My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our time on this tour! The scenery throughout was incredible, and it was a great contrast to time spent in India’s North visiting the Golden Triangle. Walking in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, a tour of a spice farm, and time on the houseboat in the backwaters were particular highlights. Pacing of the trip was good, with multiple nights in some of the towns, in between longer drives.
Our driver, Noufel, had a good grasp of English, and was very helpful. The tour company and their staff were also very communicative via WhatsApp, and checked in throughout to ensure everything was going well. Our hotels were comfortable and served good food. Most had AC (though it wasn’t really needed in Munnar due to the altitude).
Visiting in Summer, there wasn’t so much wildlife, but the scenery everywhere was still amazing!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
1-78 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarak
Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Alleppey
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We booked the Classic Ceylon Sri Lanka Tour for our honeymoon. The tour agent was Aitken Spence Travels. Day 1: Arriving at Colombo airport, we were greeted by our guide/driver named Rane (guide and driver are the same person throughout the tour). Our first stop was the Ramada Hotel in Columbo, where we checked in. You can take advantage of the afternoon to explore the city or relax at the hotel. We have reviewed each hotel separately in this thread if you want to learn more about each hotel review in detail. Our guide agrees on a time for you to be picked up the next morni g, which was ours at 8am. to start on time. Colombo is a busy city so traffic can be very busy. Day 2: Drive from Colombo to Dambulla, which is approximately a 4-hour drive away. Your guide will make a rest stop for a drink if you wish. Once we reach Dambulla we visit the Temple of the Rock. This fascinating temple is built on the side of a rock with some historical monuments of Buddhas and paintings. Once we had visited the temple, we stopped for lunch at one of the various Sri Lankan tourist restaurants. The food is in keeping with the country and there are usually rice, potatoes, various meats and salads on the menu. We were never disappointed. Lunch is not included in the tour price so it is extra, but at approx 600 rupees it is very reasonable in terms of cost. Some days we didn't fancy lunch and you can skip this if you want. Your driver will be very accommodating. We were then taken to our hotel which would be home for the next 3 nights: Amaara Forest Hotel (review available separately). The following days consisted of: Day 3 - Drive from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa to visit the 2nd Heritage of the Capital City. This is an amazing experience that offers a fantastic insight into Sri Lankan history. After this we reached Minneriya to the national park. The opportunity to see elephants in the wild is something not to be missed. There are also wild buffaloes, monkeys, birds, and many more animals to witness. We also visited a silk shop where silk was made, and we were dressed in traditional Sri Lankan clothing, where you can take photos of each other. The ladies at this store were wonderful and we bought a few items. The woodcarving factory is also a good stop, where you can watch how they make traditional Raksha masks and other items. We really wanted to buy a pair of these and the factory store on site had plenty to choose from at reasonable prices. Day 4 - Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion Rock). This spectacular rock of approximately 200 m high has impressive views. The only way to achieve this is through lots of steep steps so you will need to wear some good trainers as flip flops will wreck your feet. It can get quite busy on the stairs for the first part as there are historical paintings to see a third of the way which causes the delay, but it picks up soon after. Don't let this delay put you off, I almost decided not to bother you, but the wife talked me into it and I'm glad I did. When you get to about 2/3 of this way, this is where the Lions entrance is. At one point this one had a huge rock lion face on it which is sadly gone. From this point you can reach the top and the view of Sri Lanka can be seen for miles. Word of advice to all of you, there are people who offer to "show" you the rock, they will expect payment for their services, so you politely say no or agree to a cost up front. Also when on the stairs there will be men offering to help him up (at one point taking my wife's hand and escorting her down the stairs which I soon said no to) in all fairness once I say no they will leave you alone, so don't do it. Don't let this discourage you, but be prepared. This day you also have a tour of a rural town in a carriage and a boat ride. You may be offered