Travel guide · Goa
Goa Travel Guide
Goa tour packages are holidays of 3 to 6 days with North and South Goa sightseeing, Old Goa and Panaji, hotel stays with breakfast, and airport or station transfers. Some stay in North or South Goa only, one splits the stay between both, and two add a jeep trip to Dudhsagar Falls. Others cover the heritage of Old Goa and Fontainhas, the quiet northern beaches of Morjim and Arambol, Palolem and Cabo de Rama in the south, the spice farms and Netravali sanctuary inland, Chorla Ghat, and Gokarna across the border.
By Holiday Guru Travel · Updated 8 Oct 2026
In short: Beaches for every mood, portuguese heritage, easy short break and food and nightlife. Lively Calangute, Baga and Anjuna in the north; quieter, wider beaches in the south. November to February is the best time for a Goa beach holiday; the monsoon (June–September) is green and quieter.
Goa quick facts
- Trip length
- 3–6 days (17 itineraries)
- Best time
- November to February is the best time for a Goa beach holiday; the monsoon (June–September) is green and quieter.
- Key places
- North Goa, South Goa, Old Goa, Panaji, Dudhsagar Falls
- Tours start in
- Goa, Goa (Mopa/Dabolim)
- Hotels
- Standard / 3-star equivalent on 16 of 17; Deluxe on 1 of 17
- Meal plans
- Breakfast on 15 of 17; Breakfast & dinner on 2 of 17
- Suits
- Families, Couples, Friends
Best places to visit in Goa
North Goa, South Goa, Old Goa, Panaji and Dudhsagar Falls are the places our Goa itineraries are built around.
North Goa
Calangute, Baga and Anjuna beaches, Fort Aguada and the Saturday and Wednesday markets.
South Goa
Quieter beaches such as Colva and Palolem.
Old Goa
The Basilica of Bom Jesus and the Se Cathedral.
Panaji
Goa’s capital: the Fontainhas Latin quarter and river cruises.
Dudhsagar Falls
A tall waterfall on the Goa–Karnataka border, reached by jeep safari; best after the monsoon.
Things to do
- Spend a day on Calangute and Baga beaches
- Visit the churches of Old Goa
- Walk through Fontainhas in Panaji
- Take the jeep safari to Dudhsagar Falls (on selected packages)
- Watch sunset from Fort Aguada
- Try Goan seafood at a beach shack
How many days do you need?
Three days covers North Goa and Old Goa, the Old Goa heritage trail or Chorla Ghat; 4–5 days adds South Goa, Palolem, the hinterland, Dudhsagar Falls or Gokarna; allow 6 days to split the stay between North and South Goa.
| Trip length | What it covers | Our itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days | North Goa and a relaxed day in South Goa | Delightful Goa Tour |
| 4 days | Full-day North and South Goa sightseeing | Enticing Tour to Goa |
| 4 days | Dudhsagar jeep safari and Panaji city tour | Sun Kissed Goa Escape Tour Package |
| 3 days | Weekend: North Goa beaches and Old Goa | Goa Weekend Getaway |
| 6 days | Three nights in North Goa, two in South Goa with Palolem | Goa Leisure Holiday: North and South |
Best time to visit Goa
November to February is the best time for a Goa beach holiday; the monsoon (June–September) is green and quieter.
| Months | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| November – February | Peak season | Dry, sunny and pleasant; Christmas and New Year are the busiest weeks. |
| March – May | Summer | Hot and humid; good hotel availability. |
| June – September | Monsoon | Heavy rain, green countryside and Dudhsagar Falls in full flow; water sports usually pause. |
| October | Shoulder | Rain eases and the season begins. |
Suggested Goa routes
Routes from our own Goa itineraries, by trip length.
- 2 Nights / 3 Days: Goa → Chorla Ghat → Vazra Sakla Falls — Chorla Ghat
- 3 Nights / 4 Days: Goa — Delightful Goa Tour
- 4 Nights / 5 Days: North Goa → Old Goa → Panaji → South Goa — Goa Beaches Holiday
- 5 Nights / 6 Days: Goa → South Goa — Goa Leisure Holiday: North and South
Things to consider
Getting there and around: Packages include arrival and departure transfers from the airport, railway station or bus stand, and sightseeing by coach or cab as listed on each package.
