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Language: English

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Boat trip and chance to spot wild crocodiles and exotic birds

Tour of a spice plantation

Try local dishes

What we expect

The mangrove forests of Goa are a haven for rare plants, birds and wildlife. On this tour, you'll take a boat cruise downriver to spot freshwater crocs and hit a spice plantation to learn all there is to know about the exotic produce that thrives here. What's more, you'll have a traditional lunch included too.

Cast off from St.Estevam jetty and you'll glide down the Mandovi River by boat. Cruising through the mangrove forest, you'll see local fishermen at work, unusual birds and keep a keen eye out for the Mugger species of crocodile that call these waters home.

Back on land,...

✔Transport
✔River cruise
✔Escort
✔Driver
✔Lunch
✔One beer or soft drink on boat
✔Entrance fees

What to remember

Crocodile sighting cannot be guaranteed

Bring sunblock and a hat

Wear trainers or closed-toe shoes

Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems

Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility

Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

English-speaking guide for all nationalities

Drinks not included

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Reviews

great

4.4/5

Based on 14 reviews from verified customers

All ratings (14)

Excellent (8)

57%

Great (5)

36%

Average (1)

Poor (0)

Bad (0)

Stuart Morgan

February 2026

From United Kingdom

Traveled as Alone - 55 years old

Excellent

A Great experience, especially if you have an interest in birds. Pleasant cruise along the canal with Jake the Snake a very knowledgeable person. An ice cold beer and a somas completed the trip. The spice plantation was a real success add in a lovely lunch and it was nature at it it’s. Highly recommended

Dave C

April 2025

Traveled as As a couple

Our guide was very pleasant and informative. The bot trip was very good and Jake the Snake was very good at pointing out the wildlife with great enthusiasm. There was a problem with the ferry for our return to the coach which ment we had to wait around for some time but this didn’t detract from our experience. There was a meal at the spice plantation was very good with plenty available for everyone and the tour was very interesting.

CDE

March 2025

Traveled as As a couple - 17 years old

Average

Got picked up from hotel at 7.30. Didn’t set off on the boat until 10am. From description I expected different setting. It was a wide river with mangroves on the bank. Apparently there are 100s of crocodiles in the river but we seen one small one on the bank after about an hour. And then once we seen that we turned round and went back. Seen some birds too. And then went spice plantation which you already would have experienced if you did waterfall trip. Way too much coach travel

Chris

Traveled as As a couple - 53 years old

Great

The coach was very poor a lot of seats were broken. If had been full a lot of people wouldn’t have had been able to go. Think a time limit should be given looking for Crocodiles we spent 3.5 hours looking for them without success, which is nature, but there should be a limit, we did see a lot of birds during that time and Fruit Bats.

Ainars

December 2024

Traveled as Alone - 38 years old

You need a good camera or camcorder to take good pictures with a crocodile, but you don't need long pants and pointed-toe shoes, as the description says.

Matt M

Traveled as As a couple - 33 years old

A great trips with Jake the Snake! Informative crew who have an excellent eye for wildlife! Samosa on board was delicious and I had a cold coke (both included). We seen Crocodiles, Bats, Ibis’s, Herons, Cormorants, Kingfishers (several varieties), Egrets, Bee eaters and many more! I really enjoyed the trip and recommend it. Toilet on board the boat was a bonus too!

Arron

November 2024

Traveled as Alone - 34 years old

I think we were really lucky on this tour as I had asked what are the chances of seeing a crocodile today and the guide had said it all depends on the day. The captain was a fantastic. I got to see 6 crocodiles, 1 cobra and absolutely loads of different birds and even fruit bats. All in all a excellent trip ????????

Traveled as As a couple - 7 years old

The whole experience was amazing. All guides were lovely and very knowledgeable. Saw so much wildlife and learned a lot at the spice plantation. Meals and juice included were also nice, definitely a must do in Goa.

Candese

March 2024

Traveled as As a couple - 20 years old

The staff were so enthusiastic about the wildlife and sharing knowledge about the mangroves which I loved. Thanks to the staff we got to see so many kinds of birds, a crocodile and even some cute fruit bats! I really appreciate how looked after we were. The spice plantation was great too, learned lots and the hospitality was unmatched. We were in safe hands with our guide too, I would recommend this trip.

Ruth Owen

Traveled as With friends

It was fab just a lintel bit frustrating with collecting from other hotels as 1 party not theee and we had to go back for them so travel was longer

Rebecca

Traveled as As a couple - 39 years old

The overall trip was good and fun but the vehicle used to transport us was cramped and difficult to get in and out of.

Karen

Traveled as With family

The whole trip was great. The guide took good care of us. The bus was comfortable and cool as weather very hot. I would recommend the trip as it is a good way of seeing the nature in goa. The spice plantation was brilliant

Paul

February 2024

Traveled as As a couple - 45 years old

All very well organised. Pleasant boat trip even though we didn’t see a great deal of wildlife. Okay lunch and spice plantation but not as good as one visited on another trip

Pete/Ellie

November 2023

Traveled as As a couple - 43 years old

Really in joyed the the boat trip (Crocodile hunt) the team on the boat we’re very informative about all aspects of the Natural History of the river trip .