Chronicles & Echoes of Divar Island (With Breakfast / High Tea)
About the experience
Catch the ferry across the Mandovi river to the quaint Divar Island, and experience a day in the life of a local Islander. Despite its proximity to Goa’s capital city Panjim, the local community of Divar Island has resisted urbanisation and successfully preserved their rich heritage and unique lifestyle. Enjoy a rare change of pace, as the Island’s blissful tranquility and lush surroundings leave you feeling rejuvenated by the time you head home.
Special Note:
This experience is not a walking trail and requires transportation. Explore the Island using your own vehicle or transport mode arranged at your end.
Highlights
- A memorable ferry ride across the serene Mandovi river.
- Get a taste of the minimalist and sustainable island life as we interact with locals and explore indigenous occupations like fishing and Khazan farming (a traditional aqua-agricultural system that ensures an equitable sharing of resources between local farmers and fishermen).
- Discover the island’s multicultural heritage as we visit landmark monuments – from ancient Hindu temples to Goa’s finest 18th century baroque church with stunning panoramic views.
- Visit the archeological ruins of a 12th century temple and a mystical holy bathing site called Porne Tirth.
- Explore the island’s natural hidden caves (subject to weather and accessibility).
- Enjoy a musical performance by a local musician.
- End your experience with a hearty breakfast / high tea.
Chronicles & Echoes of Divar Island Breakfast High Tea
From ₹1,650/person
Chronicles & Echoes of Divar Island Breakfast High Tea
₹1,650
Enjoy a change of pace as you experience a day in the life of a local on the quaint Divar Island, followed by a hearty breakfast or high tea.
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Enjoy a change of pace as you experience a day in the life of a local on the quaint Divar Island, followed by a hearty breakfast or high tea.
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- Experience led by a knowledgeable local storyteller.
- Breakfast / high-tea at an Indo-Portuguese home or a beautiful riverside wellness resort.
- Visit to an ancient temple site.
- Visit to the site of a Baroque-style church (entry inside the church is prohibited).
- A refreshing beverage.
- Meeting a renowned Goan Musician.
FAQ’s
- Is the Divar Island experience a heritage walk?
Divar Island is too vast for us to cover on foot, and so we will use vehicles (cars/two-wheelers) to move around the island. The idea is to really take our time exploring each place we visit on the island, and the vehicles will help us reach the far ends of the island easier and quicker. - Can we bring our own vehicle for the experience?
Yes, we recommend that you bring your own vehicle for the experience. - How do we reach the meeting point at the Ferry Terminal?
The location link will be sent to your mobile along with the details of the experience and the name and contact number of your storyteller. - Is there parking space?
Yes. There is ample parking space at the meeting point. - Is photography permitted?
Yes, photography is permitted on Divar Island. However, while doing so travellers must take care not to trespass on private property, respect the privacy of local residents and avoid blocking roads/pathways. Photography & videography is strictly prohibited at the Our Lady of Piety (Piedade) Church premises (facade included). - How will we reach Divar Island from the Ferry Terminal?
We will take a Government-run commuting ferry boat service which is used by the local island residents and departs every 5 minutes. You will board the ferry with your vehicle (car/two-wheeler). - Is it safe to take our vehicles on to the ferry boat?
Absolutely. However, if this is a new experience for you – here are some handy tips: (i) We recommend asking the pillion rider (in case of two-wheelers) / fellow passengers (in case of cars) to walk onto the boat. This will make your vehicle lighter and easier to drive onto the ferry ramp; (ii) For cars, we would advise driving on to the ferry ramp as slowly as possible – using brakes constantly as the wheels touch the ramp surface, and then gently releasing the brakes to ascend into the ferry boat. - Can we consume beer / other alcoholic drinks during the experience?
No. It is not recommended to consume alcohol during the experience as we will be visiting holy/religious sites. However, as we end our experience with lunch hosted at a local Indo-Portuguese home, on special request we could arrange for some beers or a tasting of the local brew Feni (at an added cost). Alternatively, you can book our Goan Feni & Tapas Experience for a more immersive experience on local Goan cocktails and cuisine. - Do we need to wear face masks?
It is mandatory to wear face masks, use sanitizers and maintain social distancing in all public spaces. - Are Covid-19 protocols followed during the heritage walk?
