Goa Tour Packages

Check the below list of our tour packages for Goa that are affordable and can be customized according to the interest and preference of each tourist. There is plenty to experience when it comes to the things that one can do here. You may be a party person or someone looking for some respite from the mundane everyday life, Goa would be your guiding compass for anything and everything. The Goa holiday packages offer the best of these experiences to a traveler. Hit the many pristine and popular beaches with the Goa trip packages of TravelTriangle and do what your heart feels like.

15 Best Places to Visit with Goa Tour Packages

Goa with so many aesthetically beautiful forts and churches, is blessed to have natural beaches with scenic beauty and tranquility. With so many places to visit here, we have shortlisted below some of the best ones in order to make your trip to Goa a memorable one. Make sure to include all of the given places below in the Goa packages with airfare to make your trip the best one by exploring the best of all the places to visit in Goa. Let's take a look at the below list which comprises some of the best places that can't be missed out on.

1. Panaji

What’s Special: Rich Heritage

Nearby Attractions: Sindhudurg, Betul, Varca, Siolim, Pernem

Timings: Open 24 hours

Major Attractions: Historical buildings, markets, restaurants

Distance From City Center: 3.1 km

Transportation Options: Privately operated buses, Unmetered taxis, auto-rickshaws, Rented Bikes

The state capital of Goa is home to a myriad of attractions, ranging from Portuguese churches to iconic beaches, where tourists gather from all over the world. St. Cajetan's Church, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Miramar Beach and Dona Paula Bay are some of the most popular places to explore on a sightseeing tour. To make your holidays in Goa memorable, experiences like casinos and river cruises are also offered. Panaji is part of almost all the Goa tourism packages.

2. Old Goa

What’s Special: An old world charm

Nearby Attractions: Archaeological Museum, Se Cathedral, Museum of Christian Art, Basilica of Bom Jesus

Timings: Open 24 hours

Major Attractions: Historical buildings, markets, restaurants

Distance From City Center: 8.9 km

Transportation Options: Privately operated buses, Unmetered taxis, auto-rickshaws, GTDC buses

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, the city is home to a group of Portuguese churches and convents built in the 16th and 17th centuries. The ornate chapels and tall bell towers are worthy attractions in the city, which was founded as a port on the banks of the Mandovi River.

3. Chapora Fort

What’s Special: A look at the historical side of Goa

Nearby Attractions: Chapora Beach, Siddeshwar Temple, Vagator Beach

Timings: Open 24 Hours

Major Attractions: Historical artifacts

Distance From City Center: 19.2 kms

Transportation Options: Rented Scooter, Hired Taxis, Local Buses

Overlooking the Chapora River in the town of Bardez, Chapora Fort remains one of the major bastions in Goa. It offers a commanding view of the Arabian Sea and nearby Vagator Beach, which is famous for its nightlife.

4. Dudhsagar Falls

What’s Special: The falls almost seem like a frothy shower of milk

Nearby Attractions: Tambdi Surla Mahadev Temple, Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Mahadev Temple, Dudhsagar Plantation and Farmstay

Timings: 09:00 am to 06:00 pm

Major Attractions: Natural wonder

Distance From City Center: 71.1 km

Transportation Options: Rented Scooter, Hired Taxi

Nestled in the evergreen Western Ghats, this milky cascade is located a short drive away from the state capital. From solo travellers to honeymooners, tourists from all walks of life flock to this majestic waterfall to catch its full glory in the monsoon season. The waterfall is also approachable by trains on Madgaon-Belgaum route. The falls are the tallest in the country falling from a height of about 1017 feet.

5. Baga Beach

What’s Special: Amazing nightlife

Nearby Attractions: Tibetan Market, Snow Park, Calangute Beach

Timings: Open 24 hours

Major Attractions: Food shacks, restaurants

Distance From City Center: 15.7 kms

Transportation Options: Rented Scooter, Hired Taxis, Auto-rickshaw

Goa packages always keep Baga Beach in their itineraries as this is one of the best beaches in Goa and also popular among the tourists. This beach is always full of life and energy, and offers a plethora of fun and adventurous activities. One can enjoy water sports like banana boat rides, parasailing, jet-skiing and boating at this beach. Besides the water sports activities, the beach is lined up with various cafes and restaurants that provide a variety of scrumptious food options. At night, the clubs at this beach are all lit up and provide one of the best nightlifes in the state.

