4 - Days Backpackers Plan for Goa Tour
Goa is actually a paradise for backpackers with a lot of astonishing tourist destination. You might spend months to visit all the destinations. However, having four days to explore Goa tour isn’t a dead end. This article suggests you the best backpacker plan by highlighting must-visited destinations.
It seems that the North Goa is the most popular region for tourist even though Old Goa also offers eligible attractions. For these four days, we focus on the North Goa destination and suggest you the itinerary. Take a comfortable stay in the North Goa like
Day 1: Sightseeing Tour

Once you’ve recovered from jet lag, you don’t want to waste the time. It’s suggested to take a sightseeing tour on the must-visit Goa’s beaches and landmarks, including Dona Paula Bay, Miramar beach, Casino Royale, Mandori River View, Panjim Church, Goa science centers and so forth.
If you don’t want to be bothered with transportation and arrangement, there is a sightseeing tour called Hop and Hop Bus which cover most of those destinations. You may ride open-top double-decker bus. The bus makes stops on the landmarks and gives you some time to enjoy the atmosphere and take photos.
If you stop by the Miramar beach by the lunchtime, then it’s perfect. You should dine in the Canape restaurant and you may consider buying some souvenirs at the local market on the first day.
Day 2: Beach Tour

Why Bike Tour? Exploring North Goa is worth your sweat. Rent a bike and explore the North Goa in a more flexible way. Besides, this is what backpackers in Goa about. The idea is to explore the Goa’s coastal beaches including Baga Beach, Calangute Beach, and Arjuna beach. They’re reachable with your bike, and you can flexibly shop in Baga and Calangute, you can buy tees with the beach name there. When the night comes, end your journey in the Curlies beach shack Anjuna, where you can enjoy the night with great atmosphere as well as good entertainments, beverages, and foods. You can go back to your stay and rest for the third day, it’s suggested to rent the bikes for 2–3 days.
Note: Watersports Cost of Goa is subject to change every year. Find Watersports List and Cost
Best Beaches in North Goa
- Calangute
- Candolim
- Anjuna
- Baga
- Arambol
- Miramar
Day 3: Cultural Landmarks Tour

Goa offers many historical and cultural sites, but as you’re in the North Goa, you can explore Christian-based and Hinduism-based sites. A historical Christianity in Goa could be accessed by visiting St. Xavier church and the Basilica of Bom Jesus which are located in one neighborhood. You can either explore the site by yourself or hire a guide but you can’t leave without taking eligible photos. Shantadurga temple and Shri Mangeshi temple may perfectly represent the Hindu civilization in Goa. You can spend all day long in these four locations, find some eligible eateries on your way back to your stay.
Day 4: Vasco da Gama City

In the final day, you’re suggested to explore Vasco-da-Gama, the largest city in Goa state. There are many spots to enjoy including the Baina beach, Japanese Garden, Monkey, Mormugao Port, Hansa Beach, St. Andrew Beach, and Grandmother’s Hole Beach. Don’t worry, if you land in the city in the morning you can visit most of these destinations, besides, it’s your final day.
In order to execute this itinerary, the best place to stay is at Panaji considering the distances between landmarks and attractions. Panaji offers valuable accommodations for backpackers. However, you can move to Vasco da Gama City on the third day and spend a long time to explore those amazing destinations, the choices are yours.

