Best Things to Do in Goa | Top Activities for Tourist in Goa

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About Top Things to do in Goa

The best part though, about the top things to do in Goa, is that each of them offer an experience different from the other, but without falling short of the fun & excitement. A hot balloon ride is thrilling, as is scuba diving. Exploring the streets of Goa on an e bike is fun, while going shopping in a flea market by the beach is a different experience altogether. Here, we have put together the most enjoyable things which you must do during your Goa vacation.

Popular Activities for Tourists in Goa

Hop on Hop off : Hop on Hop Off is a city sightseeing bus tour which takes you to all the famous tourist destinations in South Central Goa (Green Line) & North Goa (called the Blue Line). South Central Goa Tour consists of 20 Tour Points which covers places like Se Cathedral Church, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Panjim Market, Miramar Beach & Casino Point. North Goa Tour lets you visit tourist attractions like Fort Aguada, Candolim Beach, Baga Beach, Vagator Beach & Chapora Fort. It is a special experience because you can either enjoy a ride on a Double Decker Bus or Hydeck Buses. It is a new way of exploring Goa & is especially convenient because you don’t have to worry about transport, how to reach a place etc.
E Bikes Tour : Explore the streets of Goa, its rich heritage & other popular tourist places on an E Bike. Feel the enjoyment of riding a bicycle without all the strenuous efforts of peddling, as in a normal bike. See the cultural side of Panjim, pedal your way through monuments & buildings in Panjim, the capital city of Goa, visit the churches, chapels & get an insight into the ancient history of Old Goa or explore the rural side of Goa by escaping to Divar Island. (Those below 11 years cannot take this tour).
Bungee Jumping : Get a rush of adrenaline with Bungee Jumping during your holidays in Goa. To enjoy this daring sport, make your way to Mayem Lake, located in the district of Bicholim. Here, with all the safety precautions and requirements, you can take a jump for an incredible height of 55 meters. You can enjoy this sport throughout the year, except monsoons (mid-June to mid-August).

Scuba Diving : Explore the rich marine life of Goa by going Scuba Diving. The best place to enjoy this lovely water-based activity in Goa is Grande Island, whose waters are clear & shallow. Some of the good diving sites in Grande Island are Coral Garden, Suzy’s Wreck, Lobsters Avenue, Bounty Bay & Shelter Cove. You get to enjoy an open water dive of 20-40 minutes, while reaching a depth of almost 40 feet. Mid-October to April is the best time for enjoying scuba diving.
Hot Air Balloon Safari : Did you know that you could enjoy a hot air balloon ride in Goa? Yes, riding in a heated balloon and getting an aerial view of the lovely landscape of Goa from an unbelievable height of 2,000 meters, it’s as adventurous as it gets! To enjoy the hot air balloon ride, go to Chandor in South Goa, located about 8.2 kilometers from Margao. Enjoy a 1hour approx. ride while gliding over the rice fields, beaches & hills & getting 360-degree views of the surroundings. Hot air balloon rides in Goa are available from October to May.
Motorised Paragliding : Motorised paragliding is where the pilot wears a motor on his back which allows him to take off with enough thrust, and does not require any extra assistance. You can enjoy motorised paragliding in Goa at Ashwem Beach, Calangute Beach, Little Vagator Hill Top & Rajbagh Beach. Enjoy the aerial views of Goa from a height of almost 1,000 feet & glide over its beaches, fields, forts & the incredible landscape. Each joyride lasts for about 5-10 minutes. Motorised paragliding is available at the above-mentioned location from 8:00 AM till sunset.
Ayurveda Therapy : Purify your mind & body and get rid of all toxins & impurities by undergoing a Panchkarna therapy. It comprises five basic types of advanced treatment for eliminating the Dosha (impurities) from the body. You can select from different types of herbal massages, steam, external & oil treatments. Ayurveda treatments can be enjoyed at several hotels and resorts across Goa.
Shopping : Shopping can be a very exciting affair in Goa, what with its flea markets selling trinkets, antiques and other items eagerly sought after by tourists. Then there are the fish markets, where you can lay your hands on fresh fish & other types of seafood. Some of the famous markets in Goa are, Flea Market at Anjuna Beach, Night Market at Arpora, Tibetan Market on Baga Road, Mapusa Fish Market & Panjim Market & Mackie’s Night Bazaar.