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The white baroque church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Panaji
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Goa Heritage & Hinterland

Five days beyond the beaches — Old Goa's baroque churches, the painted lanes of Fontainhas, a spice plantation lunch and the mighty Dudhsagar Falls.

Duration
4 Nights · 5 Days
Destination
Goa
Starts from
Goa (Dabolim / Mopa)
Route
Panaji 2N · South Goa 2N

Overview

About this journey

There's far more to Goa than its coastline. This journey shows you the soul of the state: the UNESCO-listed churches of Old Goa, the colourful Latin Quarter of Panaji, and family-run spice farms tucked into the Western Ghats.

You'll stay in a restored Portuguese-era heritage home in Panaji for two nights, then move to a peaceful South Goa resort — with a jeep safari to Dudhsagar Falls and a final day of beach time to round it off.

Trip highlights

  • Guided walk through Fontainhas, Panaji's Latin Quarter
  • Basilica of Bom Jesus and Sé Cathedral in Old Goa
  • Spice plantation tour with a traditional Goan lunch
  • Jeep safari to the four-tiered Dudhsagar Falls
  • Two nights in a restored Portuguese heritage home

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. Day 1Arrive in Panaji

    Transfer to your heritage home in Panaji. In the late afternoon, join a local guide for a walk through Fontainhas — ochre and indigo houses, azulejo tiles and tiny bakeries.

    DinnerOvernight: Heritage homestay, Panaji
  2. Day 2Old Goa & spice country

    Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, home to the relics of St Francis Xavier, and the vast Sé Cathedral. Continue to a spice plantation in Ponda for a guided walk and a traditional lunch served on banana leaves.

    Breakfast · LunchOvernight: Heritage homestay, Panaji
  3. Day 3Dudhsagar Falls, then south

    Jeep safari through Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary to Dudhsagar Falls — at its most dramatic just after the monsoon. Continue to your South Goa resort.

    BreakfastOvernight: Beach resort, South Goa
  4. Day 4Beach day in South Goa

    A free day on the quiet beaches of the south. Optional dolphin-spotting boat trip from Palolem or a visit to Cabo de Rama fort.

    BreakfastOvernight: Beach resort, South Goa
  5. Day 5Departure

    Transfer to the airport for your journey home.

    Breakfast

The fine print

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 2 nights in a heritage homestay and 2 nights at a beach resort
  • Daily breakfast, one dinner and a plantation lunch
  • Guided Fontainhas walk and Old Goa tour
  • Dudhsagar jeep safari (shared jeep)
  • Private AC car for transfers and sightseeing
  • 24/7 Journey Boom trip support

Not included

  • Flights to and from Goa
  • Meals not mentioned and drinks
  • Camera fees and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Know before you go

  • Dudhsagar jeep safaris are closed during the peak monsoon (mid-June to September)
  • Shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting churches
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