The Goan Hinterland
Cozily nestled in the beautiful outdoors of the sleepy side of Goa - South Goa, our experience will introduce you to some marvels of the hinterlands - surrounded by verdant greenery and lush spring waters!
On this Goan Hinterland trail, you will be exploring some caves & prehistoric carvings completely shrouded in mystery - such as the Rivona Caves in Goa - and discovering a treasure trove of secrets behind them! We head out to forage for bounties nature has to offer through a tour of a local plantation - where your taste buds are treated to a breakfast cooked by a local family, not easily found in any restaurant/cafe. In addition to that, you will be visiting one of the most prominent temples of South Goa - promising to take you back to a long-lost era through its fascinating stories & legends! If you thought that was enough, we also conclude the experience by beating the heat in a freshwater stream! So, come, tighten your seatbelts and join us for this roller coaster ride into Goa's hidden hinterlands and hidden caves of Goa!
Note: It is not a walking trail. Transport will be required to get between each of the points in the trail. We recommend using the same mode of transport used to come to the start point. Transport is not provided by Soul Travelling.
Start Time: 8 AM
Trail Duration: 3 hours
Add ons: Lunch/ Dinner at spice plantation, Feni tasting (chargeable)
What is included in the tour
- Breakfast
- All Entry Fees and Permissions
- Soul Travelling Goodies
- Taxes
- Guided Trail
What is NOT included in the tour
- Transport
- Bottled Water
- Personal Expenses
- Meals
- Buddhist Cave
- Local Goan Breakfast
- Kulagar Visit
- Prehistoric Rock Cut Carvings facing a beautiful river
- Zambaulim Temple Visit
- Local Farm Visit
- Dip in a Freshwater Stream
- Zambaulim Temple
- Local Breakfast
- Local Farm Visit
- Rivona Buddhist Cave
- Rock Carvings
- Kulagar Visit
- Welcome Drink
- Dip in Kushavati River (depends on water levels)
(Alternate time 3pm- slots available depending on availability)
FAQs about The Goan Hinterland Experience
What is the duration of the Goan Hinterland Trail?
The Goan Hinterland trail lasts for 4 hours, starting at 8 AM at the meeting point.
Is transportation provided for the Goan Hinterland tour?
No, transportation to the starting point and between tour locations is not provided. Participants are recommended to use the same mode of transport they used to reach the start point.
What is the minimum and maximum capacity to join the Goan hinterland trail?
There is no minimum requirement for daily schedules, while the maximum capacity per group to explore the Rivona Caves ranges from 12 to 15 people.
What is the cancellation policy for the Goan Hinterland tour?
Following is the cancellation policy for the Goan Hinterland tour:
- Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the tour start time will receive a 100% refund.
- Cancellations made between 24 to 12 hours of the tour start time will receive a 50% refund.
- No refunds will be provided for cancellations made less than 12 hours before the tour start time.
This policy ensures flexibility for cancellations while maintaining fairness for travelers and Soul Travelling.
Is there any age limit to explore the Rivona caves and the Goan Hinterland?
No, there is no age limit to attend the Rivona caves and the Goan hinterland tour.
