Goa Tour Packages

Goa is a whole mood. Everyone connects to Goa, as it is one of the most preferred tourist destination in India. The list of attractions on Goa tours is endless, covering everything from happening beaches, beautiful churches, palm trees, century old monuments, tempting cuisine and more. The destination will surely surprise you with exciting attractions and things to do in Goa. Tourist sites in Goa attract travelers from across the globe, highlight something unique of its own.

Goa is also known for adventure activities especially watersports like jet skiing, kitesurfing, parasailing, and more. Goa is also commonly known as “Queen of beaches”. Get in touch with our travel consultants, who will help you plan your holiday, just the way you want with the best of places to see and things to do in Goa. Our team promises, that your trip to Goa will be the most special one. Convert all that you want to experience, and get the perfect itinerary ready. 

At Flamingo Transworld, we provide Goa holiday tour packages from numerous locations in India as per your requirement, be it Goa weekend getaways, Goa self-drive tours, Goa honeymoon tours, Goa budget tours, Goa city break and more. 

About Goa:

Goa is a go-to destination for all age groups, but especially millennials. The destination is loaded with all things beautiful and fun. Beaches here are extremely soothing with exciting shacks and beach parties. Apart from that you can explore national parks, churches, forts, local markets, and backwaters. Goa tours offer so many attractions and activities to experience that one visit won’t be enough.

Numerous attractions in Goa are well known landmarks which are included in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, some local markets, stunning churches, ancient Portuguese structures and more. And as it is known for beaches, you will also get to experience numerous watersports activities like parasailing, scuba diving, kayaking, jet skiing etc. 

For most of the tourists tasting the local cuisine is a must while traveling. Goan cuisine features numerous seafood dishes with intense flavors and spices. Local people of Goa have rice and fish curry as their staple food. Some of the common ingredients in Goa dishes include coconut, fish, rice, meat and local species. Goan cuisine is inspired by the Portuguese as Goa was a Potuguese colony before 1961. 

How to reach Goa:

Goa is one of the most popular tourist destination in India and is well connected through all modes of transportation. And so it is convenient to reach Goa by railways, roadways, airways and by sea route as well.

By train:

Traveling to Goa in a train is a comfortable journey. Goa features two main railway stations named Madgaon and Vasco-da-Gama. The rail route in Goa is very beautiful passing through some stunning landscapes. There are frequent trains from Delhi to Goa, Madgaon station. The Madgaon station is some 38 kms away from Panjim and Vasco-da-Gama station is 29 kms away from Panjim. You will easily be able to get a taxi outside of the station to commute further. 

By air: 

Goa being a holiday paradise. The destination attracts Indian travelers as well as International travelers who are keenly interested to experience the hippie culture of Goa. The state is well connected to international destinations as well as well as other Indian states. Airways is one of the most convenient ways to reach Goa. Goa’s Dambolin Airport welcomes international as well as regular normal flights. Goa Dambolin airport has 2 terminals, one for domestic flights and terminal 2 is for international flights. Tourist can get taxis or cabs to reach anywhere in Goa.

By road:

Goa tourism, boasts numerous public and private bus services. They offer intra-city as well as inter-city conveyance. Some of the main tour operators in Goa are KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) and MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transportation Corporation). These operators can help you reach cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune. 

Where to stay in Goa:

Goa is a surreal destination loaded with beaches and endless exciting things to do. The state is vast and usually travelers choose to explore north Goa as it is more happening in comparison to south Goa. But you will easily be able to find plenty of hotels deals and resort options to stay at on your Goa trip.

Places to see in Goa:

Goa being one of the common tourist destination in India, boasts stunning beaches, cashew plantations, spice farms, delicious cuisine and endless exciting attractions. Check out the below given list of places to see in Goa which are a must explore on Goa tour packages.

1.Basilica of Bom Jesus:

Basilica of Bom Jesus is one of the most important tourist places in Goa. It is a church which was constructed in 1605. It is a very important landmark for Catholics, as this is the place where the incorrupt body of St. Francis Xavier is kept. Here you will get to witness the modern art gallery. The building is one of the most popular baroque style structure in India. To get the best experience, you must visit the Basilica in the month of December as this is when the feast and novena take place due to Christmas. 

2.Fort Aguada:

Fort Aguada is a Portuguese fort and was built in the 17th century. It is located over Mandovi River. The fort is known for its lighthouse which has 4 levels offering a beautiful view of the sunset. The purpose of the fort was to protect the Dutch and Marathas. The fort is namedAguada from the Portuguese word ‘Agua’ which means source of fresh water for sailors. The fort can store water up to 2,376,000 gallons of water. 

3.Baga Beach:

Who doesn’t know Baga beach? It is the most popular beach in Goa, offering plenty of activities to participate in. Baga beach is located 30 kms from Panjim, very close of Calangute beach. The beach is calledBaga beachbecause of the ‘Baga creek’. You will get experience exciting watersports activities here like parasailing, jet skiing, kayaking and more. Some of the must visit attraction close of the beach are Britto’s, Tito’s and Mambos. 