6. Calangute Beach

What’s Special: Golden sand beach

Nearby Attractions: Tibetan Market, Snow Park, Calangute Beach

Timings: Open 24 hours

Major Attractions: Restaurants, nightclubs

Distance From City Center: 14.2 kms

Transportation Options: Rented Scooter, Hired Taxis, Auto-rickshaw

Calangute Beach is famous as the largest beach in Goa and hence it is a popular tourist spot. There are various activities to enjoy on this beach like kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, water-skiing and parasailing. There are plenty of restaurants on the beach side where you can grab some delicious munchies while having the aesthetic views of the sea and calming water. This beach also offers other sightseeing attractions like Morjim Beach, River Betul, St. Alex Church, Aguada Fort and many more attractions. Tour packages for Goa with prices as low as that of TravelTriangle, will surely make your trip a memorable one at pocket-friendly budget.

7. Basilica of Bom Jesus

What’s Special: A spiritual vibe unlike anywhere else

Nearby Attractions: Se Cathedral, The Archeological Museum, Church and Monastery of St Augustine

Timings: 09:00 am to 06:30 pm and from 10:30 am to 06:30 pm on Sundays

Major Attractions: The mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier

Distance From City Center: 10.6 kms

Transportation Options: Rented Scooter, Hired Taxis, Auto-rickshaw

Also referred to as the Borea Jezuchi Bajilika, this basilica is home to the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. Located in Old Goa, this church is also a part of Churches and Convents of Goa UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name, “Basilica of Bom Jesus” can roughly be translated to “Holy Jesus”. This church in Goa, the very first minor basilica of the country, is said to be one of the best and most studied examples of Baroque architecture of India. The construction of the Basilica started in the year 1594, and finished and consecrated in the year 1605 by the then Archbishop Dom Fr. Aleixo de Menezes. The remains of St. Xavier were shifted here two years after this death, and once a decade the remains are exhibited to the general public. It was last exhibited in 2014. The casket itself is made of silver, and is paraded out by pall bearers every 10 years. Needless to say, it is a must visit for people from all walks of life.

8. Se Cathedral

What’s Special: One of the biggest churches in India

Nearby Attractions: Basilica of Bom Jesus, The Archeological Museum, Church and Monastery of St Augustine

Timings: 07:00 am to 06:30 pm

Distance From City Center: 10.8 kms

Transportation Options: Rented Scooter, Hired Taxis, Auto-rickshaw

The Se Cathedral in Goa is also referred to as the Sé Catedral de Santa Catarina, and is an impressive looking white walled structure located in Old Goa. Although the cathedral is dedicated to the memory of St. Catherine, it is the seat of the Patriarch of the East Indies, as well as the cathedral of the Latin Rite Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. The legend behind the cathedral says that it was built for commemorating the Portuguese thwarting a Muslim Army, under the guidance of Afonso de Alburqueque. Since the day of victory fell on the day of “the Feast of Saint Catherine'', the monument was added after her. The construction of the cathedral was started in 1552, and was completed in 1619. However, it was consecrated in the year 1640. This Cathedral is also considered a great example of Portuguese-Manueline architecture style. You can get this iconic attraction added to your exclusive Delhi to Goa package.

9. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

What’s Special: A green haven full of wondrous fauna

Nearby Attractions: Reis Magos Fort, Mandovi River, Se Cathedral

Timings: 06:00 am to 06:00 pm

Major Attractions: Birds and reptiles of several kinds

Distance From City Center: 6.2 kms

Transportation Options: Rented Scooter, Hired Taxis, Auto-rickshaw

The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is named after the eminent ornithologist from India, Dr. Salim Ali. It is a majorly popular tourist attraction in Goa. Located right along the Mandovi River, it is a great place to visit even when the birding season is long gone, simply for its natural beauty. It is located on Chorao Island, and is accessible only by a Ferry Service, hence adding to the allure of this place. The most popular attraction here are the mangroves, which are accessible only by solitary boats. Traversing the upended roots and the avifauna here is something every tourist should indulge in. Some of the birds, from near and afar, which show up here include the Red Knot, Western Reef Heron, Pied Avocet, Jack Snipe, Black Bittern, Little Bittern and the Striated Heron.

10. Aguada Fort

What’s Special: The view of the beach from the fort rooftop

Nearby Attractions: Lower Aguada Fort, Old Lighthouse Tower, Aguda Rocky Beach

Timings: 09:30 am to 06:00 pm

Major Attractions: Historical artifacts

Distance From City Center: 14.3 kms

Transportation Options: Rented Scooter, Hired Taxis, Local Buses

Aguada Fort is famed for its rich history, scenic views it provides and its marvellous architecture. Earlier, it was also used as a jail and as a storage of water as it has a holding capacity of about 2,376,000 gallons of water.

11. Anjuna Beach

What’s Special: Nightlife and market

Nearby Attractions: Laxmi Narayan Temple, St Anthony's Church, Anjuna Market, Shiv Mandir

Timings: Open 24 hours

Major Attractions: Flea market, nightclubs, restaurants

Distance From City Center: 19.7 kms

Transportation Options: Hired Taxis, Local Buses, Rented Bikes

Anjuna Beach is one of the most happening places to visit in Goa. The hippie’s paradise and a perfect place for party lovers. People can also enjoy a plethora of activities at Anjuna Beach. Anjuna Beach Market is also a popular place amongst tourists for shopping purposes.

