Chorao Island: Bird Sanctuary and Heritage Tour

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary - Enjoy a boat ride through the backwaters with a birding expert to observe birds and crocodiles among the mangroves.
  • Shri Devaki Krishna Temple - Discover the fascinating history of the Temple and its relocation during Portuguese rule.
What's Included
  • Guided Trail
  • Boat Ride Charges
  • Snacks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Soul Travelling Goodies
What's Not Included
  • Extra portions of Meals and Snacks.
  • Personal Expenses and Medication
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Ilhas Dos Fidalgos, meaning The Island of the Noblemen, is the name given to Chorao Island by the Portuguese, marking one of their initial conquests during their 451-year rule. Today, it stands as a significant site for migratory birds in the country, with the renowned Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary being a key feature of the island.
This trail offers an…

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 note that you will be requiring your personal transportation/vehicle as we will be visiting multiple spots during the trail.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Beepinp2026
Mar 15, 2026
Delightful Tour - This tour was not only enjoyable but very educational. Our guide Swena was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in every way. I would recommend this tour to get an insight into a small part of Goan life.
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86samirp
Mar 15, 2026
Awesome chill quiet time - Atul was a great host then we had a nice chill time. The portrait was beautiful and the breakfast was so yummy in healthy. They are also connected to local community and have very strong values.
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194saijalp
Mar 13, 2026
Fantastic Tour - Swena guided us through the Nature Trail at Chorao Island and we were extremely fortunate to have her as our guide. She is very knowledgeable and even felt like a friend at the end of our tour. The sign of an expert guide is someone who makes it look very easy and effortless. Seems was fabulous and answered any questions we had. Thank you Swena Dias!
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Sahilkk858nt
Mar 4, 2026
Chorao island experience - Amazing experience! Loved the sights and the tour by Karan
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Dipica
Feb 28, 2026
Go for it! - I have been to Goa a couple of times before but never got to explore it with a local expert. We wanted to do a birding tour with the kids and show parts of the island. Karan, our guide, shared a lot of infor about the place. Highly recommend it for all ages. We also went to local feni bar, ate a delicious snack in the middle of a paddy farm, and did so much more. Go for it.
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Yeshas2026
Feb 25, 2026
Amazing offbeat experience in Goa - Had a very unique and offbeat experience exploring the island of Chorao with Roy (from Soul Travelling). All the activities were curated with a perfect pace with detailed information yet had enough time to soak it. The best parts were spotting various bird species on the boat during sunrise and having a delicious local Goan breakfast. Definitely recommend to everyone travelling to Goa!
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Denisehk6481lq
Feb 23, 2026
Amazing nature trail at Charao - The guide Koonan was very knowledgable and interesting had great facts about each of the places we visited the temples which were amazing . It was lovely interacting with the local people. The church and the graveyard which I found fascinating. We went on a boat trip to look at the mangroves very interesting and amazing . The cocktail making and tasting was very informative on every level I learned things I never knew about . Also the lovely and tasty goan snacks a treat at the end of the trip. The trip was great and I would recommend anyone to go on it and the guide was fab .
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Journey50414612871
Jan 30, 2026
Great experience - highly recommend - Great company - the guides were just awesome. Highly recommend this for a unique experience. We did local site seeing - boat ride , temple and church visit along with the snacks were really great !
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Daydream640776
Jan 28, 2026
Unique must-do tour in North Goa - Great tour of Chorao with Atul! Got to hear wonderful local history of the island - including a visit to the unique devaki-krishna temple, the seminary snd St Bartholomew Church. Especially enjoyed the meals hosted by a local family - loved getting to experience the authentic Goan cuisine. Highly recommend!
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S1306vdjayp
Jan 17, 2026
Chart Island Trip - The experience was great, a must do trip. You get to experience stuff as a local and meet and talk to people.
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up to 10 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).