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, IndiaMeet 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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- ImreB670 contributionsKingfisher birds and OttersWe had an good experience. It was fun to kayak. We’ve spotted beautiful kingfisher birds, otters and other birds. A must see when staying in GoaWritten October 31, 2024
- Venture126290 contributionsA fun and interesting paddle surrounded by natureWe had a great time on the river with our fun and lively guides. We swam, enjoyed the birdlife, paddled past temples, through the mangrove's and back into the sunset.Written October 11, 2024
- Sunshine061379545840 contributions✨✨✨Amazing experience. It's a must if you're a nature lover. The trail goes through the mangroves and gives you a very calming and zen feeling. The guides are well experienced and friendly. The staff are friendly and help you out in any way they can.Written October 3, 2024
- Travel043929587910 contributionsPaddle for 30 to 45 Minutes While Kayaking in GoaBaga Beach, with its golden sands and inviting waters, is a premier destination for experiencing north Goa kayaking, offering a unique blend of adventure and natural beauty that captivates every visitor. As you set out on your kayaking journey, the gentle sway of the sea beneath you creates a sense of tranquility, inviting you to explore the stunning coastline that stretches before you. Paddling along the shoreline, you’re greeted by the vibrant hues of the sky reflecting off the crystal-clear waters, while the rhythmic sound of waves sets the perfect backdrop for your adventure. The beach’s lively atmosphere, filled with laughter and the distant sound of music, enhances the experience, making it both exhilarating and relaxing. Why Kayaking in Goa is the Best: Calm Waters: Experience the best kayaking in Goa at Baga beach. With its relatively calm and clear waters, the beach is ideal for both beginners and experienced kayakers. Scenic Beauty: Surrounded by stunning landscapes, vibrant sunsets, and a lively beach atmosphere, kayaking here offers breathtaking views. Accessibility: Baga Beach is easily accessible from major tourist areas, making it convenient for visitors to rent kayaks and embark on adventures. Variety of Activities: Alongside kayak activities, the beach offers a range of water sports and activities, allowing for a full day of fun. Wildlife Watching: Backwater kayaking Goa often has the chance to spot marine life and birds, adding an element of exploration to the experience. Local Expertise: Many local operators provide guided kayaking tours, ensuring safety and enhancing the experience with knowledge about the area. Vibrant Atmosphere: The lively beach vibe, with restaurants and beach shacks nearby, allows for relaxation after a day on the water. These factors combine to make Baga Beach a premier destination for kayaking enthusiasts. Wanna go to Baga beach but worried about kayaking boat price in India? Check out Universal Adventures' website for amazing offers! Go Kayaking With Us: 1. River Kayaking(30 Minutes) INR 649 per person 30 Mins of Paddling into River Safety Gears Trained Kayak Trainers for Initial Training Sightseeing: fisherman carrying fishing, Bird watching, Mangroves Activity Location: Baga Beach, Goa 2. River Kayaking(45 Minutes) INR 999 per person 45 Mins of Paddling into River Safety Gears Trained Kayak Trainers for Initial Training Sightseeing: Fisherman carrying fishing, Bird watching, Mangroves Activity Location: Baga Beach, Goa For doubts/queries, call their toll-free number 8533812266. Paddle through paradise at Baga Beach-where every stroke unveils coastal beauty!Written September 27, 2024
- Resort036840776680 contributionsUnorthodox Experience🤩It was such an amazing experice. Our guide was such a good guy and so humble with us. They have the best backwaters and mangroves path.Written June 15, 2024
- rohann3810 contributionsFantastic experience, Highly recommendedReally a fantastic experience with Prakash and Mihir. We and our kids really enjoyed the experience. Mihir was a fantastic host. Highly recommended. I will definitely come againWritten June 5, 2024
- 311vipinm0 contributionsA must do in GoaI could have never imagined that my 12 year old would be able to do it but I was assured that she would love it by the end . And of course, it was the most memorable and picturesque part of our Goa trip. When you are tired of all the beaches and party, try to see this part of goa . Very good operator with personal touch. I would highly recommendWritten March 1, 2024
- ravih5190 contributionsBest Day Tour We Could Have Ever Imagined!Our experience with Goa Kayaking for the Quintessential Goa Tour was top-notch, a thoroughly enjoyable day packed with everything we expected. Prior to the tour, communications with Prakash the tour operator were highly responsive and very accommodating, as he worked to customize the itinerary for a couple of specific family temples that we wished to see in addition to the normal schedule. The expertise of our tour guide Reis was unmatched as he was able to delve into every conceivable detail of the sites we visited and convey the rich history and lore of Goa. I highly recommend this tour and any tour operated through Goa Kayaking!Written January 13, 2024
