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, you'll head to a nearby spice plantation where a warm Indian welcome awaits. Take a fascinating tour of the estate, sniff the intense scents of vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon and enjoy your fill of tasty local dishes.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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 ????????

Why you’ll love this…

Boat trip and chance to spot wild crocodiles and exotic birds
Tour of a spice plantation
Try local dishes

Important to know

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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What’s included

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

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

MUSEMENT SPA

What people say about this experience

4.4/5

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Based on 13 reviews

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4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

Safety

4.6/5

Value for money

4.3/5

All ratings (13)

5 stars (7)

54%

4 stars (5)

38%

3 stars (1)

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Dave C
Travelled as a couple
9 April 2025
4.6
United States of America
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.
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CDE
Travelled as a couple
12 March 2025
3
United States of America
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
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Chris
Travelled as a couple
1 March 2025
4.2
United Kingdom
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.
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Ainars
Solo traveller
9 December 2024
4.2
United States of America
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.
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Matt M
Travelled as a couple
7 December 2024
5
United Kingdom
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!
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Arron
Solo traveller
16 November 2024
4.6
United States of America
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 ????????