Goa 7-Day Itinerary — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Trip length
- 7 days
- Est. cost / person (mid, ex-flights)
- $1,259
- Budget–luxury
- $452–$2,926
As of 2026, the recommended Goa 7-day route runs Day1 Arrival + North Goa + a Curlies sunset · Day2 Old Goa + Vagator + Thalassa · Day3 Anjuna Flea + a spice plantation + Bomras · Day4 South Goa + Palolem + a Park Hyatt honeymoon · Day5 A Park Hyatt spa + Dudhsagar or Cabo de Rama · Day6 Hampi (UNESCO) or move to Mumbai · Day7 Hampi or Mumbai highlights + departure, grouping the must-see sights with minimal backtracking. Estimated cost per person (excluding flights) is around $1,259 on a mid-range budget. Seven days covers Goa in full plus Hampi (UNESCO) or Mumbai. Days 1-3 are North Goa; Days 4-5 are South Goa with the Park Hyatt; Day 6 moves to Hampi or Mumbai; Day 7 departs.
7-Day Total Budget at a Glance
Budget
$452
Per person, flights excl.
Mid-Range
$1,259
Per person, flights excl.
Luxury
$2,926
Per person, flights excl.
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Day-by-Day Detailed Schedule
Arrival + North Goa + a Curlies sunset
ArrivalActivities
- 13:00 North Goa + Britto's + Calangute/Baga 5 hours
An original.
Cost: ₹1,000-2,200 TIP: Scooter. - 18:00 Curlies + a Souza Lobo dinner 4 hours
The highlight.
Cost: ₹1,000-2,500 TIP: Sunset.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Britto's
Baga · ₹600-1,500
An original.
Dinner
Souza Lobo
Calangute · ₹600-1,200
Live music.
Flight.
DAY 1 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Old Goa + Vagator + Thalassa
UNESCOActivities
- 09:00 Old Goa — Basilica + Sé Cathedral 2.5 hours
UNESCO.
Cost: Free TIP: Authentic. - 12:00 Mum's Kitchen 2 hours
₹600-1,200.
Cost: ₹600-1,200 TIP: Authentic. - 17:30 Chapora Fort sunset 1.5 hours
Clifftop.
Cost: Free TIP: Sunset. - 19:30 Thalassa (honeymoon) 3 hours
Greek.
Cost: ₹1,000-2,500 TIP: Reserve.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Mum's Kitchen
Panaji · ₹600-1,200
Authentic.
Dinner
Thalassa
Vagator · ₹1,000-2,500
Honeymoon.
Scooter.
DAY 2 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Anjuna Flea + a spice plantation + Bomras
HeritageActivities
- 08:00 Anjuna Flea + the Saturday Night Market 3 hours
The 1960s original.
Cost: ₹500-3,000 TIP: Haggle. - 12:00 Spice plantation 3 hours
Authentic.
Cost: ₹1,500-2,500 TIP: Reserve. - 20:00 Bomras, Candolim (honeymoon) 2.5 hours
Authentic Burmese.
Cost: ₹1,000-2,000 TIP: Reserve.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Spice plantation
Ponda · ₹1,500-2,500
Authentic.
Dinner
Bomras
Candolim · ₹1,000-2,000
Honeymoon.
Scooter.
DAY 3 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
South Goa + Palolem + a Park Hyatt honeymoon
South Goa honeymoonActivities
- 08:00 Move to South Goa + Palolem dolphins 5 hours
Car + boat.
Cost: ₹2,000-3,500 TIP: A highlight. - 17:30 Cavelossim + Fisherman's Wharf (honeymoon) 3 hours
Riverfront.
Cost: ₹1,000-2,500 TIP: Reserve. - 21:00 Park Hyatt (top honeymoon pick) Rest
South Goa's best.
Cost: ₹25,000-50,000/night TIP: One to three months ahead.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
Mickey's, Palolem
Palolem · ₹400-900
Best value.
Dinner
Fisherman's Wharf or Park Hyatt
Cavelossim · ₹1,000-5,000
Honeymoon.
Car.
DAY 4 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
A Park Hyatt spa + Dudhsagar or Cabo de Rama
Honeymoon relaxationActivities
- 08:00 A Park Hyatt spa (top honeymoon pick) or Dudhsagar Falls 5 hours
Spa or the recommended falls.
Cost: ₹3,000-8,000 or ₹4,000-7,000 TIP: Your choice. - 15:00 Cabo de Rama Fort sunset 2 hours
South Goa heritage + sunset.
Cost: Free TIP: Best at sunset. - 20:00 Park Hyatt Casa Sarita dinner (honeymoon) 2.5 hours
Goan cuisine.
Cost: ₹2,500-5,000 TIP: Reserve.
Meal Recommendations
Breakfast
Park Hyatt
Cansaulim · ₹1,000-3,000
Honeymoon.
Lunch
Dudhsagar or Park Hyatt
Your choice · ₹500-3,000
Your choice.
Dinner
Park Hyatt Casa Sarita
Cansaulim · ₹2,500-5,000
Honeymoon.
Spa or car.
DAY 5 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Hampi (UNESCO) or move to Mumbai
UNESCO or MumbaiActivities
- 08:00 Option A: Hampi by car, 7 hours (or fly + drive) — UNESCO, the 14th-16th-century Vijayanagara Empire. Recommended. 7 hours
Hampi — authentic and recommended.
Cost: ₹6,000-10,000 TIP: Add an overnight. - or 09:00 Option B: Goa → Mumbai, a 1-hour flight + the Gateway of India + lunch at the Taj (honeymoon) 1-2 hours
An overnight in Mumbai; the Gateway is the classic stop.
Cost: ₹3,000-6,000 TIP: Flying is by far the fastest. - 20:00 A Hampi hotel or the Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai (honeymoon) Rest
Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai (opened 1903, a top honeymoon stay).
Cost: ₹15,000-50,000/night TIP: Your choice.
Meal Recommendations
Breakfast
Park Hyatt
Cansaulim · ₹500-1,500
An early start.
Lunch
En route or the Taj Sea Lounge, Mumbai
Your choice · ₹500-3,500
Your choice.
Dinner
A Hampi hotel or the Taj, Mumbai
Your choice · ₹1,000-5,000
Honeymoon.
Car or flight.
DAY 6 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Hampi or Mumbai highlights + departure
DepartureActivities
- 08:00 Hampi's Vittala Temple, or Mumbai's Elephanta Caves (UNESCO) + Marine Drive 5 hours
UNESCO heritage.
Cost: ₹500-2,500 TIP: Authentic. - 16:00 Mumbai → onward departure 9 hours
From BOM.
Cost: Included TIP: Departure.
Meal Recommendations
Lunch
A Hampi or Mumbai hotel
Your choice · ₹500-2,500
Authentic.
Dinner
In-flight
En route · Included
Departure.
Flight.
DAY 7 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
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Packing Checklist
- ✓ Goa 7-day + Hampi or Mumbai
- ✓ Nov-Mar: short sleeves, swimsuit
- ✓ An International Driving Permit is essential for a scooter
- ✓ Passport + e-Visa, valid 6+ months
- ✓ Cash ₹8,000-15,000
- ✓ Type C/D/M outlets, 230V
- ✓ Travel + scooter insurance — essential
- ✓ The Goa Miles app
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.
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