Combine the best of India and Nepal in one superbly comfortable trip. Experience the colour and chaos of Delhi's bazaars and witness the Mughal splendours of Agra. Roam the grounds of the iconic Taj Mahal, head out on a jungle safari and listen for the whispering prayer flags of Kathmandu. Throw in temple towns and village visits, lakeside retreats and mountain walks, spiritual moments and local interactions for an unforgettable tour bursting with incredible adventures.
Say Ayubowan to Southeast Asia's gem, Sri Lanka. This adventure is going to take you all over – from national parks to beaches to ancient fortresses and temples, we’ve squeezed in all the highlights & a few lesser-known secrets to create the perfect 11-day trip. With hand-picked inclusions and extra free time add-ons, this trip delivers the best Sri Lanka has to offer.
I thoroughly enjoyed this cycling tour of a tiny gem of India called Kerala. We saw Indians at work and were humbled by their hard work and joyful manner. The traffic was a bit crazy, but we felt so safe with the support of our driver and mechanics. Glorious hills and seascape. We had time for rest, swimming and shopping too. Thank you. It was fabulous
Pack up the troupe and head into Borneo's lush jungles on a family adventure. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys on a scenic cruise down the Kinabatangan River, or watch intelligent orangutangs on a visit to one of Borneo's best animal sanctuaries. Learn about a bygone era with an eye-opening visit to a Dusun village and wander through vast tea plantations in Ranau. Stop off at the idyllic Dinawan Island and see the colourful fish living beneath its shimmering waters. Everywhere you look, this island is brimming with unforgettable memories.
This biking safari adventure takes you, at first, for a thrilling ride around the Kathmandu valley. As you ride up and down the hills and adventurous trails on your mountain bike, the beautiful Himalayas dominate the skyline. And then, the trip takes you to Chitwan National Park. Lonely Planet, the largest travel guide book publisher, says it is “one of the best wildlife-viewing national parks in Asia”.
You begin your biking adventure by paddling from Kathmandu. Enjoy riding in the bustling city and then start a challenging ride to Kakani, a quiet town atop a ridge. The hill station offers mesmerizing views of the Himalayan ranges from Annapurna to Everest (weather permitting). Ahead is a 9-km single track, known as “Scar Road”, which runs through Shivapuri National Park. In the trip, you will get lots of opportunities to ride in challenging trails. On Day 3 while biking from Shivapuri village to Chisapani, you will ride on a single biking trail known as “30 Minutes of Heaven”.
From Chisapani, cycle to Nagarkot, which is another popular hill station offering the breathtaking sights of the snow-white peaks. The major attraction of staying overnight at Nagarkot is the sunrise in the morning. Wake up before dawn and go out on the balcony. You will be amazed at the scenery. The sun rays light up the Himalayan mountains and turn them from white to red and gold.
From Nagarkot, ride for 5 km along a ridge at first. You will pass through beautiful towns that have preserved their cultures well and have distinct medieval look. They are Panauti and Dhulikhel, both of which are Newari towns. You will stay at Dhulikhel today. The next morning’s ride will take you from Dhulikhel to Banepa via the sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site, Namobuddha. From Banepa you will be picked up and driven back to Kathmandu. You will pass through a giant statue of Shiva, one of the significant Hindu gods along the way.
When the biking tour ends, the safari adventure begins. Take a drive to Chitwan National Park. At the park, you will do lots of activities such as elephant safari, canoeing, jungle safari, visit to elephant breeding centre and watching wildlife. You will get to watch some of the rare wild birds and animals and plants.
A real insight into Sri Lanka’s culture and heritage together with its diverse landscape. The guides wonderful positivity and knowledge really enhanced the trip experience.
Chitwan National Park is the most popular nature reserve in Nepal. Located in the southern plains of the country, it is home to some of the most threatened wildlife on earth, including one-horned rhinos and the majestic royal Bengal tiger.
Join us in this short, three-day trip to discover Chitwan. Explore its dense thickets during an elephant safari as well as during a jungle walk and spot a variety of wild animals. Also included in the itinerary is a canoe ride in the Rapti River, which bisects the park, as well as a Tharu dance performance. The Tharus are a group of people indigenous to the Terai plains of Nepal.
Experience the best of Nepal's natural beauty during this short trip. Please scroll down for more details.
The Golden Triangle is India's most popular tourist circuit covering Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, the three cities which together define Northern India's rich history, culture, and architecture. Join us on this eight-day, private, guided tour to enjoy the heritage and antiquity of this special area.
Beginning with a sightseeing tour of Delhi, the tour will take you to Agra, home to the Taj Mahal, and Jaipur, famous for its numerous palaces with beautiful architecture designed by the Rajputs. A visit to Ranthambore National Park is also included, where you'll have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife during two shared jeep safari drives.
Experience rooms in three-star hotels and take sightseeing tours in a private car driven by an English-speaking experienced driver. Please notice that the tour price does not include the entry fees to the monuments. Please see the itinerary below for more information.
In this 16-day tour, you will be exploring all the popular destinations of India. Besides visiting places, you will also be learning about India's rich cultural heritage and storied past.
