# Goa Tours and Packages - A guide to Goa covering beaches, Old Goa churches, forts, waterfalls, wildlife, transport, visas and safety.

> An independent travel guide to Goa, India, covering Old Goa churches, forts, Dudhsagar Falls, beaches, transport, visas and travel rules. The site is not an operator, not a seller of travel and not a booking platform. It publishes information only.

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Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: India, Goa.
Facts checked: 2027.

## Verified facts
- The Goa Tourism Department says bus tickets to Goa cost Rs 250 to Rs 650 and a journey from Mumbai takes around 12-16 hours. Source: https://goatourism.gov.in/by-road/
- The Goa Tourism Department says Goa has two major railway stations, Margao and Vasco-da-Gama, both in the south of the state. Source: https://goatourism.gov.in/by-rail/
- The Goa Tourism Department says the Konkan Railway takes around 8-9 hours from Mumbai to Goa. Source: https://goatourism.gov.in/by-rail/
- The Goa Tourism Department says Dabolim airport is about 30 kms from the capital city of Panaji. Source: https://goatourism.gov.in/by-air/
- The Goa Tourism Department says temperatures hover between 24°C and 29°C all year round, with noon temperatures often above 33°C in May. Source: https://goatourism.gov.in/weather/
- The Goa Tourism Department notice says beaches are open from 7 AM till sunset and closed from sunset to 7 AM. Source: https://goatourism.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Goa-Tourism-DOs-and-DONTs.pdf
- The Goa Tourism Department notice says consumption of alcohol and drugs and smoking is strictly prohibited on all beaches, punishable with a fine, jail or both. Source: https://goatourism.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Goa-Tourism-DOs-and-DONTs.pdf
- The Indian e-Visa portal lists e-Tourist visas of 30 days, 1 year and 5 years, all with multiple entries. Source: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
- The Indian e-Visa portal says to apply at least 4 days before arrival and up to 120 days before the travel date. Source: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
- The GTDC article says the platform caps trekking at 500 trekkers per day and sets the booking fee at 527 rupees plus GST. Source: https://goa-tourism.com/news/goa-launches-online-booking-platform-to-enhance-dudhsagar-falls-trekking-experience/
- The GTDC page gives Basilica public viewing hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sundays. Source: https://goa-tourism.com/basilica-of-bom-jesus/
- The Canadian government says the monsoon runs from June to September and brings flooding, landslides and impassable roads. Source: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/india

