Private Butterfly Conservatory Tour, with Spice Plantation or Goan Meal
Walk through a forest one family grew for butterflies at the Butterfly Conservatory of Goa. Choose the 4-hour tour with a spice plantation and lunch, or a longer visit with breakfast and a Goan meal. Private car with pickup.
Goa
Duration
About 4 hours
Pickup
Pickup: North Goa & Candolim
Format
Private
Languages
English
Rating
4.0 (5 reviews)
Curated Highlights
5 moments
Learn about the many kinds of butterflies at the Butterfly Conservatory of Goa
Explore the forest created by the Heblekar family on a once-barren hill slope
See the rooftop garden with integrated rainwater harvesting
Choose a spice plantation tour with lunch, or a longer sanctuary visit with breakfast and a Goan meal
Private air-conditioned car with pickup
About this experience
This land was once a barren hill slope with no natural source of water, proposed for residential buildings. The Heblekar family — Jyoti and Yashodhan — bought it and, plant by plant, turned it into a forest for butterflies to feed and breed. After pickup from your hotel, meet your guide at the Butterfly Conservatory of Goa and walk through the forest to learn about the many kinds of butterflies, see birds and an artificial waterfall, and visit the unique sloping rooftop garden with its rainwater harvesting. A corner of the sanctuary called “The Butterfly Pub” is planted with flowers that attract the male butterflies. Then drive through village roads to a spice plantation in Keri to learn about fragrances and spices, and finish with a traditional Goan lunch before we drop you back.
Sequenced Itinerary
4 stops
9:00 am
Hotel pickup in North Goa
Stop 02
1 hour
Mystic Woods by The Butterfly Conservatory Of Goa
Guided walk through the butterfly forest and the rooftop garden.
Admission included
Stop 03
1 hour
Tropical Spice Plantation
Spice walk in Keri village followed by a traditional Goan lunch.
Admission included
Stop 04
Drop-off at your hotel
Meeting point & setting
Ends: Back at your hotel
Hotel pickup included
Mystic Woods by The Butterfly Conservatory Of Goa
Goa, Goa
Private – with spice plantation & lunchPrivate
Pickup from hotels in North Goa
Starts 9:00 am
Private – longer visit with breakfast & Goan mealPrivate
Pickup from hotels in Candolim
Starts 8:00 am
Pickup from centrally located hotels in North Goa (e.g. Candolim). Please have breakfast before the tour — no breakfast is served.
Clarity of Offerings
Included in your experience
Pickup and drop-off (North Goa hotels, or Candolim for the Goan-meal option)
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Entry to the Butterfly Conservatory
Spice plantation entry and lunch (spice plantation option)
Breakfast and lunch (Goan-meal option)
Parking, tolls, fees and taxes
Not included
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Tips
Not included: Meals not mentioned
Not included: Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Practical Information & Etiquette
Good to know
Butterfly numbers are highest after the monsoon (roughly September to December); sightings are not guaranteed at other times.
A great tour for nature lovers, families and photographers.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Access & fitness
Not: Stroller accessible
Not: Wheelchair accessible
Not: Infant seats available
Infants sit on laps
Near public transport
Difficulty: easy
Flexibility
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Choose your tour, option, date and number of travellers, then tap “Request on WhatsApp”. WhatsApp opens with your booking details already written — just press send. Our concierge checks availability and replies, usually within a few hours, with a confirmation and a secure payment link. You pay nothing until we confirm.
When and how do I pay?
Only after we confirm your date. We send you a secure payment link on WhatsApp (or by email if you prefer) — UPI, cards and other common methods. Once payment is received your booking is confirmed and we send the pickup details.
I don’t use WhatsApp. Can I book by email?
Yes. On any tour page, choose your date and travellers and tap “Prefer email?” — your email app opens with the same booking details. We reply by email with availability and a payment link.
Where do you pick up from in Goa?
Most tours include pickup from centrally located hotels in North Goa (Calangute, Baga, Candolim, Arpora, Anjuna, Porvorim, Panjim). Selected tours also pick up from Colva & Benaulim, Agonda & Palolem, and Mormugao cruise port — each option shows its pickup areas. Staying somewhere else? Ask us and we’ll suggest the nearest pickup point.
What is your cancellation policy?
For most tours you can cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. A few experiences are non-refundable — this is always shown on the tour page before you book. See our Cancellation Policy page for details.
Can I visit Dudhsagar Falls during the monsoon?
The jeep safari to Dudhsagar Falls is usually closed by the forest department during the peak monsoon (roughly June to September), and the exact opening and closing dates change every year. The falls are at their fullest just after the monsoon. Message us your date and we’ll confirm whether the safari is running before you pay.
What is the difference between private and shared tours?
On a private tour only your group travels, in your own car with a driver (and guide where included), so timings are flexible. Shared tours join a small group in a coach or shared vehicle at a lower price per person, with fixed timings. On some tours, like Dudhsagar, the park jeep may be shared with other travellers even on private options.
Are children and infants welcome?
Yes. Children aged 3 and above pay the regular per-person price; infants aged 0–2 travel free on a parent’s lap. Child seats are not always available, so please mention it in your WhatsApp message if you need one. Some tours, such as the Dudhsagar jeep safari, are bumpy and not suitable for pregnant travellers.
How can I contact you?
The fastest way is WhatsApp — use the WhatsApp button on any page. You can also email us, or use the form on the Contact page, which prepares a WhatsApp message or an email for you. We reply within a few hours during the day.
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