South Goa Tour
Excursions & day trips

South Goa Tour

Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Do this because
  • Explore southern Goa
  • Taste traditional coconut feni liquor
  • See the colonial Cabo de Rama fort
  • Have lunch and relax on Palolem beach – considered one of the best in India
What to expect

Less touched by the tentacles of tourism, southern Goa is undoubtedly the more serene side of the Indian state. Live life like a laidback local for the day with a visit to a local distillery to taste traditional coconut liquor and a chance to chill out at Palolem – considered one of the best beaches in India.

We kick off with a tour and tasting session at a feni distillery – a handcrafted coconut liquor that's a favourite Goan tipple. Take a walk through the tiny fishing village of Betul and discover how they transform the fruit of the cashew tree into this age-old spirit.

Elsewhere on the trip, we'll visit a rubber plantation, a bamboo basketry and a coir factory where they craft furniture, rugs and more from the fibres of coconut husks. Then after soaking up the scenery atop the colonial-era Cabo de Rama fort, there's a delicious lunch and some well-earned downtime under the swaying palms of Palolem beach.

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What to remember
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Drinks not included
  • English-speaking guide for all nationalities
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
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Provider
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

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