North Goa : Saligao Village Saunter
Location:
Saligao
Duration:
2 hours
Frequency:
Everyday
Select date and travellers
Overview
Highlights
Discover stories of migration that shaped Saligao's unique community | Soak in the scenic landscape and connect with local villagers | Visit the stunning, neo-gothic Mae De Deus Church | Enjoy a high-tea experience at a local Indo-Portuguese homeItineraries
• Start with Scenic Village Lanes: Begin your walk through serene paddy fields and the quaint, narrow lanes of Saligao.
• Explore Mae De Deus Church: Visit the stunning, white-washed church, a masterpiece of Neo-Gothic architecture in Goa. (Entry inside the church is not permitted)
• Connect with Local Life: Interact with villagers and discover the migration stories that shaped Saligao's unique community spirit.
• Indulge in a Local High-Tea: Conclude your tour by savoring a delightful high-tea hosted by a family in their beautiful Indo-Portuguese home.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation : Cancel 48 hrs+ for a full refund (minus 3% fee) | No Refund : No refunds within 48 hrs or for no-shows | Processing Fee : 3% fee applies to all cancellations.Description
Duration of tour : 2 hrs (120 mins)
Tour Timings : Everyday - 2 time slots available : 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM)
Mode of Transport : By personal vehicle/ hired taxi to starting point of heritage walk/ On foot during the walk
Included Excluded
✅Walk led by a knowledgeable local storyteller
✅Visit to Goa’s only Neo-Gothic church (entry inside the church is not permitted).
✅Visit to the church cemetery
✅Access to the village wards
✅High-tea at an ancestral Indo-Portuguese Home
❌This is a walking trail; no vehicles allowed inside the Saligao area
❌Hotel pickups and drops.
❌Meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner).
❌Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route.
❌We do not provide umbrellas, raincoats, hats/caps, face-masks or sanitizers
❌Any other services not mentioned in inclusions
Important Information
📌Essentials
• Best time: Throughout the year (weather permitting)
• All our tour presenters and hosts will be wearing a face mask
• We will avoid physical contact with guests like handshakes
• We will be serving refreshments / meals (if applicable) in places that follow hygiene and sanitary guidelines approved by the tour operator
• All enclosed spaces will be sanitized.
🎒Pack
• Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, carry hat/ sunscreen, a mask, and a reusable water bottle
• Carry digital camera/ phone with waterproof pouch
• Carry umbrella/raincoat/rain jacket (during monsoons)
⚠️Safety
• Pay attention to tour leader at all times
❌Avoid If
• Pregnant/ have serious medical issues
• Have mobility issues
• Not for very young children
• Under influence of alcohol/ drugs