Goa Beyond the Beaches — Temples, Backwaters & the Ghats, 6 Days
For anyone who has done the beaches. Goa's Hindu temples were moved inland to Ponda during the Portuguese period and rebuilt there; the backwaters at Siolim and the island of Divar are farmland and mangroves; and inland at Curchorem is the mining country most visitors never see, with the Rivona cave shrine and the Netravali bubble lake. Six days, almost none of it on sand.
- 6 / 5 nights
- Duration
- 8
- Destinations
- 6
- Planned days
- 2–12
- Travellers
- ₹31,000
- From, per person
- Easy
- English, Hindi, Konkani
- Pickup included
- Book 10 days ahead
Your itinerary
A 6-day route through Panaji, Ribandar, Ponda, Siolim, Mapusa, Assagao, Curchorem, Old Goa.
Shri Mangueshi and Shri Shantadurga temples
Safa Masjid, Ponda
Divar Island by ferry
Chapora backwaters at Siolim
Rivona caves and Netravali bubble lake
Assagao village
6 days · tap a day to read the detail
- 1
Settle in at Panaji, then the causeway east and the flat ferry across to Divar's farmland lanes.
BreakfastCheck-inRibandar causewayDivar Island ferry - 2
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- 4
- 5
- 6
Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned car with driver for the whole trip
- 5 nights accommodation on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast
- Licensed guides at Old Goa and Panaji
- Monument and fort entry fees
- Airport or station pickup and drop
Not included
- Flights and trains
- Meals other than breakfast
- Water sports and boat rides unless stated
- Camera fees
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
Additional information
Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Group size
- 2–12 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- 09:00
- Guide languages
- English, Hindi, Konkani
- Pickup
- Included
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Customisable
- Yes, on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before
Good to know
Things to carry
- Sun protection — a good deal of this is open ground
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Something to cover shoulders and knees for the churches
- Two litres of water a day
Important notes
Rivona and the bubble lake are unmanaged sites with no facilities or barriers.,The temples enforce dress rules — no shorts or sleeveless tops.
Frequently asked
Why book with us
Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 7 days before
Local operators
Curated and run by vetted local operators
Guided in your language
English, Hindi, Konkani
Instant confirmation
No waiting on a callback
Planning Goa Beyond the Beaches — Temples, Backwaters & the Ghats, 6 Days?
6 days / 5 nights covering Panaji, Ribandar, Ponda, Siolim, Mapusa, Assagao, Curchorem, Old Goa. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with dates and a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
Planning Goa Beyond the Beaches — Temples, Backwaters & the Ghats, 6 Days?
6 days / 5 nights covering Panaji, Ribandar, Ponda, Siolim, Mapusa, Assagao, Curchorem, Old Goa. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
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