Goa Monsoon Tour Package – Wellness Retreat & Luxury Stay (5N/6D)
Overview
This Goa monsoon tour package is all about the other side of the state that most beach holidays never get to see. From June through to September, the rains turn the interior a deep green, the waterfalls of the Western Ghats are full, and life moves at a far more relaxed pace. You're going to be trading beach shacks for forest trails, plantation walks, natural cascades and the kind of slow mornings you don't get on a beach holiday. One full day is set aside for rest and self-care.
After a relaxed arrival day, you head inland to Tambdi Surla, where a Kadamba-era temple of basalt stone stands at the foot of the Western Ghats, then walk the forest with an expert naturalist and cool off in a natural cascade. Day three is your wellness day: Ayurveda therapies, sound healing, yoga, rain meditation decks and spa treatments are optional, paid experiences, so you choose as much or as little as you like. Day 4 is a café trail through the contemporary food scene of Goa and day 5 takes you to an eco-resort in Dabal for plantation walks with a local guide, a waterfall swim and a sensory spice trail.
The package is ideal for couples, solo travellers and anyone looking for a quieter, greener Goa. You stay at a 3-star property on double occupancy with breakfast every morning, travel in a private vehicle, and are picked up and dropped off at Goa airport or railway station.
Package Features
Kadamba-era basalt temple at the foot of the Western Ghats.
Learn about local plants and wildlife from an expert naturalist.
Natural forest cascades at Tambdi Surla and Dabal.
Ayurveda, sound healing, yoga and spa therapies at extra cost.
Artisanal coffee, fresh bakes and creative kitchens across Goa.
Plantation walk and sensory spice trail at an eco-resort.
Included
- 5 nights' stay at a 3-star property in Goa on double occupancy
- Daily breakfast at the hotel, plus the local breakfast at the Dabal eco-resort on day 5
- Pick-up and drop-off at Goa airport or railway station
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Guided Tambdi Surla nature walk and the Dabal plantation walk, waterfall visit and spice trail, as listed in the itinerary (items marked optional are extra)
- GST
Excluded
- Flights or train tickets to and from Goa
- Lunch and dinner, including the lunches on the Tambdi Surla and Dabal days
- Optional wellness experiences: Ayurveda therapies, sound healing sessions, yoga sessions, rain meditation decks, reading lounge and luxury spa therapies
- Monument entry tickets and camera fees, unless specifically included
- Personal expenses such as café bills, shopping, laundry, phone calls and tips
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under Included
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Goa
- Arrive in Goa, where our driver meets you at the airport or railway station and transfers you to your stay.
- Check in and take some time to unwind after your journey.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure – explore the surroundings, try a local café or simply relax into Goa's easy pace. Overnight stay in Goa.
- Highlights of the Day: Arrival in Goa, check-in, leisure time at local cafés
Day 2 The Monsoon Experience at Tambdi Surla
- After breakfast, drive inland to Tambdi Surla at the foothills of the Western Ghats.
- Visit the Tambdi Surla Temple, a Kadamba-era Shiva temple built of basalt stone and one of the oldest surviving temples in Goa.
- Set out on a guided nature walk through the forest with an expert naturalist, who explains the region's wildlife, medicinal plants and endemic species.
- Cool off with a dip in a natural water cascade surrounded by forest.
- Stop for an authentic Goan lunch of traditional local dishes (paid separately). Overnight stay in Goa.
- Highlights of the Day: Tambdi Surla Temple, Western Ghats Forest Trails, Natural Water Cascade
Day 3 Wellness & Rejuvenation Day
- After breakfast, keep the day for rest, recovery and self-care.
- Begin with Ayurveda therapies designed to restore balance, or join a guided sound healing session.
- Practise yoga in a calm setting and spend quiet time on a rain meditation deck, listening to the monsoon.
- Settle into a reading lounge, then end the day with a spa therapy.
- All of today's wellness experiences are optional and charged separately, so book only the ones you want. Overnight stay in Goa.
- Highlights of the Day: Ayurveda Therapies, Sound Healing Sessions, Yoga Sessions, Rain Meditation Decks, Reading Lounge, Luxury Spa Therapies (all optional, at extra cost)
Day 4 Leisure Day & Goa's Café Exploration
- Enjoy a slow morning at your accommodation and make the most of the property's spaces.
- Later, set out to explore Goa's thriving café culture.
- Visit cafés known for artisanal coffee, fresh bakes, creative food and distinctive interiors.
