Kayaking on Sal Backwaters - Goa

Goa, India
Duration2h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Go kayaking on the backwaters of Goa and spend a few hours of sheer delight as you navigate your way past mangroves, lotus plants, shady trees and tall grasses. You will be able to sight over 40 species of birds as you silently glide on the waters. Nothing could be more agreeable than the sight of the red and white lotus flowers and an occasional bird perched on the round leaves.

Highlights
• Mangroves
• Bamboo and other tall grasses
• Over 40 different species of birds
• Red and white lotus flowers

What's included

  • All kayaking equipment: paddles, life vests, leashes, etc.
  • 02 bottles of mineral water per person
  • Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fruit juice
  • Local English speaking instructor
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Goa
    2h
    You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the edge of the backwaters where your instructor will meet you.

    At the start of the kayaking expedition, your instructor will brief you about the water and the flora and fauna around. Once you are in the kayak, you will have the thrill of passing through varied flora. At times you will be surrounded by bright red and white lotus flowers, at other times you will have to carefully navigate your way through tall grasses. Occasionally you will paddle past overhanging branches of a tree. Your journey on water will be rewarded by the sight of hundreds of birds at close quarters. More than 40 different species of birds can be spotted here, among them are Herons, Lapwings, Cormorants, Kingfishers, Ducks, Egrets, Black-Headed Ibis and Water Fowls.

    Relax under the shade of a tree and enjoy a drink (fruit juice) before you continue to glide through this rhapsody of water.

    At the end of the expedition, you will be dropped back at your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Goa
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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point
Goa
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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Pickup details

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
  • Minimum age is 10 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • A minimum of 02 people per booking is required.
  • Not recommended for pregnant women or participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
  • All passenger weights and heights must be advised at time of booking.
  • Not available during the monsoon season May-Sep.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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