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The Local Beat — Chill Like a Goan

Four slow, local days out — a sundowner island picnic, forest bathing with a wild-food lunch, crabbing and rowing from an island shack, and a lazy swim-and-feni picnic by a forest reservoir.

Small groups, local hosts North & South Goa
Hanv Saiba Poltode Vetan — Sundowner Island
Island & river picnics

Hanv Saiba Poltode Vetan — Sundowner Island

A Goan picnic on a private island, with kayaking and a sunset river dip

  • WherePrivate island, North Goa
  • DurationApprox 5 Hours
  • Slots10:30 AM & 3:45 PM
  • IncludesBoat Ride, Kayaking, Cocktails & Mocktails, Lunch/Dinner
₹4,130 per adult
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Varaak — Forest Bathing & Wild Dining
Springs, pools & forests

Varaak — Forest Bathing & Wild Dining

Go-tubing in a forest stream, then a lazy lunch at a farm hut

  • WhereCanacona, South Goa
  • DurationApprox 5 Hours
  • Slots10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • IncludesPrivate Farm Access, Swimming, Cocktails & Mocktails, Goan Lunch
₹3,540 per adult
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O Pescador — The Island Shack
Island & river picnics

O Pescador — The Island Shack

Crabbing, line-fishing and rowing on an Alice-in-Wonderland island

  • WhereA river island, North Goa
  • Slots11 AM – 3:30 PM or 4 – 8:30 PM
  • IncludesFerry, crabbing & village meal
₹4,484 per adult
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Mudança — A Change of Pace Kinda Picnic
Springs, pools & forests

Mudança — A Change of Pace Kinda Picnic

A lazy day by a forest reservoir in South Goa, with a swim, feni and a Kaki lunch

  • WhereCanacona, South Goa
  • DurationApprox 5 Hours
  • Slots10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • IncludesForest Trek, Swimming, Feni & Urrak, Goan Lunch
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Hanv Saiba Poltode Vetan — Sundowner IslandPrivate island, North Goa · ₹4,130 per adult
Hanv Saiba Poltode Vetan — Sundowner Island

A Goan picnic on a private island, with kayaking and a sunset river dip

Price₹4,130 per adult
LocationA private island near Bicholim, North Goa
DurationApprox 5 Hours
SlotsDay 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Evening 3:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Meeting PointShared on booking — 30–40 minutes from most of North Goa
FacilitiesSeparate men's and women's washrooms and showers
Best ForAll ages — kid, senior and pet-friendly

Take a 10-minute boat ride to a private island for a sundowner Goan picnic. Start with feni shots or tea and local bites, then kayak, take a sunset river dip, cycle or play volleyball, badminton and traditional games.

As it gets dark, sit down to a traditional village dinner with urrak and feni cocktails before the boat brings you back.

How the evening goes

  1. Meet your hostBoard a boat for the 10-minute ride to the island.
  2. WelcomeFeni shots or tea with local bites.
  3. Island timeKayaking, a sunset river dip, cycling and games.
  4. DinnerA village dinner with urrak/feni cocktails and mocktails.
  5. ReturnBack to the mainland by boat.

Included

  • Boat ride
  • Seasonal local bites
  • Kayaking, river dip and games
  • Lunch thali or dinner
  • Feni and urrak cocktails and mocktails
  • Life vests
  • Washrooms and showers on the island

Prices per guest (incl. 18% GST)

  • Adults (18+): ₹4,130 shared
  • Teens (13–17): ₹2,360 shared
  • Kids (6–12): ₹1,180 shared
  • Under 6: Free

What to bring

  • Swimwear and a towel
  • A change of clothes
  • Rainwear in the monsoon
  • Slippers or closed footwear

Good to know

  • Sign-up only — no walk-ins.
  • Small groups; outings run with a local host (a 'Fellow').
  • Can't swim? Life vests are fitted and checked, and you only go in when you're ready.
  • Hosts take photos so you can stay phone-free — and please don't tag the location.
  • Transport isn't included but can be arranged at extra cost.
  • Anyone visibly intoxicated won't be allowed to join or stay (no refund).

