Mythical Wonders of Chorao Island

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US$19.20 per guest

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

North

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Language

English

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Uncover the rich tapestry of Chorao Island, where nature and mythology coexist in a vibrant landscape. This 3 hour trail offers an immersive experience into the island's ecology, featuring mangrove forests, unique mud flats, and ancient river ecosystems. Visit significant temples and folk shrines while learning about Goa's indigenous culture from expert storytellers. Conclude your adventure with a delightful Goan breakfast or high tea at a sustainable local farm, showcasing fresh produce. Perfect for culture enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, this tour promises a genuine taste of Goa's heritage.

Special Note: This experience is not a walking trail and guests need transportation to be arranged by themselves to commute within the Island. Recommended to retain the vehicle used to reach the meeting point.

- 3 hour experience of Chorao Island

- Explore mangroves, temples, and culture

- Enjoy a local breakfast or high tea with homegrown ingredients

- Suitable for all ages

What You Get

Visit to temples, shrines, and khazan landscapes

Traditional Goan farm breakfast/high tea with local produce

Know about mangrove and river ecosystems

Vehicle required to move around the Island for the experience as this is not a walking trail

Hotel pickups and drops

Meals that are not mentioned in the inclusions

Good To Know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

Chorao Ferry Terminal

We cross the river and enter the Island. The experience begins with an introduction of Chorao Island. We speak about the etymology/topography of Chorao Island, geology of the Island, along with the Pre-Portuguese and Portuguese influence.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Shri Devaki Krishna Temple

This is a temple visit. This stop includes mythological stories of Devaki and Krishna connected to Chorao Island, and we also speak about why we celebrate certain festivals and its connection to Lord Krishna, the influence of Brahmins towards shaping this place and how they used to coexist with the natives.

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Karabhat Ganpati visarjan

We talk about a unique feature you will notice at this shrine. Next to the temple, we also talk about sluice gate fishing practices and the mangroves.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

St Bartholomew's Church

Visit to this iconic church in the Island. We speak about the architecture of the church and the influence of the community that built this church.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Tato Kulagar - Spice Farm

Visit a traditional kulagar and know about the the different spices along with interacting with the locals. Enjoy a hearty breakfast/high tea cooked by the locals.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Raibandar Ferry Terminal, North Goa Goa, India, IN, 403006

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You will be meeting the storyteller at the Ferry Terminal. This is the first ferry teminal you come across for guests traveling from Panjim via Ponte Conde de Linhares. Please do not take the ferry and cross the river. Guests would need their own transportation to be arranged during the experience.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 18 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

How rich and ancient is Goa

September 05, 2026

The history, geography and mythology of the islands was fascinating. The aviary was not functioning. The ferry ride crossing the river was very interesting too.

(TripAdvisor)

Experience was beautiful. All very smooth. The support team was very prompt and more so available all through the day.

August 28, 2026

My husband and I visited Chorao Isands through Make It Happen. Our storyteller was Swynne. We had also done Divar Island with her. The experience was beautiful and the storyteller is what makes it ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

One should definitely opt Make It Happen services… to see the other beautiful side of GOA

August 14, 2026

Our Goa trip with Make It Happy was an absolutely wonderful experience! Everything was very well organised, and a special mention goes to “Mr. Pawan” who was an excellent guide. He showed us Actu...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Exploring Mystical Wonders of Chorao Island

July 10, 2026

We had an amazing experience with Rachana on the Mythical Wonders of Chorao Island trail. Her passion, warmth, and love for Goa’s heritage made the Chorao Island Trail truly special. It’s rare to s...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Had a fantastic experience knowing Goa’s history

July 08, 2026

We had an amazing one-day guided island tour around Divar Island and the nearby islands, and our guide, Rancha, made the experience truly memorable. From the moment we started, she made us feel com...read more

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