Goa is a small state located on the west coast of India. A place where the sense of time is lost, return plane tickets are torn and passports are burned. It is a place of endless beaches, amazing sunsets and welcoming people.
If you are traveling to India on your own, we advise you to change your money for local currency in advance. At the airport, it is not the most profitable course, but it is suitable for extreme situations. At the exit from the airport of the village of Dabolim (Goa International Airport) - there is an official counter for ordering a taxi. The prices for the trip are reasonable, you can safely call them.
Now, take a deep breath and go outside. You will be greeted by Indians smiling in all 32 teeth, everyone will consider it their duty to touch your hand, offer a taxi or help with luggage. They literally surround them in a ring, but, of course, they don't do anything bad. Calmly step aside and wait for your taxi (in a couple of minutes they will lose interest in you). Better yet, wait for him in the airport building - this way you will protect yourself from the first stress.
Prices for holidays in Goa 2021
India is a land of amazing contrasts and smells. For the first time you will feel this smell, going down the plane: curry, spices, some kind of spices - you cannot define exactly. In the evenings, India smells of burning garbage: the locals make small bonfires in the courtyards and burn everything that they have accumulated during the day.
And no matter how much you read reviews about a vacation in Goa for 2021, this will always not be enough to understand and feel the whole flavor.
How much do the air tickets cost?
If you are planning a vacation in Goa in 2021, we look at the prices for round-trip flights from Moscow now. And remember that the sooner you start planning your vacation, the cheaper it will cost you.
Goa airport - Dabolim can be reached by charter flight and regular flights with connections. Charter flights only fly in season (October - May)... If you decide to rest in Goa at a different time, then you can only get there with transfers.
You can find a cheap ticket for the Moscow-Dabolim-Moscow flight online. Sometimes tour operators sell tickets separately from the tour, we advise you to go to the travel agency of your city.
The cost of a charter ticket Moscow-Goa depends on the date, duration and airline. On average, a one-way ticket will cost from $ 350. If you buy a ticket in both directions at once, you will get a discount.
We recommend using Aviasales. The aggregator searches among all airlines and selects the best flights for the price.
The cost of air tickets to Goa from Moscow will be about 23 thousand rubles. For example, a flight from 12 to 26 October on the Moscow-Dabolim-Moscow route with Qatar Airlines with 1 change at the Doha airport will be 32,214 rubles.
Best Goa hotels by reviews and prices
The well-known "All inclusive" system is not so popular. This is due to the fact that it is almost impossible to sit in one place in Goa. This means that every time lunches and dinners will be held outside the walls of the hotel. In addition, food in India is very cheap, but more on that later.
If you are looking for hotels in Goa all inclusive on the first line, then it may be difficult to find accommodation. The fact is that hotels do not offer all-inclusive meals to independent tourists. The most you can find is breakfast, lunch and dinner included in the price (no drinks).
But nothing is possible, and of course, on the spot, you will almost certainly be able to agree to have meals organized for you. "All inclusive".
Prices for hotels in Goa:
The best hotels in Goa 5 stars according to tourists' reviews are located in the South of the state - South Goa. This resort is considered to be more upmarket than North Goa, although good 5-star hotels can be found there as well.
We recommend booking all good holiday options near the sea using the direct link on Booking.com.
- Hotel Heritage Village Club 4 * - located on the 1st line of Arossim Beach in South Goa. Spacious and green area, large swimming pool, Indian restaurants and bars, meditation halls. Currency exchange and much more awaits guests of this hotel. The spacious rooms with TV and sea views, decorated in a modern classic style, will please your taste. You can walk to the town of Kansaulim, where you can buy souvenirs or dine in a cafe.
The cost of a 2-week break on the basis of breakfast for two will cost 89,411 rubles.
- Hotel Bogmallo Beach Resort 5 *, located on the Bogmalo beach in South Goa.
At the disposal of the hotel guests: a swimming pool, a gym and as many as 4 restaurants. You can choose a room in the main building or stay in small houses on the territory - chalets.
The cost of living in a chalet for two will be 91,144 rubles, including breakfasts and dinners.
