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Mapusa Market:Friday is the day to visit Goa's biggest market in the Northern town of Mapusa. A full day of colours, noise and exotic smells; you can buy anything from a needle to a pig. City Tours of Old/ New
Goa:A
half day trip to Old Goa to view Se Cathedral, the largest Church in
Asia and the Basilica of Bom Jesus which houses the relics of St.
Francis Xavier, Dona Paula, Miramar beach and Panjim city with it's
Old Latin Quarters. Full Day Tour of North & South Goa:The Tour covers Old Goa, Shantadurga Temple.
Grand Island Trip:A Full day we head out to grand island, spotting dolphins on the way. On arrival we drop anchor, where you can swim in the crystal clear waters and snorkel viewing the marine life (all snorkeling equipment is provided). We then head east to monkey beach where we have a traditional B.B.Q. and fresh fruit. The rest of the afternoon can be spent relaxing on the beach. We arrive back at Dona Paula. All our boats are equipped with life jackets/ first aid kit.  Spice Plantation:Arrive at a Spice Plantation, after a
comfortable drive through small Villages, Old Goa and picturesque
Mandovi River.Goan Crocodile Dundee:A day out cruising along the back waters of the Zuari river in a giant canoe. A chance to see some of Goa's exotic bird life as well as the Indian Mugger Crocodile which lurks along the river banks. Lunch is at a typical Goan farmhouse and is followed by the lazy journey back past fishermen preparing for the evening catch. A Trip Over the Mandovi:A tastefully decorated cruiser takes you for a lovely ride up the river Mandovi past Adil Shah's summer palace to the historic Mandovi bridges and then down the river to the Arabian Sea at Reis Magos fort from where one gets a Panoramic view of the grand Fort Aguada, Majestic Cabo - The governor's palace, the sprawling Miramar beach and the glorious sunset. The atmosphere on the boat is festive, with a colorful announcer welcoming you on board and local Goan dancers performing local folk dances for you on board as you sail with live music.
Day 1:Drive
from your
respective hotels for a scenic bus
ride to Mandrem via Siolim ferry. On arrival check into your rooms.
Rest of the evening be free to take a walk on the white sandy
beaches, fish on the river (lines included) or just relax. Barbeque
with some music. Day
1:Depart from your respective hotels and arrive at Palolem to
a traditional Goan welcome, a bullock cart ride takes you to your
place of residence which is a thatched hut. After lunch, and tea,
you can experience various facets of Goan life i.e. toddy tapping,
the local bakery, distilling of local brew, local folk music,
traditional dances etc. After Barbequed dinner, overnight at the
hut. Day 1:Depart from your hotel. On arrival check in
at the Backwoods Camp. The accommodation is tented with attached w/c
and shower. Rest of the day spend birding around the camp. Overnight
at the camp.
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The Rustic Retreat:Situated on the extreme
northeast tip of Goa, Nestled in a valley amidst verdant mountains
with grassy expanses, lush green fruit bearing trees and gurgling
rivulets. En route the plantation, visit the famous Bicholim Pottery
Studio, where one can witness the artisans at work.
Dudhsagar
Falls:Passing through Old Goa, we stop at the wild life sanctuary
with an opportunity to photograph an Elephant and if possible take
an Elephant ride before continuing our journey to the waterfalls. A
natural, but spectacularly beautiful spot, bathe in the holding
pools and watch the antics of the Monkeys that frequent the
area
Temples and
Dances