Delhi will surprise you with its interesting mix of history, art, culture and architectural wonders. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in the bustling streets of Old Delhi, visit the street markets, and learn more about the daily lives and occupations of locals.
Up next is Agra, where you will explore Mughal era architectural wonders, including the iconic Taj Mahal. After the tour of Agra, we are off for some wildlife adventure in Ranthambore National Park, most famous for its Bengal tiger population. Go on a jeep safari to spot these endangered big cats and several other wildlife species in their natural habitat.
Continue your India tour with a visit to Jaipur, which is known for its magnificent royal forts and palaces. Here you will visit various sites such as Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and City Palace. If you are visiting during the month of March, you are in for a treat, as the Hindu population of India celebrate Holi, the festival of colors. Jaipur is one of the best places to experience this festival.
Then you will head to another historical city of India, Jaisalmer, situated in the middle of the Thar Desert. Enjoy the tour of Jaisalmer Fort, temples, and havelis (traditional homes). Experience Jodhpur next, where you will get to explore its historical monuments and local markets.
End your tour in Udaipur, also known as the 'Venice of the East,' where you will visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, and take a boat cruise in Lake Pichola.
An exclusive 12-day journey curated for discerning travelers eager to explore Nepal's diverse treasures efficiently. Our meticulously designed itinerary encompasses the nation's prime attractions, from the UNESCO-listed temples and palaces dotted across the Kathmandu Valley to the exhilarating wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park and the captivating lakeside city of Pokhara.
While Nepal is renowned for its towering mountains, including eight of the world's fourteen eight-thousanders, such as the iconic Mt. Everest, our concise itinerary offers a unique perspective. Witness the awe-inspiring majesty of these peaks during a scenic mountain flight.
Our adventure commences in Kathmandu, where we allocate two days to immerse ourselves in the city's rich cultural tapestry. Uncover revered sites like the Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Changunarayan Temple.
Continuing our journey, we proceed to the picturesque lakeside haven of Pokhara for a two-night stay, with a highlight being the breathtaking sunrise vista over the Annapurna mountain range from Sarangkot.
Next, our path leads to Chitwan, a lowland district renowned for Chitwan National Park, which offers captivating safaris and remarkable wildlife encounters. The park is home to various species, with Bengal tigers and one-horned rhinos among its notable residents.
We conclude our tour back in Kathmandu, beginning with an exhilarating one-hour mountain flight that provides breathtaking vistas of Nepal's iconic peaks. On our final day, we explore the historic town of Kirtipur, located on the outskirts of Kathmandu, where we delve into the rich culture of the indigenous Newar community, indulge in authentic Newari cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the local heritage.
A real Borneo adventure. Trek rainforest and jungle trails in search of wildlife such as Orangutan, ascend limestone pinnacles and climb Mt Kinabalu. This is Borneo as few ever experience it - a journey through ancient rainforests, Indigenous homelands and high mountain trails that reveals the wild heart of the island. Designed for active, curious travellers, this immersive Borneo trekking tour combines rich cultural connection, unique wildlife encounters and spectacular landscapes.
Beginning in Kuching, we explore Sarawak’s colonial past and Indigenous heritage before travelling deep into the forest by longboat to stay at the remote Nanga Sumpa longhouse. Here, we spend time with the Iban people and venture out on foot in search of orangutans, macaques and hornbills in their natural habitat. We continue upriver to jungle camps, swim in waterfalls and walk trails few others will ever access.
Next, we fly to Mulu National Park - home to one of the world’s largest cave systems and the dramatic limestone Pinnacles of Gunung Api. Trekking through pristine rainforest, we climb to a viewpoint overlooking these 45-metre (148-foot) high stone spires, rising sharply from the jungle below.
In Sabah, we ascend Mount Kinabalu (4095m/13,435ft), Borneo’s highest peak, trekking through ever-changing ecological zones — from lowland forest to alpine scrub - to witness sunrise above the clouds. The journey concludes on the Kinabatangan River, where dawn and dusk wildlife cruises offer sightings of proboscis monkeys, elephants and rare birdlife, all within one of Southeast Asia’s most biodiverse ecosystems.
Throughout the adventure, we stay in simple lodges and jungle camps, work with expert local guides and contribute to long-standing conservation and community-based tourism efforts. It’s an unforgettable multi-activity adventure - rich in biodiversity, culture and achievable challenges.
The Trip was amazing, great Hotels, great places, all in all just amazing. Only small thing that could be inproved are the roaches on the loser Level on the boat, otherwise the battle was also amazing!
Wanna discover a whole new side of Indonesia? This trip will show you that and so much more. Over 13 days, you’ll hop from Bali to the Gili Islands to Komodo Island (and plenty more underexplored gems) - all with an included flight and a 2-night stay aboard a houseboat. You’ll learn traditional Balinese cooking in Ubud, go on snorkelling adventures, visit the Pink Beach, and see Komodo dragons in the wild. Plus, you’ll have the chance to dive into the ocean, take an early-morning trek for the best sunrise views and even the chance to swim with manta rays.
Borneo with Contiki was honestly one of the best trips I’ve ever been on. Our trip leader was amazing and made everything feel so easy and fun. I met such a great group of people, and seeing orangutans in the wild was something I’ll never forget. Every excursion was packed with adventure I had the best time!