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The Nature Trail at Chorao Island in Goa
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The Nature Trail at Chorao Island in Goa

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Ilhas Dos Fidalgos - The Island of the Noblemen, this is the name the island of Chorao was given by the Portuguese, who captured this as one of their first conquests of their 451- years long rule. It is one of the most prominent areas for migratory birds in the country, and the famous Dr Salim Ali Bird sanctuary is an integral part of this island today! This trail is a journey that uncovers the best of Chorao island - A boat ride into the mangroves, the Oldest Church of Chorao, One of the most unique temples in the country. The Island of Chorao is an exploration which balances everything in the perfect sense - the beautiful ecosystem, the lost heritage, inspiring stories and the most amazing travelers. Highlights - A scenic boat ride that covers a part of Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary - Local breakfast with a mesmerizing view - Rarest temple in Goa - Local Tavern Visit - Trek to Seminary Note: This is not a Walking Trail. Transportation required to travel between point during the trail.
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Ages 0-80, max of 15 per group
Duration: 4–5 hours
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Live guide: English
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  • Local Goan Snacks
  • Guided Trail
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Soul Travelling Goodies
  • Boat Ride Charges
  • Entry/Admission - Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
What's not included
  • Extra portions of Meals and Snacks.
  • Personal Expenses and Medication
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation


Start:
  • Raibandar Ferry Terminal, Ribandar, Goa 403006, India
    The experience will begin with a Ferry ride to Chorao Island. Note: This is not a Walking Trail. Soul Travelling does not provide transport facilities. Please note that you will be requiring your personal transportation/vehicle as we will be visiting multiple spots during the trail.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 138452P10

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 138452P10

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    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2020
    We met Mayuresh from Soul Traveling early in the morning at 06:15 at the jetty. He led us to the Mandovi river to start our Experience on the boat. We spent about an hour watching and learning about the rich eco system of the mangrove. Saw at least 10 different species of birds. We also wanted to see the crocodiles but it was the high tide so we did not get to see the crocs. After watching the beautiful sunrise from the boat, we made our way to a local breakfast shop to try some Goan breakfast. After eating our hearts out we made our way first to a temple and then to a church. Both beautiful in their own way. Our trip ended with a feni tasting session at a local tavern. The patrons of the tavern were very welcoming and drunk.

    What we loved?
    1. The punctuality and professionality of our guide Mayuresh. Also his photography skills are pretty great if you want a picture of yourself.
    2. The boat ride with Uday, his knowledge about the river and it’s ecosystem is unparalleled. The views of the sunrise from the boat was an experience in itself.
    3. The Introduction to local Breakfast was amazing and now even though we are staying in Anjuna, we have found a local joint providing similar food 😁
    4. The local Tavern and its yumm Masala Feni.

    Some tips
    1. Try and match your boat ride in such a way that there is low tide and the sun has been out for sometime. It’s your best bet to see the crocs.
    2. The Masala Feni at the local tavern is yumm but it’s really potent. If you have to drive back, make sure you don’t ask for a refill!
    3. If you are driving down and want to avoid the boat ride, you can drive directly from North Goa to Charao islands without having to use the ferry.

    We highly recommend this tour to everyone as it has elements of nature and local culture mixed in one.

    Rashmee & Anant
    Written 4 January 2021
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    Thank you so much for sharing your detailed story Rashmee and Anant. We had a great time hosting you too. We are so happy you enjoyed it. Looking forward to hosting you again soon when you are in Goa
    Written 6 February 2021
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    Dhiraj Singh
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2020
    This was my 5th trip in Goa in last 10 years. I was always told by some of my goan friends that I should explore countryside and islands to experience breathtaking and amazing side of Goa. I was lucky to come across Soul Travelling as it precisely caters to what I was looking for. My guide was Leroy and he was exceptional in every aspect - engaging, passionate, accommodating as per the health condition and needs of the tourist and ensured a great closure to the tour.
    I would have certainly booked couple of other exciting tours, but my schedule did not allow - On my list for next trip to Goa.

    Thank You Soul Travelling & Leroy for amazing experience.
    Written 12 December 2020
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    We are glad to hear that you finally explored the other side of Goa which is lesser heard of. We are privileged to have a passionate team with us and we hope to host you once again in the near future..
    Written 7 January 2021
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    Pankaj
    Goa, India1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Being a local from Goa I had never been to chorao island. On 23 February I attended the chorao island trail. The trail started at 7 am bob welcomed everyone at feri point and started the trail with Feri ride. Bird watching, boat ride, the Krishna Devki temple, the yoga institution and the satvik breakfast were the cherry on the cake. everything was amazing anyone doing chorao trail do ask for Bob
    Written 5 April 2023
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    Varun Arjun
    18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2023 • Friends
    Visited the Island of Chorao on the 25th April and we were led by the very warm and lovely host Pratik. We departed from the Ribandar ferry to head towards the island at 7 AM and headed first to the temple of Lord Krishna and were given a brief insight into the importance of this island in the relationship of Lord Krishna and his biolgical mother Devki. We then headed towards the Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary for a boat ride through the mangroves and spotted several local and migratory birds and even managed to spot two crocodiles! Our next stop was at a local yoga training center for a lovely and hearty meal for breakfast which was situated at a hilltop and the view from the center was absolutely breathtaking! The next stop on the tour was at the St Bartholomew's Church which was built in the 15th century and its importance in regards to the Portuguese ruling of Goa. The last stop on our trip was at local Goan tavern hosted by a lovely lady for a very intimate tasting session of the famous Goan alcohol, Feni and Urrak. The entire tour from start to finish was absolutely brilliant and well planned out and wouldn’t have been possible without the expert guidance of the highly knowledgeable Pratik who made sure we were well looked after through out the tour! I would very highly recommend this tour, which is absolutely bang for the buck to anyone who is interested in getting a very raw and wonderful insight into the hidden gems of Goa!
    Written 27 April 2023
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    Hey Varun, Thank you for sharing your detailed experience with the team. We are overjoyed by this review. Hope to see you on many more of our offbeat tours.
    Written 2 May 2023
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    Abee
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022 • Couples
    Goa is beyond its beaches and cheap liquor and to experience it you must do this tour. After living almost three months here and getting saturated with the crowded beaches we were longing for off road exploration and something different when we can across this gem of an experience.
    Believe me Goa itself is so pretty in monsoon that every road you take gives you spectacular views and humble happy people but the history of Goa is so blended and diverse you need ALOT of time to experience it. This tour is a small yet significant effort to show how less we know about it.

