Family Bonding Nature Experience
Two or three unhurried days in the forest — sunset trails, night walks, a jeep safari and stories by the fire. Designed around children, and the adults who bring them.
Time together, outdoors, with someone who knows the forest
Children lead the way
Be a Biologist sessions, nature art and night walks are built for curious minds — and paced so no one is rushed.
Naturalists, not guides
Our resident naturalists have walked these trails for years. They turn a frog call or a footprint into a story children remember.
Everything taken care of
All meals and every activity are included. You arrive, settle in, and connect with nature — and with each other.
Choose 3 nights, or 2 if you’re short on time
Arrive, slow down, listen
- Arrival & Goan lunch Check-in from 1 PM
- Introduction to the Western Ghats — a gentle trail at sunset
- Bonfire: wildlife stories with a naturalist What lives in this forest, and what to look for tonight
- Guided night walk
Into the wild, and the village
- Early drive to a conservation hotspot, with a picnic breakfast
- A dip in the natural spring pool
- Guided village visit with a cooking session
- After dinner: Wildlife of the Western Ghats presentation
A day for young naturalists
- Be a Biologist session for children
- Rest time — the afternoon is yours
- Nature art session Children take their work home
- Open Jeep Night Safari with a naturalist
A last morning in the forest
- The Sensory Spice Trail Touch, smell and taste your way through the plantation
- Spring pool & Bubble Spring
- Check-out by 11 AM
Arrive, slow down, listen
- Arrival & Goan lunch Check-in from 1 PM
- Introduction to the Western Ghats — a gentle trail at sunset
- Bonfire: wildlife stories with a naturalist What lives in this forest, and what to look for tonight
- Guided night walk
Into the wild, together
- Early drive to a conservation hotspot, with a picnic breakfast
- A dip in the natural spring pool
- Cooking session for the family
- Open Jeep Night Safari with a naturalist
A last morning in the forest
- The Sensory Spice Trail Touch, smell and taste your way through the plantation
- Spring pool & Bubble Spring
- Check-out by 11 AM
What the third night adds
| 2 Nights | 3 Nights | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | Family cooking session | Cooking inside a village visit |
| For children | Shared family activities | Be a Biologist + nature art session |
| Learning | Bonfire wildlife stories | + Wildlife of the Western Ghats presentation |
| Pace | Two full days | Rest time built in for younger children |
Two kinds of cottage, both in the forest
Premium Cottage
Plantation Cottage
All meals and all activities included
| Per cottage, 2 adults | 2 Nights / 3 Days | 3 Nights / 4 Days |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Cottage | ₹56,000 | ₹84,000 |
| Plantation Cottage | ₹48,000 | ₹72,000 |
| Each extra guest above 12 years | ₹16,000 | ₹24,000 |
| Up to 2 children aged 12 and under | Free | Free |
- Prices are plus 18% GST.
- Maximum 4 guests per cottage. Extra guests above 12 years are ₹8,000 per person per night.
- Included: cottage stay, all meals (Goan, cooked fresh from local produce), every activity in the itinerary, naturalist-led experiences.
- Airport / station transfers available at extra cost.
Goan cooking, every meal
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh in our Goan kitchen with seasonal, local produce. Tell us about allergies or children’s preferences when you enquire, and we’ll plan around them.
Tell us your dates
We’ll confirm availability and send you the details within 24 hours.
- Season: October to March
- Weekends and school holidays fill first
- About 60 km from Goa airport and Madgaon station
Prefer to talk? WhatsApp +91 93258 06516 or call +91 99237 54664
Questions families ask
Is this suitable for young children?
Yes — it’s designed around them. Trails are gentle, sessions are hands-on, and our naturalists set the pace by the youngest in the group. The 3-night plan includes rest time for little ones.
What’s included in the price?
Your cottage, all meals, and every activity in the itinerary, led by our resident naturalists. GST (18%) and transfers are extra.
How are children charged?
Up to two children aged 12 and under stay free. Guests above 12 are ₹8,000 per person per night. A cottage takes a maximum of 4 guests.
Should we choose 2 or 3 nights?
Two nights covers the highlights. The third night adds a village visit, the Be a Biologist and nature art sessions, a wildlife presentation — and a slower pace.
How do we get there?
Nature’s Nest is in Surla, Sattari, about 60 km from Goa airport and Madgaon railway station. Self-drive is straightforward; we can arrange pick-up at extra cost.
What is the cancellation policy?
30–16 days before check-in: 25% of the booking amount is retained. 15–8 days: 50% retained. Within 7 days: 100% retained.