It was a wonderful adventure full of insights, learnings, fun, beauty and a sensory smorgasbord of experiences. I loved the diversity within the cities and villages, the cultures, the activities offered and the modes of transportation. It was well organised and brilliantly led by Giri.
This tour of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Maldives will not only show you the most iconic landmarks and attractions that have gained attention from travelers all around the world but also give you the opportunity to unwind on the exotic islands of Maldives. Your journey will begin in Dubai, a spectacular metropolis with distinctive modern architecture and breathtaking skylines. Drive across Palm Jumeirah, the largest artificially made island on the planet. From there you will travel to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and a fascinating city with an evolving skyline, sandy shores, and iconic buildings. This breathtaking metropolis is home to the legendary, white-washed Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the biggest mosques in the world, along with the famous Ferrari World and gigantic shopping malls. You will end your tour with a breathtaking trip to the Maldives, where you will discover the clearest ocean waters in the world and enjoy a relaxing stay at the Kurumba Maldives Resort. Let the sea revive you with its magical aura — you will head home feeling completely relaxed, rejuvenated, and refreshed, as your tour of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Maldives will come to an end!
In sights, sounds, smells, it was exhilarating. Culturally, historically & religiously, my eyes were opened much wider. I immensely enjoyed the total experience. Kudos to CEO, Som and to Gadventures! Thank you
I feel like I've seen as much of India as possible in a month. There was a full range of activities that included "must-see" sites. There was a balance of occasional free time without sacrificing getting as much out of our day as possible! The high opinion I have of your CEOs has remained intact--I don't know how you are able to harvest such high quality individuals to lead the tours. I love G Adventures.
A wonderful taster of India, curated to take the hassle away from me so I could enjoy the experiences. As a solo traveller the smallish group gave a sense of security and also enabled us to make friendships. The CEO really tied it all together and I had a fabulous time.
A really very well organized and planned trip. From arrival at the Delhi airport to the last minute - we felt very comfortable! Everyone was very friendly, courteous and helpful to us. We would travel through this tour company at any time. Our special thanks to the Delhi airport representative, our guides in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, our very good driver and all the people who made this holiday unforgettable for us.
Local tour specialists organised a fantastic private tour for our group in August/September 2019. We chose the Golden Triangle with Mumbai itinerary and were able to get the best value.
Having liaised with them via email in the months and weeks ahead of the tour to ensure all our queries were answered, we were greeted at Delhi airport by a representative and our driver without issue. From there we were transferred to our first hotel. We opted for 4 star hotels and overall were happy with the accommodation, although once there we would have liked to be a little more central to restaurants/shops etc outside of the hotel for evenings and free time. Our itinerary overall was pretty busy so not too much bother.
We had different guides in each city who were all welcoming and knowledgeable. The particular highlight was our driver for the golden triangle portion, Mangeram, who went out of his way to keep us happy and share his knowledge and expertise with us. His English was great which also enhanced our experienced since we spent a large amount of time in his company traveling. We felt safe with him and that he was trustworthy - especially important as an all female group.
It would have been good to spend a few more days in Mumbai and to stay somewhere central there.
Overall, I would recommend local guides and drivers, who made us feel welcome at each stage.
"We loved our tours and the tour company was able to accommodate all our needs and show us a ton of India in a short amount of time. We jumped around to Varanasi, Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, and Bhopal (on our own for a wedding), and loved every minute of it. Was certainly packed but was our own doing and very fulfilling trip!
Anu and Debasish in particular were great to work with and were very on top of logistics and coordinating everything to meet our interests. Also shout out to Rakesh who was our driver in Delhi and then again from Jaipur to Agra to Delhi — great guy!
All in all, highly recommend!"
Explore the modern capital city of Islamabad, marvel at its architecture and lush greenery. Discover ancient ruins in Taxila, uncovering tales of civilizations past. Dive into the bustling markets and savory street food of Rawalpindi. Venture into the rugged terrain of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, immerse yourself in its rich culture and hospitality. Journey to the picturesque valley of Chitral, surrounded by majestic mountains and serene rivers. Visit Swat, famed for its stunning landscapes and ancient Buddhist heritage. Each destination offers a unique and unforgettable experience, promising a glimpse into the diverse beauty of Pakistan.
A relatively short but well-planned and extremely interesting exploration of the Golden Triangle, led by a simply wonderful and knowledgeable local resident (Indira) who steered us through the throngs of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur's streets and shared her local insight into all things India. Be prepared for lots of temples and forts, occasional traffic mayhem and architectural masterpieces. The local preparation and organisation meant we saw in a week what would have taken three times as long travelling independently (which I've done before in India), but we still saw the real country. An excellent trip.
