Aguada Hill Cycling Tour from Nerul
4.5
Aguada Hill Cycling Tour from Nerul
By Goa Nature Trails
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A former Portuguese colony in India, Goa is a picturesque, laid-back state known for its lush scenery and palm-fringed coastlines. Many travelers stick to the well-trodden beaches, but you’ll venture well off the beaten track during this scenic, fun-filled bicycle tour. Get a slice of local life with a ride through picture-perfect fishing villages, plus a hike up to a 17th-century coastal fortress. Leave navigation between sights to your guide.
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Ages 12-55, max of 6 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Take a scenic bicycle ride through North Goa
- Discover off-the-beaten-track fishing villages and coastlines
- Immerse yourself in Goa's colorful landscapes
- Top off your tour with a gentle hike up Fort Aguada
- Bottled water
- Light refreshments
- Snacks
- Use of bicycle and helmet
What's not included- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- During this scenic bicycle ride through North Goa, you’ll escape the beaten track with a leisurely, fun-filled ride through postcard-perfect fishing villages. Meet your guide at the picturesque beach of Sinquerim. Hop a bike and glide past mangrove forests as you make your way through scenic surrounding communities. You’ll get a peek into the lives of everyday Goans as they move through their routines, hauling in the catch of the day from nearby shores. After your cycling adventure, top off your tour with a gentle hike up the ramparts of Fort Aguada, a 17th-century bastion and lighthouse complex overlooking the Mandovi River. Learn about Portugal’s 450-year colonial rule of the state, a fascinating history many visitors miss.
- Start:
- Goa, Goa
Pickup details- Location Name: Amigos Bar and Restaurant in Nerul Location Address: Under the Nerul Bridge, Nerul, Near Candolim, North Goa, India
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10611P1- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 12 years
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Not recommended for pregnant women or participants with back problems
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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: 10611P1
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- Louise N0 contributionsGentle kayak trip through beautiful sceneryThis was a wonderful safe 2 hour kayak trip. We each had our own stable kayak and life vest and the double ended paddle was attached to the boat therefore suitable for sensible older children. The trips are at high tide when the river waters are still, and allow an easy paddle across to the backwaters where we saw butterflies, dozens of eagles, (one of which made a catch in front of us!), enormous fruit bats, a kingfisher, plus the usual ibis and egrets etc. then we moved into the mysterious mangroves. At high tide little crabs climb up the tree trunks and in the silent stillness it felt quite surreal to see literally hundreds of them perched above the waterline. If your party is quiet you can hear absolutely nothing but the sounds of nature. Quite a change from baga beach!!. I would recommend this trip for anyone who enjoys peaceful natural environments and doesn't mind getting a bit wet. (And the lazy goose restaurant at the meeting point is highly recommended).Written 26 November 2018
- DarkLord6660 contributionsKayaking nature tripThis was a great two hours spent on the river, kayaking along the river and through mangroves. Expect to see, eagles, hawks, kites, egrets, ibis, fruit bats and more, definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Goa, loved it. This trip departs from the Lazy Goose restaurant under Nerul Bridge, near Candolim....the restaurant is very good toWritten 26 November 2018
- Trail177333116260 contributionsKayaking 🛶Did this one day before leaving Goa, and it was the best decision and gave us the best experience. A trip full of exciting new things got the best ending it could get. Everyone visiting Goa has to do this,I'm going to make sure I'm doing this again every time I'm in Goa. Lol. Best time : High Tide (which they will guide you with) kayaking while jetty boats pass you by, getting into the mangroves, going through small gaps between trees bending onto the surface of the water. The guide is perfect, he'll give you all the details required. It's a great experience, surely a new one and an experience that can't be done just once.Written 5 November 2018
- sariannam20180 contributionsGreat kayaking, highly recommendedWe went for a 2 hour, two person kayaking trip with two guides. The guides were friendly, spoke good English and in general knew their stuff. The equipment was great, very easy to paddle, had no difficulties at all. Would even recommend for children (8+ years old maybe), or for anyone really. It was easy, relaxing and not straining. We saw a lot of different birds (a lot of eagles and storks, for example), jumping fish and fruit bats (they're huge!), and paddled under the mangrove trees. One thing to improve is that the guides could have told a bit more about the flora and fauna of the area. They answered readily to questions, though, if you knew how to ask. All in all, a great experience!Written 24 January 2018
