnight stay in North Goa.
2Day 2: Fort Aguada | Anjuna Beach | Chapora Fort at Sunset
- Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, with a late start at around 10 am.
- Your private car takes you to Fort Aguada and on to Anjuna Beach.
- Visit Chapora Fort above Vagator in the late afternoon for views along the coast.
- Return to the hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
- Overnight stay in North Goa.
3Day 3: Old Goa | Fontainhas | Mandovi Sunset Cruise
- After a leisurely breakfast, drive to Old Goa to see the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral.
- Walk through the lanes of Fontainhas in Panjim and stop for coffee at a cafe.
- In the evening, board a sunset cruise on the Mandovi river.
- Return to your hotel by private car.
- Overnight stay in North Goa.
4Day 4: North to South Goa | Colva Beach | Couples Spa
- After breakfast, check out and travel by private car to South Goa.
- Check in at your beach hotel in the Colva or Benaulim area.
- In the afternoon, enjoy a couples spa session, subject to availability.
- Walk along Colva Beach as the sun sets.
- Overnight stay in South Goa.
5Day 5: Palolem Beach | Candlelight Dinner
- After a late breakfast, travel by private car to Palolem Beach, around an hour away.
- Spend the day on the crescent bay at an easy pace, with time to swim, subject to sea conditions.
- Return to the hotel in the late afternoon to rest.
- In the evening, enjoy a candlelight dinner by the sea, subject to availability.
- Overnight stay in South Goa.
6Day 6: Departure from Goa
- Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and a last walk on the beach.
- Check out of the hotel.
- Your private car takes you to the airport or Madgaon railway station for your journey home.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in North Goa on twin sharing, with a sea-view or pool-view room where available
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in South Goa on twin sharing, with a sea-view or pool-view room where available
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Flower welcome and bed decoration on arrival, subject to availability
- One candlelight dinner by the sea, subject to availability
- One couples spa session, subject to availability
- Mandovi sunset river cruise
- Private AC car for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
- Assistance from our travel experts
Exclusions
- Flights or trains to and from Goa
- Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
- Camera fees and optional activities such as water sports
- Entry fees and activities not listed under inclusions
- GST as applicable
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Other Info
Must carry
- Valid government photo ID for every traveller
- Flight or train tickets
- Marriage certificate or wedding invitation, for the hotel welcome
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Swimwear and a light cover-up
- Light cotton clothing and a smart outfit for the dinner
- Modest clothing for churches
Notes
- Please share your marriage certificate or wedding date at booking so the hotels can arrange the welcome.
- Honeymoon touches are subject to availability and hotel policy.
- A valid government photo ID is required for every traveller, at hotel check-in and on flights and trains.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
- The order of the itinerary may change due to weather or operational conditions, without reducing the sights covered.
- Rates are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
- From June to September the sea is rough and swimming and some beach shacks are closed, so we advise travelling between October and May.
- Dress modestly at churches, with shoulders and knees covered.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.