Signatures Holidays
North & South Goa — Salt air, saudade and a Portuguese afterglow
India

Salt air, saudade and a Portuguese afterglow

North & South Goa

5 Days / 4 Nights · Beach, Heritage & Leisure

Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Region
India
Days planned
5 day itinerary
Designed for
2–25 pax (couples, families & groups)
Starting from
₹14,500per person, on twin sharing
Design this trip
01The Brief

Why North & South Goa works

Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Location
North Goa + South Goa, India
Tour type
Beach, Heritage & Leisure
Group size
2–25 pax (couples, families & groups)
Hotels
4★ Beach Resorts (upgradable to 5★)
Transport
Private AC Sedan / SUV

Two very different Goas, stitched together on one coastline: the north's shack music and market chaos give way to the south's slow palm groves and whitewashed chapels. Between the two you'll find limestone forts, ferry crossings, feni over ice, and fish curry that tastes different in every village.

Signature moments
  • 01

    Bar-hopping through Baga, Calangute and Anjuna

  • 02

    Ramparts at Fort Aguada, sunset silhouettes at Chapora

  • 03

    Bom Jesus and the whitewashed churches of Old Goa

  • 04

    A wander through Fontainhas' azulejo-tiled lanes

  • 05

    Folk music and a river breeze on the Mandovi cruise

  • 06

    Quiet southern sands at Colva, Cavelossim and Palolem

02Day by day

The journey, unfolded

Golden beaches of Goa from above
Day 1

Arrival in Goa & North Goa check-in

Warm welcome at Dabolim / Mopa airport (or Madgaon railway station) and a private transfer to your beachfront resort in Calangute or Baga. After check-in and a relaxed lunch, head out for an easy evening walk on Baga Beach, followed by a stroll down Tito's Lane — Goa's most famous shack-and-club strip. Optional welcome dinner at a beach-front Goan seafood shack.

04Stay & travel

Where you sleep, how you move

Novotel Goa Candolim / Similar

North Goa · 2 nights · 4★ beachfront resort with pool & spa

The Zuri White Sands, Varca / Similar

South Goa · 2 nights · 4★ beach resort on 32 acres

5★ Upgrade — Taj / Grand Hyatt / Alila Diwa

Luxury upgrade available on request for both stays

Getting around

  • Private AC sedan (Toyota Etios) or SUV (Innova) for the full trip
  • Experienced local Goan chauffeur familiar with the coast
  • Airport / railway pickup and drop-off included
  • Inter-hotel transfer between North Goa and South Goa included
  • All ferry crossings, bridge tolls and parking charges included
  • Optional two-wheeler / scooter rental at Baga (valid DL required)
05The fine print

Everything, itemised

No hidden line items, no surprise supplements. Here's exactly what your North & South Goa quote carries — and what sits outside it.

  • 014 nights accommodation on twin-sharing (2N North Goa + 2N South Goa)
  • 02Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • 031 Goan seafood dinner at a curated beach-front restaurant
  • 04Airport / railway pickup and drop-off in private AC vehicle
  • 05Full-day North Goa sightseeing (Fort Aguada, Baga, Anjuna, Vagator, Chapora)
  • 06Old Goa churches tour + Fontainhas heritage walk with local guide
  • 07Mandovi River sunset cruise ticket with folk-dance performance
  • 08Inter-hotel transfer from North Goa to South Goa in private AC vehicle
  • 09All applicable taxes, tolls and driver charges
  • 1024×7 on-trip travel assistance from your Signatures Holidays curator
06Investment

Three ways to travel North & South Goa

Indicative starting prices, per person on twin sharing. Every quote is rebuilt around your dates, group size and hotel preferences before you pay anything.

Signature

Most booked
₹14,500per person, on twin sharing

Handpicked 3–4★ stays, private transfers and a planner on call through the trip.

  • Curated 3–4★ hotels
  • Private airport transfers
  • Day-wise planned itinerary
  • WhatsApp support while travelling
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Elevated

Room to breathe
₹20,000per person, on twin sharing

Upgraded 4–5★ properties, better rooms and a slower, more spacious pace.

