3-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Goa

  1. Day 1: Explore Panaji City
    Estimated travel time of 30 minutes from Goa International Airport. Distance of 28km.

    Start off by visiting the beautiful and historic Immaculate Conception Church. Walk through the colorful Latin Quarters and visit the Fontainhas Heritage Walk. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Miramar Beach. End your day with a visit to the Panaji Market which features local produce, spices, and souvenirs.

  2. Day 2: Water Sports and Pandava Caves
    Estimated travel time of 1 hour from Panaji City. Distance of 54km.

    Experience thrilling water sports at the popular Calangute Beach. Next, take a short drive to the Pandava Caves & Arvalem Waterfalls, which are significant historical and archaeological sites. Enjoy a movie night at INOX Cinema that has latest Bollywood and Hollywood movies.

  3. Day 3: Spice Plantations and Beach
    Estimated travel time of 1 hour 30 minutes from Pandava Caves. Distance of 70km.

    Experience the lush green and aromatic Sahakari Spice Farm, which is a true delight for the senses with several guided tours and activities. Later head for some water activities and beach relaxation at Anjuna Beach.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Immaculate Conception Church (1 hour, free admission)
  • Fontainhas Heritage Walk (2 hours, free tour)
  • Miramar Beach (2 hours, free admission)
  • Panaji Market (1 to 2 hours, based on individual preferences, shopping cost as per purchase)
  • Calangute Beach (4 hours, Water activities start at INR 1000 per person)
  • Pandava Caves & Arvalem Waterfalls (3 hours, Entry fee INR 20)
  • INOX Cinema (2 hours, Ticket price starts at INR 200)
  • Sahakari Spice Farm (3 hours, Entry fee INR 400 with lunch)
  • Anjuna Beach (4 hours, Water activities start at INR 1000 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 4000 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time to spend in Goa, you can include visits to the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, and Dudhsagar Waterfall which is a popular tourist destination. For travelers with less time, consider removing Pandava Caves or Anjuna Beach from the itinerary. Note that some water activities might not be available during monsoon season (July to September) and some of the places might be closed during public and important Holidays, so do recheck the opening & closing timings before heading towards the location.

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