Goa Kayaking Sal Backwaters Mangroves Magic!

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Summary

Book Goa's most popular and celebrated kayaking excursion, Sal Backwaters. This premium experience on flat dammed up waters, is a winding journey through narrow waterways deep in the mangroves, sighting different birds, fish, otters and exotic local plants like cashew, bamboo and mango. Red/white lotus and loads of migratory birds make this a must-do for all ages. Meet at Water's Edge, Nuvem and after introductions, your tour guides will brief you on the river, the flora, fauna, how to use the kayak and what to look out for during the trip. As you slowly and silently weave your way along the narrow waterway, see loads of birds at handshaking distance! Kingfishers, cormorants, lapwings, pin-tailed ducks, pheasants, purple moorhens, white, purple and grey herons, egrets, ibis and many more among more than 70 different types which live here. If lucky, you could see otters frolicking and feeding. Glide into the lotus ponds of our Gods and ancestors! An unforgettable experience - the feeling is hard to describe! For a part of the trip, you will even be kayaking in the tall grasses/scrub. Continue kayaking until you reach the bridge. The excursion ends at the departure point.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours 15 minutes
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Why take this tour?

Book one of the most popular kayaking excursions of Sal Backwaters in Goa. This popular and celebrated excursion on flat dammed up waters takes you on a winding journey through narrow waterways deep in the mangroves, sighting different birds, fish, otters and exotic local plants like cashew, bamboo and mango, on the waters. Red and whit lotus and loads of migratory birds make this a must do trip for all ages of visitors to Goa.

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What’s included?

  • Bottled water

  • Local guide

  • Use of kayaks, paddles, life vests, leashes and other necessary equipment

  • Fruit Juice

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h 15m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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Goa Kayaking - Day Tours

About operator:

Goa Kayaking is one of India's and definitely Goa's best on the water eco tourism combine, specializing in kayaking experiences (multi-day kayaking and adventure packages,day trips in the rivers and along the coast,moonlight kayaking), sailing in the Hollant Velsao Bay Area and exclusive and unique one of a kind "Down by the Riverside" riverine boating trips to experience firsthand,life on the river!Join us for some breathtaking river kayaking trips into The Sal Backwaters - quiet and serene, 40 species of different birds, mangroves and orchards as the river winds its serpentine way deep into the countryside!The Nerul, Zuari and Mandovi rivers are some of the major rivers of Goa and provide green mangroves on both banks teeming with birdlife and the calls of the young ones! Catch the sunrise on the waters from your kayak as you silently glide along to the waking calls of the birds and hear temple bells and morning prayers, herald the new day!Pre booking a must to avoid disappointment! Though we do try our very best to accomodate last minute bookings.

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