4.Dudhsagar Waterfalls:

Dudhsagar waterfalls is another most popular tourist places to visit in Goa. It is one of India’s tallest waterfalls located Mollem National Park. Panjim is 60 kms from the waterfall. The name of the waterfalls translate to Sea of Milk as it resembles to flow of milk down the hill. Dudhsagar waterfalls is 310 m high and flows in four tiers on the Mandovi river. In monsoon season the waterfall is in full flow and so it is considered as the best time to visit the attraction. 

5.Chapora Fort:

Chapora Fort is surely one of the most famous tourist destination in Goa which is commonly known as the ‘DilChata Hai fort’. It was built in 1717 by the Portuguese offering views of the Chapora River and the sea. The fort was actually made by a muslin ruler name Adil Shah and back then it was called Shahpura. The fort offer stunning views of the Vagator beach which is adjoining along with Arabian Sea. 

6.Vagator Beach:

The Vagator beach is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches in Goa, located 21 kilometer from Panjim. The beach is divided in two major parts named Little Vagator and Big Vagator. Little Vagator is also known as Ozran Beach. The beach is known for its endless views, lively shacks, and parties. You can also participate in watersports at Vagator beach.

7.Thalassa: 

Thalassa is a Greek Taverna and is considered as one of the most famous restaurants in Goa. It is well known for its signature cocktails and sunset views. The restaurant serves authentic Greek Meditarranean cuisine with lively music and beautiful ambience. Live fire shows and dance performances are one of the major highlights of Thalassa. A lot of Bollywood stars and Robert de Niro visited this place. 

Things to do in Goa:

Goa has plenty of exciting things to do starting from chilling at shacks, wild partying and a lot more. But actually there is so much more to explore and experience than just partying and chilling. Check out some unique things to do in Goa on your Goa holiday tour package.

1.Try watersports:

Goa is a beach destination which is why you can participate in numerous watersports activities easily. Windsurfing is one of the common watersport activities preferred by a lot of travelers visiting from across the world. Some of the other watersport activities you can try here are scuba diving, waterskiing, parasailing, water scooter and swimming. 

2.Take a walk at the spice plantations:

Exploring the spice plantations is one of the most unique and offbeat experience in Goa. You must take a walk at the spice plantations. If you are interested you can learn more about the spices there. Don’t miss out on exploring Savoi and Sahakar Spice Farms. 

3.Go cycling at Miramar beach:

Cycling in Goa is preferred by numerous tourists. Hiring a bike and exploring the unspoiled places is one of the most exciting things to do. Explore the stunning beaches on cycle along with the untouchedregions of the city and more. Miramar beach is a perfect beach to rent cycles and explore around. 

4.Take a trek Dudhsagar falls:

Dushsagar waterfalls is situated 60 kms away from Panjim and is considered as the tallest waterfall in India located 60 kms from Panjim. Its name is translated to Sea of Milk due to the heavy flow of water which looks like milk. Trekking to the waterfall is one of the things to do in Goa especially in the monsoon.   

5.Dine on a houseboat at Chapora river:

We can rarely think of houseboats while talking about Goa. But to our surprise there are some amazing places in Goa offering lovely houseboat experience. You can choose to have a nice dinner date on a houseboat under the sky. It is a perfect plan to have a nice romantic date with you partner. 

6.Experience white water rafting Mhadei river:

Are you a water baby? Are you fond of adventures? River rafting at Mhadei river is a must experience activity in Goa. You can participate in this thrilling watersport during the months of June to September as this is when the river is in full flow. There is a particular stretch of 6 kms which is full of heavy and rapid flow. 

7.Explore the Butterfly conservatory:

Goa boasts one Butterfly conservatory on the way back to spice plantations featuring the most colorful and fluttering butterflies. You can watch them flutter and can feed them juicy fruits as well. 

Best time to visit Goa:

Goa is such a destination that one can visit the state round the year. It has some magic to it due to the throbbing beaches, and live culture attracting tourists from all over the world. Goa experiences different seasons. Check out the below information to understand which season is the best time to visit Goa.

Goa in Summer:

Summer season in Goa starts from April and continues till June. The temperature is high during these months touching 40 degree Celsius. The beaches are warm with windy. Afternoon gets really hot, which is why morning and evening are suitable to explore around. Not many travelers explore Goa in this season due to the heat. So if you are looking forward to plan a crowd free holiday, then you can plan your Goa tour packages in summer season. It will be affordable as well. 

Goa in Monsoon:

Monsoon season in Goa start from July and continues till September. After intense summer season, rainfall seems to be blissful. For nature lovers monsoon is considered to be the best time to explore Goa. One of the most famous attraction named Dudhsagar Waterfalls is worth exploring in monsoon season. Some of the experiences you will enjoy include Ayurvedic session, spice plantations, numerous other attractions and festivals. It is also the best time to plan a romantic honeymoon in Goa.

Winter in Goa:

Winter season starts in the month of January and lasts till March in Goa and it is considered as the best time to visit Goa. It is the prime tourist season, as the weather is perfect to explore the destination without getting tired. Multiple festivals are celebrated in this season like Christmas, New Year, Sunburn, Supersonic Festival, Winter Carnival and more. This period is the best time to try some watersports activities like scuba diving, cruising, snorkeling, and more. Winter being the prime season, all the shacks on the beach are open and the night parties are worth experiencing.