After breakfast proceed to Savoi Spice Plantation. This plantation is now over 200 years old and covers an area of 100 acres. It is situated in the village of Savoi which is 25 kms from the capital city Panjim, 40 kms from Calangute in North Goa and 30 kms from the city of Margao in South Goa. This plantation boasts of a purely organic and natural environment, in which the guests can enjoy nature at its very best. The pond situated within attracts a number of birds of different varieties. Bird watching is one sport the guests can simultaneously enjoy as they explore the spicy world of Savoi Plantation.
After reaching Savoi Spice Plantation you will have a guided walking tour by an expert along a shady path to explore the spicy world of Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Clove, Nutmeg, etc. in their natural environment. And also to enhance the tour are tropical fruits like mango, jackfruit, cashew, papaya, chikoo and medicinal herbs, shrubs and trees.
Part of the tours also includes a demonstration of traditional beetle nut plucking where the person involved swings from tree to tree like your well know - Lord of the Jungle, ‘Tarzan’. Also included in this tour is observation of the traditional methods of making useful as well as decorative items made out of the coconut, besides other materials. Within 30 to 45 minutes guests will experience a brand new world of spicy and fruity environment.
Some fruits and spices are of different varieties to get the unique chance of seeing it in its natural environment. Here are but a few of our fruits and spices which are within our plantation: Cloves, Nutmeg, Stone Star Spice, Mixed Spices, Jackfruit, Pineapple, Pammello, Bimbli.
Evening back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.