This package is on offer from £367 / 27030 INR / $660 USD total price for two people sharing and can be fully customised to suit your personal needs and tastes.

Goa has been described as a land where the fun never sets. Over 40 mesmerizing beaches dot the 131 km-long coastline and this fantastic value Goa tour will give you plenty of opportunity to relax and enjoy this hospitable state while experiencing the real India.

Mahindra Homestays have prepared this special Goa holiday tour, which can be tailored to suit your requirements. Instead of sharing your experience with a large group of tourists you will be staying with Indian families in their beautiful homestays. Enjoy their warm hospitality and delicious home cooked cuisine as they share local highlights that you won’t find in any guidebook.  This itinerary combines fantastic value with responsible tourism.

Day One: Margao, Goa
On your arrival in Margao, Goa you will be transferred to the Arco Iris Homestay. The bright yellow house stands vividly in the backdrop of one of the lakes of the Curtorim village. The large portico and the wide airy rooms are aesthetically done in the colours of the rainbow, after an innocuous declaration by their daughter – calling the house ‘a rainbow city’. The wide courtyard of the house and the hammocks outside call for lazing in or catching up on a good book. Suggested activities for the day include visiting the old churches of the Curtorim area. The St. Alex Church built in 1597, makes a wonderful destination of a languid walk in the village. You can also opt for a picnic by the Zuari river which can be combined with a boat ride. The evening will give you the opportunity to taste the famous night life of Goa.

Day Two: Margao, Goa
Spend your second day in Goa with a visit to Colva for a day of sun and sand. This popular beach also has plenty of opportunity for adventure enthusiasts with paragliding and banana boat rides both popular options. Goan beach shacks are the perfect place to stop for lunch. Being in the central area of Goa you can also opt to head a little further south to find some exclusive untouched beaches.

Day Three: Margao, Goa
Today visit Morjim, a village situated in north Goa in the Pernem district. It is home to a variety of birds and to the Olive Ridley turtle. Go shopping at the flea market. In the evening head out to the Casinos for some entertainment.

Day Four: Sawantwadi, Maharashtra
Today you will be driven to the historic town of Sawantwadi in neighbouring Maharashtra. Tucked away on a small hillock near Sawantwadi is the picturesque Nandan Farms. The homestay is located in the middle of a 12-acre cashew, coconut, banana and pineapple farm. The mud walls, terracotta tiled roofs and solid wooden beams that support the sloping roof give a very earthy feel to this homestay. While retaining the old world charm of this house, the rooms are luxurious come with modern en-suite bathrooms. Enjoy a trip to the Sawantwadi Palace, the island of Kurte where the 17th century Sindhudurg Fort is situated and the Tarkarli Beach. You can also spend some time on the farm enjoying activities like a bullock cart ride and bird watching.

Day Five: Sawantwadi, Maharashtra
There are several options for excursions today. Situated within a 25 kilometers radius of this homestay are Vengurla; a place dotted with pristine beaches, Amboli; a British era hill station and Mangeli Waterfalls, among others.

Day Six: Sawantwadi, Maharashtra
Take the final opportunity to relax on the farm before your transfer back to the airport for your flight back home.

Your Goa holiday tour includes:
Five nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, with your choice of a delicious home cooked Indian meal at either lunch or dinner time daily. A private driver will be available for all ground transfers which includes airport pick up and drop off, inner city travel and sight seeing throughout the day. You will also be able to enjoy complimentary internet access, laundry services and tea or coffee anytime during the day as part of the package.

SPECIAL OFFER
This package is available from £367 / 27030 INR / $660 USD total price for two people sharing and can be fully customised to suit your personal needs and tastes. Please note that prices are subject to currency fluctuations. Prices are valid until March 2012.

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