ESCAPE TO GOA: A TROPICAL VEGAN ADVENTURE
Join us for a tropical vegan getaway to explore Goa, a post-colonial state with a mix of Portuguese, Indian and tribal cultures. From beaches to farms, this 9 day adventure will have you trying unique vegan recipes that are native to this region of India, starting 2025 off with new friends, laughter and sunshine, and an appreciation for the vast diversity of cultures from one beach to the next, while learning about ecological efforts from local organizations.
Dates: February 1st-9th 2025
Location: Goa, India
Group Size: 8-10
Price: $3,995 shared room / $4,395 single, private room
What's on the Itinerary?
DAY 1 | THE ADVENTURE BEGINS
Welcome to Goa! After hotel check-in, catch up on some rest and relaxation and meet our team as we help you settle into your surroundings. If you arrive early, dinner is available at the hotel. Today is for catching up on jetlag so you can get ready for the adventure ahead and meet the other travelers.
Meals Included: Dinner
DAY 2 | WELCOME BREAKFAST, BEACH BUMMING & VEGAN FOOD EXPLORATION
After a welcome breakfast and orientation, today we'll explore the beaches of Northern Goa while sipping on coconut water. We’ll spend the day getting to know each other, the local beaches and hopping in between hippie bazaars. In the evening, we will go to one of Goa’s famous beach shacks for a vegan dinner by the ocean.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 | TRIBAL COMMUNITIES AND MYTHOLOGICAL CAVES
Going off the beaten path today, we will learn about Kaavi Art (a centuries old Goan art form used in temples), explore caves from the neolithic era, and meet one of the last standing tribes of Goa. We will have a pre-colonial Konkani vegan lunch on their farm and participate in tribal dances and rituals. In the evening, we will go out for dinner and drinks at Goa’s organic vegan cafe for a nourishing dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 | FREE BEACH DAY
Take an optional yoga class in the morning. For the rest of the afternoon you have a free day for relaxing on the beach or settling in for an Ayurvedic massage or yoga class. Later tonight, we’ll meet for a candle-lit dinner to share stories of what we discovered about Goa throughout the day.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 5 | MARINE CONSERVATION + LATIN QUARTERS
Today we meet with a local non-profit moving the needle on eco-tourism and protecting marine life in Goa. We'll go on an ethical boat ride to learn about the importance of mangroves and the impact of cruises and boats. Spend the rest of the afternoon zig zagging through the old Portuguese town of Panjim, dropping into small cafes and meeting charming shop owners. We meet back up for dinner in the old Quarters.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6 | GOAN COOKING + COUNTRYSIDE
Today we’ll take a day trip to a small village where we will visit a Goan family living in a 400 year old heritage home passed down through generations. They will conduct a Goan cooking class and teach us new vegan recipes that we may have never heard about. Post lunch, relax in the pool or take a bike ride through the country. In the evening, we will go to the village hill-top to see a beautiful sunset. Today we will get a better understanding of how local Goan families live, eat and relax as well as the melting pot of cultures that is unique to this part of the world.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 7 | YOGA + NIGHT MARKETS
Get an optional yoga class in early morning and follow up with a relaxing beach lounge chair at one of the local shacks. In the evening, we’ll visit the night market, a bustling Goan tradition since the 1960s with trinkets, treasures from around the country, live music and incredible food stalls.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 | HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE + GOODBYE DINNER
An early morning wake up call will be worth it for one of the most breathtaking experiences of doing a hot air balloon ride in Goa. We will see the sun rise from the balloon and take in the lush greenery of small villages, lakes and coasts. Tonight we have our final dinner together and celebrate new friendships and all that we have learned from the Goan people.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 | AIRPORT TRANSFERS
After a goodbye breakfast, we will head to the airport to with many new memories and friends. For those with late night flights, our team will be available to help guide you to any neighborhoods where you might want to do last minute shopping, massages, or relax on your own.
Trip Cost
$3,995 USD for a shared room | $4,395 USD for a single room
What's Included
Pre-Departure Support (health, safety and cultural guide) & assistance with Visa Application
Airport transferS IN INDIA
HOTELS
MEALS AS INDICATED ABOVE ON ITINERARY
Local transporTation PER ITINERARY
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE
Local Team available 24/7
EntrancE Tickets to places of interest per itinerary