Goa complete experience! Party capital of India offers 100km coastline with diverse beaches. North Goa buzzes with Baga-Calangute crowds, Anjuna flea market hippie vibes, Arambol yoga retreats, Morjim turtle nesting, Vagator cliff views, Chapora Fort Instagram spot. South Goa serene Palolem crescent beach, Agonda isolation, Cabo de Rama fort, Colva Portuguese charm. UNESCO Bom Jesus Basilica, spice aromatic plantations, Dudhsagar thundering falls, Naval Aviation Museum complete picture. Perfect beach vacation with culture, nature, adventure, nightlife all included.
Day 1:
Arrive Goa - Arrive Goa Airport (Dabolim) or Railway Station (Madgaon/Thivim), transfer to hotel in North Goa (Calangute, Baga, Candolim) or South Goa (Palolem, Colva, Benaulim), check-in, afternoon beach relaxation, get oriented, sunset at nearest beach with beer and seafood at beach shack, try Goan Fish Curry Rice or Prawn Curry, overnight Goa|
Day 2:
North Goa Beaches - Morning visit Fort Aguada (17th century Portuguese fort 1612, lighthouse oldest in Asia, Arabian Sea panoramic views, Bollywood film shooting location Dil Chahta Hai, Singham, well-preserved ramparts, free entry), adjacent Sinquerim Beach and Candolim Beach (quieter beaches, water sports available), drive to Calangute Beach (Queen of Beaches, most popular, water sports hub - parasailing ΓΓ©β£800-1200, jet ski ΓΓ©β£500-800, banana boat ride ΓΓ©β£300 per person, bumper ride, speed boat), afternoon Baga Beach (connected to Calangute, vibrant atmosphere, Tito's Lane famous for nightlife, restaurants, shacks), Anjuna Beach (Wednesday flea market with Tibetan, Kashmiri, Goan handicrafts, jewelry, clothes, hippie culture, trance parties, psychedelic culture since 1960s, cliff viewpoints), optional evening visit Chapora Fort (Dil Chahta Hai fort, panoramic Vagator Beach and Arabian Sea views, sunset spot, short trek up), evening Baga nightlife or live music at beach shacks, overnight Goa|
Day 3:
Old Goa Heritage & River Cruise - Morning visit Old Goa UNESCO World Heritage churches (former Portuguese capital 16th-18th century): Basilica of Bom Jesus (1605, houses St. Francis Xavier incorrupt body in silver casket, Baroque architecture, ΓΓ©β£5 entry), Se Cathedral (largest church in Asia, Golden Bell with rich tone, St. Catherine Chapel, Portuguese-Manueline architecture, ΓΓ©β£5), Church of St. Francis of Assisi (museum with portraits of Portuguese viceroys), St. Cajetan Church (Corinthian style, modeled on St. Peter's Basilica Rome), afternoon Panjim city walk: Fontainhas Latin Quarter (heritage walk through colorful Portuguese houses with Oyster Shell windows, narrow winding lanes, art galleries, Gitanjali Gallery, Sunaparanta Centre for Arts), Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church (white church with crisscross stairs, evening illuminated beautifully, Portuguese Baroque), Panjim market, evening Mandovi River cruise (sunset cruise 6-7pm, 1 hour, live Goan folk music, Dekhnni and Fugdi dances, dinner cruise option, DJ cruise, casino cruise, ΓΓ©β£500-800 depending on type), overnight Goa|
Day 4:
South Goa & Spice Plantation - Morning drive to South Goa beaches (quieter, cleaner, less commercialized than North): Palolem Beach (crescent-shaped pristine beach, coconut palms, turquoise water, kayaking ΓΓ©β£300, dolphin spotting boat trips ΓΓ©β£500, Silent Noise headphone parties, yoga, Butterfly Beach nearby accessible by boat), Agonda Beach (secluded, turtle nesting site, peaceful), Colva Beach (longest beach, white sand, water sports, tourism hub of South Goa), afternoon Spice Plantation tour (Savoi Plantation, Sahakari Spice Farm, or Tropical Spice Plantation, guided walk through organic spice gardens with nutmeg, vanilla, cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, pineapple, betel nut, cashew, jackfruit, learn about spice cultivation and medicinal uses, traditional Goan lunch buffet included with Xacuti, Vindaloo, Fish Curry, Sol Kadhi, Bebinca dessert, elephant bath and ride optional, spice shopping, ΓΓ©β£400-600 all inclusive), return hotel, evening free for beach or markets, overnight Goa|
Day 5:
Dudhsagar Falls & Wildlife - Early morning excursion to Dudhsagar Falls (60km from North Goa, on Goa-Karnataka border, four-tier waterfall 310m tall, 11th highest in India, milky appearance due to force, spectacular especially during/post monsoon Jun-Jan, jeep safari through Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park ΓΓ©β£3000-3500 per jeep seats 6 persons, jungle ride crossing streams, spot wildlife possible - deer, langurs, birds, Mhadei river, 1 hour bumpy ride, railway track walk final 1km, swim in natural pool at base, Devil's Canyon viewpoint, trekking route also available 14km from Kulem railway station for adventure enthusiasts, or Goa-Karnataka train journey for falls view from railway bridge), return by afternoon, optional afternoon activities: Tambdi Surla Temple (12th century oldest temple in Goa in jungle, Kadamba architecture, Mahadev temple, basalt stone, peaceful location in forest), or Netravali Bubbling Lake (natural phenomenon with bubbles when tapped), evening checkout and departure from Goa Airport or extend stay for more beach relaxation, tour ends with sun, sand, sea, and heritage memories (Best season: Nov-Mar dry season pleasant 25-32β¬βC perfect beach weather and water sports, peak Dec-Jan Christmas and New Year very crowded and expensive, shoulder Oct and Mar-Apr good weather less crowds, Apr-May hot 35β¬βC+ but off-season discounts, Monsoon Jun-Sep heavy rains beaches unsafe but waterfalls spectacular and lush greenery, casinos operate year-round, Sunburn EDM festival Dec-Jan, Goa Carnival Feb-Mar, Shigmo Festival Holi time, nightlife in North Goa, peace in South Goa, rent scooter for local travel ΓΓ©β£300-400 per day)