India · Dining Experience

5-Day Goa Culinary Tour with Panaji Food Walk and Feni Tasting

5 Days Round trip from Panaji Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Guided food walk through Panaji with traditional Goan snacks and local markets
  • 02 Visit a spice plantation near Ponda to explore Goa's aromatic spices
  • 03 Taste cashew and coconut feni at a local distillery
  • 04 Follow a coastal seafood trail through fishing villages like Cabo de Rama and Palolem
  • 05 Enjoy freshly cooked Goan specialties including fish curry, prawn balchão, bebinca, and sol kadhi

Experience the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Goa on this immersive 5-day food journey. Begin with a guided food walk through Panaji, sampling traditional Goan snacks and exploring vibrant local markets. Visit a fragrant spice plantation near Ponda and taste Goa's famous cashew and coconut feni at a local distillery. Continue along the South Goa coast to fishing villages such as Cabo de Rama and Palolem, where freshly prepared seafood specialties, local desserts, and refreshing sol kadhi bring the region's flavours to life.

Enjoy freshly cooked Goan fish curry, prawn balchão, bebinca, and sol kadhi at a beach shack.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Goa
Languages English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Panaji Food Walk

  • Arrival at Goa International Airport or the railway station.
  • Transfer to your hotel in Panaji or nearby.
  • In the evening, join a guided food walk in Panaji.
  • Try Goan snacks like poee bread, sannas, chakri, and local sweets.
  • Visit famous eateries and local markets.

Overnight: Panaji

2
Day 02

Spice Plantation, Goan Lunch, and Feni Tasting

  • Morning visit to a spice plantation near Ponda.
  • Afternoon visit to a feni distillery.
  • Sample cashew and coconut feni, Goa's signature spirit.
  • Evening free for leisure or a beach visit.

Overnight: Panaji or South Goa

3
Day 03

South Goa Coastal Seafood Trail

  • Visit fishing villages like Cabo de Rama and Palolem.
  • Enjoy freshly cooked Goan fish curry, prawn balchão, bebinca, and sol kadhi at a beach shack.
  • Optional visit to the Goa State Museum or local markets.
  • Sunset dinner by the beach.

Overnight: South Goa (Palolem / Agonda area)

4
Day 04

Market Visit and Goan Cooking Class

  • Morning visit to Mapusa or Margao market for seasonal vegetables, spices, and the fresh catch.
  • Participate in a Goan cooking class with a local chef.
  • Learn to prepare dishes like Xacuti, Vindaloo, and Fish Recheado.
  • Evening free to explore or relax.

Overnight: South Goa

5
Day 05

Departure from Goa

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Panaji food markets, spice plantation near Ponda, Cabo de Rama cliffs, Palolem beach

Where this trip takes you

Panaji food markets, spice plantation near Ponda, Cabo de Rama cliffs, Palolem beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Panaji 1 city · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Four nights' accommodation in boutique hotels in Panaji and South Goa
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided Panaji food walk and market visit
  • Spice plantation visit with a guided tour
  • Feni distillery tour and tasting session
  • Visits to fishing villages with seafood meals as described
  • Professional English-speaking local guide
  • Cooking class including ingredients and lunch
  • All permits, toll taxes, parking, and fuel charges
  • Pickup and drop-off from Goa airport or railway station
  • Bottled mineral water provided
  • All applicable taxes included

What's Not Included

  • Air or train fare
  • Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages except during the feni tasting
  • Any additional meals, snacks, or drinks not specified
  • Travel insurance
  • Any optional activities not mentioned above

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Panaji, Goa, India
Tour start
Panaji, Goa, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Panaji.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room ₹60,000.00 — ₹115,000.00
Double Sharing ₹60,000.00 — ₹77,500.00

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