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title: "Goa & Gokarna Road Trip"
description: "A 6-day group road trip from Bangalore to Gokarna's cliff-top beaches and the quieter South Goa coast of Agonda and Cabo de Rama."
url: "https://www.goweekender.in/escapes/goa-gokarna-road-trip"
---

# Goa & Gokarna Road Trip

A 6-day group road trip from Bangalore to Gokarna's cliff-top beaches and the quieter South Goa coast of Agonda and Cabo de Rama.

- Destination: Gokarna, Karnataka
- Departs from: Bangalore
- Duration: 6D/5N (6 days, 5 nights)
- Price: from ₹18,999
- Categories: Beaches, Waves, Nature, Adventure
- Booking: in the GoWeekender app (iOS and Android), run by a verified host

## Upcoming departures

- 9–14 Dec 2026: sold out
- 16–21 Dec 2026: sold out
- 23–28 Dec 2026: ₹18,999
- 28 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027: ₹18,999

## About this trip

Six days on the Konkan coast, from slow, soulful Gokarna to easy-going South Goa. The trip leaves Bangalore on an overnight drive and starts in Gokarna: a day around its beachside cafés, an evening walk up Kudle hilltop for sunset over the cliffs, dinner at Mantra Cafe and a house party back at the stay. Next morning you drive up the coast to Goa, stopping for a beachside lunch on the way, with a sunset swim and a beach party once you arrive. The last full day is spent at Agonda, a quieter stretch of sand that suits kayaking, paddleboarding or surfing, before sunset and the old fort at Cabo de Rama and a farewell party. After a slow final morning, the overnight drive brings you back to Bangalore.

You travel as a small group with a trip captain throughout, in an AC tempo traveller or mini bus, and stay three nights in rooms on double or triple sharing: one night in Gokarna and two in Goa. Breakfasts are included on Days 2 to 5; lunches, dinners, water sports and any club or pub entries are paid on the spot.

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Bangalore to Gokarna (Overnight Journey)

Meet the group at your pickup point in Bangalore in the evening and board the AC tempo traveller / mini bus for the overnight drive to Gokarna. Ice-breaker games and introductions on the way get everyone talking before lights out.

- 8:00 PM Pickup from Bangalore: First pickup at New Udupi Grand, HSR Layout (8:00 PM), then KLM Fashion Mall Marathahalli (8:30 PM) and Domlur Sky Walk (9:00 PM).
- 9:00 PM Ice-breaker games & introductions: Get to know your fellow travellers with games and introductions as the trip gets rolling.
- 10:00 PM Overnight drive to Gokarna: Overnight journey up the Karnataka coast. Have dinner before boarding (self-sponsored).

### Day 2: Gokarna – Beach Cafés & Kudle Hilltop Sunset

Roll into Gokarna in the morning, check in and have breakfast at the stay. Spend the day around Gokarna's beachside cafés, then walk up to Kudle hilltop in the evening for photos, a little quiet time and sunset over the cliffs. Dinner is at Mantra Cafe, and the night ends with a house party back at the stay.

- 7:00 AM Arrive in Gokarna & check in: Reach Gokarna after the overnight drive, check in at the stay and freshen up.
- 8:30 AM Breakfast at the stay: Included.
- 10:00 AM Beachside cafés: Explore Gokarna's well-known beachside cafés and spend the late morning by the sea.
- 1:00 PM Lunch by the beach: A relaxed lunch at a beach café (self-sponsored).
- 4:30 PM Kudle hilltop sunset walk: A short walk up to Kudle hilltop for photos, some meditation and sunset over the cliffs.
- 8:00 PM Dinner at Mantra Cafe: Dinner at Mantra Cafe, known for its views and relaxed feel (self-sponsored).
- 10:00 PM House party at the stay: Back at the stay for a house party with your new friends.

### Day 3: Gokarna to Goa – Coastal Drive & Beach Party

After breakfast, check out of the Gokarna stay and drive up the coast into Goa, stopping for lunch at a beachside spot on the way. Check in, head to a nearby beach for a sunset swim, and spend the night at a beachside party.

