Goa Water Sports

Special Tour 5 days 4 nights

Goa Airport Terminal, National Highway 566, Vasco da Gama, Goa, India

Goa is an excellent destination for water sports, the pleasant weather and calm waters and long coastline promises probably the most exciting of sports and adventure imaginable as well as for people of every level of competence-the beginner and also the expert.

Although the smallest state of India, the fun that’s to be had here’s incomparable to whatever you are likely to experience in India. And all because of John Lucas, an Englishman having a liking for windsurfing, who found Goa in 1970s having a board and a rig, that the place came into existence known as the water sports destination of the country, inviting fans from across the globe. Should you too really are a fan water sports or wish to give them a try, there’s no better destination than Goa. Apart from this there are many other water sports that will put you completely exhilarated like Sea Fishing in Goa, Scuba Diving, Water Skiing, Parasailing, Dinghy Sailing, Wind Surfing, Swimming, Water Scooter, Microlite-Flying, Catamaran/Hobie Cat Sailing, Banana, Bump & Ringo Rides, Knee-and-Wake Boarding, Water Sports Centers.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Goa(Google Map)

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

Accommodation in Hotel in twin sharing basis and twin/triple sharing basis during camping.
All logistic support like Vehicle for Inter city/State transportation, luggage carry, ration and camping equipment’s.
A guide and cook for your smooth assistance during the camping and rafting.
All meals during the camping.
Breakfast during hotel stay.
The expenses for additional city sightseeing will be extra.
All inclusive taxes.

Accommodation in Deluxe hotel/resort for 04 nights/05 days
Transfers by air conditioned vehicle from Airport / Thivim /Margao station on seat sharing basis
Non-alcoholic Casa de Goa refresher on arrival.
Buffet / TDH breakfast at our Restaurant, as per timings.
One full day sight-seeing by air conditioned vehicle (seat sharing basis) to Old Goa Churches, Mangeshi Temple, Dona Paula and Miramar beach.
One bottle of Goan wine in the room, once during stay.
Complimentary use of tea / coffee making facility replenished once daily.
Complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity during stay.
Complimentary two bottles of package drinking water in the room replenished daily.
Unlimited use of swimming pool as per resort timings. (With proper swim wear).
All applicable taxes.

NOT INCLUDED

Airfare/Train Fare.
Any transfers or meals outside of itinerary or in the included section.
Bottled water
Expenses of any personal nature (laundry / phone calls / alcohol / cigarettes / insurance / camera fee / etc.)
Any expense incurred due to force of nature such as landslides, bad weather or reasons beyond our control.
Travel & cancellation insurance
Any thing extra that has not been listed in the above ‘INCLUDED’ sections.
Any other expenses caused due to force majeure factor.

What to Expect

The fully developed Goa water sports is now gathering the world attention and domestic tourists are equally choosing this sports activities. There are popular places for water sports, we have tried to give you the information gathered, please go through the same and we assure you our best at every steps.

Goa, the most popular tourist destination in India offers host of water sports that invites adventure seekers from all over the world. Some of the most popular water adventure tourists can enjoy here includes Water Scootering, Para Sailing, Wind Surfing, Water Skiing and Scuba diving. Tourists and adventure enthusiasts visit the beaches of Goa in order to satisfy their adrenal rush in the most popular beach destination in India. Find below the details of the various water sports along with the details of beaches where these adventures can be enjoyed here.

Parasailing in the stretch of Sinquerim-Candolim-Calangute Stretch which offers the beautiful sight os Fort Aguda and the grounded tanker River Princess.

Jet Ski:

100-135 HP powered Jet Ski is used in this adventure mostly available in Colva, Candolim, Calangute, Mobor, Rajbaga, Arossim, Benaulim and Utorda.

Water Skiing

This is a very exciting sport that requires both strength and skills. Tourists are required to take up training lessons before indulging in this sport.

The major beach destination where this sport can be enjoyed are Condolim, Arossim, Mobor, Calangute, Utorda and Rajbaga.