- shivanisH8773LJ0 contributionsKayaking in goaThe sunset amidst the backwaters in the wilderness of goa is a gorgeous sight worth experiencing. My daughter and I really enjoyed kayaking in silence while spotting some rare birds. And we got a great instructor in RupeshWritten December 20, 2023
- Inspire379678347260 contributionsBeautiful sunset kayak experienceMy partner and I had a lovely experience with Rupesh at Chapora river. We chose the evening sesssion and started off with some chai at a local cafe. Then Rupesh gave us a quick demo and off we went in the kayak. We watched the sunset whilst kayaking down the river and listening to the history of the place. An unforgettable experience and a highlight of the trip! There are plenty opportunities to take pictures. We will book the morning session next time!Written November 27, 2023
- Fearless176966892590 contributionsBest part of Goa tripWent with family and enjoyed it. It was calm, beautiful river surrounded with nature's view. Rupesh was such an amazing host who made us very comfortable, engaged us with history of river. He captured the family moments with camera. Will recommend everyone to try this once, it will be totally worth it.Written November 18, 2023
- amisharai0 contributionsSunset Kayaking in GoaWe did the evening sunset kayak. It was good experience. After couple of instructions which are clearly and easily explained, the kayaking begins for an hour or so. Our guide and the whole team was very helpful and friendly. Kayaking in Goa river backwaters is a perfect way to see the tranquil nature side of Goa. Definitely recommend trying Goa Kayaking on your next visit.Written November 17, 2023
- Inspire131648976120 contributionsGreat experienceIt was a way out of the crowded north of Goa. My sister and I spent 1.5 hours on a regular kayak trip in the Chapora River. The river was truly silent and serene. Mr. Prakash and our host Mr. Rupesh, made sure it was an amazing first kayaking experience for us. He is a great guide who also keeps us engaged while he provides a brief overview of Goa's history. Their graciousness and the manner in which they handle their guests are quite impressive. I will without a doubt suggest them to my group and to anyone who is hesitant to reserve a kayaking trip there.Written November 14, 2023
- Trail272777992040 contributionsMust do 😊It was simply spellbinding and an amazing experience what we had. The instructor with us Mr. Rupesh, he was the best. He not only made us feel comfortable but also explained us really well the history of the place which was cherry on the top. For us, experience is important but the place where you are doing it, knowing about it is also very very important Thank you It was memorable. We were offered complementary breakfast as well it was heart whelming. I highly recommend.Written November 12, 2023
- OnAir049581501600 contributionsLovely experience in GoaMe n my wife went for the kayaking and it was a beautiful experience away from the usual crowd of goa, we got a lovely sunset view while kayaking and it was mindful, Rupesh takes cares well of the guests and he clicked many pictures of us, definitely recommendWritten November 11, 2023
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Saritha
Hyderabad District, India6 contributions
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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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Hello. This looks great! I wondered if you had any spaces for 2 people (myself and my 14yr old daughter) between Oct 21-29th?
Written October 1, 2024
Is it on currently ? In August-September ?
Written August 24, 2022
Hi, What is the duration on this kayaking activity? We are a group of 4 staying in South Goa and would like to experience this expect I found the prices to be super high. Is this the correct estimate I am seeing? What is the per person cost and also are there any group disounts?
Written December 27, 2020
Hi my husband and I very much want to do this trip. Do you have any spaces left for 2 person. Any day From Sunday 27th to Thursday 30th October.
Kind regards
Theresa Mounsey
Written October 23, 2019
Hi,
Can I go for this with my 7 year old daughter?
Written September 30, 2019
how close is this to Mormugau cruise port and do you pick up from there?
Written August 15, 2019
They don't offer pick up but perhaps they can get a taxi affiliate to do that for you. Best is to drop them an email or whatsapp request and they are quite responsive.
Written August 21, 2019
Hi,
im going to be in Goa on 5-8 August, i would like to know if in that period there are the flowers- lotos?
Written July 12, 2019
No this is in South Goa, near Majorda. If you are looking for something near Candolim, try operators in Nerul...there are a few eco-friendly ones.
Written August 1, 2019
We are in Goa in March this year. Are there photo opportunities whilst in the kayaks. Are we permitted to stop freely on route?
Written January 3, 2019
plenty of chance to take photos from the kayak
Written January 6, 2019
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