Rated 5 out of 5
Had a wonderful experience with Ethan Holidays in Goa, and the team was really supportive and responsive.
Ethan Holidays · +91 94954 78536 · info@ethanholidays.com · www.ethanholidays.com/packages/goa/goa-north-south-5n
Old Airport Road, Nedumbassery, Kochi, Kerala 683572 · since 2010
About this trip
Five nights and both sides of Goa: two in the north for the forts and the lively beaches, three in the south for quieter sand. The churches of Old Goa and a spice farm lunch on the way between them.
One of our Goa tour packages from Kochi. Flights quoted from your city.
Who this version is for
For families and friends with a week, in the Christmas or April–May breaks. Fly into Mopa for the north and out from Dabolim in the south, so neither drive is long. Coming by train from Ernakulam, you arrive at Madgaon in the south, so we turn the trip around. The Dudhsagar falls jeep trip can be added from October to mid-June; it is closed in the monsoon.
Going from Kerala
Goa is about an hour and twenty minutes non-stop from Kochi. Trains from Ernakulam to Madgaon on the Konkan line take about 14 to 16 hours, and an overnight one suits families.
The Christmas break is Goa at its liveliest, with the highest prices, so book early. A Pooja long weekend is enough for three nights, as the season starts. The April–May summer break is hot but quieter. The Onam break falls in the monsoon: green and beautiful, but the sea is closed for swimming.
- Length
- 5 nights, 6 days
- Route
- North Goa to Old Goa to Ponda to South Goa
Goa at a glance
- Best Nov–Feb Dry and pleasant
- Photo ID For flights and hotels
- Beach
- Heritage
Highlights
- Fort Aguada and Chapora fort
- Anjuna and Baga beaches
- Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral in Old Goa
- Lunch at a spice plantation near Ponda
- Colva, Benaulim and Palolem in the south
Route
- North Goa
- Old Goa
- Ponda
- South Goa
- Hotel
- Breakfast
- Transfers
- Sightseeing
Day by day
Day 1:Arrive North Goa
Your driver meets you at Mopa Airport for the drive to your hotel near Candolim or Calangute.
- Private transfer
- Sunset on the beach
Meals:No meals
Day 2:Forts and beaches of the north
A day out along the north coast.
- Fort Aguada and its lighthouse
- Chapora fort
- Anjuna beach (the flea market runs on Wednesdays in season)
- Baga in the evening
Meals:Breakfast
Day 3:Old Goa and a spice farm, on to the south
The churches of Old Goa, lunch at a spice plantation near Ponda, then on to your hotel in the south.
- Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral
- Spice plantation tour with lunch
- Transfer to Colva, Benaulim or Cavelossim
Meals:Breakfast & lunch
Day 4:South Goa
Cabo de Rama fort on its cliff and the curve of Palolem.
- Cabo de Rama fort
- Palolem beach
- Margao market (optional)
Meals:Breakfast
Day 5:A free beach day
A slow day, or add a trip.
- Optional: Dudhsagar falls jeep trip (October to mid-June)
- Optional: a dolphin boat
Meals:Breakfast
Day 6:Departure
A transfer to Dabolim Airport or Madgaon station.
- Private transfer
Meals:Breakfast
What the price covers
Included
- 5 nights: 2 in North Goa, 3 in South Goa, at the hotel level you choose, with breakfast
- Private transfers: Mopa Airport in, Dabolim Airport or Madgaon station out
- North Goa day out and the south coast drive by private car
- Old Goa churches and spice plantation tour with lunch
Not included
- Flights or trains to Goa
- Dudhsagar jeep trip (optional, October to mid-June)
- Meals not listed
- Water sports
- Personal expenses
We can add
From our travellers
Rated 5 out of 5
We recently traveled to Thailand with Ethan Holidays and had the most amazing experience! Every detail was taken care of, from airport pickups to hotel check-ins, island tours, transfers, and even local recommendations. They customized the itinerary based on our needs, and everything ran like clockwork. What really stood out was their attention to detail and how quickly they handled last-minute changes.
Rated 5 out of 5
Trusted travel partner. Everything was handled with such ease that the entire journey felt seamless from start to finish. What impressed us most was the prompt communication, the smooth, hassle-free arrangements, and the continued support at every step. Ethan Holidays truly delivers a premium experience in the simplest, most effortless way.
More India trips
Other trips we plan in the same part of the world. Each one can be changed around your dates.
Tawang by Road
Arunachal Pradesh , 6 nights, 7 days.
from
per person · twin sharing · flights extra
Included: Hotel, Breakfast & dinner, Transfers.
Rann Utsav, Three Nights
Gujarat , 3 nights, 4 days.
from
per person · twin sharing · flights extra
Included: Hotel, Meals, Transfers.
Dalhousie Pine Hills
Himachal Pradesh , 2 nights, 3 days.
from
per person · twin sharing · flights extra
Included: Hotel, Breakfast & dinner, Transfers.
Manali in Three Nights
Himachal Pradesh , 3 nights, 4 days.
from
per person · twin sharing · flights extra
Included: Hotel, Breakfast & dinner, Transfers.
Before you ask
What does this trip cost?
Price on request. Tell us your dates and we send you dates, hotels and today’s price.
What ID do I need?
A government photo ID for flights and hotels.
When is the best time to go?
November to February is dry and pleasant, and Christmas is the busiest and dearest week. March to May is hot. June to September is the monsoon: green and quiet, with the sea closed for swimming and many beach huts shut.
Can you change this trip?
Yes. Every package on this site is a starting point. Tell us your dates, pace, hotel preferences and budget in the form below and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Get today’s price for this trip
Send your details for dates, hotels and today’s price. Free, no obligation.
Other phone lines
Office Mon to Sat, 9 AM to 6 PM · Call or WhatsApp until 11:30 PM