Eight days along India's west coast at the highest register. Mumbai opens at The Taj Mahal Palace on the waterfront, with private-access Elephanta Caves and the colonial harbour precinct. Goa moves to Taj Exotica for the heritage lanes of Fontainhas, a private sunset catamaran, and a curated feni tasting at Fazenda Cazulo. Palolem delivers dolphins and beach hours. Gokarna closes at SwaSwara CGH Earth, one of the coast's most celebrated wellness retreats, with a private coastal trek and a surf lesson as the two anchors. A senior Farbound trip lead escorts the full circuit. Most meals included, business class Mumbai-Goa, and all tickets pre-arranged.
Curated coastal experiences with private access. Elephanta Caves, feni tasting, dolphin boat, private coastal trek, surf lesson, private sunset cruises. All tickets pre-purchased.
Senior Farbound trip lead throughout, with local specialists where needed.
Premier rooms by default. Upgrades on request.
Iconic luxury hotels and boutique coastal stays. Premier rooms by default.
Premium private vehicle. Fortuner or equivalent. Senior chauffeur. Business class domestic flight Mumbai to Goa.
Most meals included with curated coastal dining throughout the route.
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Trips designed around your interests, pace, and preferences
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Trips designed around your interests, pace, and preferences
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Trips designed around your interests, pace, and preferences
From
$4,500 per person
Signature tier — indicative pricing
Age : 20–80
Day 1 - Arrive Mumbai
Fast-track airport arrival, escorted transfer to the Taj, and a welcome dinner on the waterfront.
- Fast-track airport handling and lounge access where available.
- Escorted private transfer to The Taj Mahal Palace on the waterfront.
- Bespoke welcome at the hotel with gifting and your hardback itinerary book.
- Gateway of India and the colonial harbour precinct as a first evening layer.
- Welcome dinner with your Farbound trip lead.
Dinner
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai or similar
Day 2 - Elephanta Caves and Mumbai Heritage
Private Elephanta Caves visit with a specialist, then a curated South Mumbai heritage afternoon.
- Private boat to Elephanta Island with your specialist for the UNESCO cave complex.
- Trimurti relief and major carved panels with expert Gupta-era architectural context.
- Return to Mumbai for a curated South Mumbai afternoon: Kala Ghoda, Colaba, and the colonial civic quarter.
- Lunch at a chosen Mumbai table.
- Dinner at the hotel or a waterfront restaurant.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai or similar
Day 3 - Fly to Goa
Fly to Goa, private Fontainhas walk, and a sunset catamaran.
- Flight from Mumbai to Goa with fast-track airport handling.
- Check in at Taj Exotica for a beach resort welcome.
- Private Fontainhas heritage walk with a local specialist: the Latin Quarter lanes, Portuguese facades, and lived-in neighbourhood texture.
- Private sunset catamaran cruise timed for light and calm water.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa or similar
Day 4 - Goa Slow Culture
Fazenda Cazulo feni tasting and a deliberately unhurried Goa day.
- Private feni tasting experience at Fazenda Cazulo with the distillery owner: context, craft, and flavour storytelling.
- Time built in for a softer Goa day: beach hours, resort time, and unhurried pauses.
- Optional heritage church visit or spice garden depending on interest.
- Lunch at a curated Goan table.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast,
Lunch
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa or similar
Day 5 - Palolem
Drive south to Palolem for dolphins, beach hours, and a slower bay rhythm.
- Drive south to Palolem and shift into a beach-bay rhythm.
- Private dolphin-spotting boat timed around sea conditions and calm water windows.
- Rest of the day fully open for beach time, quiet swims, and a slower pace.
- Lunch at a beachside table.
Breakfast,
Lunch
Ciaran's Camp or similar
Day 6 - Arrive Gokarna
Drive to Gokarna with Mahabaleshwar Temple and a private coastal trail.
- Drive from Palolem to Gokarna as the coastline quietens.
- Mahabaleshwar Temple visit for a spiritual anchor in the town's sacred geography.
- Private half-day coastal beach-trail trek: cliffside perspectives, hidden coves, and raw shoreline texture.
- Arrive at SwaSwara CGH Earth for a wellness resort welcome.
- Dinner at the property.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
SwaSwara CGH Earth or similar
Day 7 - Gokarna Water Day
Surf lesson, open midday at SwaSwara, and a private sunset cruise.
- Surf lesson with Cocopelli Surf School, structured as an accessible first layer.
- Midday kept fully open: SwaSwara spa, beach, reading, or yoga as you prefer.
- Private sunset cruise as the evening close, timed for light and sea conditions.
- Dinner at the property.
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
SwaSwara CGH Earth or similar
Day 8 - Return to Goa, Departure
Private transfer from Gokarna to Goa airport for international or onward departure.
- Morning at leisure at SwaSwara.
- Private transfer to Goa International Airport with buffers for a calm, unhurried exit.
- Fast-track airport handling where available.
Breakfast
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