- Duration
- 3 nights / 4 days
- Best time
- November to February
- Getting there
- Direct flight of about 1.5 hours, or an overnight train
- Ideal for
- Families, friends, honeymooners
- Price / person
- On request
Top places to visit
The best of Goa
- 01Beach
Calangute & Baga
Goa's liveliest beaches, with water sports.
- 02Heritage
Fort Aguada
A 17th-century Portuguese fort and lighthouse above the sea.
- 03Heritage
Basilica of Bom Jesus
UNESCO World Heritage church in Old Goa.
- 04Cruise
Mandovi river cruise
An evening cruise with Goan music and dance.
- 05Beach
Anjuna & Vagator
Clifftop views and the famous flea market.
- 06Waterfall
Dudhsagar Falls
A four-tier waterfall; open seasonally (ask us).
Day-by-day itinerary
3 nights, 4 days — how it goes
This is how most families do Goa with us. Every day can be slowed down, swapped or stretched.
Day 01Arrive in Goa
- Pickup at the airport or station
- Check in and rest
- Evening at Calangute or Baga beach
Day 02North Goa
- Fort Aguada and the lighthouse
- Anjuna and Vagator beaches
- Chapora Fort at sunset
Day 03Old Goa and a river cruise
- Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral
- Miramar beach
- Evening cruise on the Mandovi river
Day 04Shopping and departure
- Time for cashews, feni souvenirs and spices
- Drop at the airport or station
Trip specialities
What's taken care of
- StayFamily-friendly hotels we have checked ourselves
- MealsVegetarian & Jain options wherever you go
- CabPrivate vehicle with a driver who knows the roads
- SightseeingEverything in the plan, in the right order
- Doorstep pickupFrom your home in Chennai, not a meeting point
- One plannerThe person who planned it answers on WhatsApp
Included
- Hotel stay for 3 nights
- Meals as per the plan, with veg & Jain options
- Private vehicle with driver for all sightseeing
- Everything in the day-by-day plan
- Doorstep pickup & drop in Chennai (where we arrange the journey)
- One planner on WhatsApp through the trip
Ask us about
- Train or flight tickets (we can book them)
- Entry, camera and parking fees at sights
- Boating, rides and adventure activities
- Room upgrades and extra nights
- Personal shopping and tips
Good to know
Before you pack
Weather
Warm and sunny, 22–32°C, November–February. Hot April–May, heavy monsoon June–September.
What to pack
Light cottons, sunscreen, hats, flip-flops, one smart outfit for the cruise.
Planner's tip
Beach water sports close during the monsoon — plan November to February for the full Goa experience.
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