Culture Tours · Goa · Karnataka
Goa · Gokarna · Hampi
Beaches, boulders and ruins of an empire
- Duration
- 6 days
- Experience
- Culture Tours
- Destination
- South India
- Season
- Oct – Mar
- Pace
- Easy
- Begins in
- Goa
- Stay
- Expedition stays
- Activity level
- 2/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
Backpacker favourites in one loop: South Goa's quiet beaches, Gokarna's beach trek, and the surreal boulder landscape and ruins of Hampi.
- Gokarna beach trek
- Hampi ruins by bicycle
- Coracle ride on the Tungabhadra
- Hostel & beach-hut stays
Day by day
- D1
Arrive Goa
Old Goa churches and Fontainhas.
- D2
South Goa
Palolem and Butterfly beach.
- D3
Goa → Gokarna
Om, Half Moon and Paradise beach trek.
- D4
Gokarna → Hampi
Drive to the boulder land.
- D5
Hampi
Virupaksha, Vittala temple and sunset at Matanga hill.
- D6
Depart
Transfer to Hospet or Goa.
Where you'll stay
Expedition stays. Camps, homestays and mountain huts — close to the land and the people who live on it.
What's included
- Hostels, homestays & guesthouses
- Daily breakfast
- Shared group transport
- Trip leader throughout
- Flights & trains to start point
- Lunch & dinner unless mentioned
- Monument entry fees
- Travel insurance
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
