Goa Family Holiday: Dudhsagar, Spice Plantation and Beaches
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 family holiday mixes easy beach time with the experiences that children and grandparents enjoy together. You spend three nights in North Goa and two in South Goa, with short drives and one main outing each day. Highlights are a jeep ride to Dudhsagar Falls, a guided walk through a spice plantation, a family cruise on the Mandovi and the churches of Old Goa, with Colva and Palolem for relaxed time by the sea. Dudhsagar access depends on the season, so this trip is best from October to May.
- Jeep safari to Dudhsagar Falls, subject to season
- Guided walk through a spice plantation near Ponda
- Family-friendly cruise on the Mandovi river
- Old Goa churches and a short walk in Fontainhas
- Easy beach days at Baga, Colva and Palolem
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Goa | Evening at Leisure
- Arrive in Goa and meet our representative at the airport or railway station.
- Transfer to your hotel in North Goa and check in.
- Spend the evening at the pool or on the beach.
- Overnight stay in North Goa.
2Day 2: Spice Plantation | Dudhsagar Falls
- After an early breakfast, drive towards the Western Ghats.
- Visit a spice plantation near Ponda for a guided walk and lunch.
- Continue to the Mollem and Collem side for a jeep ride to Dudhsagar Falls, subject to season and conditions.
- Return to your North Goa hotel in the evening.
- Overnight stay in North Goa.
3Day 3: Old Goa | Fontainhas | Mandovi Cruise
- After breakfast, drive to Old Goa to see the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral.
- Walk through the lanes of Fontainhas in Panjim.
- In the evening, board a river cruise on the Mandovi.
- Return to your hotel after the cruise.
- Overnight stay in North Goa.
4Day 4: Beach Morning | Transfer to South Goa
- Enjoy a relaxed morning at the pool or at Baga Beach.
- After lunch, check out and drive to South Goa.
- Check in at your hotel in the Colva or Benaulim area and visit Colva Beach in the evening.
- Overnight stay in South Goa.
5Day 5: Palolem Beach Day
- After breakfast, drive to Palolem Beach in Canacona, around an hour away.
- Spend the day on the beach at an easy pace, with optional boat trips subject to season and sea conditions.
- Return to your hotel in the evening.
- Overnight stay in South Goa.
6Day 6: 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
- 3 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
- Spice plantation visit with lunch as per itinerary
- Dudhsagar jeep ride, subject to season
- Mandovi river cruise
- 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.
- The Dudhsagar jeep ride usually runs in the dry season and access is restricted during the monsoon; we confirm the position at booking.
- Dudhsagar involves a rough jeep ride and some walking over uneven ground; it may not suit travellers with back problems or very young children.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.