Goa
North Goa Beach Break at Calangute and Baga
Beaches & Coastline
Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Trip TypePrivate & customisable
Best Time to VisitNov – Feb
PaceRelaxed
ThemesBeaches & Coastline
Starting From$390
Route Covered
Overnight stops in day order1Calangute and Baga
Overview
A four-day Calangute Baga beach holiday in North Goa: three nights in one base, a day trip to Fort Aguada and the churches of Old Goa, and private airport transfers from Dabolim. Easy to adjust for families, with a private car and driver throughout.
Who it suits
Families and couples who want a relaxed beach base with one day of history, short drives and a flexible plan
Highlights
Calangute BeachBaga Beach and Baga CreekSafe-swim zonesSt Alex Church, CalanguteFort AguadaOld Goa churchesBasilica of Bom JesusSunset on the sandOptional water sports
Good to know
Swimming
Swim only in the zones marked with red and yellow flags and watched by lifesavers; the sea can have sudden drop-offsSeasons
Water sports usually run from October to May; June to September is monsoon, with heavy rain and many beach activities closedCrowds
Calangute draws heavy crowds in the peak months, so early mornings on the beach are the quietestChurch dress
Cover shoulders and knees when visiting the churches in Old GoaDay-by-Day Itinerary
Highlights
- First walk on Calangute Beach
Arrive at Dabolim and settle in at Calangute
- 1Meet your driver at Goa International Airport, Dabolim
- 2Drive north to Calangute and Baga, roughly 39 km and 1 to 1.5 hours
- 3Check in and rest after the journey
- 4If energy allows, a gentle walk on the beach at sunset
Goa International Airport, Dabolim to Calangute and Baga, ~39 km, ~1 to 1.5 hrs
Highlights
- Morning on Calangute Beach
- Baga Creek
- St Alex Church
- Optional water sports
A slow beach day at Calangute and Baga
- 1Unhurried morning on the sand, when the beach is quietest
- 2Swim in the flagged zones watched by lifesavers
- 3Visit St Alex Church and wander the town
- 4Walk or drive north to Baga to see the creek at the end of the beach
- 5Optional water sports in season, arranged on request
- 6Evening at leisure
Local sightseeing between Calangute and Baga, ~2 km
Highlights
- Fort Aguada
- Basilica of Bom Jesus
- Se Cathedral, Old Goa
Fort Aguada and the churches of Old Goa
- 1Morning drive to Fort Aguada, a short ride south of Calangute
- 2Walk around the 17th-century fort
- 3Continue to Old Goa, about 24 km from Calangute
- 4Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus and the Se Cathedral, part of the UNESCO-listed churches and convents
- 5Return to Calangute and Baga for the evening
Day trip from Calangute to Fort Aguada and Old Goa, and back, about 2 hrs of driving in total
Highlights
- Last beach walk
Last morning by the sea and departure
- 1Breakfast and a final stroll on the beach if your flight time allows
- 2Check out
- 3Drive to Goa International Airport, Dabolim, leaving enough time for traffic on the way south
Calangute and Baga to Goa International Airport, Dabolim, ~39 km, ~1 to 1.5 hrs
Starting from$390Twin 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. Beach walks and short strolls at the churches and the fort, with no climbing or trekking.
What to PackLight cotton clothes, swimwear, sunscreen, a sun hat and sandals, plus a cover-up for church visits and a light rain layer if you travel near the monsoon months.
Local CustomsDress modestly in the churches of Old Goa. Swim only in the flagged zones and follow the lifesavers' instructions. Photography rules vary from site to site, so ask your driver or guide first.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
3 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 for the Old Goa dayEntrance fees for the monuments listed
Not included
FlightsMeals other than breakfastWater sports and other optional activitiesCamera and video fees at some sitesTips and personal expenses
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