8N/9D Goa Beach & Western Ghats Nature Tour - Tropical Beaches to Mountain Waterfalls
Goa, Kolhapur, Mahabaleshwar · 8 nights / 9 days · India
Tropical Beaches to Mountain Waterfalls. Stay plan: Goa (5N) – Kolhapur (1N) – Mahabaleshwar (2N). Arrive Goa, depart Pune.
Day by day
- Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Goa
Arrive at airport / railway station (Mumbai/Pune/Goa/Ahmedabad). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Goa. Check in at hotel/resort/beach camp. Sun, Sand and Heritage Capital: Goa beaches (Calangute, Baga, Vagator), Goa pristine shores (Colva, Palolem), Basilica of Bom Jesus, Fort Aguada, and Dudhsagar Falls. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Goa.
Overnight: Goa
- Day 2 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Goa
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Goa. Sun, Sand and Heritage Capital: Goa beaches (Calangute, Baga, Vagator), Goa pristine shores (Colva, Palolem), Basilica of Bom Jesus, Fort Aguada, and Dudhsagar Falls. Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Goa.
Overnight: Goa
- Day 3 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Goa
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Goa. Sun, Sand and Heritage Capital: Goa beaches (Calangute, Baga, Vagator), Goa pristine shores (Colva, Palolem), Basilica of Bom Jesus, Fort Aguada, and Dudhsagar Falls. Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Goa.
Overnight: Goa
- Day 4 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Goa
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Goa. Sun, Sand and Heritage Capital: Goa beaches (Calangute, Baga, Vagator), Goa pristine shores (Colva, Palolem), Basilica of Bom Jesus, Fort Aguada, and Dudhsagar Falls. Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Goa.
Overnight: Goa
- Day 5 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Goa
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Goa. Sun, Sand and Heritage Capital: Goa beaches (Calangute, Baga, Vagator), Goa pristine shores (Colva, Palolem), Basilica of Bom Jesus, Fort Aguada, and Dudhsagar Falls. Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Goa.
Overnight: Goa
- Day 6 — Goa to Kolhapur Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kolhapur through picturesque coastal highways, Western Ghat passes, or desert roads. Arrive in Kolhapur and check in at hotel/resort. Historic city of Maharashtra: Revered Mahalaxmi Temple (Amabai Temple), Panhala Fort, and Kolhapuri chappals/cuisine. Overnight stay in Kolhapur.
Overnight: Kolhapur
- Day 7 — Kolhapur to Mahabaleshwar Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Mahabaleshwar through picturesque coastal highways, Western Ghat passes, or desert roads. Arrive in Mahabaleshwar and check in at hotel/resort. Renowned hill station in Sahyadri mountains: Venna Lake boating, Pratapgarh Fort, Mapro Garden, and majestic valley viewpoints. Overnight stay in Mahabaleshwar.
Overnight: Mahabaleshwar
- Day 8 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Mahabaleshwar
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and spiritual landmarks of Mahabaleshwar. Renowned hill station in Sahyadri mountains: Venna Lake boating, Pratapgarh Fort, Mapro Garden, and majestic valley viewpoints. Evening stroll through local markets and beach avenues. Overnight stay in Mahabaleshwar.
Overnight: Mahabaleshwar
- Day 9 — Mahabaleshwar to Pune - Onward Departure
Post breakfast and morning views, check out from hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping (Kolhapuri chappals, Kutch handicrafts, or Goan cashew nuts) before proceeding on your return transfer to Pune airport / railway station for your onward journey home.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected category heritage palace hotels, luxury beach resorts, eco-camps, or standard hotels on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
- Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
- Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller / HiAce) for all airport/railway transfers, temple darshan transfers, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
- Shirdi Sai Baba VIP Darshan coordination and Trimbakeshwar / Grishneshwar / Somnath / Dwarkadhish temple assistance.
- Ferry tickets to Elephanta Caves (Mumbai) and Dwarka to Betwo / Bet Dwarka boat crossings.
- All driver allowances, toll taxes, state inter-state border taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
- 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Western India destination desk support.
Exclusions
- Airfare or Train tickets to/from Mumbai / Pune / Goa / Ahmedabad / Rajkot.
- Special temple pooja ticket costs, special darshan entry fees, or camera fees at religious shrines.
- Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, water sports at Goa, or Ajanta/Ellora cave entry tickets.
- Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
- Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
- GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like road blocks, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.