- Varunban0 contributionsFun experienceVery fun and amazing experience at kayaking with them. They were very good at giving pricise and to the point instructions which make it more advanterous and fun to do.Written 25 November 2017
- Abdul B0 contributionsKayaking ExperienceA must do adventure sport specially with Goa Nature Trails. Thanks to Raj for timely support & excellent arrangements & Mahesh for guiding the tour very well. Very pleasant experience, calm, peaceful & much needed place for out of busy life slot. Think of Kayaking Think of Goa Nature Trails. Just go ahead.Written 19 January 2017
- hsramya0 contributionsA memorable experience..We visited goa at the end of the season and most of the tour operators were closed. We contacted Rajesh Khanna from nature trails at the last minute and he immediately obliged and confirmed our kayaking fr the same day. We had a wonderful time and Raj guided us extremely well throughout. The kayaks and other equipment were in great condition. We had a nice lunch waiting for us when we got back. That was a nice surprise! Will definitely go back to try out other services provided by Nature trails.Written 11 June 2016
- Li M0 contributionsDefinetly not worth it. Just dissapointingWe went there today at lunch time. The two guys just said "hello" and "here you can put your camera". No explanations at the beginning neither during the ride. We just crossed the main river trying to reach the same speed as the "guide". No ride into mangroves. It took 1h to 1.5 for 1750 each including a bottle of water and a sandwich with fries. We just saw a few birds. We expected a little bit more, like driving into mangroves and explanations. The equiment is in good shape, but the conditions of the river probably did not allow to explore further, which would have been fine if the guides would have told before - especially concerning the price. Very dissapointing for us.Written 19 May 2016
- Rachael D0 contributionsFantastic experienceI booked a kayaking tour with Goa Nature Trails and am so glad I did. We were a little bit apprehensive, having never kayaked before and seeing the size of the river, but we had no need to be worried. Right from the first point of contact, communication was excellent, Rajesh made sure we knew where we were going for the start of the tour and kept in touch with us in the days before hand to confirm the start time, as times are dependant on tides. On arrival at Amigos (the bar where the tour starts) we were given all the necessary kit and had a few lessons on how to kayak and then we set out along the river. Everything was kept to the tour group's pace, if you wanted to stop and take photos or have a rest this was fine, if you wanted to go a little further there was more than one guide so this was also fine. The whole experience was very relaxed and professional. The highlight was going in to the mangroves and seeing the fruit bats. On our arrival back at Amigos we were treated to a delicious lunch which we ate together as a group. Kayaking with Goa Nature Trails is without doubt my best experience in Goa so far.Written 9 March 2016
- Esha12560 contributionsThrough Goa's Nature!One of the best experiences we had! Enjoyed an entirely different side of Goa. Should be on everyone's must to-do list visiting Goa!Written 14 January 2016
- Nidhi S0 contributionsKayaking on the Nerul RiverSomething apart from the regular beach experience in Goa, this is something that I would definitely recommend. For first timers, the first 10 minutes seem tough, but once you get the hang of it, it's lovely. Kayaking through the mangroves, getting stuck in them, getting rescued, going with and against the stream; it's quite an adventure. All this coupled with good conversations, can make your day :) I'm definitely going back.Written 7 January 2016
- raimundi20150 contributionsMountain bike tourIt was a great tour. I gifted this tour to my brother in law as a Xmas present. It has been a 100% success and fun for both of us! Being based 15 years in Goa, I still discovered new and great nature places and back roads. If you are looking for something besides the hustle and bustle of Goa, this is the right tour. Suitable also for medium fit persons. A must to do!Written 27 December 2015
- kavya19050 contributionsseeing goa through a new lensabsolutely amazing experience, mountain biking in Goa. Goa nature trails put a lot of effort into the minor details, which makes the experience all the more enjoyable. Lovely snack to end the experience and a "smilestone" to be kept as a momento.Written 27 December 2015
- PinoMoreno0 contributionsBest kayaking in GoaArrived at 6:00 am ready to leave to catch the sunrise on the Mandovi river. Completely peaceful experience and the staff is super friendly, one of our friends couldn't paddle so the guide Mahesh, pull her all the way and at the end they give you a beautiful gift I won't spoil the surprise. Super safe even for non swimmers.Written 21 November 2015
