Overview
Secure your spot on this Goan jungle adventure where you'll learn about spices and sustainable living, meet villagers and feed the local elephants by the river.
Highlights
- This full-day jungle tour will help you connect with the wildlife and local Goan community
- You'll see a selection of spices and medicinal plants, learning about sustainability in the jungle
- Elephants are the stars of this tour – learn about them, prepare their food and feed them
- There's a visit to an eco-village where you'll learn about local life and community
- You can cool off with a swim in a natural pool while the elephants play nearby in the river
Beneath a thick canopy of green, your local guide will reveal the secrets of the Goan jungle on this full-day tour. As they lead you into the forest, the sights and sounds of the jungle will come alive as you hear stories of survival and sustainable living. A big part of surviving in the jungle is understanding the plants, so your guide will point out wild spices and medicinal plants.
After picking up some fresh produce from the fruit stand, it's time to help prepare some snacks for the elephants. Then your local guides will explain how elephant dung paper is made and how the elephant carers gently communicate and connect with these majestic creatures. Once the elephant food is ready, you'll have a chance to feed them yourselves.
There's a break for lunch before heading to the eco-village to learn more about how the locals live in harmony with the jungle. They'll welcome you into their houses and show you the sustainable efforts they're making, like turning kitchen waste into cooking gas. Then, for the last hour of the tour it's your turn to swim and splash or simply float in a natural pool, taking in your exotic yet peaceful surroundings.
What's included
- Lunch
- Transport
- Guide
- Swim stops
- Welcome tea
Meeting & pickup
Hotel / designated pickup available
- • Acacia Goa
- • Adamo The Bellus
- • Aldeia Santa Rita
- • Alila Diwa
- • Beleza By The Beach
- • Bloom Boutique Baga
- • Bloomrooms @ Calangute
- • BloomSuites @ Calangute
Additional info
- Please remember to bring your swimwear and a change of clothes
- For the safety and well-being of both guests and elephants, all feeding is done from behind a barrier, allowing elephants to approach at their own comfort level. This experience supports ethical and responsible elephant care. Participants must follow all sanctuary guidelines and instructions provided by the staff.
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Bring insect repellent
- Bring suitable footwear
- Bring your passport or official EU identification
- Bring bathing gear and sunblock
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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Our team is happy to help before you book — reach out any time.
