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Goa Tourism Backwater Thrills Day Tours Overview

There are plenty of cruises run by GTDC (Goa Tourism Development Corporation) on
the Mandovi river- daytime, sunset and moonlight. There are two types of day cr
uises- from Panaji Jetty, down the Mandovi into the Zuari bay and the other up t
he Mandovi to Aldona. Few other private firms have also started tours on small b
oats for sunset viewing and crocodile and dolphin spotting. Cost of GTDC tours R
s. 750/- per head inclusive of refreshment and lunch.
2 . John s Boat Day Tours Overview --1000
Nature, adventure, beaches, dolphins, crocodiles, fishing and much more
it seems
that there is absolutely no experience that John s Boat Tours do not provide. Win
ner of 2013 Certificate of Excellence Award from TripAdvisor, John s Boat Tours pr
ovide tourists with unparalleled adventures and fun. You can go for a dolphin tr
ip, watch the crocodiles in their natural habitat, tour the Grand Island, go for
crab fishing and much more through John s Boat Tours.
3. Water Sports Overview
Though Goa is an adventure in itself, water sports take it a step beyond. Diving
, catamaran sailing, jet skiing, parasailing and windsurfing keeps your heart ra
cing as you test the waters and let out the adventurer in you. There are plenty
of water sports operators in Goa, especially in North Goa, and you can identify
them by the herd of water scooters and boats parked in one corner of the beach.
Some of the important areas for water sports in Goa include:
Calangute It has the main hub of water sports, and with so many operators, the r
ates are competitive and economical as compared to the other beaches
Palolem Though a serene beach, it has some brilliant water sports opportunities
on offer Baga
The place to be if you wish to break free and indulge in some rock
ing watersports action
Grande Island

Famous as a scuba diving destination

4 . Dolphin Watching Overview

Dolphin watching tours are a popular activity in various parts of the Mandovi Ri
ver and are especially popular at Sinquerim beach alongside Fort Aguada. Operato
rs gather tourists in groups of 4 or 6, who hop on to a boat and venture out abo
ut a couple of kilometres into the sea to watch the dolphins circling in action.
Entrance Fee
Approximately Rs. 500 per person
Dudhsagar Waterfalls in Goa