    The whole experience from taking a ferry ride to an island to explore mangroves around spotting beautiful rare birds in a local boat was amazing. Our tour assistance was very well informed and made this experience super interactive. Also, we met amazing people on this tour completely different from us making it an interesting experience altogether.

    We went forward with a spectacular breakfast and an even better view making you appreciate Goa's beauty a little more if that's even possible.

    There's is a lot in these four hours we have learned and experienced that cannot be described in words. I'd recommend this tour to all who loves adventure and seek cultural knowledge about places that are stereotyped because of less exploration. We have experienced cultural tours like this in other parts of the world but I'm glad Soul trails are taking this initiative in India and I hope they grow changing the perspective of responsible and slow tourism in india.

    Lots of luck to the team.

    PS - if you ever come to Goa and taste feni sold commercially in green bottles, this will blow your mind as that is NOT feni. Try this tour for THAT.
    Written 27 July 2022
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    Anthony Gomes
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2022
    Morning well spent!

    This has been the best trail I have had so far. The itinerary was not only well-planned but also well-executed.
    The travel ambassadors Pratik Joshi and Bob Abreo were excellent at hosting us and were very attentive to our needs throughout the trip. The detailed information; weaved with their impeccable story-telling skills elevated the experience.

    Kudos to the whole team of Soul Travelling for their innovative thinking and for translating it into memorable experiences.

    I would recommend Soul Travelling trails to anyone who wishes to explore Goa beyond the conventional Guide book ways.

    I am surely coming for more!
    Written 23 October 2022
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    Dear Anthony, Thank you for such a kind review. It was lovely hosting you on our experiences in Goa! Thank you for being an integral part of the Soul Travelling Family. Looking forward to hosting you for many more experiences :) Regards, Soul Travelling Team
    Written 6 November 2022
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    Trip64620626381
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Couples
    We booked this trip via our hotel, but also due to our hotel's tardiness we arrived 1.5 hours late to it. Still our tour guide Mr Karan Koonan accommodated us and took us through each item on the itinerary even after our severe lateness. Where other guides would have thrown up their hands and denied liability, he chose to bend over backwards for our sake even when he or his agency Soul Travelling was not at fault in the least. This is the kind of hospitality you can only receive from people and agencies that genuinely care about their customers.

    Now of the tour, it was amazing. The island of Chorao has it all, a mangrove forest, a bird sanctuary (Salim Ali), farmland, hiking trails and even a town. It is huge and diverse and Soul Travelling has curated a thorough yet pleasant tour of this island. Nowhere did we feel rushed or unsatisfied, the pace was easy-going and Mr Koonan being the accommodating guy he is, conducted the tour at our preferred pace. In the meantime he regaled us with deeply researched facts about the area in a fun and engaging way. His way of telling stories of this magnificent place is so enthralling I felt like clapping every time he finished, as every good performance deserves.

    My favourite parts of the tour were the boat ride through the mangroves, the hike through a cashew plantation, and the feni cocktail tasting we had at the end. Do not miss out on this gem of a place, it was one of the highlights of our stay in Goa.
    Written 22 December 2023
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    Aditi Gaur
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022 • Couples
    My husband and I visited the island of Chorao trail, which was organised by Soul traveling. This was our third visit to Goa but our first experience of an island visit. We loved the experience!
    The outing included a ferry ride from old Goa to the Chorao island, authentic Goan breakfast, temple visit, cashew plantation, seminary and church visit, a beautiful boat ride in the mangroves for bird watching, and finally authentic fenny tasting. The highlight of the trail was the bird watching where we were lucky enough to spot a crocodile resting amidst the mangroves as well. Our guide Binita (Bini) from soul traveling, ensured that the entire experience was smooth. The entire group was captivated by her storytelling on the historical background of each spot along the trail. At the end of the outing we got beautiful Goan postcards as souvenirs.
    We had a wonderful time with the entire group on the hike. We would love to cover more of these activities on our next trip to Goa.
    Written 20 March 2022
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    Dear Aditi, Extremely overjoyed to know that you loved the experience and would distinctly remember this Goa trip because of the Nature trail at Chorao. Thanks, would love to host you again on just as wonderful experiences. Regards, Soul Travelling Family ❤
    Written 22 March 2022
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    aniket c
    Thane, India1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023 • Couples
    Absolutely fantastic tour experience ,the boat ride, tour breakfast ,trek and fenny tasting session combined with a great host is surely recipe for a soul satisfying experience ..
    Special mention for our tour guide pratik Joshi who indeed had absolutely amazing energy and deep knowledge of Goan history...
    I highly recommend everyone to give this experience a try you will not be disppointed for sure ...
    Written 3 January 2023
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    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Friends
    My experience was really nice..they are very good planner. Everything is authentic. Travel guide, boat rider everyone was very good and the best thing once you paid for your tour, no one will bug you for selling their products and no one will ask you for additional money.. These guys really know GOA more than anyone else. They have shown me the best part of goa which I have never experienced before..
    Written 26 November 2023
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