All-India Bolt-on Tours
There is a whole lot more to do in India after taking in one of our Mountain Bike Kerala tours. After 25 years of travelling, working and living in India combined with a whole lot of adventuring from my wife and my team revealed to us just how much there is to see, do and just experience in India. With our travel partners over at Green Frog India we have hand-picked these tours from a wealth of options. The tours can be added on to your trip either pre or post trip and we can arrange flights, trains and make all arrangements for your travels within India.
South India Highlights
Kerala Backwaters Experience.
A highlight of any trip to Kerala is to cruise, explore and relax on the network of rivers, canals and lakes known as the Kerala backwaters. Watch the world go by from the deck of your luxury houseboat.
Highlights
- Take in one of our favourite Kerala meals on the deck of your very own houseboat
- Enjoy an Ayurvedic massage, yoga session or cooking course at your waterside retreat
- Guided bike ride and birdwatching tour.
Key Information
- 1 night on your own exclusive houseboat
- 1 night at waterside resort
- A.C bedrooms
- Group size 2-8 per boat
Itinerary 3 Day/2 Night
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to houseboat for mid-day. Welcome drinks followed by cruise with lunch and dinner taken on board. Overnight on the houseboat
Day 2: Breakfast on board and morning cruise. Short transfer to your waterside retreat.
Day 3: Short transfer to cycles and guided short ride with expert bird spotter. Afternoon Departures/onward travel.
Dates:
Available all year round on request.
Recommended season September-April
Prices From: Standard/Deluxe/Five-Star
Standard: 15800Rs/£190 per person
Deluxe: 18700Rs/£225 per person
Luxury: 25300Rs/£305 per person
*Prices based on double/twin share/single occupancy price on request
What’s included
- All breakfasts included
- All accommodation
- Transfer for group flights
- Monument Fees
- Breakfasts
- Lunch/Evening Meal on Houseboat
- Cycle Hire
- Expert Local Guides
- Pick up and drop up to and including Kochi (Transfer to other destinations also available)
What’s not included
- Travel insurance
- Visas and vaccinations
- Single supplement
- Evening Meal
- Activities
North India Classics
Golden Triangle (Code GT)
No India trip is complete without a visit to the Taj Mahal and Rajasthan, the land of Kings. Our Golden Triangle India Tour is the classic north India experience taking in the unmissable wealth of Mughal and Rajput history in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
Highlights:
Soak in the atmosphere at the peerless Taj Mahal
Be a Maharaja for a day as you survey the timeless Amber Fort
Mingle with the crowds in the ancient bazaars of Old Delhi and eat real Mughlai food.
Key information
- 5 nights hotels in en suite rooms
- Group sizes from 2-16
- A.C Vehicle equipped with cooler box and complimentary drinks.Itinerary: 5 night/6 day
Day 01: Delhi Historical Tour: Pick up at Delhi International/Domestic Airport/Hotel: You will met by our tour-leader and transferred to your hotel. Super historical walk of Old Delhi and evening meal at a world famous Mughlai cuisine restaurant. Overnight Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi-Agra: Early breakfast in time for a leisurely 3 hour drive to Agra with one of our experienced driving team. Arrive in Agra, what was once the capital city of the Mughals and home to the iconic Taj Mahal – an emblem of eternal love, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. We visit the classical UNESCO listed Red Fort before soaking up an afternoon at the unforgettable Taj. Overnight Agra.
Day 03: Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur: After breakfast it’s a one hour drive through rural India to the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. This city of victory once served as the capital of the Moghul Emperor, Akbar before being abandoned due to a shortage of water. Its many grand and magnificent buildings leave a lasting impression on any visitor. After a morning exploration it is a further scenic 4 hour drive to Jaipur, the Pink City with enough time to explore the bazaars and historical market area. Overnight Jaipur
Day 04: Jaipur: After breakfast it’s time to head to the majestic Amber Fort – this place is straight out of a magazine front cover, a stunning blend of both Hindu and Rajput architecture with outrageous views from the ramparts. Jaipur is full of architectural treasures so take your pick from the Hawa Mahal – The Palace of Winds, built of red and pink sandstone, the City Palace, Jal Mahal – a palace sited in the midst of the Man Sagar Lake and Jantar Mantar. Overnight Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur-Delhi – New Delhi tour: It’s a 4 hour drive back to Delhi and its wealth of sights. Soak up the sights and sounds of an afternoon tour covering Laxmi Narayan Temple, Parliament House, India Gate and Connaught Place the central hub of Lutyen’s New Delhi. Overnight Delhi.
Day 6: Departures/onward travel. Transfer to airport/rails station etc
Dates:
Available all year round on request.
Recommended season September-April
Start Dates and Prices: Standard/Deluxe/Five-Star
Standard: £545 per person
Deluxe: £675 per person
Luxury: £890 per person
*Prices based on double/twin share/single occupancy price on request.
Tour Notes
The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays so tours start on all days except Thursday
Prices Per Person Based on Twin/Double Share
Please Enquire For Single Room Option
Other dates available on request
What’s included
•All breakfasts included
•All accommodation
•Transfer for group flights
•Monument Fees
•Breakfasts/Lunches
•Expert Local Guides
•Tour Guide
What’s not included
•Travel insurance
•Visas and vaccinations
•Single supplement
•Evening Meal
Varanasi- Soul Of India Journey (Code VS)
One of the most fascinating and rewarding places to visit in India.. Varanasi, Kashi or Banaras is one of the oldest Hindu cities located by the sacred river Ganges. Varanasi is the spiritual capital of India and It is said that people who bathe in River Ganges will have their sins washed away.The city is famous for its narrow winding streets hosting around 2,000 temples, among which the Kashi Vishwanath or the “Golden Temple” is a highlight. Our tour offers a glimpse into India’s soul.
Take a boat ride on the Ganges and view the ancient rituals.
Immerse yourself in ancient streets and alleys of a timeless city
Let our expert guide give you an insight into the complex layers of the Hindu faith.
Key information
- 5 nights hotels in en suite rooms
- Group sizes from 1-16
- A.C Vehicle equipped with cooler box and complimentary drinks.
Itinerary: 2 Night/3 Day
Day 1: Arrive Varanassi. Transfer to your excellent hotel for time ] to relax. Early afternoon depart for Sarnath which dates back to the 3rd century BC and is the place where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon a vast expanse of ancient ruins at Sarnath and Chaua tooth relic. Evening boat ride on the Ganges followed by Ganga Aarti
Day 2: Morning boat ride at the dawn followed by old city walk: The Ganges is spectacular during sun rise with pilgrims flocking to the Ghats where we see life and death together. After boat ride a small walk in to the oldest part of Varanasi which is famous for its narrow street. Visit Kashi Vishwnath temple (For Hindu only) which is also known as Golden temple.
Day 3: Departures/onward travel.
Start Dates and Prices: Standard/Deluxe/Five-Star
Standard £245 per person
Deluxe: £275 per person
Luxury: £335 per person
*Prices based on double/twin share/single occupancy price on request.
Price Includes
- All Accommodation and Breakfasts for 2 people
- Airport Pick Up and Drop
- Tour Guide for 2 days
- Entry Tickets Sarnath
- Morning/Evening Boat Ride on the Ganges
- Car For Guided Days
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Visas and vaccinations
- Lunches
- Evening Meal
