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Goa’s Hidden Backwater Escape

Old Goa (15 Minutes from Panjim bus stop)

(4.6)

Scenic Boating

Peaceful Escape

Goa Beyond Beaches

Hidden Waterways

Ideal for:

Individuals

Small groups (2-4)

Big groups (5+)

Couples

Families

Groups

For Beginners

Corporate Teams

Set out on a peaceful boat safari through the backwaters surrounding Divar, Chorao and Vanxim Islands. Cruise through quiet waterways lined with mangroves and discover a slower, lesser-seen side of Goa away from the usual beaches. Meet local fisherfolk and learn about traditional fishing techniques that continue to be practised in the region. Keep watch for crocodiles, otters, migratory birds and other wildlife along the Mandovi backwaters and take in the calm river scenery and hidden island landscapes.

Divar, Chorao and Vanxim are river islands connected to Goa’s wider Mandovi backwater system.

Top Highlights

Explore quiet waterways surrounded by mangroves and natural landscapes.

Travel with a trained captain through the Mandovi backwaters.

Spot crocodiles, otters and migratory birds.

Discover hidden islands and waterways that are difficult to experience from land.

Mangroves grow in environments where freshwater and seawater meet and are specially adapted to changing water levels.

Quick Details

Duration: 1 hr 30 mins

Travel time: 15 Minutes from Panjim bus stop

Average calculated from city centre

Free cancellations and reschedules

Upto 24 hours before experience start time

Pickup & drop in premium cabs

Add on at the time of booking

Free cancellations and reschedules

Upto 24 hours before experience start time

Pickup & drop in premium cabs

Add on at the time of booking

₹2,434 (plus taxes)

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Goa’s backwaters support both resident and migratory bird species throughout the year.

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Experience flow

Arrival And Safety Briefing

Meet your guide, get introduced to the experience and go through the essential safety instructions before boarding.

30 Minutes

Backwater Cruise And Hidden Waterways

Set out through the peaceful waterways surrounding Divar, Chorao and Vanxim Islands while passing mangroves and scenic river landscapes.

25 Minutes

Traditional Fishing Experience

Meet local fisherfolk, learn about traditional fishing practices and understand techniques that have been used across Goa’s waterways for generations.

20 Minutes

Wildlife And Nature Spotting

Cruise deeper through the backwaters while watching for crocodiles, otters, migratory birds and other wildlife.

20 Minutes

Refreshments By The River

Enjoy light snacks and refreshments while taking in the quiet surroundings before completing the journey.

20 Minutes

Total Duration: 1 hr 30 mins

The Mandovi is one of Goa’s major rivers and supports islands, mangroves, fishing communities and river transport.