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Beach lovers! 11 water sports you need to try
Goa’s beaches are obviously the main attraction of the state. But it’s not only the land that is dotted with people. If you look skywards, you’ll find some in the sky screaming their lungs out! If you are a water sports junkie, Goa is the treasure you have been looking out for, hosting loads of beach activities. So skim the waves, surf the seas, glide the sky and wave at the dolphins. Here is a brief list along with the price range and durations.
Activity
Price
Duration
Water Skiing/Knee & Wakeboarding
Rs. 400-1200
15 minutes
Jet skiing (locally referred to as water scooter)
Rs. 500 onwards
3 minutes
Wind Surfing
Rs. 300-600
1 hour
Parasailing
Rs. 500-1250
5 minutes
Banana Boat/Bump & Ringo Rides
Rs. 200
15 minutes
Speedboat rides
Rs. 800- 1200 (for 3-6 people)
10 minutes
Dolphin cruises
Rs. 700 per person
2 hours
Scuba diving/ Snorkelling
Rs. 5000 per person
8 hours
White water rafting
Rs. 1700 per person
7 hours
Yatch
Rs. 3000-9000
2 hours
Kayaking
Rs. 100-1500
1-3 hours
Unleash the adrenalin junkie in you, and bargain with various tour guides for the price mentioned in the table or lower. But please note, with the exception of White water rafting all water sports are shut during the monsoon due to the prevailing winds and rough seas. Nevertheless, don’t be disheartened my fellow readers. This is the perfect opportunity for you to start researching and planning your next holiday to Goa.
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