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Goa, India

5 days in Goa

Beaches, Portuguese heritage and India's favourite party coast. Here's how to spend 5 days in Goa: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Goa trip is November, December and January. Budget roughly ₹6,250/person/day before flights.

Length
5 days
Best time
November, December, January
~Cost/day
₹6,250
Currency
INR
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Your 5 days Goa itinerary, day by day

1

Day 1

09:00
Old Goa churches (Basilica of Bom Jesus)
Culture • ~2h
12:30
Palolem & Agonda south beaches~415
Nature • ~4h
16:00
Spice plantation tour + lunch~1494
Food • ~3h
2

Day 2

09:00
Fontainhas Latin Quarter walk
Culture • ~1.5h
12:30
Dudhsagar waterfall jeep safari~2490
Nature • ~6h
16:00
Watersports at Baga (parasail/jetski)~2490
Adventure • ~2.5h
3

Day 3

09:00
Anjuna / Vagator sunset party~2075
Nightlife • ~4h
12:30
Saturday Night Market, Arpora~1245
Nightlife • ~3h
16:00
Goan fish thali at a beach shack~664
Food • ~1.5h
4

Day 4

09:00
Scuba diving at Grande Island~4565
Adventure • ~5h
12:30
Goan fish thali at a beach shack~664
Food • ~1.5h
16:00
Fontainhas Latin Quarter walk
Culture • ~1.5h
5

Day 5

09:00
Palolem & Agonda south beaches~415
Nature • ~4h
12:30
Spice plantation tour + lunch~1494
Food • ~3h
16:00
Anjuna / Vagator sunset party~2075
Nightlife • ~4h

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What 5 days in Goa costs

What this trip costs

₹72,543
Flights₹26,56037%
Stay₹9,71113%
Activities₹20,08628%
Food₹8,09311%
Local transport₹3,2374%
Shopping₹2,1583%
Buffer₹2,6984%
₹14,509/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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5 days in Goa: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Goa?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Goa, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Goa?+

Start with Old Goa churches (Basilica of Bom Jesus), Palolem & Agonda south beaches and Spice plantation tour + lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Goa cost?+

Budget around ₹6,250 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly ₹31,200 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Goa?+

The best months to visit Goa are November, December, January and February, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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