5 Days Self-Drive Goa Itinerary: Beaches, Forts and More
GoiCar is here to help you truly explore the charm of Goa’s sunsets and pristine beaches. With our 5-day self-drive Goa itinerary, you can travel to hidden beaches, colonial forts, and serene backwaters. Keep reading to know more! Exploring Goa will be never-ending and too chaotic without a proper itinerary. Plus, it’s too hectic without a proper transport system in place. Why travel haphazardly, with the stress and limitations of taxis and public transport? GoiCar is here to make your Goan adventure easier.
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Day 1: Explore North Goa’s Coastal Gems: Calangute, Baga & Fort Aguada
Start your day enjoying and relaxing at Calangute Beach and try water sports (parasailing, jet skiing), and take a pleasant stroll along the shoreline.
Thereafter, take your rented car and head to Fort Aguada for panoramic sea views and a beautiful sunset. Come back for dinner at a beach shack in Baga. (Goan Fish Curry is a must-try!)
Pro Tip: Because you’re in a rented vehicle, you can detour to quieter stretches like Sinquerim Beach or Candolim without being tied to guided tours.
Day 2: Relish North Goa’s Charm: Chapora, Anjuna & Chorao Island Adventures
Start your morning with a visit to Chapora Fort for some dramatic clicks.
If it is Wednesday, then visit the Anjuna Flea Market for souvenir shopping, and if it is Friday, then go to Mapusa Friday Bazar. With your self-drive car in Goa, you can comfortably go wherever you find comfort, without restrictions.
In the afternoon, you can cross the river for a ferry ride to Chorao Island and the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, and in the evening, swing by Vagator Beach for some breeze and sunset, and then, return to enjoy dinner in Panjim.
Day 3: Indulge in Panjim Exploration
The third day is for Panjim exploration. Start your day by driving to Old Goa and exploring it. Later, have lunch in Panjim, and then take a heritage walk through the Fontainhas Latin Quarter, colorful Portuguese houses, narrow lanes, quaint cafes.
At night, you can enjoy a riverside cruise on the Mandovi and end your day with exquisite Portuguese cuisine in Panjim. https:// www.goicar.in/
Day 4: Head towards South Goa
Start driving south now. On the way, stop at a spice plantation for a guided tour, sample the spices, and enjoy an authentic Goan lunch. Enjoy the scenes and perhaps take stops to shop in Margao, or take short city walks. Enjoy the beautiful beaches, from Majorda Beach to Betul Beach.
Day 5: Final Day
Use your final day to revisit your favorite beach, and enjoy one last Goan meal by the sea before you head back home.
Return your self-drive car at the designated drop-off point.
