Description: There is sun, sand
but not much surf for the experienced surfing enthusiast, but
there is some surf at Patnem beach
and sometimes at Palolem beach. The wave is
tiny and not consistent. You may find only a handful of surfers
around. The wave at top is 3 feet on the look and quite chilled
out. It's a perfect long board wave, but a mini-mal for fish
would also give a lot of fun. It's a tropical environment, the
sea is warm,
accommodation is in beach
huts on the beach and of course there is cheap and
tasty Indian food.Wave: 3 feet at best, 2 feet is more common.
Breaking waves appear about 3 times a week. The rides are short.
It's a beach break and various peaks appear and move with the
tide. Patnem has the most consistent wave, but sometimes it's
better at Palolem.
Parasailing in Goa
Description: Imagine being whisked
by a motorboat at very high speed, when your legs barely touch
the waters in vain attempt to find a holding as you soar in
air and the sail behind you tugs with full force of gushing
winds. That is Parasailing adventure for you.
It is a high adrenalin pumping adventure which leaves one breathless
with excitement and thrill. The 350 feet rope pulls the parasailor
with full force as the motor boat zooms into the sea. The sailor
and his harness are firmly attached to the sail, which takes
cue from the speed and takes off on the wings of gushing wind.
Dona Paula, Majorda and Anjuna, Bogmalo, Calangute Colva
and Vagator beaches provide the facility for the sport,
which is a bit costly, but the experience is not to be missed..
Jet Skiing in Goa
Description: The Colva,
Calangute, Candolim, Mobor, Miramar, and Rajbaga beaches
offer an amusing array of adventure water sports and
jet skiing is beyond doubt the most thrilling experience
of them all. Normally preferred around winter season, as the
waves go easy the instructors and operators on the beach are
raring to go with heir life jackets and wet suits. The high
adrenalin sport involves towing at high speeds generated by
150 hp engines which drag you on your ski behind the boat. The
turns twists and falls are all to be endured at those speeds
since only the experts can boast of any sense of direction and
vertigo during the ride. Proper training and right gear is available
with these operators.
Scuba Diving in Goa
Description:Scuba diving in
Goa is a delightful experience. Welcome to the world of underwater
delight in Goa. Attractive corals, colored and beautiful, shells
and fishes all invite exploration. Adventurous sports like Scuba
Diving help you to unearth the underwater treasure of Goa. Underwater
visibility in Goa ranges for five meters to ten meters through
out the tourist season. The waters in Goa are safe and temperate.
The absence of riptide currents makes the waters ideal for beginners.
The major diving sites in Goa are-
1. Grande Island
2. Pigeon Island
3. Agatti Island
Canoeing in Goa
Description: In Goa
canoeing activities are done on a large scale. With
Goa having a vast coastline it provides a good opportunity for
canoeing on the beaches, lakes, rivers, etc. Canoeing
in Goa is basically done for recreation and transportation
which gives a calm and thrilling experience of the waters and
the surroundings with a natural beauty. Canoeing activity is
carried out throughout the year in Goa giving a refreshing experience.
Dolphin Sighting in Goa
Description: Dolphin sighting
is a popular activity carried out in Goa with a great fun and
enthusiasm. All the main rivers of Goa like Mandovi, Zuari,
Sal and Chapora offer dolphin sighting. It is also carried out
on many of Goa's famous beaches. Cavelossim beach and
Varca beach are very famous for dolphin sighting activities.
In Goa dolphin sighting trips are mostly carried out in the
morning. Goa's scenic beauty and calm climatic atmosphere makes
Goa a cool destination for this activity.
Hiking in Goa
Description: Hiking is one of
the most important activity carried out in Goa. Hiking expeditions
takes one through lush green surroundings and terrains which
gives a thrilling and adventurous experience to hikers.There
is large demand for hiking in Goa and regular
hiking expeditions are organized by various professional organizations.
Most of the hiking activities are carried out from the Sahyadris,
which pass through regions with natural beauty, waterfalls and
dense forests.Hiking in Goa really gives yourself
a good adventurous experience.
Snorkeling in Goa
Description: Snorkeling is one
of the most popular and most sought after water sport among
tourists visiting Goa. Goa's clean and pleasant waters and a
good underwater visibility makes it a perfect destination for
the snorkelers. There are lot of facilities for snorkeling in
Goa with all the required training and equipments provided by
the tour organizers and operators. Bat Island and Navy Island
in Goa provides one of the best snorkeling facilities.
The major snorkeling sites in Goa are-
1. Grande Island
2. Davy jones
3. Suzy's Wreck
4. Tunnel Shelter Cove
5. Locker Sail Rock
Speed boating in Goa
Description:Speed boats
are famous all over the world. The speed and the wind
blowing against one's face gives a spine chilling experience.
In Goa there are many beaches. This gives an opportunity for
speed boating. The tourists coming to Goa are
crazy after speed boating. Speed freaks who love to flirt with
the water can't resist getting into a speed boat. There are
a lot of motorboats in Goa that have a speed
of 10 to 15 miles per hour and few with a speed of 30 to 40
miles per hour.
Trekking in Goa
Description: Trekking activities
in Goa are carried out with a lot of fun and enthusiasm giving
the trekkers a real delight. Trekkking activities in Goa are
done mostly along the lush green Sahyadri hills giving calm
and thrilling experience for the trekkers. Trekking activities
also include trips to the Dudhsagar waterfall, bit of rock climbing
and it also involves river crossing sometimes. In Goa there
are many private as well as government associations organising
such activities very often. These activities are organised as
per the age limits with all the training and guidelines provided
by the tour operator. Trekking in Goa is a thrilling experience.
Description: There is sun, sand
but not much surf for the experienced surfing enthusiast, but
there is some surf at Patnem beach
and sometimes at Palolem beach. The wave is
tiny and not consistent. You may find only a handful of surfers
around. The wave at top is 3 feet on the look and quite chilled
out. It's a perfect long board wave, but a mini-mal for fish
would also give a lot of fun. It's a tropical environment, the
sea is warm,
accommodation is in beach
huts on the beach and of course there is cheap and
tasty Indian food.Wave: 3 feet at best, 2 feet is more common.
Breaking waves appear about 3 times a week. The rides are short.
It's a beach break and various peaks appear and move with the
tide. Patnem has the most consistent wave, but sometimes it's
better at Palolem.
Description: Imagine being whisked
by a motorboat at very high speed, when your legs barely touch
the waters in vain attempt to find a holding as you soar in
air and the sail behind you tugs with full force of gushing
winds. That is Parasailing adventure for you.
It is a high adrenalin pumping adventure which leaves one breathless
with excitement and thrill. The 350 feet rope pulls the parasailor
with full force as the motor boat zooms into the sea. The sailor
and his harness are firmly attached to the sail, which takes
cue from the speed and takes off on the wings of gushing wind.
Dona Paula, Majorda and Anjuna, Bogmalo, Calangute Colva
and Vagator beaches provide the facility for the sport,
which is a bit costly, but the experience is not to be missed..
Description: The Colva,
Calangute, Candolim, Mobor, Miramar, and Rajbaga beaches
offer an amusing array of adventure water sports and
jet skiing is beyond doubt the most thrilling experience
of them all. Normally preferred around winter season, as the
waves go easy the instructors and operators on the beach are
raring to go with heir life jackets and wet suits. The high
adrenalin sport involves towing at high speeds generated by
150 hp engines which drag you on your ski behind the boat. The
turns twists and falls are all to be endured at those speeds
since only the experts can boast of any sense of direction and
vertigo during the ride. Proper training and right gear is available
with these operators. 