  • 4–5★ upgraded stays
  • Premium room categories
  • Selected meals & experiences
  • Priority check-ins where possible
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Ultra

No compromises
₹28,500per person, on twin sharing

Luxury and boutique flagships, private guiding and experiences booked exclusively for you.

  • Luxury / boutique flagships
  • Private guide & chauffeur
  • Exclusive dining & experiences
  • 24/7 dedicated concierge
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Prices may vary based on travel dates, hotel category, and availability.

07How it works

Booked by people, not a checkout page

  1. STEP 01

    Tell us the shape of it

    Dates, who's travelling, the pace you like. Ten minutes on a call is usually enough.

  2. STEP 02

    We draft the route

    A costed, day-wise plan lands with you inside 24 hours — yours to pull apart.

  3. STEP 03

    Refine until it fits

    Swap hotels, stretch a leg, add a day. We revise as many times as it takes.

  4. STEP 04

    Travel, fully held

    Vouchers, a named planner on WhatsApp and ground teams briefed before you land.

Transparent pricing

Line-by-line quotes, no mark-ups added later.

One planner, start to finish

The same person from first call to homecoming.

Routes we've walked

Every North & South Goa plan is built on first-hand recces.

08Trip intelligence

The things worth knowing first

When to go

November to February is peak season — dry, sunny days at 22–30°C, cool sea breeze and every shack, club and market fully open. March–May stays sunny but hotter (30–35°C) and quieter. Avoid mid-June to September (monsoon) — beaches close and most shacks are packed away, though it's the greenest and cheapest time.

Before you pack

  • Beach shacks and floating casinos are seasonal — mostly open October to May
  • Water sports (parasailing, jet-ski, banana boat) are payable directly at the beach
  • Two-wheeler rentals require a valid Indian driving licence and helmet
  • Modest attire recommended at churches (shoulders and knees covered)
  • Anjuna Flea Market operates on Wednesdays only, mid-October to April
  • Public alcohol consumption on the beach is prohibited — enjoy at shacks & bars
09Questions

Asked often

Something not covered here? Message us and a planner will answer personally.

For a proper mix of both North and South Goa with sightseeing and beach time, 5 days (4 nights) is the sweet spot — 2 nights in the buzzing north and 2 in the quieter south. Weekend trips (3D/2N) can be done as North-only. Extend to 6–7 nights for a fully relaxed beach holiday with Dudhsagar and Divar Island add-ons.

November to February is Goa's peak season — perfect weather, dry days and every beach club, shack and market fully open. December-end brings the biggest crowds and highest rates around Christmas–New Year. March–May stays sunny but hotter, with better hotel deals. Avoid mid-June to September during the monsoon.

Yes — this 5-day package is specifically designed as a twin-Goa experience. You'll spend the first two nights on the lively North Goa coast (Baga / Calangute area) and the last two in South Goa's tranquil palm-fringed belt (Cavelossim / Varca / Colva).

Yes. Private AC transfers from Dabolim Airport, Mopa (Manohar International) Airport or Madgaon Railway Station are included both ways — and the inter-hotel transfer between North and South Goa is also included in the package.

No — water sports at Baga & Calangute (parasailing, jet-ski, banana boat) and offshore casino entries are payable directly. Our curator can pre-book bundled water-sport packages at discounted rates and reserve casino entry slots on request.

Absolutely — every Signatures Holidays itinerary is fully flexible. Extend beach days, add a Dudhsagar jeep safari, upgrade to 5★ luxury resorts, add a private yacht charter or plan a destination wedding / honeymoon. Just share your dates and preferences with your travel curator.

Yes — Goa is one of India's most versatile destinations. Families love the calm South Goa beaches and resort pools; couples enjoy Fontainhas, sunset cruises and clifftop dining; groups thrive on North Goa's beach clubs and nightlife. We tailor the day-plan to your travelling party.

Yes — Goa is among India's most tourist-friendly states. We book vetted 4★ resorts with 24×7 security, arrange a trusted local chauffeur and provide a WhatsApp helpline through your entire stay. Standard travel precautions apply after dark.

10Start planning

Let's put your North & South Goa plan on paper

Share your dates and the shape of the trip. Your planner comes back within a day with a costed, day-wise itinerary — no obligation, no automated funnel.

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