Complete 3-Day Goa Itinerary
Day 1: North Goa Beaches & Nightlife
Beach Exploration & Entertainment
Daily Budget
₹5,700-10,300
Timeline & Activities
9:00 AM
Arrival & Hotel Check-in
North Goa Resort
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10:30 AM
Breakfast at Beach Cafe
Calangute Beach
₹400-600
11:30 AM
Beach Time & Water Sports
Calangute Beach
₹1,500-2,500
1:30 PM
Lunch at Beach Shack
Baga Beach
₹800-1,200
3:00 PM
Explore Anjuna Flea Market
Anjuna Beach
₹500-1,500
6:00 PM
Sunset at Vagator Beach
Vagator Beach
Free
8:00 PM
Dinner at Beachside Restaurant
Baga Beach
₹1,500-2,500
10:00 PM
Nightlife Experience
Tito's Club, Baga
₹1,000-2,000
Day Highlights
- ★Water sports adventure
- ★Famous flea market
- ★Vibrant nightlife
- ★Beach sunset
Pro Tips
- 💡Book water sports in advance
- 💡Bargain at flea market
- 💡Carry cash for beach activities
Day 2: Heritage & Culture Tour
Portuguese Legacy & Local Culture
Daily Budget
₹3,200-4,800
Timeline & Activities
9:00 AM
Breakfast at Hotel
Hotel Restaurant
₹500-800
10:00 AM
Old Goa Churches Tour
Basilica of Bom Jesus
₹200
11:30 AM
Se Cathedral Visit
Se Cathedral
Free
12:30 PM
Explore Fontainhas Quarter
Panaji
Free
2:00 PM
Traditional Goan Lunch
Viva Panjim Restaurant
₹1,200-1,800
4:00 PM
Spice Plantation Tour
Sahakari Spice Farm
₹800-1,200
7:00 PM
Mandovi River Cruise
Panaji Jetty
₹500-800
9:00 PM
Dinner with Cultural Show
River Cruise
Included
Day Highlights
- ★UNESCO World Heritage sites
- ★Portuguese architecture
- ★Spice plantation experience
- ★Cultural evening cruise
Pro Tips
- 💡Dress modestly for churches
- 💡Book spice farm in advance
- 💡Evening cruise includes dinner
Day 3: South Goa Relaxation & Departure
Peaceful Beaches & Local Experiences
Daily Budget
₹5,600-8,500
Timeline & Activities
9:00 AM
Check-out & Travel to South Goa
Hotel to Colva
₹800-1,200
10:30 AM
Colva Beach Relaxation
Colva Beach
Free
12:00 PM
Fresh Seafood Lunch
Beach Restaurant
₹1,000-1,500
2:00 PM
Visit Palolem Beach
Palolem Beach
₹300 (travel)
3:30 PM
Kayaking or Dolphin Watching
Palolem Beach
₹800-1,500
5:30 PM
Beach Walk & Sunset
Palolem Beach
Free
7:00 PM
Final Dinner
Palolem Restaurant
₹1,200-1,800
9:00 PM
Travel to Airport/Station
Departure
₹1,500-2,500
Day Highlights
- ★Pristine South Goa beaches
- ★Peaceful Palolem experience
- ★Fresh seafood cuisine
- ★Dolphin watching
Pro Tips
- 💡Keep departure time flexible
- 💡Try local fish curry rice
- 💡Book transport in advance
3-Day Goa Trip Budget Breakdown
accommodation
budget₹1,500-3,000/night
midrange₹3,000-6,000/night
luxury₹6,000-15,000/night
food
budget₹800-1,500/day
midrange₹1,500-3,000/day
luxury₹3,000-5,000/day
transport
budget₹500-1,000/day
midrange₹1,000-2,000/day
luxury₹2,000-4,000/day
activities
budget₹1,000-2,000/day
midrange₹2,000-4,000/day
luxury₹4,000-8,000/day
Total Trip Cost Estimates
Budget Travel
₹8,000-15,000
Per person for 3 days
Mid-Range Travel
₹15,000-25,000
Per person for 3 days
Luxury Travel
₹25,000-45,000
Per person for 3 days
Alternative 3-Day Goa Themes
Adventure-Focused 3 Days
Water sports, trekking, and adventure activities
Highlights:
- •Scuba diving at Grande Island
- •Dudhsagar Falls trek
- •Multiple water sports
- •Adventure parks
Budget Range
₹18,000-25,000 total
Cultural Heritage 3 Days
History, architecture, and local traditions
Highlights:
- •All heritage churches
- •Portuguese museums
- •Traditional villages
- •Local art galleries
Budget Range
₹12,000-18,000 total
Relaxation & Wellness 3 Days
Spa treatments, yoga, and peaceful beaches
Highlights:
- •Ayurveda treatments
- •Beach yoga sessions
- •South Goa serenity
- •Wellness resorts
Budget Range
₹20,000-35,000 total
3-Day Goa Packing Essentials
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Light cotton clothing and swimwear
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Sunscreen (SPF 30+) and sunglasses
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Comfortable walking shoes and flip-flops
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Hat/cap for sun protection
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Camera and waterproof phone case
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Cash (many places don't accept cards)
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Modest clothing for religious sites
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Personal medications and basic first aid