12. Sri Mahadeva Temple

What’s Special: One of the oldest temples in Goa

Nearby Attractions: Maruti Temple; Rock Cut Caves of Arvalem; Ravindra Theatre

Timings: 06:30 AM to 12:45 PM and 04:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Major Attractions: Shiva idol and stone carvings

Distance From City Center: 65 km

Transportation Options: Bus; Taxi

Built-in during the Yadava Dynasty in the 12th century, Sri Mahadeva Temple is another amazing place to visit through Goa trip packages. As the name suggests, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The formation of the temple is made of basalt rocks provided from the Deccan plateau. The temple is decorated with intriguing stone carvings. It is one of the oldest temples in Goa. It is one of the best places to explore in Goa if you are on a lookout for offbeat destinations. The best time to visit this temple is during September and February. The architectural style of the temple also lures people to this temple.

13. The Butterfly Conservatory of Goa

What’s Special: A colorful atmosphere

Nearby Attractions: St Anne's Church; Sada WaterFalls; Gopal Ganapati; Pascoal Spice Village; Shri Naguesh Temple; Sahakari Spice Farm

Timings: 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Major Attractions: Butterflies that were earlier on the endangered species list

Distance From City Center: 4.1 km

Transportation Options: Taxi; Auto; Bus; Bike

Situated at Ponda, the Butterfly Conservatory of Goa is home to varied species of butterflies. Best of all, this place is designed as a sanctuary, therefore, leading you to explore butterflies through a leisurely walk. The highlight of this place is The Butterfly Pub. The entire conservatory is spread over an area of 4000 square meters.

14. Bambolim Beach

What’s Special: Relaxing atmosphere

Nearby Attractions: Marivel beach; Vainguinim Beach; Strike Casino

Timings: Open 24 hours

Major Attractions: Food shacks, beach side resorts

Distance From City Center: 3.1 km

Transportation Options: Taxi; Bike

Situated 7 km away from Panaji, Bambolim Beach is a tranquil place to visit in Goa. It is one of the lesser-visited beaches in Goa. The duration between the months of October and March is the best time to visit this destination. This beach is an ideal place for picnic outings and sunbathing. The beach is not polluted thus adding to the scenic beauty.

15. Anjuna Flea Market

What’s Special: You can find anything from apparels to jewelry here

Nearby Attractions: Anjuna Beach; Bungee Jumping at Anjuna; Goa Magic; Calangute Bazaar

Timings: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Major Attractions: Small stalls of anything you might need when in Goa

Distance From City Center: 15 km

Transportation Options: Taxi; Bike; Bus

If you are a travel junkie who loves collecting souvenirs of different places, Anjuna Flea Market is a must-visit place. A Goa package with flight will let you explore this market at its best. This place is ideal to buy trinkets, souvenirs, hats, handicrafts, clothing, art pieces, footwear, etc. Therefore, this market is an ideal place to hop on a shopping spree.

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5 Best Beaches in Goa

1. Baga Beach

One of the most popular beaches in Goa for enjoying nightlife, Baga Beach is a must visit for everybody. It is named for Baga Creek, which falls into the Arabian Sea towards the northern end of the beach. It is also famous for water sports, including parasailing, dolphin-watching cruises and banana rides.

2. Anjuna Beach

A vibrant nightlife is what makes Anjuna Beach such a popular place to be for merry-makers. There are regular night markets, and beach shacks serving delicious seafood, caught fresh from the sea and cooked to your specifications. It is a great place to blow off some steam and enjoy an evening of parties and fun.

3. Candolim Beach

If you want to enjoy the beach as well as take a look at a slice of history, then the best place for you to be is Candolim Beach. Located close to Aguada Fort, Candolim Beach is popular among those looking to be part of some parties and visit a few pubs. Apart from some of the most well-known nightclubs, this area is also home to a beach market that stretches for long.

4. Vagator Beach

If it is a flea market that you are looking for, then Vagator Beach is where you want to be. It is a place that offers Greek food as well as Konkan cuisine, if only you head over to Ozran Beach, on the other side of the cliff on Vagator Beach. This, too, is a favorite among partygoers and revellers, especially on full moon nights, when the parties can go on until the sun comes up.

