The Nature Trail at Chorao Island

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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary - Embark on a nautical journey through the marshes with an ornithologist, and observe avian species and crocodiles amidst the mangrove forests.
  • Shri Devaki Krishna Temple - Discover the fascinating tale of the temple’s relocation during the era of Portuguese governance.
  • Chapel of St. Jerome - The solitary relic of what used to be a bustling Seminary for Clergy.
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!

This trail is a journey that uncovers the best of Chorao island - A boat ride into the mangroves, the Oldest Church of Chorao, One of the most unique temples in the country. The Island of Chorao is an exploration which balances everything in the perfect sense - the beautiful ecosystem, the lost heritage, inspiring stories and the most amazing travelers.

Highlights

  • A scenic boat ride that covers a part of Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
  • Local breakfast with a mesmerizing view
  • Rarest temple in Goa
  • Local Tavern Visit
  • Trek to Seminary

Note: This is not a Walking Trail. Transportation required to travel between point during the trail.

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 bring along your own vehicle to move around in the village.
Cancellation Policy

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

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644aratim
Jul 26, 2024
Engaging, easy way of visiting hidden gems of Goa - Had a wonderful experience on the trip. Every stop, the guide had lots of fun facts to share making it very engaging. Using your own vehicle makes it easy for weak/ elderly travellers. It was my birthday & the Soul traveling team put an extra effort to give me an Indian birthday with halva cake & Arati. The whole tour is very memorable
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222deepakm
Jul 25, 2024
Great time at Chorao ! - We had a wonderful time with Karan on the nature Trail at Chorao island tour today. Kudos to the team at Soul Travelling team for arranging this for us at such short notice. From the initial temple visit to the final cocktail session at Meenali tavern, it was great fun !
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Petmongrels
Jul 21, 2024
Not to miss in Goa if you love nature travel - We had a real great time seeing part of Goa which I never knew existed. Our guide made the trip even more interesting by keeping us engaged with history and cultural anecdotes.
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546niharikak
Jul 7, 2024
Beuatiful Charao Island in the Rains - I went on the nature trail of charao island. It started with a ferry ride. Then we took a boat, went around the river which was very peaceful. Learnt about different birds and mangroves. Back in Island, Had breakfast, covered few places on the island. Charao island is so beautiful. Had fenni cocktails and ended with some delicious lunch. Our host, karan has made this experience fun but also informational and made sure that we were all comfortable. The rains were crazy but still we all were a good sport about it. It kind of also added to the experience. Definitely recommend it.
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Vaibhav_vboyy
Jul 5, 2024
chorao Island tour - im going to recommend the chorao island tour with karan from soul travelling to all my friends. it was an experience i will always remember!
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Culture08835266763
Jul 5, 2024
Great Experience. - Amazing Experience. Karan Koonan was an Awesome host. Thanks a lot. Will definitely recommend the experience at Chorao Island.
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492anirudhg
Jun 24, 2024
Truly wonderful experience - Had a great experience at Chorao Island. Our guide Karan was great. He was really knowledgeable and helpful throughout the tour. Boat riding while birdwatching was a beautiful experience. Got to know a lot about the history of the island. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the culture of Goa.
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Desigypsy
Jun 21, 2024
A fun and culturally enriching expereince with Soul Travelling - We had an amazing evening with Soul Travelling on the Nature Trail at Chorao Island. My family enjoyed all the activities and sights. The ambassador, Koonan, was knowledgeable and witty. He shared many historical facts, stories, and anecdotes about the places we visited, making the trail more enjoyable. Even though I grew up in Goa I discovered and learnt so many new things. We also had the opportunity to sample a typical Goan meal with a local family and tour a spice plantation. My absolute favorite was the boat ride through the mangroves. During this ride, the ambassador showed us the different varieties of mangroves and explained how they propagate. He also pointed out various birds. Even though the sky was mostly overcast and it was drizzling on and off, the spirited ambassador more than made up for the gloomy weather. In addition, we visited a unique temple and a church. Making our own hurrak/feni cocktail was a fun activity to wind up the trail. One tip : Depending on the season you may encounter mosquitoes on this trail, so carry mosquito repellent.
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917radhikau
Jul 29, 2024
Overall the experience was really fun, positive and filled with interesting stories about the island. - The tour was really interesting and conversational. It had a balance of both knowledge and fun. The whole experience was really positive :) However, I also felt like maybe there could be some other interesting factors about the island that could be added to the tour. Maybe because my group went in the monsoon it posed some limitations.
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Sue
Jun 29, 2024
Tour fabulous, planning communication poor. - This tour was a great way to spend a morning. Enjoyed an authentic breakfast and no one was left hungry!! Cocktail making was also fun. Our guide (Karan) was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable. However, this tour would be hugely improved by the provision of transport. The communication once the activity was booked via TripAdvidor was so poor. So many assumptions were made about the client’s understanding of the lay of the land. I was just told I needed to book a taxi (given I did not have my own car) but no idea what to actually tell the taxi driver. I had to keep pushing for information. Then the taxi driver just automatically boarded the ferry rather than waiting for the guide at the appointed side. (Despite forwarding the information to taxi driver once I’d finally received it) Then when driving about on the island, you miss the camaraderie that develops in the group when travelling together (because all are in separate cars which is also environmentally unsound) The whole experience would be so improved if group transport was provided and that cost included. The meeting point could still be at the ferry with clients getting a taxi there from their hotel. I implore Soul Travelling to improve this aspect of the experience
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