Goa
Goa Coast End to End
Beaches & Coastline
Duration6 Days / 5 Nights
Trip TypePrivate & customisable
Best Time to VisitNov – Feb
PaceModerate
ThemesBeaches & Coastline
Starting From$540
Route Covered
Overnight stops in day orderOverview
This Goa coastline tour package drives the whole shore in six days, from Arambol in North Goa to Palolem in South Goa, with a new beach and a new hotel each night. Five nights, five stops: Arambol, Anjuna, Candolim, Colva and Palolem. It suits travellers who want to see Goa's beaches side by side, ideally between November and February.
Who it suits
Beach lovers who like moving on each day over short drives; less suited to anyone who wants to unpack once and stay put
Highlights
Arambol beach and black rocksSweet Water Lagoon, KalachaAnjuna rocky coveAnjuna Wednesday flea marketFort Aguada, SinquerimAguada lighthouseGoa Freedom Struggle MuseumColva beach, 2.4 kmBenaulim rosewood furniturePalolem bayPatnem beachButterfly Beach boat trip
Good to know
Hotel change daily
You pack and move every morning, though the drives are between 10 and 60 kmArambol beach access
The car stops short of the sand, so you finish with a brief walk down a slopeAnjuna market day
The flea market is a Wednesday market, so the day of the week matters for Day 3Boat trips
Dolphin and Butterfly Beach trips depend on local operators and sea conditionsDay-by-Day Itinerary
Highlights
- First look at Arambol beach
From Dabolim airport north to Arambol
- 1A driver collects you from Goa International Airport
- 2Arambol is about 60 km north, and this is the longest transfer of the tour
- 3Settle into the hotel and rest after travelling
- 4Go down to the shore before dusk, time permitting
Goa International Airport (Dabolim) to Arambol, ~60 km, ~1.5 hrs
Highlights
- Arambol black rocks
- Sweet Water Lagoon
- Anjuna rocky cove
Arambol's Sweet Water Lagoon, then Anjuna
- 1Walk the slope down to Arambol beach and its black rocks
- 2Carry on along the sand to Kalacha for the Sweet Water Lagoon
- 3Drive about 20 km south to Anjuna
- 4Late afternoon at the rocky cove, with Chapora Fort along the coast
Arambol to Anjuna, ~20 km, ~30 mins
Highlights
- Anjuna flea market (Wednesday)
- Fort Aguada
- Aguada lighthouse
- Goa Freedom Struggle Museum
Anjuna's village and Fort Aguada at Candolim
- 1Morning in Anjuna, with the flea market if your day falls on a Wednesday
- 2See St Michael's Church, the parish dated to 1595
- 3Short drive of about 10 km to Candolim
- 4Afternoon at Fort Aguada, the lighthouse and the Goa Freedom Struggle Museum
- 5Sunset at Sinquerim beach below the fort
Anjuna to Candolim, ~10 km, ~20 mins
Highlights
- Candolim beach
- Our Lady of Hope Church
- Colva beach
- Our Lady of Mercy Church
South to Colva and its pilgrim church
- 1Start gently on Candolim beach, which stretches towards Calangute
- 2Stop at Our Lady of Hope, the parish church of Candolim
- 3The longest leg of the day is the drive of about 42 km south to Colva
- 4Spend the afternoon on Colva's 2.4 km beach and at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy
Candolim to Colva, ~42 km, ~1.25 hrs
Highlights
- Benaulim rosewood workshops
- St John the Baptist Church, Benaulim
- Palolem crescent bay
- Butterfly Beach by boat
Benaulim's carpenters, then Palolem bay
- 1Explore Benaulim, about 2 km from Colva, a village known for rosewood furniture
- 2The Church of St John the Baptist stands above the village
- 3Then drive about 41 km to Palolem
- 4Spend the evening on the crescent bay, where a boat trip towards Butterfly Beach is an option if sea conditions allow
Colva and Benaulim to Palolem, ~41 km, ~1 hr
Highlights
- Patnem beach
- Colomb Bay
Patnem and the road back to Dabolim
- 1Morning walk south to quieter Patnem beach, beyond Colomb Bay
- 2Return to the hotel and check out
- 3Drive about 61 km to Goa International Airport for your flight
Palolem to Goa International Airport (Dabolim), ~61 km, ~1.5 hrs
Starting from$540Twin sharing, 3-star hotels, private car with driver, excludes flights.
Indicative — varies with season and hotel category.
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Trip Facts
Activity LevelEasy. Short beach walks, a slope down to Arambol beach and a walk on sand to Kalacha, plus walking around Fort Aguada; the main effort is packing every morning.
What to PackLight cotton clothes, swimwear, sandals and a pair of closed shoes for the fort, sunscreen and a hat, and a light cover-up for church visits.
Local CustomsCover up respectfully in churches and temples. Expect a short walk to Arambol beach, as vehicles cannot reach it. Before any boat outing, settle the destination, fare and return time with the operator.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
5 nights' accommodation in 3-star hotels, twin sharingDaily breakfastPrivate air-conditioned car with driver for all transfers and sightseeingAirport pick-up and drop-off at Goa International Airport, DabolimEnglish-speaking guide on Fort Aguada day and one other sightseeing dayEntrance fees for the monuments listed
Not included
FlightsMeals other than breakfastBoat trips, water sports and camera feesTips and personal expensesOptional activities
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