- The Golden Crown Hotel & Spa 4 * - is located on the most famous beach of South Goa - Colva Beach. Just 5 minutes walk to the seaside. Modern and spacious rooms, a pool with sun loungers, a restaurant, spa and much more await guests of this hotel. One of the few complexes where all-inclusive meals are available. But as mentioned earlier, independent travelers will not be able to book this option in advance. Breakfast is served as a buffet, which is a rarity for a holiday in India.
The cost of a 2-week stay with breakfast will be 65,470 rubles.
- Hotel Alila Diwa Goa 5 * all inclusive. Gonsoa is located in South Goa and is considered one of the best in its category. It is in great demand for lovers of a comfortable stay. It offers a huge hotel area, library, spa, 24-hour restaurant, bars, rooms with marble floors and air conditioning. Free toiletries and bathrobe. According to tourists' reviews, this is the best hotel in Goa for families with children.
The cost of staying at the hotel for 2 weeks according to the breakfast system will be 378,065 rubles.
Housing prices in Goa
If you want to rent a house in Goa cheaply on the seashore, then we advise you to consider the selected offers. Indeed, housing prices in Goa are considered to be the most affordable for a beach holiday.
Booking.com will help you find a private house ("guest").
- Sea Pearl Guesthouse is a guest house just 600 meters from Candolim Beach.
Do not expect the supernatural from "guest houses" - this economical accommodation option is in demand among young people. But you won't have to sit in the "guest house". Candolim has a huge number of shops, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants. You can walk to the neighboring beaches - Baga and Calangute, which will impress you with their crowdedness. Candolim, compared to Baga, is considered a quieter place.
Please note that this "guest house" does not provide meals and does not have a kitchen. You will have to have breakfast in a cafe, which is located on the territory, or in any other place.
The cost of a 2-week stay for two is from 14,763 rubles.
- Sabina’s Guest House is a guest house with garden views located in Saligao in the Northern District. The city of Calangute, famous for its noisy discos, is only 3.3 km away. Please note that the price includes breakfast. But don't underestimate the typical Indian breakfast, which usually includes 2 toast with butter and jam, chai masala or coffee. There are many cafes and restaurants nearby where you can eat tasty and inexpensive food. Don't expect too much from your room: bed, bedside table, fan and bathroom. Air-conditioned rooms are almost never found in "guest houses". Keep this in mind when planning your vacation in Goa 2021.
The price for rental housing is the main advantage of the accommodation. Two weeks of rest in Goa will cost two tourists 19,256 rubles.
Prices for tours to Goa in 2021
Unlike other destinations, 2021 Goa package prices are cheaper than planning your trip yourself.
This is due to the fact that living in India is inexpensive.And the main cost of the voucher is just a charter flight, the cost of which is regulated by tour operators. If tours are not bought very well, then they reduce prices so that you can go for 2 weeks for only 15,000 rubles. True, it will be a 2-star "guest house", but this does not make the offer less tempting.
Charter flights start to fly from October to May.
We recommend looking at prices for tours to Goa from Moscow from all tour operators on travelata.ru or level.travel. Search engines are looking for the best vacation deals without extra charges.
- One of the cheapest options was a tour to the 2-star Lobos Inn hotel. Located 550 meters from Cavelossim Beach on the south coast of Goa. We offer accommodation in a standard room, no air conditioning and no meals.
The cost of the tour will be 68,864 rubles. for two. The price includes: air flight Moscow-Goa-Moscow, group transfer, hotel and medical insurance.
by the way, there are no official star categories in India, information may vary on different sites.
- A two-week tour to Goa to the already familiar Bogmallo Beach Resort hotel (described above). Price for two adults with breakfast, accommodation in a deluxe room - 121,727 rubles.
On the basis of food: breakfasts + dinners - 140,719 rubles. The price already includes: flight, transfer, hotel, meals of your choice and insurance.
- Deluxe hotel Alila Diwa Goa 5 *. Here you can find out the prices for all inclusive vacations in Goa. When you buy a ticket from a tour operator, you are given the opportunity to choose such type of food as "All inclusive" in this hotel. It is quite possible that the tour operator has an exclusive contract for this particular option, which allows selling all-inclusive tours.
