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Goa Kayaking Sal Backwaters Mangroves Magic!
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Goa Kayaking Sal Backwaters Mangroves Magic!

By Goa Kayaking
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Ages 6-75, max of 14 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English
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  • Bottled water
  • Local guide
  • Use of kayaks, paddles, life vests, leashes and other necessary equipment
  • Fruit Juice
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • Majorda Beach Road, Majorda Beach Rd, Dongorim, Nuvem, Goa 403713, India
    Meet us at Oyo 10393 Water's Edge, Dongorim, Nuvem, Majorda Beach Road, South Goa.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8075P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
    • Minimum age is 7 years. Children below 10 to be towed by parents/guardians.
    • Not recommended for pregnant women or participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8075P6

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    Saritha
    Hyderabad District, India6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2021
    A family of 6 did kayaking with Goa Kayaking Sal Backwaters just 3 days ago. We were specific about doing kayaking in backwaters and Mr. Prakash ensured we had a great experience. Most memorable being, kayaking in a lake which looks like a paddy field, but it turns out to be a lake filled with lotuses.
    Sunset, birds chirping, dragon flies etc made our experience with nature even more memorable. I would recommend Goa Kayaking.
    Written January 16, 2021
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    Heidi D
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    We had a fantastic time kayaking. We saw so many birds and wildlife and although I was worried about it being hard to do it was actually very easy and I was helped if I got stuck. The route we took was so pretty and picturesque and we were able to take lots of photos too
    Mr Prakash was also so helpful and friendly. He communicated well before we arrived in regards to the plan and in regards to taxis etc.
    If you go though ensure you have suncream and wear a hat! It is very hot and you are in direct sunlight the whole time
    Absolutely amazing and would recommend to anyone. Our favourite part of the holiday
    Written January 11, 2020
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    Shatanshee Swaroop
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2021 • Friends
    I had booked the premium package for the kayaking experience and the best time to go would be early in the morning in the first slot. Prakash was nothing but extremely professional and made us comfortable since it was our first time. I wanted to experience goa beyond beaches and it didn’t disappoint me at all! Would highly recommend everyone to try this out when in Goa!
    Written December 31, 2021
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    Nallasivan V
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went kayaking in Sal river with guide Sathish and organizer Prakash. The kayaks were really good - lightweight and fast, making it very enjoyable even if it's couple of hours. We saw number of birds even though evening time is not as good for bird watching compared to morning. The guide was helpful in identifying birds and was patient to let us stop in places and take in the views. Overall great experience
    Written January 11, 2021
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    krishna k
    The Hague, The Netherlands12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2023
    My wife and I went on this Kayaking trip in Sal backwater and it turns out to be one of the best stand-out experience of our lives and surely one of the best in our Goa trip. We never did Kayaking before and neither of us know how to swim.. and we didn't need to. That's the best part. The team of Mr.Prakash were very professional and gave us all the tips we need to have simply kayake through the placid backwaters of Sal river in South Goa.

    The tour size was very convenient and it helped us have a very communal experience.

    We did the early morning trip at 8AM and it turned out to be a very good decision because we were able to see so many birds and hear a lot of bird songs all through our trip. And weather wise as well, this early morning slot was the best one.

    Mr. Prakash conducts this trip in a very professional manner and makes you feel extremely safe and comfortable. He also clicked the pictures and shared them with us later to make it memorable for us.

    I would highly recommend taking this trip to anyone looking for a nice relaxing nature experience on their trip to Goa. When our family members saw our pictures, they were surprised to see this different side of Goa. We ourselves didn't know this until we took this trip.

    We will probably try to take this again whenever we go to Goa next time.
    Written March 4, 2023
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    Abhinav Gaur
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2021
    It was a great experience and Prakash's introduction about the location and what to expect, added that touch to make the experience "The Best". The Kayaking was amazing, the location was awesome. The Kayaks and the paddles were as expected. The person (guide) who comes along with you during the kayaking is great and we cracked lot of jokes on the way. He tries every bit to show you different types of birds that are present in the area. I had a great experience and I am definitely coming back here for more. Thanks a lot Prakash for this. :-)
    Written February 15, 2021
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    Olga
    London, UK5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We booked our kayaking session for 4 pm but Prakash highly recommended that we do it at 7am. We agreed and did not regret it! The river was very tranquil and we managed to see so many birds. Satish, who was the guide kayaking with us, was very nice and friendly and was excellent at spotting all kinds of birds. Can highly recommend this tour!
    Written November 20, 2022
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    Geetz
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2021 • Family
    Ours was a family trip with 2 children in their twenties and a 12 yr old. It was a great experience, no problem if you don't know swimming... Can do easily with a basic fitness level.
    Prakash Alfonso, who runs the show is a very friendly person and gave lot of guidance, was very flexible even though we reached late for the tour.
    Our guide Richard is very cheerful and helpful.

    Thank you Prakash
    Written November 7, 2021
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    Sriram S
    Los Angeles, CA8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I contacted Mr. Prakash after reading rave reviews on Google and I was not disappointed. He was very prompt in responding to our queries and also accommodated our concerns. We took a morning Kayaking tour with 2 guides and was one of the best decisions we made. We saw so many birds that we don't normally see in our cities and all in all was an absolutely amazing experience. The backwaters are amazing and teeming with life. This is a very unique experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to do something different in Goa.

    They were on time, their gear was in top condition, they allayed all our fears and made sure we were comfortable throughout. Post the trip, Mr. Prakash was kind enough to feed us a samosa and some mango juice. +1 star to Prakash ji for an amazing conversation post the tour.

    Thank you Prakash ji and Goa Kayaking for a wonderful experience. Wishing you all the best!
    Written February 24, 2023
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    Aashnee
    Bangalore, India2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2022 • Couples
    This was our first time Kayaking and we couldn’t have had a better experience than this one. Everything was perfect! The initial session was so knowledgeable and the whole kayaking experience in the water was worth every penny. We were thoroughly taken care of and I would recommend them to everyone planning to do kayaking in Goa!!
    Written April 1, 2022
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