DAY 1 | THE ADVENTURE BEGINS

Our team will pick you up at Goa international airport. After some rest and relaxation, we will have a welcome dinner, get to know the amazing people that will be on this journey with you and explore the neighborhood for those who aren't incredibly jet-lagged.

Meals Included: Dinner

DAY 2 | BEACH BUMMING & VEGAN FOOD EXPLORATION

After breakfast, today we'll explore the beaches of Northern Goa while sipping on coconut water. We’ll spend the day recovering from jetlag and hopping in between hippie bazaars. In the evening, we will go to one of Goa’s pivotal vegan cafes who is a pillar of vegan community and events for local vegans.

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 vegan lunch on their farm and participate in tribal dances and rituals. In the evening, we will go out for drinks at one of Goa’s first vegan bars to have cocktails with coconut milk and vegan sliders.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4 | MARINE CONSERVATION + LATIN QUARTERS

Today meet with a local non-profit moving the needle on eco-tourism and protecting marine life in Goa. We'll learn about the importance of mangroves and the impact of cruises and boats. We'll spend the rest of the afternoon zig zagging through the old Portuguese town of Panjim, dropping into small cafes and meeting charming shop owners.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 5 | FREE BEACH DAY

Take a break from the group and explore the beaches of Goa on your own this afternoon. Or settle in for an Ayurvedic massage or yoga class. Today we’ll meet for a candle-lit dinner at our hotel to share stories of what we discovered about Goa throughout the day.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

DAY 6 | SPICE PLANTATIONS AND COOKING CLASS

Today we’ll take a day trip to South Goa where we will visit a family-owned spice plantation to learn about growing Indian spices, Ayurvedic benefits as well as drink fresh cocoa bean vegan shakes. We'll top off with a short hike through the farm and on to the village lake. In the late afternoon, we’ll take a hike through the wildlife sanctuary and soak in Goa’s hinterland away from the beaches.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 7 | ZERO WASTE WORKSHOP + RAW FOOD

After a relaxing morning and lunch, we’ll meet Goa’s first zero-waste entrepreneurs who regularly organize beach clean ups and zero-waste education. Be ready with questions on how we can be more responsible travelers as well as the zero-waste movement’s future in the region. In the evening we will go to a raw vegan cafe at one of Goa’s hippy beaches.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8 | HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE + LIVE MUSIC

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 over drinks and live music at a famous Goan tavern.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9 | GOODBYE BREAKFAST + 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. Not ready to say Goodbye to India? Join our Yoga Adventure in North India that starts 5 days after this trip ends. Learn more details on the trip and get a 10% discount for signing up for both trips.