Where you stay: Hotels as indicated in each itinerary or similar, with daily breakfast — and dinner on some packages. One package uses deluxe rooms on double sharing with resort extras listed on its page.
- Book early for Christmas and New Year, when prices rise sharply.
- Sea swimming is not safe during the monsoon; follow lifeguard flags.
- Carry sunscreen and light cotton clothes; churches expect covered shoulders.
Goa travel questions
What is Goa known for?
Beaches for every mood, portuguese heritage, easy short break and food and nightlife. Lively Calangute, Baga and Anjuna in the north; quieter, wider beaches in the south.
How many days should I spend in Goa?
Three days covers North Goa and Old Goa, the Old Goa heritage trail or Chorla Ghat; 4–5 days adds South Goa, Palolem, the hinterland, Dudhsagar Falls or Gokarna; allow 6 days to split the stay between North and South Goa. Our Goa itineraries run 3–6 days.
What is the best time to visit Goa?
November to February is the best time for a Goa beach holiday; the monsoon (June–September) is green and quieter.
Which places should I include in a Goa trip?
North Goa, South Goa, Old Goa, Panaji and Dudhsagar Falls. North Goa: Calangute, Baga and Anjuna beaches, Fort Aguada and the Saturday and Wednesday markets.
Which Holiday Guru Travel packages cover Goa?
17 itineraries: Chorla Ghat (2 Nights / 3 Days); Old Goa and Panjim Heritage (2 Nights / 3 Days); Goa Weekend Getaway (2 Nights / 3 Days); Delightful Goa Tour (3 Nights / 4 Days); Enticing Tour to Goa (3 Nights / 4 Days); Exclusive Goa Tour (3 Nights / 4 Days); and 11 more listed below.
Can a Goa itinerary be customised?
Yes. Any of our Goa itineraries can be changed — add or remove nights, change the hotel category or add sightseeing. Tell us what you need and we send a quote for your dates.
Goa holiday packages
All 17 Holiday Guru Travel itineraries for Goa, shortest first. Each can be customised.
| Package ID | Package | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0490 | Chorla Ghat | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Goa → Chorla Ghat → Vazra Sakla Falls |
| 0486 | Old Goa and Panjim Heritage | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Goa → Old Goa → Panjim → Fontainhas → Divar Island |
| 0192 | Goa Weekend Getaway | 2 Nights / 3 Days | North Goa → Old Goa → Panaji |
| 0092 | Delightful Goa Tour | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Goa |
| 0093 | Enticing Tour to Goa | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Goa |
| 0094 | Exclusive Goa Tour | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Goa |
| 0095 | Fascinating Tour to Goa | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Goa |
| 0489 | Goa's Hinterland: Spice Farms and Netravali | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Ponda → Netravali |
| 0487 | North Goa's Quiet Beaches: Morjim, Ashwem and Arambol | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Goa → Morjim → Ashwem → Arambol → Querim |
| 0195 | North Goa Beaches Holiday | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Candolim → Calangute → Anjuna → Vagator → Arambol |
| 0488 | South Goa: Palolem and Cabo de Rama | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Goa → Palolem → Agonda → Cabo de Rama → Butterfly Beach |
| 0196 | South Goa Beaches Holiday | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Colva → Old Goa → Ponda → Palolem → Cabo de Rama |
| 0096 | Sun Kissed Goa Escape Tour Package | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Goa |
| 0193 | Goa Beaches Holiday | 4 Nights / 5 Days | North Goa → Old Goa → Panaji → South Goa |
| 0197 | Goa with Dudhsagar Falls | 4 Nights / 5 Days | North Goa → Dudhsagar Falls → Ponda → Old Goa → Panaji |
| 0491 | Goa and Gokarna | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Panjim → Gokarna |
| 0194 | Goa Leisure Holiday: North and South | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Goa → South Goa |