Cancellation policy

  • Full refund if you cancel at least 72 hours before; no refund after that or for no-shows.
  • Cancel by phone, then confirm on WhatsApp. Bookings can't be moved to another person, date or experience.
  • If weather or other unavoidable reasons force a cancellation, you can reschedule or get a full refund within 5 working days.
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Varaak — Forest Bathing & Wild DiningCanacona, South Goa · ₹3,540 per adult
Varaak — Forest Bathing & Wild Dining

Go-tubing in a forest stream, then a lazy lunch at a farm hut

Price₹3,540 per adult (shared) · ₹4,956 private
LocationA private farm and plantation near Canacona
DurationApprox 5 Hours
Slots10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Meeting PointCanacona Bus Stand
Best ForAll ages — pet-friendly

'Varaak' is the word for the family outings of childhood — mats laid out by a stream, food and refreshments, a whole day in the hills. This picnic recreates that feeling on a private farm.

Wander the plantation, soak in a forest stream (with go-tubing on some days), have seasonal bites and herb tea, then walk back to the farm hut for a forest lunch with feni shots and urrak or feni cocktails.

How the day goes

  1. 10:30 AM – Meet your hostAt Canacona Bus Stand, then follow them for about 15 minutes.
  2. Farm hutPark on the farm and walk 2 minutes to the hut to change.
  3. StreamA minute's walk to the forest stream for a long swim.
  4. SnackSeasonal bites and herb tea.
  5. LunchForest lunch at the hut with feni and urrak drinks, ending by 3:30 PM.

Included

  • Access to the private farm and forest stream
  • Swimming
  • Seasonal bites and herb tea
  • Goan forest lunch spread
  • Feni shots and urrak/feni cocktails or mocktails

Prices per guest (incl. 18% GST)

  • Adults (18+): ₹3,540 shared · ₹4,956 private
  • Teens (13–17): ₹1,770 shared · ₹2,596 private
  • Kids (6–12): ₹1,180 shared · ₹1,652 private
  • Under 6: Free
  • Private picnic: Minimum 6 guests, or the equivalent fee

What to bring

  • Swimwear and a towel
  • A change of clothes
  • Floaters or closed footwear
  • Rainwear, especially in August and September

Good to know

  • Sign-up only — no walk-ins.
  • Small groups; outings run with a local host (a 'Fellow').
  • Can't swim? Life vests are fitted and checked, and you only go in when you're ready.
  • Hosts take photos so you can stay phone-free — and please don't tag the location.
  • Transport isn't included but can be arranged at extra cost.
  • Anyone visibly intoxicated won't be allowed to join or stay (no refund).

Cancellation policy

  • Full refund if you cancel at least 72 hours before; no refund after that or for no-shows.
  • Cancel by phone, then confirm on WhatsApp. Bookings can't be moved to another person, date or experience.
  • If weather or other unavoidable reasons force a cancellation, you can reschedule or get a full refund within 5 working days.
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O Pescador — The Island ShackA river island, North Goa · ₹4,484 per adult

Crabbing, line-fishing and rowing on an Alice-in-Wonderland island

Price₹4,484 per adult (shared) · ₹5,428 private
LocationA river island in North Goa — reached by ferry
SlotsDay 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Evening 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Meeting PointShared on booking — 40–70 minutes from most of North Goa
Best ForAll ages — kid, senior and pet-friendly

Cross by ferry to a small island that feels a little like Wonderland. Walk past a tiny fort to a private riverside property, then try traditional crabbing and line-fishing or take a boat out to row.

The day (or evening) ends with a traditional village meal and urrak and feni cocktails, mocktails and shots.