- James B0 contributionsKayaking the best way to see GoaWell I am absolutely terrified of what lurks beneath the water in Goa's rivers and mangroves but Rajesh alievated my fears by saying there are no man eaters in the water but plenty of snakes in the trees so be carefull what you get hold of! I soon realised that I had more chance of winning the lottery than being eaten and began to enjoy the unbelievable nature and scenery the fruit bats are huge, eagles everywhere. Next I would like to say a huge thank you to Rajesh what an absolute gentleman, such a character as well he deeply cares for the local nature and your well being. He is a true man of the world and I wish him all the best for the future.Written 19 November 2015
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Travellophiliac
Mumbai, India1 contribution
Jan 2016 • Friends
We had booked the kayaking tour on a Sunday evening in January. It was a 2-hour tour where each of the participants was given their own boat and necessary paraphernalia. All of the equipment was well-maintained. Getting to the restaurant, where the tour starts, was not difficult. The assisting staff was very courteous and skillful. Although the level of fitness expected is not very high, we had the option of having our boat attached to that of the crew members. By the time we were underneath the bridge, it was dusk and we saw the sunset while rowing across Nerul River. We could carry our phones along and keep it in a pouch at the side of the kayak that had a pack of biscuits and a bottle of water. The ride came with a complimentary supper at Amigos restaurant. Personally, the tour was worth every penny. A must-go for adventure lovers. Looking forward to their cycle tour the next time I visit Goa.
Written 24 January 2016
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Thanks for the extensive & encouraging review. I am glad to know that your tour was exciting. We equally look forward to hosting you for a cycling tour in the near future. 😊👍
Written 10 February 2016
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Anurag V
8 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
Nice adventurous Kayak along the picturesque Nerul river. A beautiful respite from the scorching sun. Although, it wasn't so pleasant to see lot of plastic strewn all along. The river also seems to be deprived of varied life forms. A few bird nestings were the only prominent sighting. Its definitely not the best kayak tour but surely a recommended one in Goa. Five stars for the effort put in but 3 star for the state of the river.
Written 2 January 2016
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Hi Anurag!
Thanks for your review. We're happy to know that you enjoyed your tour of the picturesque Nerul Creek & also noticed some of the bird & wild life in and around the mangrove forests which are self sustaining Eco systems. Goa itself has over 400 varieties of birds; a large number of which nestle in wet lands & mangroves of the State. As you may have realised the Nerul water body we use for kayaking is a sea water tidal creek which besides being picturesque, wild & forested also unfortunately brings back everything strewn by tourists & others all along the coastal areas along with the incoming tide. The entire issue becomes unmanageable even by nature due to the hordes of people that descend on Goa during end December. This combined with the fact that there is no systems in place does lead to visible garbage. We as stakeholders n concerned Nature lovers assure you that we shall continue to create awareness around the belt & try our best to make the authorities move on the issue of systematic garbage management.
I must also bring to your notice that majority of the plastic bottles that you see are actually bottles utilised by traditional fishermen as floats for nets to catch crabs.
Thank you once again for your review n hope that you would be back to a cleaner n greener Goa the next time around. 😊👍
Written 3 January 2016
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Pavithrakishore
Chennai (Madras), India9 contributions
Jul 2015
My husband and I booked the cycling trip with Goa Nature Trails. We were taken through the charming little by roads and a little bit of a forest to reach the aguada fort. On the way back we took a slightly different route to experience more of the hilly terrain and the lush mangroves. Rajesh, his wife Sangeetha and their team were very friendly and helpful. They took utmost care of our safety ensuring that there was always a guide with us to keep pace with us. We did not feel rushed and were allowed to cycle at a pace that was comfortable. And the team was always at hand to help us over the more difficult terrain. Anyone with moderate stamina can do this and the view from the top pf the aguada fort makes every little effort worthwhile. On the whole this turned out to be one of the best experiences we had in goa. And if we ever go back to goa this is something we will definitely do again.
