Goa Classic: North Goa Beaches, Old Goa and Palolem
Duration
5 Days 4 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 classic circuit gives you both faces of Goa in four nights, two in the north and two in the south. You visit the beaches and forts of North Goa, then see Old Goa's churches and Fontainhas in Panjim before travelling south. The last full day is spent at Palolem, the calm crescent bay in Canacona. It suits first-time visitors who want a balanced mix of beach, heritage and rest.
- Baga, Calangute and Anjuna beaches
- Fort Aguada and Chapora Fort viewpoints
- Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral in Old Goa
- Fontainhas, Panjim's Latin Quarter
- A day at Palolem Beach in South Goa
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Goa | Baga Beach
- Arrive in Goa and meet our representative at the airport or railway station.
- Transfer to your hotel in the Calangute and Baga area and check in.
- Walk to Baga Beach for the sunset.
- Overnight stay in North Goa.
2Day 2: Fort Aguada | Anjuna Beach | Chapora Fort
- After breakfast, drive to Fort Aguada and its lighthouse at Candolim.
- Continue to Anjuna Beach and then to Chapora Fort above Vagator.
- Return to the hotel and spend a free evening at Calangute or Baga.
- Overnight stay in North Goa.
3Day 3: Old Goa | Fontainhas | Transfer to South Goa
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Old Goa to see the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral.
- Walk through the lanes of Fontainhas in Panjim.
- Continue to South Goa and check in at your hotel in the Colva or Benaulim area.
- Enjoy the evening on Colva Beach.
- Overnight stay in South Goa.
4Day 4: Palolem Beach Day
- After breakfast, drive to Palolem Beach in Canacona, around an hour away.
- Spend the day on the beach at your own pace, with optional boat trips subject to season and sea conditions.
- Return to your hotel in the evening.
- Overnight stay in South Goa.
5Day 5: Departure from Goa
- After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
- Transfer to the airport or Madgaon railway station for your journey home.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in North Goa on twin sharing
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in South Goa on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
- Transfer from North Goa to South Goa
- Old Goa, Fontainhas, forts and beach 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
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Swimwear and a quick-dry towel
- Light cotton clothing
- Modest clothing for churches and temples
- Comfortable sandals and walking shoes
- Mosquito repellent and regular medicines
Notes
- 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, road, traffic or operational conditions, without reducing the sights covered.
- Rates and availability are confirmed at the time of booking.
- Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
- From June to September the sea is rough; swimming, water sports and some beach shacks are usually closed, so we advise travelling between October and May.
- Swim only in areas marked as safe and near lifeguards; the sea can be dangerous when red flags are shown.
- Dress modestly at churches and temples, with shoulders and knees covered.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.