Mangrove Tours in Goa at a glance
- Our pick: Goa Kayaking Sal Backwaters: Paddle Waterways, Spot Otters, US$ 65 per person (1h 30m, 4.88★ · 244).
- Best value: Kayaking Goa: Spike's Salonia Backwaters with Guide, US$ 59 per person (1h 30m, 4.72★ · 25).
- Also recommended: Divar Island tour: Temples, mangroves, heritage homes, US$ 26 per person (3h–4h, 5.00★ · only 3 reviews).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: US$ 26–US$ 195 (median US$ 65). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 6 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 3 kid-friendly, 4 private and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Mangrove Tours in Goa
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
8 options
Goa Kayaking Sal Backwaters: Paddle Waterways, Spot Otters Kayak the Sal Backwaters near Nuvem through mangrove channels with 70+ bird species, otters and lotus ponds. Guide included, all ages welcome. Every day · 8 start times, 06:30 to 16:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.88 (244 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · HI · MR ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 65 per person
Kayaking Goa: Spike's Salonia Backwaters with Guide Kayak through Spike's Salonia Backwaters in Goa with a local guide to spot kingfishers, otters and peacocks among the mangroves. Every day · 07:30, 09:30 and 16:30 · From age 10 ★ 4.72 (25 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · HI ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 59 per person
Divar Island tour: Temples, mangroves, heritage homes Walk Divar Island's mangroves and village markets with native islanders, visit a 1912 Indo-Portuguese home, and end at a hilltop viewpoint over the river Mandovi. Every day · 07:30 and 16:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 26 per person
Kayaking in Goa mangroves: Otters, crabs and narrow channels Kayak through Goa's backwater mangroves on narrow channels, spotting otters, crabs and birds. Your guide provides all equipment needed for this wildlife adventure. Every day · No fixed time · Season until 30 Nov · From age 8 ★ 4.76 (21 reviews) Duration: 1h 40m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 81 per person
Kayaking in Spike's River, Goa: Mangroves & Kingfishers Paddle through Goa's Spike's River mangroves for two hours spotting kingfishers, osprey and sea eagles: guide, kayak, life vest and water included, pickup arranged. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 16:30 · Season until 11 Dec · Pickup available · From age 10 ★ 4.80 (20 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN from US$ 50 per person
Mangrove kayaking in Goa: Paddle Spike's Dogleg with otters Kayak through Goa's mangroves on Spike's Dogleg for two hours, spotting otters, crabs and nesting birds under low branches with hotel pickup and an instructor. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · All ages Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 195 per person
Kayaking River Nerul in Goa: Mangrove forests and villages Paddle the calm waters of River Nerul in Goa past mangrove forests and riverside villages, with hotel pickup, instructor and all gear included. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · All ages Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 154 per person
Kayaking on Spike's River, Goa: Paddle past mangroves and birds Paddle the peaceful Nerul River past mangroves and temples with a local guide, hotel pickup included, spotting river otters and wading birds along the shore. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 10 Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 172 per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goa Kayaking Sal Backwaters: Paddle Waterways, Spot OttersOur pickGroup of up to 14 | US$ 65 per person | 1h 30m | 4.88★ · 244 | Every day · 8 start times, 06:30 to 16:00 | English, Hindi, Marathi |
| Kayaking Goa: Spike's Salonia Backwaters with GuideBest valueGroup of up to 14 | US$ 59 per person | 1h 30m | 4.72★ · 25 | Every day · 07:30, 09:30 and 16:30 | English, Hindi |
| Divar Island tour: Temples, mangroves, heritage homesAlso recommendedPrivate | US$ 26 per person | 3h–4h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 07:30 and 16:00 | — |
| Kayaking in Goa mangroves: Otters, crabs and narrow channelsGroup of up to 13 | US$ 81 per person | 1h 40m | 4.76★ · 21 | Every day · No fixed time · Season until 30 Nov | — |
| Kayaking in Spike's River, Goa: Mangroves & KingfishersGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | US$ 50 per person | 2h | 4.80★ · 20 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 16:30 · Season until 11 Dec | English |
| Mangrove kayaking in Goa: Paddle Spike's Dogleg with ottersPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 195 per person | 2h | — | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Kayaking River Nerul in Goa: Mangrove forests and villagesPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 154 per person | 3h | — | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Kayaking on Spike's River, Goa: Paddle past mangroves and birdsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 172 per person | 2h–3h | — | Every day · 09:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (4): Divar Island tour: Temples, mangroves, heritage homes (US$ 26 per person) · Mangrove kayaking in Goa: Paddle Spike's Dogleg with otters (US$ 195 per person) · Kayaking River Nerul in Goa: Mangrove forests and villages (US$ 154 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Goa Kayaking Sal Backwaters: Paddle Waterways, Spot Otters (US$ 65 per person) · Kayaking Goa: Spike's Salonia Backwaters with Guide (US$ 59 per person) · Kayaking in Goa mangroves: Otters, crabs and narrow channels (US$ 81 per person)
- With pickup (4): Kayaking in Spike's River, Goa: Mangroves & Kingfishers (US$ 50 per person) · Mangrove kayaking in Goa: Paddle Spike's Dogleg with otters (US$ 195 per person) · Kayaking River Nerul in Goa: Mangrove forests and villages (US$ 154 per person)