E-Bike Divar Island: Temple, Church & Backwater Boat

Pedal past a millennium-old temple, a baroque church with 360-degree views, and into the backwaters by boat

E-bike Divar Island from Old Goa in a morning or afternoon half-day, riding winding roads to Saptakoteshwar Temple (over 1000 years old) and Our Lady of Piety Church, then taking a motorboat through neighboring Vanxim Island's backwaters with a local fisherfolk guide. You get the bike, safety gear, snacks and a home-cooked meal at a peaceful house on the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike and boat tour on islands

• Depart from BLive Hub Old Goa
• E-bike on Divar Island roads
• Visit Saptakoteshwar Temple
• Visit Our Lady of Piety Church
• Ferry to Vanxim Island
• Boat ride through backwaters
• Enjoy home cooked delicacy

The experience

You start at the BLive Hub near Old Goa Residency and ride an e-bike across Divar Island's winding roads, the motor handling the hills so you can focus on the landscape. The route takes you to Saptakoteshwar Temple, a site that has stood for over 1000 years, and then to Our Lady of Piety Church, a baroque structure with a 360-degree panoramic view across the island. Both stops sit on roads quiet enough that you notice the fishing practices and sluice gates that shape daily life here.

After the bike portion, you board a ferry to Vanxim Island and switch to a motorboat. A local fisherfolk guides you through the backwaters, pointing out how the waterways connect the islands and what the tides mean for the catch. You stop at a house on the water for snacks and a home-cooked meal, the kind of pause that lets the pace of the place settle in.

The e-bikes come with a trained captain, safety kit and first aid support. Bottled water and snacks are included. A sling bag keeps your hands free while you ride. The operator runs the activity in English and Hindi, and children from age 11 are welcome.

What’s included

• E-bikes, safety kit and gear.
• bottled water and snacks.
• home-cooked meal at a house on the water.
• motorboat ride through the backwaters.
• trained captain and first aid support.
• personal insurance.
• sling bag for carrying belongings.

Before you book

Lasts 4h 30m, runs every day at 08:00 and 14:30, from US$ 42.89 per person, with a live guide in English and Hindi, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 14:30

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AgesAdult (22 to 44 years) · Senior (45 to 70 years) · Youth (15 to 21 years) · Child (11 to 14 years) · Under 11: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Rare Escapes Goa

Is this one for you?At four and a half hours, this fits a morning or afternoon without eating into the rest of your day in Goa. The e-bike assist means you ride at a comfortable pace even on hills, so the activity suits anyone who wants to cover ground without exhaustion.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 21 years); Child (11 to 14 years). Children under 11 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the e-biking part of the day?

The e-biking covers the winding roads of Divar Island and includes stops at Saptakoteshwar Temple and Our Lady of Piety Church. The total activity runs four and a half hours from start to finish, so plan for a morning or afternoon slot without other commitments.

What is Saptakoteshwar Temple?

Saptakoteshwar Temple is a site on Divar Island that dates back over 1000 years. You reach it by e-bike and spend time there as part of the route.

Do I need to know how to ride an e-bike?

E-bikes handle the pedaling for you with electric assist, so the ride suits all fitness levels. The operator provides a trained captain and safety gear, and children from age 11 can join.

What happens on the backwater boat ride?

After biking, you take a ferry to Vanxim Island and board a motorboat guided by a local fisherfolk. You explore the backwaters, learn about fishing and the islands, then stop at a house on the water for snacks and a home-cooked meal.