## Tours listed on this site
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- 3-Day Goa Tour Package (Goa Airport or your designated pickup location, operated by Sam India Tour) - from $98 per person, 3 days, rated 5.0 from 1 review on GetYourGuide. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/goa-sightseeing-tour/#tour-1 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/karnataka-l1252/3-days-goa-tour-package-t469321/
- 2-Day Goa Sightseeing and Village Combo (Excursions of India) - from $129 per person, 2 days. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/goa-sightseeing-tour/#tour-2 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/panaji-l118170/2-day-combo-sightseeing-village-experience-in-panjim-t1422731/
- North Goa Full-Day Sightseeing Tour (Hotel pickup and drop-off, operated by Kohinoor Delight) - from $77 per person, 4-7 hours, rated 4.6 from 29 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/goa-sightseeing-tour/#tour-3 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/goa-l825/all-inclusive-north-goa-full-or-half-day-tour-with-pickup-t1099735/
- Private Full-Day Goa Highlights Tour (Hotel pickup and drop-off included, operated by Crossmiles Travel) - from $69 per person, 8 hours, rated 4.7 from 52 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/goa-sightseeing-tour/#tour-4 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/goa-l825/goa-private-full-day-sightseeing-highlights-tour-t283402/
- South Goa Sightseeing Tour by AC Bus (Pickup from selected location in Calangute, Candolim, Baga, or Arpora, operated by Water Sports Goa Calangute Beach) - from $5 per person, 11 hours. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/goa-sightseeing-tour/#tour-5 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/panaji-l118170/south-goa-sightseeing-by-ac-bus-t1438772/
- Dudhsagar Falls and Spice Plantation Private Tour (Discover Activities) - from $122 per person, 4-6 hours, rated 4.9 from 16 reviews on Viator. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/dudhsagar-falls/#tour-6 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Goa/Dudhsagar-waterfall-with-spice-plantation-in-Goa/d4594-76234P216
- Dudhsagar Falls Jeep Safari and Spice Plantation Day Trip (10 pickup location options including The Red Tower, Candolim, Dolphin Circle and Arpora, operated by Water Sports Goa Calangute Beach) - from $31 per person, 11.5 hours. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/dudhsagar-falls/#tour-7 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/calangute-l224332/goa-dudhsagar-waterfall-spice-plantation-tour-with-lunch-t1490994/
- Old Goa Churches Walking Tour (Viceroys Arch, Velha Goa, Goa 403110, India, operated by Make It Happen) - from $13 per person, 2.5 hours, rated 4.9 from 92 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/basilica-of-bom-jesus/#tour-8 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/goa-l825/old-goa-walking-tour-of-heritage-churches-t283357/
- Fontainhas Heritage Walk in Panjim (The tour presenter waits at the entrance of the Post Office, operated by Make It Happen) - from $15.30 per person, 2.5 hours, rated 4.9 from 3,018 reviews on Viator. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/fontainhas/#tour-9 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Goa/Fontainhas-Heritage-Walk/d4594-117330P1
- Divar Island E-Bike Tour (Rare Escapes Goa) - from $32.17 per person, 3 hours, rated 4.9 from 1,201 reviews on Viator. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/things-to-do-in-goa/#tour-10 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Goa/B-Live-E-bike-tours-Escape-to-Divar-Island/d4594-106333P4
- Chorao Island Nature and Cooking Day (Ferry ride to Chorao Island, operated by Soul Travelling) - from $54.64 per person, 6-7 hours, rated 4.9 from 714 reviews on Viator. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/things-to-do-in-goa/#tour-11 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/North-Goa-District/The-Forgotten-City-of-Ella/d51584-138452P10
- Sal Backwaters Mangrove Kayaking (Oyo 10393 Water's Edge, Dongorim, Nuvem, Majorda Beach Road, South Goa, operated by Goa Kayaking) - from $65 per person, 1 hour 30 minutes, rated 4.9 from 242 reviews on Viator. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/things-to-do-in-goa/#tour-12 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Goa/Goa-Kayaking-Excursion-of-Sal-Backwaters/d4594-8075P6
- Grande Island Scuba Diving Trip (Sinquerim Jetty, operated by Sea Water Sports India) - from $38 per person, 1 day. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/scuba-diving-in-goa/#tour-13 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/baga-goa-l228305/goa-scuba-diving-at-grande-island-t1403526/
- Mandovi River Night Cruise with Dinner (One of 5 pickup locations, including 103a, Arpora, Statue of Abbe Faria, and Panaji, operated by Water Sports Goa Calangute Beach) - from $16 per person, 2.5 hours. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/things-to-do-in-goa/#tour-14 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/calangute-l224332/goa-mandovi-river-night-cruise-with-dinner-dj-t1451311/
- Feni and Tapas Food Trail in Panjim (Stairs by the main road leading to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception church in Panjim, operated by Make It Happen) - from $40.99 per person, 3.5 hours, rated 5.0 from 455 reviews on Viator. Page: https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/fontainhas/#tour-15 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Goa/Goan-Feni-and-Tapas-Food-Trail-with-Tastings-and-Drinks-by-Make-It-Happen/d4594-117330P4

## Guide pages
- https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/basilica-of-bom-jesus/ - Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa in 2027: opening hours 9.00am to 5.00pm, mass times, the tomb of St Francis Xavier and tips. Plan your visit.
- https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/beaches-in-goa/ - Plan the beaches in Goa for 2027: north vs south, quiet and couple picks, hours and rules, with a 3-day tour from $98. Start here.
- https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/dudhsagar-falls/ - Dudhsagar Falls stands 310m tall, 60km from Panaji. Compare jeep safaris, entry fees, trek rules and the best season, then book your Goa day trip in 2027.
- https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/fontainhas/ - Plan 2027 in Fontainhas: a free-to-enter Latin Quarter of painted lanes, the Chapel of St Sebastian and tours from 2.5 hours. See our full guide.
- https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/fort-aguada/ - Fort Aguada opens 9.30am to 6.00pm daily and sits 18 km from Panjim. Plan your visit with timings, tickets, the lighthouse and our verdict. 2027
- https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/goa-sightseeing-tour/ - Goa sightseeing tours for 2027 compared by route, hours and what the ticket leaves out, from AC bus days to private cars. Check availability.
- https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/goa-weather/ - Goa weather by season: dry months average 32°C, monsoon brings 2,600mm of rain. See the best months to visit Goa in 2027 and plan your trip.
- https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/is-goa-safe/ - Is Goa safe for tourists in 2027? Get the official safety rules, 5 patrolled areas, monsoon swimming advice and the 1930 cybercrime helpline before you go.
- https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/scuba-diving-in-goa/ - Scuba diving in Goa reviewed for 2027: dive season, visibility, beginner packages and age rules. See if a dive trip fits your Goa plans before you book.
- https://goatoursandpackages.com/guides/things-to-do-in-goa/ - Plan 3 days of things to do in Goa in 2027: islands, kayaking, heritage walks, cruises and food, with prices and how to reach each one.

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