Goa Weekend Escape: Baga, Anjuna, Old Goa and Fontainhas
Duration
4 Days 3 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 long-weekend trip fits the best of North Goa into four easy days, with all three nights in one hotel near Calangute and Baga. You get the beaches and forts of the coast, the UNESCO-listed churches of Old Goa and an evening on the Mandovi river. The pace is deliberately gentle, with one or two headline sights a day and time to unwind. A trip captain travels with the group, and Indian meal options are available on request.
- Baga and Calangute beaches at sunset
- Fort Aguada, Anjuna Beach and Chapora Fort
- Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral in Old Goa
- Walk through the lanes of Fontainhas, Panjim
- Evening river cruise on the Mandovi
- Trip captain with the group and Indian meal options on request
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Goa | Baga Beach Sunset
- Arrive in Goa early and meet your trip captain 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 for time by the rocks and the sea.
- Visit Chapora Fort above Vagator for views along the coast.
- Return to the hotel and enjoy a free evening.
- Overnight stay in North Goa.
3Day 3: Old Goa Churches | Fontainhas | Mandovi River Cruise
- After breakfast, drive to Old Goa to see the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral.
- Continue to Panjim and walk through the lanes of Fontainhas.
- In the evening, board a river cruise on the Mandovi.
- Return to your hotel after the cruise.
- Overnight stay in North Goa.
4Day 4: Free Morning | Departure
- Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and a last walk on the beach.
- Check out of the hotel and make the most of the free time for shopping.
- Transfer to the airport or Madgaon railway station for your late departure.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in North Goa on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
- Mandovi river cruise
- Old Goa, Fontainhas, forts and beach sightseeing as per itinerary
- Services of a trip captain throughout the tour
- Indian meal options on request, subject to availability
- 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
- Weekend trips are short, so flights or trains should arrive early on day 1 and depart late on the last day to make full use of the programme.
- Transport to and from Goa is not included and is not booked by us unless asked.
- 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.
- This is a group departure and runs on minimum numbers; we will inform you in advance if a departure needs to change. A trip captain accompanies the group throughout.
- From June to September the sea is rough and swimming and water sports are usually closed, so we advise travelling between October and May.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.