This monsoon, discover the untouched, unexplored beauty of the real Goa. Discover ‘Goa - beyond the beaches’. An out-of-the-ordinary experience in Goa curated for a like-minded group of travellers, history-buffs and the culture-vultures. Not your typical Goa with just alcohol and rave parties, this Vajor Escape promises to take you through and back to the old Goa’s vintage charm and culture lined with activities and events that are as exclusive as they can get.

Witness Goa in all its glory as you explore the old lanes lined with Portuguese quarters where a melange of traditional Portuguese talk and kokum drinks welcome you. We start our escape at our boutique hotel - Panjim Inn - popular as Goa’s first Heritage Hotel and known to serve an authentic Goan-Portuguese menu. Followed by that, we’ll take a walk to take in the ancient Portuguese architecture as part of an ‘exclusive access’ to the interior of the private heritage mansions, old villas and buildings where no other tourists are allowed. Not to miss out that a Goan musician will charm us with his Latin music performance as we sip on some refreshing kokum in his own heritage house before we enjoy a tasting session of the famous Goan ‘Feni’ later that night. The following day is filled with exploring the Divar Island and its inventory of old temples, churches, with a special storyteller who lets you in on all the interesting history surrounding the place. And to add to that, enjoy a traditional Goan meal cooked right from the hands of the locals at their own residence. 

To the most exciting and artistic part of the escape, we become part of the ‘Azulejos’ (hand-painted tiles that adorn the name plates of Fontainhas) tile-making workshop by a famous artisan where you learn to paint tiles and get to take your created work-of-art tile back home. Listen to the purest and oldest form of Analog music, discussions and concerts on vinyl records at the only audio club of its kind - ‘Audiophile’. In a private Goanese house on Chorao Island, get a load of the most heavenly Goanese delicacies while also uncovering their prized recipes. More heritage experience includes a walk to the Campal Heritage area and an exclusive tour of the beautiful 17th century ‘Our Lady Of Victory Chapel’ where we interact with the chaplain as well. Not to mention, all this includes our trademark interactive jam nights with beer flowing because what is Goa without beer anyway! 

You must have visited goa a number of times, but as part of this unique Escape, get to know the city, the old-world Goa, in a more intimate way.

Key Takeaways:

• Lodge in Goa’s first heritage hotel and enjoy its authentic Goan-portuguese menu.
• Get exclusive access to and witness the ancient Portuguese architecture in the form of private heritage mansions, old villas as part of this Escape.
• Swing and shimmy to the tunes of a Goan-Latin musician in his own private heritage mansion as you sip refreshing Kokum drinks.
• Get artsy as you become part of the ‘Azulejos’ tile-making workshop by a famous artisan and take your ‘work of art’ back home with you.
• Listen to the purest form of music as you become all ears to Analog Vinyl records at a one-of-its-kind old audio club.
• A fun tasting session of the famous Goan ‘Feni’.
• Indulge in the historical stories of the old temples and churches at Divar Island with a special storyteller.
• Enjoy a traditional Goan meal cooked by the locals at their residence.
• Uncover the prized recipes to Goan delicacies that even the Internet doesn’t know.
• Get a tour of the Campal Heritage area and a beautiful 17th century chapel.

Inclusions:

- All meals during the escape 

- Hotel accommodation

Exclusions:

- Flights 

- Any expense outside the itinerary or personal expenses

For more details, you can look us up at: https://www.vajor.com/event-goa-beyond-the-beaches