Goa — 5-day itinerary

Goa in five days

A day-by-day plan for Goa, Goa, 15 stops in all. Every stop that matches a place we cover links straight to it.

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5 days in Goa

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Day 1

Day 1

Baga and Calangute beach

Baga and Calangute beach

Day 1

Fort Aguada

Fort Aguada

Day 1

Sunset at Chapora Fort

Sunset at Chapora Fort

Day 2

Day 2

Basilica of Bom Jesus

Basilica of Bom Jesus

Day 2

Se Cathedral

Se Cathedral

Day 2

Fontainhas Latin Quarter in Panaji

Fontainhas Latin Quarter in Panaji

Day 3

Day 3

Anjuna flea market (seasonal)

Anjuna flea market (seasonal)

Day 3

Spice plantation tour

Spice plantation tour

Day 3

Mapusa local market

Mapusa local market

Day 4

Day 4

Palolem or Agonda beach

Palolem or Agonda beach

Day 4

Cabo de Rama fort

Cabo de Rama fort

Day 4

Quiet sunset by the water

Quiet sunset by the water

Day 5

Day 5

Dudhsagar Falls jeep safari (optional)

Dudhsagar Falls jeep safari (optional)

Day 5

Panaji riverside walk

Panaji riverside walk

Day 5

Last-minute shopping

Last-minute shopping

Planning Goa

North or South Goa?+

North Goa has the nightlife and busier beaches such as Baga, Calangute and Anjuna; South Goa, around Palolem and Agonda, is quieter and better for relaxing.

Best time to visit Goa?+

November to February is peak season with cool, dry weather; the monsoon from June to September is lush but many beach shacks close.

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