How it goes

  1. Meet your hostThen a 15-minute drive and a scenic ferry ride to the island.
  2. Island walkAbout 2 minutes past a small fort, then a short drive to the riverside property.
  3. On the riverCrabbing, line-fishing and rowing, with seasonal bites.
  4. Village mealLunch or dinner with urrak and feni drinks.

Included

  • Seasonal bites
  • Village lunch or dinner
  • Drinks — urrak/feni cocktails, mocktails and shots
  • Life vests and a changing tent
  • Private washroom

Prices per guest (incl. 18% GST)

  • Adults (18+): ₹4,484 shared · ₹5,428 private
  • Teens (13–17): ₹2,360 shared · ₹2,950 private
  • Kids (6–12): ₹1,180 shared · ₹1,652 private
  • Under 6: Free
  • Private picnic: Minimum 6 guests, or the equivalent fee

What to bring

  • Swimwear and a towel
  • A change of clothes
  • Rainwear in the monsoon
  • Floaters or closed footwear

Good to know

  • Sign-up only — no walk-ins.
  • Small groups; outings run with a local host (a 'Fellow').
  • Can't swim? Life vests are fitted and checked, and you only go in when you're ready.
  • Hosts take photos so you can stay phone-free — and please don't tag the location.
  • Transport isn't included but can be arranged at extra cost.
  • Anyone visibly intoxicated won't be allowed to join or stay (no refund).

Cancellation policy

  • Full refund if you cancel at least 72 hours before; no refund after that or for no-shows.
  • Cancel by phone, then confirm on WhatsApp. Bookings can't be moved to another person, date or experience.
  • If weather or other unavoidable reasons force a cancellation, you can reschedule or get a full refund within 5 working days.
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Mudança — A Change of Pace Kinda PicnicCanacona, South Goa · On request
Mudança — A Change of Pace Kinda Picnic

A lazy day by a forest reservoir in South Goa, with a swim, feni and a Kaki lunch

PriceOn request
LocationA forest reservoir near Canacona, South Goa
DurationApprox 5 Hours
Slots10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Meeting PointCanacona bus stand — follow your host in your own vehicle
Good forKids, seniors, dogs, solo travellers, couples and groups

A Tom Sawyer-style day out by a forest reservoir in South Goa. Meet your host at Canacona and drive in together, then walk a minute to the hut and swim spot.

Snack on seasonal fruit and bites, swim, float or swing in a life vest, then sip feni or urrak and sit down to a Kaki's lunch spread at a private cottage.

The day

  1. 10:30 AM — MeetCanacona bus stand; follow your host to the property.
  2. SnacksFresh seasonal fruit, bites and refreshments by the water.
  3. Swim & floatSwim, waddle, swing or just float — strapped into a life vest.
  4. LunchFeni or urrak and a Kaki's lunch spread at a private cottage.

What's included

  • Forest trek
  • Swimming
  • Seasonal fruit, bites and refreshments
  • Feni and urrak drinks
  • Goan lunch spread
  • Changing tent and life vests

What to bring

  • Strapped sandals
  • Towel
  • Swimwear
  • A change of clothes

Good to know

  • Part of the road is unpaved — two-wheelers aren't advised.
  • Washrooms at the picnic spot.
  • You'll sign an indemnity form.
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At a glance

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Location and timings side by side.

ExperienceLocationMeeting PointPrice
Hanv Saiba Poltode Vetan — Sundowner IslandA private island near Bicholim, North GoaShared on booking — 30–40 minutes from most of North Goa₹4,130 per adultDetails
Varaak — Forest Bathing & Wild DiningA private farm and plantation near CanaconaCanacona Bus Stand₹3,540 per adultDetails
O Pescador — The Island ShackA river island in North Goa — reached by ferryShared on booking — 40–70 minutes from most of North Goa₹4,484 per adultDetails
Mudança — A Change of Pace Kinda PicnicA forest reservoir near Canacona, South GoaCanacona bus stand — follow your host in your own vehicleOn requestDetails
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