Written 9 July 2015
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Thank you for the extensive review. We highly appreciate it when our guests take time out to write about their tour as this really helps others understand their options better & choose more wisely.
😊👍
Written 2 August 2015
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Laurencealex
Candolim, India2 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
I purchased "AGUADA HILL CYCLING TOUR FROM NERUL" online through Viator tours. After waiting a day or two for my voucher/ticket I noticed no contact. I contacted them through email and got no reply after another 48hours. After this I tried calling them and they did not understanding the problem and told me to continuing waiting. I emailed them another two times asking for my money back and they have continued to ignore me. I even went to the venue on the day it was meant to occur and no one was there. essentially they have taken my money and privided nothing.
I do not recommend this deceitful Company.
I do not recommend this deceitful Company.
Written 5 March 2016
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Hi Lawrence!
Wish u had just got in touch with us instead of posting a factually incorrect review which affects our prospects even though we were not to blame. If u can reach Trip Advisor- u could have emailed/ called us directly as the numbers are on our TripAdvisor page.
Anyway; this is the true story-
* you booked n your money is with Viator n not with us.
* we got a mail from Viator giving us an option to accept/ reject your booking which we rejected as it did not meet our minimum requirement of two people per tour.
* on receiving this they should have given u the reason n refunded your money which may just be a process which takes some time from their end n not a scam as suggested by u.
* ur money is likely to come back, Viator continues to take bookings n we have to live with this scar while we were not to blame.
* u did not find anyone at the muster point as there was no tour on the day n that is the very reason we could not accommodate a single kayaker which we have made very clear to online booking sites.
* I request u to kindly take back ur comments n also give us a direct opportunity to deal with u as then we can find solutions for u. Kindly email me at info@goanaturetrails.com n mark a copy to goatropical@hotmail.com
Written 8 March 2016
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Emma M
19 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
On the lead up to the kayaking trip Raj was very prompt at replying to questions through whatsapp.
Equipment is in good shape, and the river was calm. I felt safe in the kayak with the provided equipment (having kayaked before). Take heed of the warning from Raj that your feet and seat will get wet and do what I didn't do and bring a change of trousers/shorts :)
We had with us an experienced kayaking guide and an English speaking guide; it would have been nice to have been told about the birds and bats and sights we saw. Our guide told us what he knew when we asked but I'm more use to a chattier guide - it didn't take away from our enjoyment though.
We went up and down the river on either side of the Nerul bridge and through the mangroves - my favourite part! Our guide offered us biscuits and sweets as we went and we finished with a sandwich; not sure what the meat options are but the veg option was a salad sandwich with chips. Water bottles were provided.
Overall - I would absolutely trust Raj with a tour in the future. I felt safe and the duration of the tour was worth the cost. I'd just ask the guide more questions about what I wanted to know. Would do it again!
Equipment is in good shape, and the river was calm. I felt safe in the kayak with the provided equipment (having kayaked before). Take heed of the warning from Raj that your feet and seat will get wet and do what I didn't do and bring a change of trousers/shorts :)
We had with us an experienced kayaking guide and an English speaking guide; it would have been nice to have been told about the birds and bats and sights we saw. Our guide told us what he knew when we asked but I'm more use to a chattier guide - it didn't take away from our enjoyment though.
We went up and down the river on either side of the Nerul bridge and through the mangroves - my favourite part! Our guide offered us biscuits and sweets as we went and we finished with a sandwich; not sure what the meat options are but the veg option was a salad sandwich with chips. Water bottles were provided.
