Trip was perfectly organized by the operator and all the services were spot on! Otherwise, It is very difficult in Goa to find a reliable travel planner. Earlier we were in Delhi and we could get an Uber at will any time, however in Goa there is NO uber facility and a local Taxi organization has the monopoly. We were staying in South Goa and there was NO transport option other than the local taxi union and those guys had no idea about the itinerary of this tour. We did some research and found "Discover Activities" offering this quaint side of Goa. The communication with the operator was spot on, Mr Jai Singh was very prompt in answering our questions and satisfied all our questions. They provided a nice guide along with the driver also and they both reported on time. The guide Mr Dayanand was a very knowledgeable man and he gave a nice overview of Goa's culture and heritage. After reaching the Bondla area, we breathed in its fresh air which was very much needed since the other tours we did so far were all about the crowded part of Goa where usually crowds gather. It is commendable that "Discover Activities" has done some valid research and is offering peace and tranquility in Goa. Bondla Park has a zoo where some exotic animals are housed in good condition. We know a lot about birds and we spotted some of them sitting behind the leaves of dense trees.
Later we drove toward the Spice plantation, this place has its charm, the lush green farm has a lot of prized Indian spices being cultivated. The guides there formed a small group and then showed me around the farm and being a patron of Indian spices I asked a lot of questions out of curiosity and we got all the needed answers. Time for a lip-smacking lunch! The chicken curry was awesome and a couple of other items were all from the local cuisine of Goa only. Finally, we got dropped off at our hotel. We are leaving India with eternal memories since Goa was our last spot and we ended the trip on a high. The guide took several good photos of us and that was the icing on the cake. We shared many light moments and giggles too during the long drives and having a private guide was worth it.
We shall be back in India next Christmas and have already started planning our next trip , since Mr Jai Singh has a reach all over India, wish "Discover Activities" a great career ahead.