5. Calangute Beach

The largest beach in North Goa, Calangute is home to plenty of watersports opportunities for the adventurous soul. Here you can also enjoy several festivities such as New Year, Diwali, Christmas and more. In addition, this golden sand beach offers visitors a chance to indulge their appetites with dishes from around the world, thanks to the plenty of international tourists that visit it throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit Goa

Though, the best time to visit Goa is not restricted to any particular season, the duration of October to March is the most preferred one when the weather is pleasant for beach visits and sightseeing. While December is the best time to visit Goa for travelers who wish to be a part of the lit party scenario and electrifying festivals of Goa. Being a year-round destination, travelers planning Goa holidays during summers can opt for thrilling watersports activities like snorkelling, kayaking, banana boating and many more.

Monsoons is another preferable time when tourists can book offbeat monsoon special Goa holiday packages and enjoy rains alongside the empty beaches. With Goa travel packages, travelers can visit the popular wildlife sanctuaries like Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary, Mollem National Park and Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. Moreover, Dudhsagar waterfalls are a must-visit during monsoons and form an integral part of any Goa vacation package.

The temperature of Goa goes through very little variation throughout the year. The temperature usually hovers around 28 - 33 Degree Celsius. Despite little variation in the temperature, Goa still has four seasons namely, Summer, Monsoon, Post-Monsoon and Winter.

April - June (Summer)

In summer, the temperature rises to around 400C which leads to scorching heat. At this time, taking a dip in the water at beaches gives a pleasant feeling. Mornings and evenings are usually pleasant however afternoons may become unbearable. To avoid sunburn, it is advised to stay indoors and use sunscreen lotions. If you are looking for a budget trip to Goa and seek a crowd-free trip, then you can book Goa holiday packages in these months.

July – September (Monsoon)

For Goans, monsoon in Goa is more than just a season, it is a festival. The first rain showers seem blissful after scorching heat in summer. It brings life back to the otherwise parched leaves and enhances the greenery of the place. Moreover, the Dudhsagar waterfall beholds spectacular sight for the travelers. If you are a nature lover, then this is the best time to visit Goa as the smell of wet earth rejuvenates the soul. You can also opt for trekking, Ayurveda sessions and visit spice plantations while in Goa. This is the best time to book a honeymoon package due to the lovely weather.

October – December (Post-Monsoon)

Travel enthusiasts and newly-wed couples start to arrive in Goa to make most of their trip. Post-monsoon is the ideal time to explore the beaches and waterfalls in this state. As this season is an onset for winters, the temperature starts to dip a little bit. You can celebrate Christmas and New Year here itself and enjoy the nightlife of Goa. Moreover, various celebrations and festivals are organized during this time of the year.

January – March (Winter)

Winter offers the absolute weather conditions to tourists. You can explore new beaches, bask in the warmth of the sun, and opt for water activities like wind surfing, parasailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, water scooter and water skiing.

How to Reach Goa?

Sandwiched between Karnataka and Maharashtra, Goa is easily accessible to travelers via different modes of transport. Read the detailed information regarding the transportation to Goa here and then select one of the preferable tour packages for Goa with price from India.

By Air

Goa International Airport, also known as Dabolim Airport is just 29 km away from Panaji, the capital of Goa. The Airport operates numerous international as well as domestic flights to connect the city with the major cities of different parts of the world. You can hire a taxi from here to reach your destination or hotel from here. Goa package with flight available on our website is the best way to travel to Goa as it will be a hassle-free journey.

By Train

Some of the major railway stations in Goa are Madgaon and Vasco-da-Gama stations. Goa has developed its routes for better connectivity, thus, more stations have been added to the list like Karmali, Pernem and Sanverdam Church. For reaching your hotel, your can easily hire a taxi from here.

By Road

A number of state buses and travelers provide services from different parts of India to the cities of Goa. It is one of the economical choices to opt for if you are traveling on a tight budget. The two main bus terminuses of Goa are Panaji and Kadamba. One can also opt for duper deluxe A/C buses which run from Bangalore and Mumbai.

Local transport is easily available in Goa which will not burn a hole in your pocket. Private taxis can be easily hired there to explore the tourist destinations in the area. You can also hire motorcycle, scooty or cycle on a daily basis and visit the nearby places on your own. Apart from this, auto-rickshaws are also available in the state to travel within the vicinity of the area at a negotiable cost.

Why One Should Pick Goa Packages For Holiday?

These tour packages to the "Party Capital of India" include an elaborate Goa tour itinerary which ensures that holidaymakers enjoy a planned, organized and hassle-free vacation. These tailor-made itineraries are specially crafted to cater to all major needs and requirements of travelers. Therefore, it includes numerous facilities such as sightseeing tours, exhilarating outdoor activities, luxurious accommodations, and smooth transfers.

From discotheques to pubs, and bars to clubs and casinos, Goa offers everything to its avid travelers. From friends to couples, solo travelers, families with kids, and honeymooners, Goa is listed as a must-visit destination in every tourist's bucket list. Goa honeymoon packages Friends, bachelors and college students avail budget Goa tour packages and are amongst the most frequented visitors in the small state of India.