... but the world is your oyster...
... but the world is your oyster...
... but the world is your oyster...
GOA HERP TOUR
Highlights
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Herping treks in search of vine snakes, pit vipers, cobras and more.
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Bird watching
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Wildlife safaris
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Relax in style and comfort at a luxury resort near the beach at the end of your trip
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Regular departures Jun-Sep.
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Day 1
Arrival and transfer to ecolodge locate at the base of the Western Ghats (90 minutes’ drive).
Rest for the day
Evening guided trail within the campus looking for frogs, snakes and caecilians. The focus is to locate the Hump-nosed Pit Viper
Retire early; stay at ecolodge.
Day 2
Morning trail to the lateritic plateau to look for Saw-scaled vipers continuing on the forest trail for other species
Early dinner followed by walking trail around the campus continuing to the BMWLS
Stay at ecolodge.
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Day 3
Morning trail in Mollem area of BMWLS
Evening trail in Tambdi Surla area continuing into night trail
Stay at ecolodge.
Day 4
Post breakfast transfer to Chorla Ghats (90 minutes’ drive )
Check in into a comfortable nature resort
Herping in the surrounding forest
Evening Herping in the plateau areas of the Mhadei wildlife Sanctuary
Stay in the Chorla Ghats - ecolodge
Day 5
Post breakfast the herping begins continuing till lunch
Evening walking trail
Early dinner followed by night trail for exploring the herpetofauna
Stay in the Chorla Ghats - ecolodge
Day 6
end of time in Mountains & Jungle - transfer to resort near beach to unwind.
& relax!
Beach hotel - B&B
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Day 7
Relax
Beach hotel - B&B
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Day 8
Transfer to airport for flight home
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Nature Walks
Relaxed walks for everyone who wish to spend time being at one with nature. River walks through forest rivers, Canopy Climbs up the tree tops and Days exploring the forests. Nature walk through the forests of the Western Ghats in Goa is an opportunity to witness the untamed wonders of nature at close quarters. Some of the snake species found here include hump nosed pit vipers, common kraits, king cobras, spectacled cobras, wolf snakes, keelbacks, shieldtails, vine snakes and more.
Wildlife Safari
Wildlife Safaris in this region of Goa are an awesome opportunity to explore the wild side of Goa. If luck is on your side, you may also spot a major carnivore like Leopard or Black Panther. Sloth Bears are also seen at times. Locals in the forest often report seeing a tiger as well. Walking safaris in the forests of the Western Ghats are a wonderful experience - as they rank as one of the 18 most biodiverse regions on the planet. You may also opt for additional walking trails to enjoy sights of butterflies, arthropods, birds, reptiles and other fauna. Climb on tree-top machans and watch towers to look at the forest from a bird’s eye view. Your patient wait atop a watch tower may yield you a sighting of a major mammal while they are busy quenching their thirst.
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777GBP dependent on availability and dates.
Tour Includes
All transfers as per itinerary
Guiding for all days whilst at ecolodges
Breakfast, lunch & Dinners at eco lodges
rooms on a twin share basis (single supplement is on request)
Wildlife activities every day as per itinerary whilst at eco lodge
Room on B&B basis at hotel near the beach for last 2 nights of trip
Goods & Service Tax
Entry to wildlife sanctuaries as per itinerary
Excludes
International flights on request (typically around £550 per person in economy)
Tips
Visas for India
Anything not stated in the price includes section
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***We reserve the right to amend itinerary arrangements due to weather, local conditions***
In addition, in the event of significant currency fluctuations we reserve the right to amend the itinerary accordingly - please ask for further clarification
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