Nine signature itineraries from 4 to 21 days. All are private, all can be customised, and all include hotels, transport, guides, entrance fees and breakfast.
9 tour packages from $680 per person 100% customisable
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Nine ways to discover India
Our tour packages cover the whole country, from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean. The Classic Golden Triangle is the ideal first trip: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in seven days with sunrise at the Taj Mahal. Royal Rajasthan goes deeper, with two weeks of forts, heritage palace hotels and a night in a desert camp.
Short on time? The 5-day Varanasi break and the 4-day Ranthambore safari slot neatly into any itinerary. Every package includes hand-picked hotels, private transport, local guides, entrance fees and breakfast, with prices from $680 per person. Use the trip-cost calculator on our offer page to see what your group would pay.
This iconic 7-day journey is the perfect introduction to India's rich history and culture. Explore the contrast between Old and New Delhi, watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal in Agra, and discover the palaces and forts of Jaipur, the "Pink City".
Experience the tranquil side of India on this 10-day tour of "God's Own Country". From the historic port of Kochi and the tea hills of Munnar to a private houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters and the sands of Marari Beach.
Embark on a profound 5-day spiritual journey to Varanasi. Witness the mesmerising Ganga Aarti, take a sunrise boat ride along the ghats, wander the old city's alleys and visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon.
Live like a Maharaja on this 14-day grand tour of Rajasthan: the "Blue City" of Jodhpur and Mehrangarh Fort, romantic Udaipur with its floating palace, and a camel safari with a night under the stars near Jaisalmer.
Discover the "Land of High Passes" on this 9-day adventure. Acclimatise in Leh among cliff-top monasteries, cross Khardung La and Chang La, and marvel at the changing colours of Pangong Tso lake on the Tibetan border.
Seek out the majestic Bengal Tiger on this focused 4-day wildlife adventure in Ranthambore National Park, a former royal hunting ground set around a dramatic 10th-century fort. Four jeep safaris maximise your chances of a sighting.
Discover the many faces of Goa on this relaxing 8-day trip: pristine South Goa beaches, the UNESCO churches of Old Goa, the colourful Latin Quarter of Panjim and a spice plantation lunch. Relaxation, culture and cuisine in one.
Journey through the heartland of Dravidian culture on this 12-day tour of Tamil Nadu: the towering gopurams of Madurai's Meenakshi Temple, the Great Living Chola Temples of Thanjavur, French-flavoured Puducherry and the shore temples of Mahabalipuram.
For the ultimate traveller, this 21-day epic covers the breadth of India's diversity: the Golden Triangle, a spiritual immersion in Varanasi, and the backwaters and spice hills of Kerala, with 4/5-star hotels and internal flights included.
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Choose a tour, the number of travellers and any upgrades to see an instant estimate. Groups of four or more receive an automatic discount of 5%, and groups of six or more save 8%.
Estimates include hotels, private transport, guides, entrance fees and breakfast.
Single travellers pay a 35% single-room supplement.
Short extensions that combine with any itinerary. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
from $290
Hampi: the lost capital
3-day extension
Ruined temples and royal pavilions of the Vijayanagara Empire scattered among giant granite boulders.
Fly or take the overnight train from Goa or Bengaluru to Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was one of the richest cities in the world in the 16th century. Two full days with a local guide cover the Virupaksha and Vittala temples with the famous stone chariot, the Royal Enclosure, the Lotus Mahal and the elephant stables, plus a coracle ride on the Tungabhadra River and sunset from Matanga Hill. Includes 2 nights in a riverside boutique hotel, a private car, guide, entrance fees and breakfast.
Price: $290 USD per person.
from $240
Amritsar & the Golden Temple
2-day extension
The holiest shrine of Sikhism, glowing at night, and the theatrical border ceremony at Wagah.
A short flight from Delhi brings you to Amritsar in Punjab. Visit the Golden Temple twice: in the evening for the Palki Sahib ceremony, when the holy book is carried to rest, and at dawn when the gold shimmers in the water. Join volunteers in the world's largest free community kitchen, walk through Jallianwala Bagh and the Partition Museum, and watch the flag-lowering ceremony at the Wagah border with Pakistan. Includes 1 night in a 4-star hotel, airport transfers, a private guide, and a Punjabi food walk.
Price: $240 USD per person.
from $260
Mumbai city break
2-day extension
Colonial landmarks, Bollywood, street food and the energy of India's largest city.
Begin or end your tour in Mumbai. A full-day guided tour covers the Gateway of India, the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco district (UNESCO), Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Dhobi Ghat open-air laundry, Mani Bhavan (Gandhi's home) and Marine Drive at sunset. On day two choose between a boat trip to the rock-cut cave temples of Elephanta Island, a guided walk through the Dharavi community, or a Bollywood studio visit. Includes 2 nights in a 4-star hotel in South Mumbai, transfers, guide and a street-food tasting.
Price: $260 USD per person.
from $310
Mysore: city of palaces
3-day extension
A fairy-tale palace lit by 97,000 bulbs, silk and sandalwood markets and temple-topped hills.
From Bengaluru, drive to Mysore via the island fortress of Srirangapatna, capital of Tipu Sultan. Tour the opulent Mysore Palace, climb Chamundi Hill past the giant Nandi bull, and explore Devaraja Market with its pyramids of flowers and spices. On Sunday evenings and during the Dasara festival the palace is illuminated by nearly 100,000 light bulbs. The third day takes you to the intricately carved Hoysala temple of Somnathpur. Includes 2 nights in a heritage hotel, private car, guide, entrance fees and breakfast.
Price: $310 USD per person.
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What every tour includes
The details vary from tour to tour and are listed on each tour page. These are the standards that never change.
Centrally located 4-star, boutique or heritage hotels with air conditioning, private bathrooms and Wi-Fi. Breakfast is always included. Upgrades to 5-star and palace hotels are available on every route.
A private air-conditioned car or SUV with a professional driver, bottled water on board, fuel, tolls, parking and all airport and station transfers. Internal flights are included where the tour page says so.
Government-licensed, English-speaking local guides in every city and all monument, museum and national park fees for the sights on your itinerary. Guides in other languages can be arranged on request.
A dedicated tour manager, a pre-departure information pack and a 24/7 emergency phone line in India. See our Travel Tips to start preparing.
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