BEST OF GOA

Goa5 Nights 6 Days

Day 1 : North Goa
Arrive at Goa & avail of the complimentary a/c coach transfer to the Taj North Goa hotels consisting of the palm fringed Aguada Hermitage. Fort Aguada Beach Resort and Taj Holiday Village. as chosen by you. Enjoy the welcome drink on arrival and check in at the luxuriously appointed AC rooms decorated in their own distinct style & welcome amenities of a fruit platter. cookies. cashew nut & port wine. Depending on the time of arrival in the Resort. have lunch at ‘Seashell in Fort Aguada Beach Resort or at Caravela in Taj Holiday Village. Spend a lazy afternoon at the beach or by the poolside or enjoy a game of badminton. table tennis. squash. billiards or tennis at our sports complex or simply a siesta break in your room & at 5 pm. join us for cocktails & a tour of the resort a magnificent & sprawling 88 acres of the Taj complex. Dinner at Il Camino the Italian restaurant or the Beach House the Goan specialty. Post dinner. walkup & checkout our retro bar Rock Your Blues at Taj Holiday Village (except Mondays).

Day 2 : North Goa
Energize yourself with a healthy breakfast at the ocean facing Caravela restaurant or at the Sea Shell & commence your date with nature as you learn the techniques of Rappelling and Jummaring only offered at our Resorts in Goa. For 2 hours you shall experience the thrills on the sheer rock faces/slopes using rappelling ropes. slings. caribiners. mittens and a belay rope for safety. The cliffs of the Aguada hillock provide multiple terrains to hone your skills under expert guidance. Remember to be in your light cottons. sunshade. sport shoes & not to forget your camera to capture those lifetime moments. Enjoy the nature walk as you return to your room to rest & refresh. Lunch at Sea shell or the Caravela. Participate in all the fun activities that are available at your resort, such as Netball, Yoga, Dance classes, Pottery workshops, Cooking demos, Veg and fruit carving workshops, and many more, all spaced out during your stay with us. In the evening spruce yourself up for a late evening of gaming, fun, music & dance aboard the Caravella Cruise Boat - Goa’s only “Floating Casino” on the Mandovi river where you can try your hand at the tables and other card games, such as American roulette, black jack, stud poker, baccarat, pontoon etc. A lavish dinner spread along with liquor (house brands) and live music is the perfect way to cap your evening at the gaming tables! Return to the hotel. Regret- kids below 18 years not permitted by house rules. We will assist you with baby-sitting in the hotel at a nominal charge. Dress code- smart casuals. (Shorts, cut t-shirts, open sandals not allowed)

Day 3 : North Goa
Begin your day with an early breakfast at the Seashell or Caravela. ‘Beach life. take a scenic walk from our Sinqerim to Candolim beach (& upto Calangute beach if your energy levels permit which will be 5 to 6 km from the hotel!) Carry along a back pack amply filled with vegetarian lunch soft beverage & a small collapsible tent which is easy to pitch (as you will be shown by our activities dept) and voila you are set for your own private picnic at a spot of your choice See the numerous beach shacks that dot the stretch & experience the varied Goan life. Return straight to the hotel’s wellness center the Spa Aguada(appointment required ) where a relaxing & rejuvenating oil massage awaits you with our compliments. Watch the sun set from the VascodeGama look out a splendid & mesmerizing view of the sun setting down the Arabian Sea. Our sundowner drink will keep company. Dinner at Morisco our International Sea food restaurant or Banyan Tree Thai Specialty.

Day 4 : South Goa
Sumptuous and healthy breakfast await you, after which you checkout from your hotel & proceed for a sightseeing excursion in an a/c car and enjoy the lush beauty of the interiors of Goa. After a short halt at the renowned World heritage monuments at Old Goa comprising of Basilica, Cathedral churches & Gateway to Goa (the Viceroy Arch) proceed to the magnificent temple of Mangueshi dedicated to the Lord Shiva (one of the most revered Hindu God) before arriving at an all organic Spice Plantation for a rustic Goan experience which will include an interesting and educational tour of this beautiful plantation. Lunch follows in traditional Goan Hindu style served to you on banana leaves tour of the plantation with inputs on the medicinal and other significant values of plant life. Post lunch, proceed & check-in at the luxurious Taj Exotica in the South Goa – a change of scene from high action to relaxation and rejuvenation amidst 56 acres of landscape. Relax, refresh & rewind. Later in the evening, the activity staff will be glad to escort you for a ‘discover your resort’ tour while informing you about your next few days. Dinner at Miguel Arcanjo – our Mediterranean specialty restaurant.

Day 5 : South Goa
After a leisurely breakfast at Eugenia give yourselves the pleasure of recreation choose one sporting activity per person among golf archery tennis dolphin spotting cruise or bump ride. Retire back to your room, refresh & have a hearty lunch of your choice at the Miguel Arcanjo Mediterranean Restaurant or Eugenia for Continental or Indian cuisine. Later in the noon & after a brief siesta, set out for a shopping cum sightseeing trip in an a/c car Visit to an old traditional Portuguese home The Menezes Braganza House in Chandor followed by a shopping halt at Margao. The excellent local handicrafts of Goa are easily the most popular souvenir items and include brassware terracotta shell work crochet carved furniture bamboo work etc. Shop for the famous Goan Port wine cashew/palm feni. Conclude the tour with a visit to Colva beach or Ancestral Goa which is a mock village depicting life and traditional Goan occupations. Return to the hotel for dinner in the restaurant of your choice Mediterranean Goan or Chinese or let the chef make a menu especially for you (Choice to be advised to Chef by noon)

Day 6 : South Goa
After a light breakfast, lead yourself into a different World today is for your mind, body & soul total wellness spiritual & physical enter the Taamra Spa & experience the divinity tranquility contemplation & threshold get an Ayurvedic massage named Abhyangam which is a full body oil massage and rediscover yourself. Have lunch at the restaurant of your choice & relax in the comfort of your villa / room. Noon to evening at leisure to take advantage of the variety of activities organized at the hotel. Dinner at Li Bai the Oriental restaurant or Alegria the Goan specialty restaurant.

Rate in USD per person (Valid till 31 Sep 2009)

- Number of Persons - Category of Hotels 1st April - 30th Sep’09   Food supplement Standard (2-3 star) 445 210 Deluxe (3-4 star) 540 230 Premium (5 star) 945 250

Inclusion
Accommodation for 5 Nights 6days on twin sharing basis, Daily buffet breakfast, Airport pickup and drop, All sightseeing and transfers by chauffer driven car, Service of professional English speaking guide.

Exclusio

Any air fare and meals