Wind Surfing

Known to be the most exhaustive water sport, wind surfing also happens to be the most toughest sports to learn. Very inexpensive, this sport is all about good health, good will power and a good instructor.

The major beaches where wind surfing can be enjoyed are Calangute, Colva, Pololem, Vagator, Baga, Dona Paula, Miramar and Bogmalo.

Knee and Wake – Boarding

Knee and wake-boarding is another sport that is gaining immense popularity in Goa. While they are very similar to water skiing, in Knee boarding one needs to use the knee for skiing and in wake-boarding, the adventurer has one broad board instead of two narrow ones as used in water skiing, and needs to balance the body on the single board.

Candolim beach, Mobor beach and Rajbaga beach are the few hot spots for enjoying this sport.

Scuba Diving:

Goa is among the few places in the world that have excellent opportunity for scuba divers. Grande islands, St. George island, Devagh island and Pigeon island are the most popular places to enjoy this sport.

Speed Boat Rides

Very similar to jet skiing, Speed boat rides is a much powerful and exciting sport. This is a perfect group activity as boats have a capacity of 3 to 6 persons. Lasting from 10 minutes to an hour, speed boat rides are the best and the most enthralling way to explore the coastline of Goa.

Speedboats cab be hired from Condolim, Calangute Arossim, Utroda, Colva and Mobor beaches.

Catarman Sailing :

This sport is also referred as Hobie Cats and includes twin hulll with trampolines and a mast joined together for sailing. having a seating capacity of 4 persons.

Candolim beach, Calangute beach, Arossim beach, Dona Paula beach, Mobor beach, Benaulim and Colva beach are the ideal places to enjoy Catarman sailing.

Deep Sea Fishing and Dolphin Spotting

Deep Sea Fishing is yet it its nascent stage in Goa. For this sport, tourists are taken way too far in the sea on a special motor boats and one gets a chance to fish for tunas, kingfish and jackfish. However, this sport requires great skill and it is not only to find a catch.

The only place in Goa where fishing can be enjoyed is the Bait and Butterfly island. Adults are only allowed and motorboats charge Rs 700to 800 for an hour.

Dolphin spotting on the other hand is an interesting adventure option wherein tourists are taken to the stretch between Mandovi River to the Zuari River and here tourists can sight dolphins and even crocodiles.

Most of the beaches have trained security guards, therefore minimizing the risk of accidents.
Age limit is more than 10 years for all the sports barring the ones which specify the required age.
All the adventurer need to sign a legal disclaimer stating that they are aware of the risk involved in the water sports and absolve the operator of any responsibility.
Almost all the operators provide gears and equipment’s
The rates and fee may varying during the peak holiday season.
A government approved license is required for scuba diving, therefore it is important that you either came with your license or procure one in Goa after intensive training.

Valuable Tips for outdoor water sports:

Know how to swim the most essential is to learn how to swim which will naturally boost your interest in water sports confidently and safely.
Always put a habit of using life jacket or personal floatation devices.
Do not got for water sports activities alone always be in a group or take some one along with you.
Check list before going for diving or water activities is must like life jacket, boat radio, mobile phone, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, horn whistle, mirror or any reflecting items, helmet, match box or lighter etc.
Some water activities can require wearing a life jacket or other flotation device while participating in the sport. For example, when water skiing, the skier should wear a ski belt or ski vest, and properly adjust the footings to a comfortable position. If tubing, such as on a Sports stuff tow behind tube, each rider should be wearing a life vest, and depending on the design of the towable tube, goggles or water masks, and water helmet.
Make sure everyone is properly informed about the do and don’ts always keep an eye on children.
Venturing into diving or any other water sports its essential to know about the either forecast.
Avoid overexposure to sunlight put on sun screen lotion 2- to 30 minutes before going out into the sun best is to cover the whole body.
And protect your eyes and head too: wear sunglasses and a hat when outside in the sun.

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