Chronicles & Echoes of Divar Island (With Breakfast / High Tea)

PRESENTED BY:

Make It Happen
TYPE OF EXPERIENCE

Signature
LOCATION

North Goa
PRICE

From Rs. 1400
DURATION

3.5 Hours
PHYSICAL INTENSITY

Light
GROUP SIZE

Min. 1, Max. 20

Architecture
Art and Design
Culture
Cycling
Drink
Food
History
Lifestyle
Music
Nature
Outdoors
Photography

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 we can book one for you (at an additional cost).

    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 ₹1,400/person

Chronicles & Echoes of Divar Island Breakfast High Tea

Standard (Join an existing tour)
Private (Just you and our storyteller)

₹1,400

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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May 2023

Adult

₹1,400/person (13+ yrs.)

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Child

₹700/person (5-12 yrs.)

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Cap

₹250/person (Add on)

Please Pick a Date

Category: Standard

Description

Description

₹2,800 Start From

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.

❮
❯
May 2023

Adult

₹2,800/person (13+ yrs.)

− +

Child

₹1,400/person (5-12 yrs.)

− +

Cap

₹250/person (Add on)

Please Pick a Date

Category: Private

Description

Description

Need help to choose an experience, or combine multiple experiences to make a day of it, or make group bookings for 20+ people?
Call: +91 9764972646

WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 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.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
- Vehicle for the experience (although this can be arranged at an added cost).
- Hotel pickups and drops (although this can be arranged at an added cost).
- Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route.
- We do not provide umbrellas, raincoats, hats/caps, face-masks or sanitizers.
TRAVELLER TIPS
- Please carry your own water bottle.
- We recommend wearing comfortable footwear, using sunscreen and mosquito repellant.
- Please also carry your own umbrella/raincoat or cap/hat/sunglasses (as the weather dictates).
- Avoid the consumption of alcohol before the experience as we will be visiting holy/religious sites.
- Photography & videography is strictly prohibited at the Our Lady of Piety (Piedade) Church premises (facade included).
FAQ’s
1. 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.
2. Can we bring our own vehicle for the experience?
  Yes, we recommend that you bring your own vehicle for the experience. In the event that this is not possible, we can arrange a vehicle for you at an added cost.
3. 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.
4. Is there parking space?
  Yes. There is ample parking space at the meeting point.
5. 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).
6. 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).
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Do we need to wear face masks?
  It is mandatory to wear face masks, use sanitizers and maintain social distancing in all public spaces.
10. 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.
11. Are washrooms available?
  Washrooms are available at the Indo-Portuguese home we will visit at the end of the experience.
MANDATES
- Please follow all standard Covid-19 precautions – such as wearing a face mask and the use of sanitizers.
- All our tour presenters and hosts will be wearing a face mask.
- We will avoid physical contact with guests like handshakes.
- We will be serving refreshments / meals (if applicable) in places that follow hygiene and sanitary guidelines approved by Make It Happen.
- All enclosed spaces will be sanitized.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancel up to 7 days before the Experience start time for a full refund.
- If we cancel the experience due to unavoidable circumstances, then a full refund will be processed.
- For groups sizes of 15 and above, refund upon cancellation will be provided if cancellation is done 7 days prior to the booking date of the experience.

Location

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Our Storytellers

Our experiences are led by passionate, professional, English-speaking local storytellers.

Amreen Shaikh

Lata Rodrigues

Raysancia D’cunha

Abhijith Ramesh

Evane Picardo

Petula Castellino

Nelson Menezes

Josina D’Silva

Reviews & Ratings

Dec 2021

Fantastic tour of the Divar Island

We went on the “Chronicles & Echoes of Divar Island” with Make It Happen team. The story teller who accompanied us was Amreen. Amreenu’s passion for what she was doing was very evident in the way she engaged us with the stories. She was a treasure trove of interesting stories!

She engaged even the 10 year old kids on the tour. So much so that kids wanted to ride with her on her bike! Overall the tour was very well organised and the duration was perfect!

2 really nice touches:

The breakfast at a traditional bungalow with a local family – we got to try some really flavourful local delicacies!
A musical performance by local musician Louis under the century old mango tree! This really highlighted the musical culture of Goa!

Source: TripAdvisor

Rahul Mohandas

Jan 2022 – Friends

A day at Divar Islands

The islands are such a wonderful experience that I highly recommend this. So unlike the rest of Goa, you must come here to take in a part of the culture you will not find on the main land.
Adorable Evane showed us around with so much enthusiasm, and we got to learn all about their history! It was a day well spent and the perfect end to out Goa trip.

Don’t think twice about doing this experience, it’ll truly be memorable!

Source: TripAdvisor

Amrutha Jalihal

Dec 2021 – Couples

Amazing tour to Divar Islands Goa

I visited Divar Island ( hardly 15 minutes from Fontainhas area in Panjim, Goa) with my elderly family members on 24th of December. The tour was well thought and presented by our lovely story teller ‘Evane Picardo’ and charismatic ‘ Nelson’. The story tellers told us very interesting facts about the Divar island, which otherwise we couldn’t have found on our own.

Make it happen organized a lovely lunch at beautiful Devaaya resort. Enjoyed goan songs sung by melodious Evane. Loved the tour. Will recommend this tour to history and nature lovers out there, who want to experience Goa’s rich cultural and culinary heritage.

Source: TripAdvisor

Pratibha N

Dec 2021 – Solo

Transported back a 100 years and more!

What an idyllic island! The deeper we rode around into the island, the more we were drawn to its magical history. It was grand to have Nelson with us. His archaeological knowledge of the place definitely satiated our curiosity!

Thank you

Source: TripAdvisor

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