Tropical Forest Swim & Lunch – RY Marketplace

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Highlights

Trek into a tropical forest
Swim in a natural poolTry out some feni cocktailsBreakfast & LunchTraditional & authentic Goan cuisine

Experienced staff

Description

Experience how Goans celebrate nature, friends and family! It is very common for Goan folk to go back to the forest, swim in a stream whilst drinking and eating merrily! Our grandparents did it, our parents did it and by god, we are doing it FULL POWER! A big part of being Goan is honoring your connection to nature. The bond between Earth and Man is true and sacred and deserves celebration!  

After a village breakfast right around the rendezvous, a few minutes’ drive to the parking spot. Then drive to the trek starting point crossing of the stream and a forest path. Chill here for a couple of hours. Later, drive to a farmer’s hut, down a couple of freshly made Feni cocktails and dig into a traditionally cooked Goan Gaud Saraswat lunch over stories of the village. Some of the ingredients for the lunch are picked from the surrounding hills. You can even give a shot at making a cocktail.

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Who This Experience Is Good For

Our local experience is perfect for people who like swimming in natural pools and trying out new cuisines; Anthony Bourdain style 🙂

Meet Our Local Host 

Meet our friendly local host, passionate about forest frolic. They’ll guide you through the forest trails sharing cultural stories and customs

Itinerary 

Start Time: 7:45 am: Your cab will pick you up at your accommodation Dukle Elite
You will arrive at 9:00 AM to meet your guide for a Goan breakfast, 
From breakfast place drive 10 minutes more to the activity area
Then there’s a 40 min trek to stream
Swim relax and chill in the waterbody
Later drive to a hut for a traditional Goan lunch and make some feni cocktails
End Time: 3:30PM activity ends where you will be driven back to Dukie Elite and should reach by 4:45 PM

What’s Included

Experienced local guide
Village traditional breakfast & lunch
Refreshments
Swim in water body
1.5 hour trek two ways 
Changing room / toilet
Transportation

What’s Not Included

Additional food or drinks beyond what is provided on the tour
Gratuities for your guide (optional, but appreciated)

Know Before You Go

Minimum Needed: 6 persons
Maximum Capacity: 12 persons 
Total Travel Time: Approx. 3.5 Hours 
Total Activity Time: Approx. 2.5 hours
How far is meeting point from your accommodation: Approx. 1 hour
Meeting Point Name: Secret Meeting point, City manager will sort it out with the cab
Booking Deadline: 1st November EOD
Weather Dependent: No, This is a traditionally monsoon activity for Goans
Difficulty Level: Easy 
Special Clothing Required: Ponchos, swimwear and a change of clothes,  plastic bag to carry wet clothes, towels. Footwear – closed footwear for 45 minutes trek
Special Dietary Restrictions: Yes, if mentioned at time of booking only
Extra Cash: Needed for tipping (Not mandatory: you liked the service Tip! You did not? Is ok not to Tip. 10% is good), additional services & souvenirs. ATMs are available in town. 

Ground Transportation: Yes

Additional Information: Carry Sunglasses, body and face sunscreen, mosquito repellant, soothing insect balm, a hat, long pants, walking shoes and a bottle of water
Liabilities:

  • The villagers love their quietude & privacy, so please do not tag locations. 

  • Please do not venture into the forests on your own; tell your Local Beat friend and they will take you around. Please remember that you will be required to sign an indemnity form furnished by your host. 

What is the refund policy? All cancellations, by customer or Remote Year will be given in Marketplace credit within 3 days of the cancellationWhen a customer cancels, credit value will be subject to any associated cancellation fees.Credit can be used toward anything on the Marketplace or toward future program fees. If you’d like to use toward Program Fees, please email [email protected] Credit is valid for 24 months from date of the email.  Unless the original purchase was via RY Gift Card.If you would prefer a cash refund,  please email [email protected] within 3 days of receiving the marketplace credit.

Note that any cash refund for customer cancellations will incur a minimum 10% transaction and handling fee

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services. 

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out! 

If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved. 

Will I be able to work on this experience? 

If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.

I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book? 

We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.