Overall - I would absolutely trust Raj with a tour in the future. I felt safe and the duration of the tour was worth the cost. I'd just ask the guide more questions about what I wanted to know. Would do it again!
Written 16 December 2016
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DJ2O15
5 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
Goa has never been so adventurous for me and my sisters! We girls(non-swimmers) had an amazing time kayaking through the thick mangrove forests on the Nerul river with Rajesh and his crew.The hill biking and hiking experience at Fort Aguada really added to the adventure and fun.
We had an amazing time with the friendly hosts Rajesh,his wife Sangeeta and son Manav who made sure we were safe at all times.
Kudos to you Goa nature trails!
We had an amazing time with the friendly hosts Rajesh,his wife Sangeeta and son Manav who made sure we were safe at all times.
Kudos to you Goa nature trails!
Written 17 June 2015
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Thank you for taking the time out to write a review of your tour with us. We had great fun taking all of you out for an adventure trip & look forward to many such outings together. Cheers!
Written 19 June 2015
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Bharat S
New Delhi, India77 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
First of all thank you Rajesh for organizing such a wonderful cycle tour exclusively for us. The overall experience was nothing less than amazing. The Cycles were in great condition, the guides were friendly and had very good knowledge of the track. We went off road many a times and explored unexplored territory. The snack at Britos was great too. Overall had a great time with Goa Nature Trails and its a MUST DO in goa for all of you.
Written 12 June 2015
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Thank you Bharat for the great review. I'm glad that your tour went of well n that you n your spouse had a good time off roaring n dirt tracking during your cycling tour. I do look forward to catching up with you in the near future.
Cheers!
Written 15 June 2015
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Joeleen g
New Delhi, India5 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
Rajesh along with his wife Sangeetha and son Manav were the perfect hosts for the tour. It is definitely a very different Goa I visited this time exploring locales which were beautiful and activated the adrenaline junkies within us. The kayaking tour was such an extraordinary experience for a non swimmer like me...however the cycling tour was much more fun and the trek to Fort Aguada was an icing on the cake. The view of the ocean was breathtaking and took away all the muscular twinges from the cycling among the tiny lanes of goan vaddos....all in all brilliant experience. Sturdy equipment,experienced guides and exceptional locations. Great going Rajesh!
Written 9 June 2015
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Hi Joeleen!
Thank you very much for taking the time out to review your Nature trails with us. We truly enjoyed your company & are really glad to know that you enjoyed your tour thoroughly. We look forward to catching up with u the next time around.
Cheers! 😊
Written 10 June 2015
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eckenspringer
Berlin, Germany1 contribution
Dec 2014 • Couples
Me and my wife we did a nature cycling tour with Raj and his wife. It was a very amazing tour around the nice landscape in Goa. All the bikes were in excellent conditions and Raj take care about our safety. We biked up the mountains and had this beautiful view over the sea. If you like to train yourself and be outside in the nature this is a must do for have a perfect holiday in Goa.
Written 27 January 2015
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Hey Buddy!
Thanks for your review of the hill biking tour. I am happy to note that you & your spouse had a good time. We do look forward to many such adventures together.
Cheers!
Written 28 January 2015
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Niraj
Dubai, United Arab Emirates4 contributions
Goa Nature Trails make a novel attempt to explore the pristine natural beauty of Goa's mangroves, backwaters and hills.
If you are looking for a Goa that is not just booze and beaches; if you appreciate nature and enjoy adventure then you MUST do a tour with them.
The team does a FANTASTIC job in giving you an EXCELLENT experience that you will cherish for a long time to come.
If you are looking for a Goa that is not just booze and beaches; if you appreciate nature and enjoy adventure then you MUST do a tour with them.
The team does a FANTASTIC job in giving you an EXCELLENT experience that you will cherish for a long time to come.
Written 15 December 2014
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Hi Neeraj!
Thanks for taking the time out to review your Kayaking tour with us. It was a pleasure kayaking with you. I must also thank you for sharing all your views on soft adventure & ways of promoting it.
We at Goa Nature Trails look forward to seeing u back here in the near future.
Cheers!
Written 17 December 2014
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