Goa | The Unseen (3N/4D)
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All About It
Goa has always been about the beaches. Whether it's a coming-of-age trip with friends, a family vacation, a quick getaway, a company offsite, or a destination wedding, it has to be at one of the many beaches of Goa, which is why we have decided to take you nowhere near them!
We implore you to join us on this adventure to explore the forest trails of Goa, that lead you to mesmerising waterfalls and streams all the while enjoying delicious Goan food for every single meal! This trip is going to be one for the ages…
Batches: 15th-18th Nov (Fri-Mon | 3N/4D)
Pickup: Day 1 - Bombay (CST stn | 5:30 am)
Drop: Day 4 - Bombay (Panvel, Kalyan | Between 7 am-8:30 am)
Highlights
- 2 pristine easy-grade hikes in the remote forests of Valpoi
- Cliff jumping in remote and secluded waterfalls
- Lip-smacking local Goan food every day
What will we do ?
Day 1: Bye-bye Mumbai
Bid farewell to your city life for a few days as you board the train from Mumbai. Our journey will whisk you away from the hustle and bustle and into the stunning beauty of Goa.
Today’s agenda is pretty simple. Eat and sleep. We reach Panjim in the evening and check into our hotel for the night. We then take you to our favourite restaurants in Panjim for some delicious dinner. There’s no better way to get around all the amazing food Goa has to offer than by eating a thali that has a little bit of everything! It doesn’t get better than this.
We need to call it an early night, cause tomorrow we check out and head to the forests of Goa which is a 2-hour drive away. Sweet dreams.
Meals included: Lunch on train, Dinner in Panjim
Travel: 9 hrs train (Mumbai- Goa)
Day 2: Trek and Dine
Here’s something you probably never imagined doing in Goa: wake up before the crack of dawn!
In exchange for unimaginable natural beauty, we’re leaving the susegad life behind for the next two days. And if these day-wise titles aren’t giving it away, let us spell it out for you; all these adventures are punctuated with loads of more delicious food! We make our way to a spectacular waterfall through a majestic forest trail. Spend the better half of this day at the waterfall, cliff jumping or simply lazing. We end our day at a cosy resort where we’ll all be sharing a dorm just like we did back in school.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Travel: 2 hrs private transport (Panjim - Valpoi)
Day 3: One more waterfall, please!
Rise and shine to (unfortunately) our last day here. But we’re going to go out with a bang! We chase yet another waterfall which is twice as easy to get to and just as much fun to jump into. We’ll try and make the most of these last few hours and close this adventure with one last epic Goan lunch. Time to say goodbye and thank you to the wonderful locals who helped us curate this for you. Until next time! We head to catch our train out of Goa and probably pass out with our tummies and memories stuffed nicely till we make it back home.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Travel: 2 hrs private transport (Valpoi - Bus stand/Airport/Train Station)
Day 4: Back to the hustle
The train will arrive in Mumbai early in the morning and throw you back into your regular lives—back to work with a new feather in your hat, and fully charged batteries to take on the world.
Meals included: N/A
Travel: 9 hrs bus (Goa - Mumbai)
Meet your host
Vagabond Experiences
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Vagabond started out as a project by four friends with a disdain for the ordinary. The idea was simple; take people out of their comfort zones. Not like Roadies, but just enough to bond them together through beautiful and authentic experiences. Happiness, as they say, is only real when shared. And share we did. The company was founded in 2014. As fresh Bachelor of Arts degree holders, companies were lining up to hire us fine gentlemen; we’re kidding. Fueled by entrepreneurial zeal, we started with small events in the city like heritage walks through Bombay’s old quarters. As musicians and travellers ourselves, we decided to marry these two loves of our lives. That is how the idea for the first Fields of Sound™ came about. Since then, it has only been onward and upwards for us. Since 2014, we’ve made friends like family through our journey. Our little ‘Vaga’-Fam. It’s safe to say, it’s been quite an adventure. One we would like you to join :)
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Inclusions
- 3AC sleeper train from Goa to Mumbai
- AC CC seater train from Mumbai to Goa
- All internal transport in an AC mini bus (as per itinerary)
- Veg and Non-Veg meals (as mentioned in the meals section)
- Two professionally guided hikes to two pristine waterfalls in Valpoi
- Accommodation in twin-sharing hotel rooms at Panjim and a dormitory at Valpoi
- Use of hiking and safety equipment
- All activities and entries to places as per itinerary
- All guide and local expertise charges
- First-aid assistance
- Assistance by Vagabond Experience Managers
Exclusions
- Train dinner from Goa to Bombay
- Travel Insurance
Things to carry
- Clothes to get into the water
- Rainwear/Poncho/Cap
- Toiletries (towel, soap, toothbrush, sunscreen, toothpaste, etc)
- Reusable plastic bags (to waterproof your valuables)
- Insect repellent (spray/cream)
- Reusable water bottle
- Personal medication (for eg. inhaler)
- Slippers
- Sturdy footwear (floaters/hiking shoes for the forest hikes)
HOW TO REACH
Friday, 15th Nov (Bombay-Goa) 22119 MAO TEJAS EXP | AC Chair Car (Seater)
- CST at 5:30 am
Sunday, 17th Nov (Goa-Bombay) 01140 MAO NGP SPECIAL | 3AC (Sleeper)
- 7:30 pm Karmali (Sunday)
- 7:00 am Panvel (Monday)
- 8:17 am Kalyan (Monday)
Policy and more
- More than 30 days prior to the date of departure, 20% will be deducted.
- Between 29 to 15 days prior to the date of departure, 50% will be deducted.
- Between 14 to 7 days prior to the date of departure, 75% will be deducted.
- 6 days to the date of departure, no refund shall be admissible
- 3.8% of all booking amounts are payment gateway charges. This amount is not refundable
- Please refer to the further Terms and Conditions mentioned in the footer of the website
Terms and Conditions
- All timings and activities are subject to weather, group size, capabilities of participants, etc.
- Vagabond holds the right to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances (for eg. unfavorable weather)
- By registering for this trip, you agree to have read through and abide by the Vagabond Terms & Conditions mentioned in the footer.
Frequently Asked Questionss
Q: Will there be cellphone reception in Valpoi?
A: As we go deeper into the rural area towards Valpoi, your network will become unreliable. While on our hikes, you’ll receive no reception.
Q: Would Jain food be available on the trip?
A: Unfortunately not. We would only be able to provide veg and non-veg food.
Q: Can I join the trip directly in Goa?
A: If you're not from Bombay, feel free to book the 'Ex-Goa’ ticket. We expect you to meet us in Panjim on day 2 by 11am. Feel free to give us a call to discuss the logistics of this.
Q: How physically fit do I need to be?
A: These trails are barely a couple of hours long and aren’t challenging hikes. However, we’re hiking on 2 consecutive days, so you need to be someone who enjoys hiking and is able to walk long distances.
Q: What’s the comfort/luxury level of this trip?
A: While our one night in Panjim is in a comfortable hotel, our next two days in Valpoi are far from that. This is a rural area bordering Karnataka. There are very few luxuries here. Our dormitory is basic but spacious.
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