- 8:00 AM Breakfast & check-out: Included breakfast at the Gokarna stay, then check out.
- 9:30 AM Coastal drive to Goa: Drive north along the coast from Gokarna into Goa.
- 1:00 PM Beachside lunch en route: Lunch at a scenic beachside spot on the way (self-sponsored).
- 3:00 PM Check in at Goa: Check in at the Goa stay for the next two nights.
- 5:30 PM Sunset swim at a nearby beach: Head to a nearby beach for a swim and some downtime as the sun sets.
- 9:00 PM Beachside party: A night out at a beachside party. Club or pub entries, if any, are self-sponsored.

### Day 4: Goa – Agonda Beach & Cabo de Rama

Breakfast at the stay, then a day at Agonda, one of South Goa's quieter beaches, with the option of kayaking, paddleboarding or surfing. In the late afternoon, head to Cabo de Rama to explore the old fort and watch the sunset from the cliffs, then close the trip with a farewell party.

- 8:30 AM Breakfast at the stay: Included.
- 10:00 AM Agonda Beach: A quieter South Goa beach, good for a long swim or a lazy morning on the sand.
- 12:00 PM Water sports (optional): Kayaking, paddleboarding or surfing at Agonda, self-sponsored.
- 2:00 PM Beach time at Agonda: Relax and soak up the sun at Agonda or a nearby beach. Lunch is self-sponsored.
- 4:30 PM Cabo de Rama fort & sunset: Explore the old fort for panoramic sea views, then watch the sunset from the cliffs.
- 8:30 PM Farewell party: Celebrate the end of the trip at a lively spot or a calm beach shack. Dinner and any entries are self-sponsored.

### Day 5: Goa – Slow Morning & Return to Bangalore

A slow last morning with an optional meditation or beach walk, then breakfast, check-out and the start of the drive home, with one last beachside lunch on the way before the overnight run back to Bangalore.

- 7:00 AM Meditation or beach walk (optional): Start the last morning slowly by the beach.
- 9:00 AM Last breakfast in Goa: Included.
- 11:00 AM Pack up & check out: Check out of the Goa stay.
- 11:30 AM Begin the return journey: Board the vehicle and start the drive back towards Bangalore.
- 1:00 PM Beachside lunch on the way: One last taste of Goa's food at a beachside stop (self-sponsored).
- 2:30 PM Overnight drive to Bangalore: The long drive home through the evening and night, with stops on the way.

### Day 6: Arrival in Bangalore

Reach Bangalore early in the morning, around 6–7 AM, and head home with memories of Gokarna's cliffs and Goa's beaches.

- 6:00 AM Arrive in Bangalore: Drop at HSR Layout, Marathahalli and Domlur between about 6 and 7 AM.

## What's included

- Group travel with travellers from different backgrounds
- Driver charges and toll charges
- Trip captain throughout the trip
- Travel throughout the itinerary by AC tempo traveller / mini bus
- 3 nights' stay on double or triple sharing (1 night Gokarna, 2 nights Goa)
- 4 breakfasts (Day 2, 3, 4 and 5)

## Not included

- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
- Costs from bad weather, landslides, protests or other events beyond our control
- GST @ 5%
- Club or pub entries, if any
- Lunches and dinners
- Travel, accidental and medical insurance
- Kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing and any other water sports

## FAQs

### What should I carry?

A soft copy of your Aadhaar, comfortable pants or shorts, T-shirts, sunscreen, shoes with good grip, two water bottles, a cap and sunglasses, flip-flops, a personal medical kit, polybags for wet clothes, a power bank and a small day backpack. Carry extra cash for lunches, dinners, water sports and any party entries.

### Which meals are included?

Breakfast on Days 2, 3, 4 and 5 is included. Lunches and dinners, including the Mantra Cafe dinner in Gokarna, are self-sponsored at local cafés and beach shacks along the way, so budget for them.

### What costs extra on the trip?

Lunches and dinners, kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing and any other water sports, and club or pub entries at the parties, if any. Travel, accidental and medical insurance is not included either.

### Where are the pickup and drop points?

Pickups in Bangalore are at New Udupi Grand HSR Layout (8:00 PM), KLM Fashion Mall Marathahalli (8:30 PM) and Domlur Sky Walk (9:00 PM). The return reaches Bangalore around 6–7 AM on Day 6 with drops at the same points. Exact timings are confirmed by the trip team before departure.

### Is it safe to travel with strangers?

Yes. You travel as a small group with a trip captain throughout, and rooms are allotted on double or triple sharing. Most travellers join solo and leave with a group of new friends.

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