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Bat Island (Pequeno) Snorkel Cove

Vasco da Gama, Goa, India

4.1 (0)

Overview

The nearer, gentler island — kayak-and-snorkel mornings over rock reef, sergeant-majors in the shallows and picnic sand between headlands.

Why visit: Grande's little sibling — half the boat time, all the fish.

Things to do

›Reef shallows
›Kayak crossings
›Beach picnic
›Odxel-Bambolim launch

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May

Entry fee

Trips ₹1,000–2,500

Est. budget

₹1,200–3,000

Duration

Half day

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