All Covid-19 safety precautions will be taken by us. Our Storytellers are all double vaccinated, wear face masks, maintain social distance and avoid physical contact. All enclosed spaces will be sanitized by us. - Are washrooms available?
Washrooms are available at the Indo-Portuguese home we will visit at the end of the experience.
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Our experiences are led by passionate, professional, English-speaking local storytellers.
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We had the pleasure of being taken around the hidden gems to try the local feni cocktails and delicious goan specialities with the lovely bubbly Patulla.
She was very informative and good company. We had a great time with her!
The cocktails were all very yummy and sweet. Our favourite one was the signature cocktail in Kokum Curry and all of the dishes were delicious, but the pork roast in Welcom Heritage Panjim was just a cut above.
Thank you. Highly recommend!
She was very informative and good company. We had a great time with her!
The cocktails were all very yummy and sweet. Our favourite one was the signature cocktail in Kokum Curry and all of the dishes were delicious, but the pork roast in Welcom Heritage Panjim was just a cut above.
Thank you. Highly recommend!
An excellent experience with an extremely knowledgeable, informative and engaging guide - who has an evident pride and passion for Goan heritage.
We took the divar island with breakfast tour with Yuvraj. He shared the amazing history about Goa and divar island with us. All the points we saw were amazing, so was divar island itself. Will surely try more of make it happen tours.
My husband found this fontainhas walking tour through Google. I’m usually not a fan of walking tours and history. We booked for 6PM and went. It was just the 2 of us. Hinaz was our storyteller and did an exceptional job. Her enthusiasm and passion kept us engaged throughout the walk and made the tour very interesting. We got to try the traditional goan sweet and drink. We were given post card souvenirs and there was also a surprise performance by goan musician Maxie at the end of the tour which we loved. Highly recommend this experience!!
Our story teller Hinaz was amazing and so knowledgeable. The tour is nice and easy, and it opens your eyes to many things that you will never notice if you are waking solo there.
A The our full of history and delicious sweets and amazing local drink and music.
I strongly recommend this agency and Hinaz.
A The our full of history and delicious sweets and amazing local drink and music.
I strongly recommend this agency and Hinaz.
We were hosted by Petulla, whose enthusiasm and warmth made the tour special. She's a passionate storyteller who brought the rich history and culture of this place to life.
We are history buffs who love understanding cultural context. We were hooked on every word.
The tour was highly interactive and made us feel part of the story of Fontainhas.
She was very considerate, often pausing to let us take photos and even helping us capture some great moments.
Her hospitality was exceptional, with visits to quaint cafés, bakeries, and eateries, where she treated us to some of the best local delicacies, offering us a taste of history in the most literal sense.
The highlight of the tour was a musical performance organised exclusively for us, with a talent young lady singing songs in Konkani, Portuguese, and Spanish on a ukulele.
It's a must-do for anyone wanting to connect with the roots of the city.
We are history buffs who love understanding cultural context. We were hooked on every word.
The tour was highly interactive and made us feel part of the story of Fontainhas.
She was very considerate, often pausing to let us take photos and even helping us capture some great moments.
Her hospitality was exceptional, with visits to quaint cafés, bakeries, and eateries, where she treated us to some of the best local delicacies, offering us a taste of history in the most literal sense.
The highlight of the tour was a musical performance organised exclusively for us, with a talent young lady singing songs in Konkani, Portuguese, and Spanish on a ukulele.
It's a must-do for anyone wanting to connect with the roots of the city.
The tours with make it happen were so nice that we even booked three tours in our time in Goa.
Hinaz showed us the portuguese quarter with a lot of interesting information, typical sweets and meeting an elderly Goan Gentleman, who played local folksongs for us. It was lovely!
Sejal did the Feni and Tapas Tour with us and it was just a good time, with a lot of laughs and sooo good food and Feni.
Shiv showed us Port Agua and we completed our picture of Goan History in this region of Goa.
The tours were so rich in information and at the same time light and fun. Thank you!
Hinaz showed us the portuguese quarter with a lot of interesting information, typical sweets and meeting an elderly Goan Gentleman, who played local folksongs for us. It was lovely!
Sejal did the Feni and Tapas Tour with us and it was just a good time, with a lot of laughs and sooo good food and Feni.
Shiv showed us Port Agua and we completed our picture of Goan History in this region of Goa.
The tours were so rich in information and at the same time light and fun. Thank you!
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