Trip highlights
A jungle resort day at Dandeli, then the quiet beaches of the deep south.
Boating, kayaking and zorbing at the Dandeli resortCabo de Rama, Kakolem and the Palolem nightThe Butterfly Beach trek at sunsetSavri falls in the Netravali sanctuary
Day-wise plan
Meals and stay listed on every day · pace built for a group.
1Day 1 · Day 01: Into the forest at Dandeli, with the water activities. · Meals: ·
- Arrive at Hubli by 6:00 AM and head straight to Dandeli by private tempo.
- Reach the resort by 9:00 AM and check in, then breakfast.
- Into the activity zone for boating, kayaking and zorbing, all included.
- Back to the resort for lunch, then the pool, the rain dance, a nature walk, and games like carrom, archery and badminton.
- Dinner, then a campfire. Overnight in the jungle resort.
2Day 2 · Day 02: South Goa: Cabo de Rama and a private beach. · Meals: ·
- A 6:00 AM start for South Goa, with breakfast on the way.
- Check in on arrival.
- 11:30 AM: Cabo de Rama beach and fort, and the view from the cliff. Lunch after.
- On to Kakolem Beach, effectively private, and a run of waterfalls in the monsoon, for the sunset.
- Shopping along the Palolem streets, and the evening on Palolem beach.
3Day 3 · Day 03: Netravali sanctuary and Butterfly Beach. · Meals: ·
- 7:00 AM: the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, and a trek through the forest to the Savri waterfall.
- Time at the falls, with the natural fish-foot spa.
- Back for a break, then out again at 3:30 PM for Butterfly Beach, reached on foot or by the jeep service.
- The sunset from the beach, with an optional stop at Agonda on the way back.
- Back to the stay at Palolem.
4Day 4 · Day 04: Cola Beach, the backwaters and goodbyes. · Meals: ·
- A 6:00 AM wake-up and pack, leaving by 7:00 AM for Cola Beach.
- Kayaking on the backwaters behind the beach, which is what makes Cola unusual.
- A slow walk along the water before the drive back.
- Leave by 11:00 AM for Goa or Hubli to catch your onward bus, train or flight.
Where you'll stay
The properties this batch sleeps in — swapped only for something equal or better.
Dandeli jungle resort1 night · sharing basis with meals and a campfire
South Goa homestay, Palolem2 nights · sharing basis, separate rooms for men and women
What's in, what's not
Included
- 3 complimentary water activities at Dandeli: boating, kayaking and zorbing.
- Complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner at Dandeli.
- All local transfers in a clean, comfortable vehicle.
- All sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- A jungle resort stay in Dandeli.
- A deluxe homestay in South Goa.
- A tourism professional with the group, and a travel photographer on group departures.
- Basic first aid.
- Permits, tolls, fuel, parking and driver allowances.
Not included
- All entry tickets and camera charges.
- Any meal or transfer not named in the itinerary.
- Any drink, whether alcoholic, aerated or mineral water.
- Any extra adventure activity taken on your own.
- Any personal expense.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
