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Snorkeling with Half Day Grande Island Trip, Goa

5 Hours

5/5.0
Whats included?

Meals

Guide

Transfers

Safari

Sightseeing

Local Activities

Highlights

  • Half-day excursion to Grande Island, Goa's most exotic and picturesque island. Grande Island's lush greenery, scenic scenery, and white sand beach await you.

  • Learn how to swim and dive in the water safely. Snorkeling, scuba diving, underwater walking, and other activities are available with trained instructors.

  • Meet the coral reefs and colourful aquatic species such as fish and sea turtles.

Experience Details

Excursion to Grande Island, Goa's most exotic and picturesque island, for a half-day. The lush greenery, scenic landscape, and white sand beach of Grande Island awaits you. Learn how to swim and dive safely in the ocean. Snorkeling, scuba diving, underwater walking, and other activities with qualified instructors are available. Coral reefs and colourful marine animals such as fish and sea turtles were seen. 

Enjoyed the laid back beach or dove into the water to snorkel or scuba dive. Skilled divers and instructors on the island guide tourists through the process of studying, practising, and witnessing scuba diving in the Arabian Sea. Besides, safety infrastructure was made available.

 

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Overview

Ilha Grande, also known as the Grande Island, is a beautiful island in Goa known for its diverse flora and fauna. Board a boat and travel to Grande Island with other visitors to discover the natural wonders of the island and to experience marine life. Grande Island, one of Goa's most picturesque islands, is rich in natural greenery, calm seas, and breathtaking elegance. 

 

Description

Relax on the sand, or plunge into the sea to snorkel or scuba dive. The island's professional divers and instructors assist visitors in learning, practising, and experiencing scuba diving in the Arabian Sea. When you take a deep dive into the water, you will be able to see the stunning coral reefs and interact with aquatic creatures such as sea turtles, whales, and octopus. The journey concludes with a boat ride back to Candolim/Calangute/Panjim/Arpora/Sequerim resort.

 

Route & Insights
  • Half-day trip to Grande Island
  • Snorkeling
  • Dolphin Safari
Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusion:

  • Meals

  • Pick-Up & Drop (Within North Goa)

  • Guide

  • Boat Charges

  • Soft Drinks

  • Beer

  • Water

  • Lunch

  • Snorkeling Gears

  • Fishing line

  • Hook and Bait

 

Exclusion:

  • Personal expenses or anything not mentioned under inclusions

  • Gratuities (Optional)

Advisories & Documents

  • Please keep in mind that since the island is a popular tourist destination, it can get overcrowded on some days; thus, no exclusivity can be guaranteed.

  • Please keep in mind that this is a regular fishing session, not a specialist one.

  • Pickup and drop-off locations include Calangute, Baga, Arpora, Candolim, Sinquerim, Porvorim, and Panjim.

  • Guests can choose between a vegetarian and a non-vegetarian lunch. This is a Join-In Tour.

Payments & Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations made 48 hours before the activity will receive a full refund. 

  • Cancellations made within 48 to 24 hours of the activity will receive a 25% refund.

  • Cancellations made within 24 hours of the activity date will receive no refund.

Accommodation & travel
  • Pick-Up & Drop will be provided
Price(INR)

2,499 1,499 /person

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