Taking a hot air balloon ride at Assolda

The magical hot air balloon ride at Assolda across the Assolda Football Ground, Chandor and South Goa takes you to a height of a few hundred feet under the expert safety instructions of your pilot. The balloon majestically rises and as it gains height, spectacular views unfold before the eyes. Under favourable weather conditions, the pilot increases the altitude of the balloon to as high as 4000 feet. Ride the air in a hand-crafted basket offering you a marvellous top view of Goa. As long as you are airborne, the ground crew shall follow the balloonacross the surface and roads to ensure a safe landing.

White water rafting at Sattari

This fantastic experience of rafting in Goa at the gorgeous Valpoi or Mhadei River involves two hours of getting twisted, turned and hurled along the tumultuous waters of the Mhadei River. Mhadei River is located in North Goa. The experience forms a day trip. The trip begins at 8:00 in the morning and continues till at 5:00 in the evening.

Visiting Goa’s old forts

Visiting the majestic old forts of Goa constructed during the colonial rule of the Portuguese in Goa or the Mughals is a journey backwards through the time. Explore the allure of the forts built by the Mughals such as the Terekhol Fort that was built by Maharaja Khem Sawant Bhonsle. Chapora Fort was built by Adil Shah of Bijapur initially. It was rebuilt by the Portuguese later on. Aguada Fort is a supreme example of the finesse and craftmanship of the beauty of Portuguese style of architecture. The Corjuem Fort, located near Mapusa in the Aldona Village was built 1705 by the Portuguese. Reis Magos Fort is another example of Portuguese architecture built in 1551 on the right bank of Mandovi River. The long-abandoned Cabo Fort in the south-eastern coast of Goa and the Mormugoan Fort built to protect Mormugaon Harbour are some other prominent old forts of Goa.

Visit the Butterfly Conservatory

A visit to see the butterflies of Goa in a serene trip is where you get to see butterflies and experience some peace and solitude away from the hustle and bustle of the main city of Goa. It is an attractive tourist attraction for nature lovers too. The Butterfly Conservatory was initially conceptualized keeping in mind the Green Goa attempt wherein, the owners have tried to fill the large area of 74 acres receiving a lot of sunshine to a woody and shady alcove. A pond and an aviary has been added to attract school children to this place. There are about 133 butterflies in the conservatory which the photographers wait to catch in their camera.

Take a walk across the Spice Plantation

An entertaining, exotic and fun spice plantation walk tour in the morning gives a chance to come face to face to the real and earthy beauty of Goa. Revel in the joy of exploring the incandescent beauty of this region. Relax and gather information about the various Indian spices that are generally used for cooking in Indian kitchens since ages. Also get to know about the healing effects and benefits of various spices according to naturopathy. You can also buy some fresh spices to carry home to gift to your near and dear ones.

Go crab catching in the Goan Backwaters

Enjoy catching the naughty crabs and turning them into delicious vacation meals at Goa. Embark on a thrilling adventure of crab catching trip at Sonaulim in Goa. Trap the crabs cleverly by placing baits following the instructions and using equipment provided by the instructors. Catching crabs at the Goa backwaters is an ideal water activity that can infuse some peace and quietude into your Goa stay. Later on, spice up your Goa tour with a sumptuous meal prepared from the prized catch.

Go on a romantic Sunset Cruise on Mandovi River

A holiday in Goa shall be incomplete without a sunset river cruise across the Mandovi River. Enjoy the classical Goan dance forms performed by the local and talented artists. Enjoy some DJ and you are invited to shake your leg on the dance floor as you enjoy some jazzy music being played. Avail food and snacks on board and enjoy the gorgeous sunset, if you can match the dusk timing with your cruise. As you sail gently down the River Mandovi, enjoy the beautiful views of Adil Shah’s Palace, Panjim City, the floating Casinos, Kegdavli Beach in Reis Magos, Reis Magos Fort, Fort Aguada and Hotel Marriott and remain enchanted.

Indulge in Island Hopping in Goa tour

Ilha Grande is popularly known as the Grande island and sometimes it is also called the Bat Island. Journeying to this island from the main island of Goa is thoroughly exciting as Ilha Grande forms one of the most exotic locations for sightseeing and day trip while in a Goa tour. The only way to reach Ilha Grande is by sailing on a boat. During this trip, enjoy watching the playful dolphins swimming merrily and showing antics, jump into the mid-sea for swimming, try some fishing and snorkelling in the blue waters of the Arabian Sea followed by a sumptuous meal.

Devil’s Canyon to feel the chill

Devils canyon is actually a very panoramic river canyon in the Molem situated close to the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary. Swimming here is not recommended due to the rocks and powerful water currents but at the same time it is something very unique in Goa. There are other surreal caves in Goa that carry considerable historic importance. Caving sites of the Lamgau caves and the Rivona caves located close to Bicholim in Goa are absolutely beguiling and considerably eerie.

Panjim Market shopping

Panjim, the capital of Goa, has some beautiful multi-coloured houses constructed in pure Portuguese architectural style to lend the charm of colonial era. Shopping is fun in Panjim.  MG Road offers very good bargains of miscellaneous items and you can even buy and collect souvenirs to carry precious memories back home.