Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & the Maharajas' Express (2025)

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duration 16 days
tour type Cruise
age requirement 2-99 yrs
max group size 20
Tour Code BM-40429
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Operated in English

Starts Kolkata, India
Ends Mumbai, India

TOUR OVERVIEW

You will start in Kolkata and end in Mumbai. With the river cruise tour "Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & The Maharajas' Express (2025)" you will be sailing through Kalna, Jaipur, Mayapur and 10 other destinations in India. The trip "Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & The Maharajas' Express (2025)" takes 16 days and includes cabin accommodation onboard the ship and other things, per the package includes section.

Start your journey onboard the luxurious riverboat, the Ganges Voyager II. Travel to villages lining the Ganges River that only a few people get to see each year and experience our Wellness Program, centered around the destination’s ancient tradition and practice of yoga. From the awe-inspiring Hindu temple complexes of Kalna to the colorful flower markets of Kolkata, your Ganges voyage delves deeply into the myriad charms of India’s culture.

Then your travels continue onshore to explore India’s star cities by the Maharajas’ Express. This glamorous train will take you to Agra for the Taj Mahal, the Pink City of Jaipur and the Blue City of Jodhpur, the romantic “Venice of the East” Udaipur, New Delhi, and Mumbai, home to India’s famous Bollywood film industry. All this and more await on a once-in-a-lifetime voyage through India.

Note: For the January and November departures, the rail portion of this itinerary will begin in New Delhi and travel to Mumbai. For the December departure, the rail portion will begin in Mumbai and travel to New Delhi.

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Day 1: Kolkata (Embark)
Day 2: Kalna
Day 3: Matiari
Day 4: Murshidabad, Baranagar
Day 5: Cruising the Ganges, Khusbagh
Day 6: Mayapur, Chandannagar
Day 7: Kolkata
Day 8: Kolkata (Disembark), Fly to New Delhi
Day 9: New Delhi (Embark), Agra
Day 10: Agra, Ranthambore
Day 11: Jaipur
Day 12: Bikaner
Day 13: Jodhpur
Day 14: Udaipur
Day 15: Mumbai (Disembark)
Day 16: Mumbai

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

7-night cruise on the elegant Ganges Voyager II
Lavishly appointed riverview suites with private French balconies
6 nights onboard the luxury train, The Maharajas’ Express
1 night in New Delhi at The Oberoi New Delhi (or similar)
1 night in Mumbai at The Oberoi Mumbai (or similar)

Meals

All meals onboard cruise and train prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 15 dinners
Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
Complimentary house wine, local spirits and beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee will be served onboard the ship and train. Onshore lunches include complimentary coffee and tea. Onshore dinners include complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea.

Transport

Cruise Ship

Excursions

13 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts

Experiences

1 country: India
3 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manager during the cruise portion of your journey
Complimentary Wellness Program on every sailing
Cultural enrichment activities onboard
Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
Flight included between Kolkata and Mumbai
Gratuities for onboard and onshore personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager, local experts, drivers) are included both during the cruise/tour as well as on any pre- or post-cruise land extensions

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Kolkata and from Mumbai are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & the Maharajas' Express (2025) tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & the Maharajas' Express (2025) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 121 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 120 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 04 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 04 September 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 120 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & the Maharajas' Express (2025) tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & the Maharajas' Express (2025) tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
This trip requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 atleast 14 days before embarkation. Young children who are not eligible to be vaccinated will be required to provide a negative PCR or Antigen test result taken within 72 hours of embarkation.

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