lunch here which is a great experience and at 600 rupees well worth it. A local lady prepares dinner in her cabin in the woods, and there is a good choice to have. You won't get a chance to experience this again so totally recommend it. Day 5 - Kandy. The journey from the hotel above to here is around 2.5 hours, but it breaks down to an intermediate stop at Spice Garden, where you can see how various spices grow and are shown how to make curry mixes from scratch. The day also included a visit to a gem museum. Generally these places have a room or two showing the history of the gems etc but then a shop at the end. We found the gem shop too expensive for what we wanted to get out of our souvenir shopping, so we didn't buy anything. Again, you don't have to buy anything if you just want to look around. After you transfer to another hotel, we stopped at Earls Regent in Kandy. Day 6 - We visit the Botanical Garden which is a lovely relaxing day where you can walk slowly and take in the surroundings. After this, you can have lunch or return to the hotel to relax. Day 7: We visit a tea plantation on this day where you can see the process from tea leaf picking to the final product. We were allowed to pick tea leaves in the hills as well as visit the shop on site to pick up some reasonably priced local tea/souvenirs. From this point, you can return to the final hotel of the tour to rest in Nuwara Eliya. You can, if you wish, take a walk in the area near the hotel. Day 8 _ This is the route back to the airport, which takes around 7 hours in total, but is broken down by the different sights offering opportunities for waterfalls and a few breaks at local cafes and restaurants. As a guide, we leave at 8:30 am and arrive at the airport at 3:30 pm. Overall the tour was amazing but very tiring. It's not a relaxing vacation, so if you can get a second week in a row somewhere, you can relax. We went to the Maldives which is a 1 hour flight to Male airport. Some final points:
We were advised to tip the driver between $5-10 per person per day as an example, but you can tip what you feel was worth. Your guide will offer to take you to other places that are not listed on the tour and will be charged. If you don't want to do this, just say no thanks and they won't accept you. We almost fell for this and arrived at a spa which we were told would cost 5,000 rupees each for an hour which works out to a total of �40 so not a huge cost but we really didn't want a spa visit So we politely said we weren't interested. On the last day you will also be asked if you want to go rafting, which we didn't do as the last thing we wanted was to get wet en route to the airport. Overall, a worthwhile trip to an amazing country.
Thank you for organizing quickly my trip as per my request. I really appreciated the fast and efficiency work in organizing this trip. Almost everything met my expectations. My friend who went to Kerala and Tamil Nadu few years ago gave me the email of this tour organizer and I am very satisfied. I am a woman from France and it was my first time in India. I decided to trust them and now I know They are reliable and I would recommend it to my friends. Now I come back home with full of amazing souvenirs from Kerala & Tamil Nadu and I feel so relaxed now. Thanks again for everything !
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kochi, Chennai, Kerala & Tamil N
Kochi, Chennai, Kerala & Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Madurai, Alleppey, Thanjavur, Mahabalipuram, Periyar, Tiruchirappalli
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Trip was amazing. We covered all the places as per the itinerary. Our guide is very humble and great person, explained about all the places in detail. Worth visiting the coutnry with Aitken & Spence.
Discover the richness of India and its glorious past during this 11-day tour. Starting from Delhi, where we will pick you up upon arrival, this tour takes you through Jaipur, Agra, Khajuraho and Varanasi, where it comes to an end.
See the majestic Mughal monuments of Delhi and Agra, including the Taj Mahal, during guided sightseeing tours. Discover the ornate temples of Khajuraho, known for their intricate sculptures, explore the holy city of Varanasi and learn more about the Rajput era in Jaipur.
In addition to the sightseeing tours, you will also get to enjoy three activities: a rickshaw ride in Chandani Chowk (Delhi), elephant ride at Amber Fort (Jaipur) and a boat ride in the River Ganges in Varanasi. This tour comes to an end in Varanasi, where we will drop you off at the airport on the last day. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
10-90 yrs
Operated in
english, french, german, italian, spanish
Destinations
New Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi, Kha
New Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Agra
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"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!"
