Mangroves Magic Goa Kayaking Experience

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Summary

This trip usually start 2 hours before high tide (could be early morning, mid-day, or late afternoon). You will be advised the exact reporting time and place of departure by email. When the mangroves are flooded, we can make our way deep into the tangle. Expect to see a lot of nesting birds, a lone fishermen catching crabs, fish or putting down crab traps. If you are lucky, you will even get to see the well known Gajaendra (fisherman) with his 'Raja' (dog) on the small canoe. Paddle along with the tide in cool comfort, enjoy your snacks and juice as you see and hear some strange sights and sounds from the waterline, unique to the mangroves. Return back to the starting point or a designated pull out point (depending on weather conditions) fully satisfied and wanting more!

Tour info

Duration
1 hours
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Take part in this magical experience into the mysterious, exotic green mangroves. Explore these narrow channels, bend your head and kayak under the low lying branches! See new greens' everywhere with the chirping of the young wet ones, the frolicking river otters or the leaping silver (rainbow) mullets. Watch and wonder as hundreds of tiny crabs crawl and climb higher and higher on the bigger mangrove trees/bushes. Hear the temple bells signal the dawn of a new beginning as the prayers rise up to the sun. Its cool, there's shade to rest and munch your snacks, quench your thirst, reflect and wonder at the amazing bird life and God's own green maze on the waters.

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What’s included?

  • Bottled water

  • Fruit Juice

  • Tour escort/host

  • All equipment and safety devices

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 40m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

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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