Chorao Island: Birdwatching and Heritage Tour

Embark on a captivating Chorao Island exploration filled with migratory birds, rich heritage, and exciting mangrove boat rides. Discover the Dr Salim Ali Bird sanctuary and experience the diverse ecosystem and inspiring stories of this enchanting island.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary - Enjoy a boat ride through the backwaters with a birding expert to observe birds and crocodiles among the mangroves.
  • Shri Devaki Krishna Temple - Discover the fascinating history of the Temple and its relocation during Portuguese rule.
What's Included
  • Soul Travelling Goodies
  • Guided Trail
  • Snacks
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Boat Ride Charges
What's Not Included
  • Extra portions of Meals and Snacks.
  • Personal Expenses and Medication
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Ilhas Dos Fidalgos - The Island of the Noblemen, this is the name the island of Chorao was given by the Portuguese, who captured this as one of their first conquests of their 451- years long rule. It is one of the most prominent areas for migratory birds in the country, and the famous Dr Salim Ali Bird sanctuary is an integral part of this island today!…

Location
Raibandar Ferry Terminal
The experience will begin with a Ferry ride to Chorao Island. Note: This is not a Walking Trail. Soul Travelling does not provide transport facilities. Please note that you will be requiring your personal transportation/vehicle as we will be visiting multiple spots during the trail.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Traveler12849520484
Dec 14, 2024
Amazing Chorao Island Tour with Soul Travelling - My family and I had an incredible time exploring Chorao Island with Soul Travelling. A special thanks to Harshali, who was the best host—patient, knowledgeable, and engaging throughout the tour. She explained everything beautifully, making the experience both fun and educational. This tour was the highlight of our trip, and we highly recommend it!
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Ritag3180
Nov 22, 2024
Amazing Chorão - We love to get to know ilha Chorão with the help of ambassador Rajat. Really thoughtful, caring and a true specialist about the island. We truly recommend!
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Marina
Nov 18, 2024
best tour ever THANK YOU - this is the best tour I've had in goa and probably in my life. Koonan was so nice and a pleasure to be around. He knows a lot about birds and the island and the area. We really felt we understood the place better afterwards. Could not recommend enough!!!
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985pujar
Nov 17, 2024
Very unique n fun filled experience - First of our kind with soul travelling, Met wonderful people from different stratas of life n different states of India, all were very warm also the staff of soul travelling very friendly, welcoming n perfect with their explanation of every concept with details n places We had an amazing experience ... Would live to see more ...
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Stephanie_r
Nov 14, 2024
Great tour - Great trip! A must do when in goa! We had Royston and he was ace :) My only issue is you have to organise your own transport for the duration which can be very difficult.
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F880udjaneo
Nov 13, 2024
Enjoyable excursion. - A very enjoyable trip to Chorao Island. An early start with our guide Rajat where we took the ferry across to the island. Here we boarded a boat for an informative trip where we learnt about the wildlife and flora and fauna. We saw several birds of different varieties. Then on to the beautiful temple where Rajat told us of its history. We also saw the church of St Bartholomew which was quite magnificent. We enjoyed a very tasty breakfast in the most stunning local house. The trip ended with Rajat mixing us a cocktail with the local drink - Feni. A lovely way to spend the morning where we learnt lots from Rajat. Thank you.
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Wander08814034614
Oct 10, 2024
Great Experience - Just amazing.Our guide Mr Rajat very patiently explained everything. It was well organised. Boat trip was also very good. Highly recommended.
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836sanilj
Oct 9, 2024
Nice pleasant trip around the island of Chodan! - Nice trip. The guide Harshali was very friendly and nice. Got to see around the island and had a wonderful experience...
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746richak
Sep 28, 2024
Amazing experience - Had a fantastic experience at Soul traveling ‘s Nature trail at Chorao Island Along with Koonan and Joshua’s interesting anecdotes during the trail, my favorites were the boat ride inside the mangroves and the Feni experience at Meenali Bar
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Onair48702827054
Sep 21, 2024
Excellent experience - Roy and Eben were the most amazing guides. They helped us get the best experiences possible. Healthy satvic food and beautiful lush green views were major two highlights which we don’t find in the party culture these days. Loved knowing the art and cultural heritage of Goa. The guides shared rich knowledge about mangroves, birds, Goan culture, temples, old Goa, Konkan & Portuguese languages, Panjim city, churches, Fenny tasting and even gave us customised recommendations for trying local bakeries. Also, they helped us ferry the two wheeler to the island which we were not confident to do on our own. I saw the ferry ride for the first time and felt awesome.
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