This extensive 29-day adventure through India takes you from bottom to top, revealing the icons and local secrets of this diverse country. Revel in the tropical climate, warm waters, and lush green landscapes of the south in places like Kochi, Puducherry, and Madurai. Then be dazzled by kaleidoscopic colours, Mughal grandeur, and the overt spirituality of the north in Jaipur and Agra. Travel from Kochi to Delhi and combine the slower delights of Kerala and Tamil Nadu with the rush and jumble of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on our longest Original-style India tour.
Tokyo and Kyoto headline the "Japan’s Landscapes" tour, a 14-day city sightseeing package that uniquely includes Ha Giang in Vietnam. Tailored for seniors, this easy activity trip ensures all travel, accommodations, and meals are sorted, allowing you to enjoy each stop without stress. The distinguishing feature is its cross-cultural twist, blending Japan’s top sites with a taste of Vietnamese scenery, perfect for those eager to broaden their horizons.
Set out to explore The Land of the Two Holy Mosques with this 10-day small-group tour of Saudi Arabia! Your journey will begin in Riyadh, the cultural capital of Saudi Arabia known for its spectacular skyscrapers, world-class shopping malls, and historic national museums. Visit the Murabba Palace, originally built as a private residence for the Saudi King, and see the Masmak Fort, dating back to 1865 AD. Next, you will take the train to Ha’il, situated at the very foot of the Shammar Mountains. Explore Ha’il with its boundless beauty and warm hospitality, and visit the A’arif Fort, a captivating castle built with mud and clay. From there you will travel to Jubbah, a beautiful oasis believed to be the remains of an ancient lake, before you visit Al-Ula, where you can see fascinating rock formations and artistic masterpieces. Explore Mada’in Saleh, also known as Hegra, the first World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia. From there you will travel to the holy city of Medina, where you will explore the story of Islam and the prophet’s biography. Finally, set out to explore Jeddah, where your small-group tour of Saudi Arabia will come to an end!
Terrific tour....
We stopped at choice locations..
David Solanes was our guide and he was amazing, taking considerable care of everyones questions be they related to the tour events, free time or other aspects of the country, culture and travel. He provided excellent contextual overviews and made the experience for everyone fun and most enjoyable. He was great at getting everyone moving through the events without a lot of waiting on others... truly passionate about the tour stops and ensuring all had a great time.
The hotels and locations were convenient and generally quite good.
This was a great trip full of wonderful and varied experiences plus a number of highlights including: Bodh Gaya and important Buddhist sites, Varanasi, the Taj Mahal, Shimla and The Golden Temple at Amritsar. Travelling by train proved to be fascinating and a good way to meet people, even if it was not always totally comfortable. Pemba was an excellent tour guide, caring, well organised, knowledgeable and extremely likeable. I would certainly recommend the trip as a good way to explore this part of northern India.
Just recently completed the “Royal India” tour. It was magnificent. Excellent tour guide and driver. Lovely hotels with excellent service. And of course, amazing things to see and do. Highly recommend!
Harsh was an excellent tour leader. He had a small group but some very demanding clients. He did a brilliant job and is very knowledgeable.
Did not like the Rockland Hotel. Quality of that hotel was below the standard expected.
From the sacred River Ganges to the summits of the Himalayas, tour India and Nepal on a trip where adventure and discovery await. From the most exciting places to visit in Delhi to the towering peaks surrounding Kathmandu, discover the spirit, culture, and nature of this fascinating region. Visit the Taj Mahal of Agra, experience the chaos and colour of India's villages, and marvel at the daily pilgrimage to the ghats of Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges. Delve into the history and religion of these two fascinating countries as you enjoy the highlights of India and Nepal.
The "Classical Korea and Japan End Tokyo" tour is a 14-day city sightseeing journey from Seoul to Tokyo that’s perfect for those seeking an easy-paced, immersive adventure. Seniors will enjoy visits to Matsuyama, Mount Koya, Jeonju, and six other destinations, with all accommodations, transport, and meals provided. The tour’s unique selling point is its cross-cultural blend, offering travelers the chance to experience both Korean and Japanese traditions in one seamless trip.
I loved Japan seeing all there was to offer on our trip 🇯🇵. I didn’t like the 4 changes in our tour guides I feel you need to keep the same guides for the whole trip. I understand not all the people go to all the places but it would be nice to have the same group the whole way in the tour.
Daily departure and arrival timings from hotels should me mentioned in the itinerary. Full details of places to visit and information about the place should be mentioned in the itinerary.
From spice-filled bazaars to white sandy beaches, opulent palaces to spice plantations, discover India in all its glory on this well-balanced 15-day adventure. Delve into a world of delicious street food, ride rickshaws through narrow alleyways, stroll by beautiful lakes and forested hills, mingle with Mumbai merchants, and explore centuries-old icons. Finish up on the shores of easygoing Goa, where yoga, cocktails, and golden sands are all you need to chill out after the bustling big towns of India. Now that’s an idyllic Indian adventure.
Without the dust in Rajastan India is indeed a great destination not only for Westerners but anyone interested in East Indian cultures and traditions. Food was good but a little too salty for my tastebuds. In southern India food not as salty but also very good.
I plan at some later time to revisit India but be a little more prepared to deal with the dust and the northern weather in January.