Goa food prices and meals
There are no problems with cafes and restaurants in the state. Located literally at every step and offering to try traditional dishes, they will surprise and delight you with their pleasant prices. In hotel cafes, prices will be higher than in street cafes. But in any case, you will not remain hungry.
The average cost of a lunch in a cafe will be $ 2.5-3. Dinner for two with drinks will cost $ 10-15.
Fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat are sold in local markets. In reviews, tourists are often advised to bargain. For how much you agree, for how much you will buy.
We definitely recommend visiting Juice Centers. For only $ 1.5-2, you can try freshly squeezed juice from outlandish fruits, berries and even vegetables. Finding a Juice Center is not difficult - every village has its own.
Transport fare
There is left-hand traffic in the state and many Russian tourists find it difficult to rebuild, because the roads are also very narrow. Therefore, the most profitable means of transportation is the "bike". This word refers to all types of two-wheeled vehicles, from a moped to sports motorcycles.
We do not recommend renting a bike or a car on the first day. First, try to get used to the local traffic. It is very difficult here, there are no such rules.
But there are unspoken ones worth remembering:
- Rule # 1. Signal! Inform others about your movement.
- Rule # 2. The cow is the queen of the roads! In India, the cow is considered a sacred animal, which is why they are free and do not belong to anyone. Very often they use the road as a place for walking or recreation. Resign yourself and either stay in traffic or go around.
For car rental in Goa, prices do not bite and are available to any wallet. It is enough to contact the hotel or special rental services. The cost of car rental will depend on bargaining skills and the duration of the trip. Average rent is $ 20-25 / day.
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- Prices for scooters are much lower - $ 3-5 / day. 1 liter of gasoline costs about $ 1 and is sold not only at gas stations, but also in regular grocery stores in bottles.
- The taxi ride will depend on the ability to bargain, on average it will cost $ 3-3.5.
- For public transport, the price is fixed and depends on the distance of the trip. For example, if you need to travel about 200 km, pay $ 3.5-4.
Do Russians need a visa to Goa?
A visa to Goa for Russians is issued in advance through the electronic version. The cost of a visa to India for 30 days will be $ 10 during the low season (from April to June). High season (July to late March) - $ 25. Paperwork - $ 40. You can get a visa via the Internet or at the consulates of Moscow and St. Petersburg.
If you decide to buy a ticket, the tour operator will help you with registration. It remains to bring the necessary documents to the travel agency. The deadline for receiving the document is 3 working days.
To apply for a visa, you will need a package of documents:
- A valid passport (valid for at least 6 months from the date of the end of the trip);
- A copy of the pages of the internal passport;
- Completed form;
- Two color photographs;
- Confirmation of the purpose of the visit to Goa: a tourist voucher or confirmation of a hotel reservation;
- Round trip tickets;
- Confirmation of a sufficient amount of funds to stay in the country (statement from your account, certificate of employment, and so on).
When is the best time to go to Goa?
The resort is characterized by the concept of seasonality and non-seasonality, therefore, many travelers ask the question “When to go to Goa to have a rest is best”.
Season starts in October... Then the first charter flights begin to fly in the direction, hotels open to receive tourists. The season lasts until the end of May... Then the weather becomes difficult to bear, high humidity and stuffiness.
The optimal time for rest is considered to be the period from October - March.
Monthly weather
From June to September, the rainy season begins: hotels and shops are closed.
Top attractions in Goa
Travel tips for vacation
- Drink only bottled water;
- Haggle: in taxis, in markets, in souvenir shops and on the beach, in car rental services.
- Do not offend local cows - for this they may even go to jail for several days;
- In no case do not enter into a conflict (fight) with a Hindu - this also threatens with more severe punishment, restriction of freedom with possible deportation from the country;
- Wash your hands thoroughly before eating;
- Do not leave valuables and money at the hotel. Put them in the safe.
- Everyone in this country will be happy with tea: from the maid to the taxi driver.