- See a different side of Goa through its contemporary food and lifestyle scene. Overnight stay in Goa.
- Highlights of the Day: Goa Café Trail
Day 5 Monsoon Getaway at Dabal
- Drive to Dabal in Goa's green countryside, where a traditional local breakfast is served at a scenic eco-resort.
- Walk through the plantations with a local guide and learn about the flora and fauna of the area.
- Continue to a natural waterfall cascade for a swim in its clear water and some quiet time in the Western Ghats landscape.
- Break for a local lunch buffet at the eco-resort (paid separately), then follow a sensory spice trail to discover the aromas, textures and uses of the spices grown on the property.
- Finish with tea and biscuits before returning to your stay. Overnight stay in Goa.
- Highlights of the Day: Dabal Eco-Resort, Plantation Trails, Natural Waterfall Cascade, Sensory Spice Trail
Day 6 Departure
- After breakfast, check out from your stay.
- Transfer to Goa airport or railway station for your onward journey, taking home memories of monsoon forests, hidden waterfalls and slow wellness days.
- Highlights of the Day: Check-out, departure from Goa
Payment Policy
- An advance payment is required to secure your booking; the balance is paid as per the schedule in your booking confirmation.
- Your booking is only confirmed once the itinerary has been agreed, the advance has been received and Luxe Trail Holidays have sent you a written confirmation.
- Full payment may be required at the time of booking for peak season dates, special hotel rates and certain activities.
- If payment is not received by the due date, the booking becomes subject to the relevant cancellation terms.
- Price per person (double sharing) including GST.
Refund Policy
- Cancellation fees will vary depending on when we receive your request, the individual hotel and transport supplier policies and any peak season restrictions. The applicable charges are shared with your quotation.
- Refunds are processed once the relevant suppliers approve them, so timelines can vary.
- Refunds are made to the original payment method or another method agreed with you.
- Non-refundable amounts, supplier fees and bank or payment-processing charges may be deducted.
- If a service cannot be provided because of weather, road closures, government orders or other events beyond our control, a refund or an alternative arrangement is offered as per the supplier's terms.
Policy & Important Terms
- All travellers must carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence). Foreign nationals will require a passport with a valid Indian visa.
- Any waterfall dipping or forest walking is entirely dependent on the rainfall and water levels. Local authorities will often put a ban on swimming at the waterfalls during the heavy monsoon rain, and the guide may well alter the plan as a result for safety reasons.
- The day 3 wellbeing experiences (Ayurveda, sound healing, yoga, rain meditation decks, reading lounge and spa) are optional, charged separately and subject to availability – please let us know in advance which ones you'd like to book.
- Carry light rain gear, quick-dry clothing and shoes with good grip for wet trails and rocks.
- The order of sightseeing may change because of traffic, weather, local events or monument timings.
- The vehicle is provided for the routes in the itinerary; extra trips or detours are charged separately.
- Standard check-in and check-out times apply. Early check-in and late check-out are possible subject to availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to take this Goa monsoon package?
The package is centred around the monsoon in Goa (roughly June to September) when the Western Ghats are at their greenest, and the forest waterfalls are at their full flow. Very heavy rain can at times make access to certain trails or waterfalls impossible, so it's worth having a degree of flexibility in your plans and being prepared for wet weather.
Are the spa and wellness therapies included in the price?
No. On the wellness day, the Ayurveda treatments, sound healing, yoga, the rain meditation decks, the reading lounge and the spa therapies are all optional and are charged separately. The package price covers your stay, daily breakfast, transfers and the itinerary activities. Tell us which experiences you want, and we can add them to your quotation.
Which meals are included in this package?
Breakfast is included every day and on day 5 it's a traditional local breakfast at the Dabal eco-resort. Lunch and dinner are not included so the Goan lunch on the Tambdi Surla day and the buffet lunch at Dabal are all to be paid for separately unless your quotation states otherwise.
Do I need to be fit for the nature walks and waterfall visits?
Average fitness is all that's required. The walks at Tambdi Surla and Dabal are guided nature walks rather than treks and swimming at the cascades is entirely optional. Monsoon trails and rocks can be quite slippery, so wear shoes with good grip and let us know if you have any mobility issues prior to travel.
Can I add beach days or Goa sightseeing to this trip?
Yes, you can add in nights, swap the café day for North/South Goa day (sightseeing), or upgrade your room. The beaches are lovely to walk in during the rains, but water sports are suspended, and sea swimming is not safe during the monsoon months. Please let us know your dates, and we'll send you a revised quotation.
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