Goa Christmas & New Year
Christmas lights in Panjim, beach days in North and South Goa and a New Year’s Eve to remember — 4 nights with a trip captain.
- 🗓️Duration4 Nights / 5 Days
- 🚩Next departure22 Dec 2026
- ☀️Best timeLate December for Christmas & New Year; November–February for beaches
- 👥Group size15–25 travellers
- 🥾DifficultyEasy
- 📍DestinationGoa
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Overview
Goa during Christmas and New Year is pure magic — fairy lights on Portuguese houses, beach parties and fireworks at midnight. This group trip takes care of the hard parts (stays, transport and plans for the busiest week of the year), so you can just enjoy.
You cover North Goa’s beaches and forts, Old Goa and Fontainhas, a day in South Goa and a New Year’s Eve celebration with your new travel gang.
Highlights
- New Year’s Eve celebration with the group
- Beach hopping: Baga, Anjuna, Vagator, Palolem
- Sunset at Chapora Fort
- Old Goa churches and Fontainhas walk
- Mandovi river cruise
- Christmas midnight mass (optional)
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Goa
Pickup from Goa airport at noon, check in and head to the beach. Evening at Baga–Calangute.
Day 2North Goa
Anjuna, Vagator and a sunset at Chapora Fort. Evening at a beach shack.
Day 3Old Goa · Panjim · river cruise
Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral, Fontainhas Latin Quarter and an evening Mandovi river cruise.
Day 4South Goa · New Year’s Eve
Day trip to Palolem or Colva beach. Back for the New Year’s Eve celebration with the group.
Day 5Departure
Late breakfast (you’ll need it) and airport drop.
Dates & seats
| 22 Dec – 26 Dec 2026Tue → Sat | Filling fast | |
| 28 Dec – 1 Jan 2027Mon → Fri | Only 2 left |
What's included
Included
- 4 nights on twin/triple sharing in North Goa
- Breakfast & dinner every day
- Airport pickup and drop
- Sightseeing in an AC vehicle
- Mandovi river cruise
- Group New Year’s Eve celebration
- Dil Se trip captain throughout
Not included
- Flights or trains to Goa
- Lunches, drinks and personal expenses
- Entry to clubs and paid parties
- Water sports
- 5% GST
Stays & pickup
- North Goa: 3★ hotel near Calangute–Baga (4 nights)
- Goa airport (GOI) · 12:00 PM
Best time to visit Goa
Late December for Christmas & New Year; November–February for beaches
How to reach
Fly into Goa (Mopa GOX or Dabolim GOI) — pickup is from the airport at 12:00 PM. Trains arrive at Thivim or Madgaon; we pick you up there too.
Good to know
🎒 Things to carry
- Light cotton clothes and swimwear
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- Flip-flops and walking sandals
- Insect repellent
- Light rain jacket (in shoulder months)
- Personal medicines and a photo ID
- One party outfit for New Year’s Eve
💡 Know before you go
- Carry a government photo ID; foreign nationals need a passport.
- The itinerary may change due to weather, road or local conditions — your trip captain will choose the safest option.
- Rooms are shared with travellers of the same gender unless you book together.
- Please reach the pickup point 15 minutes early.
- Drinking in public places on beaches is fined in Goa.
Payment & cancellation
Payment schedule
| When | At booking | 30 days before | 15 days before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount due | Token ₹5,000 / person | 50% of trip cost | 100% (balance) |
Cancellation policy
| Days before departure | 30+ | 29–15 | 14–7 | 6–0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refund | 90% | 50% | 25% | No refund |
| Or shift batch | Free | Free once | ₹2,000 fee | — |
Token amount and GST are non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New Year party included?
A group celebration is included. Entry passes to big clubs or events can be added on request.
Can I extend my stay?
Yes, we can add extra nights at the same hotel or a quieter South Goa stay.
When should I book?
As early as possible — New Year week sells out and prices rise every week in December.
Questions about this trip? Ask us.
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