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
New Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi, Agra
New Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi, Agra
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Explore Indian history, art and culture on this six-day, guided trip to the famous destinations along the Golden Triangle. Starting from Delhi, this tour will take you to Agra and Jaipur before terminating in India's capital city. This trip is the perfect for visitors to India who want to see some of the highlights of the country in a limited time frame.
Start with a sightseeing tour in Delhi and see some of the city's most important monuments. We’ll take you by road to Agra, where you’ll get to see the Taj Mahal, among other sites. Then we’ll drive you to Jaipur, with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri along the way. After exploring Jaipur, head back to Delhi.
Aside from the famous Taj Mahal, the tour will take you to visit several other historic monuments like the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, the Amber Fort and many others. Please see the detailed itinerary and the what’s included section for more information.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
10-90 yrs
Operated in
english, french, german, italian, spanish
Destinations
New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur
New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur
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We had an amazing experience trekking for 12 days to EBC! Everything from when we first landed in Kathmandu to when we left was awesome. Shiva and his team were most helpful and everything was as explained and said within our package. If you are interested in doing a tour I'd highly recommend Shivas company and Binod our guide! Amazing experience!
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
chinese, english, hindi, south korean
Destinations
Everest Base Camp trek, Kathmand
Everest Base Camp trek, Kathmandu, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Lukla, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Everest Base Camp, Pheriche, Phortse
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The kingdom of Bhutan is blessed with natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and distinct history, making it a perfect holiday destination for discerning travelers like yourself.
In this eight-day tour of the 'Land of the Dragon Thunder,' you will discover the mysterious charm and beauty of this tiny Himalayan nation. The trip focuses the sites and destinations in western and central Bhutan, visiting various known and unknown sites.
Begin in the capital, Thimphu, exploring iconic landmarks such as Tashichho Dzong and the National Memorial Chorten. Next, travel to Punakha, where the majestic Punakha Dzong and revered Chimi Lhakhang await. Then, immerse yourself in the tranquility of Bumthang, a valley adorned with ancient monasteries like Jambay Lhakhang and Kurjey Lhakhang. Discover the scenic beauty of Gangtey Valley, a sanctuary for endangered black-necked cranes, before concluding the journey in Paro. Here, hike to the awe-inspiring Tiger's Nest Monastery, perched dramatically on a cliff.
Throughout the tour, immerse yourself in Bhutan's rich cultural heritage, interact with friendly locals, and witness vibrant festivals.
See the itinerary section for more details.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-73 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Bumthang
Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Bumthang, Gangtey Valley, Taktsang
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Exception tour of Sri Lanka with Sujith Hewawellalage. Sri Lanka is an incredible country to visit and an experience not to be missed. The culture and history are fascinating, the scenery and wildlife breathtaking and the people generous, warm and friendly. I was incredible lucky to spend 8 days in Sri Lanka with a fabulous tour guide and amazing human being Sujith (Roshan) Hewawellalage. His knowledge of Sri Lanka and management of the tour were impressive. From the moment I met Sujith at the airport I was confident in his abilities as a safe and responsible driver and an intelligent and caring guide. I have travelled all over the world and taken a huge variety of tours and this trip with Sujith still rates as one of the best I have experienced. I was travelling alone on this trip but I have no doubt that Sujith would be the perfect guide for couples, families and small groups. You won�t regret it
I had an amazing tour, thanks to Mr. Dinesh Kumar who took a good personal care of me since the first message I dropped here to enquire about some details, and he showed a high amount of welcoming, accommodating and flexibility to change some minor details in the program to suit my needs. I was able to see a lot in the 6 days I spent on the tour, this included tourist sights, traditional markets and a wildlife safari. The car was clean and comfortable, the hotels were thoroughly selected, especially those in Agra and Jaipur which I liked the most, and the guides I met in each city were kind and knowledgeable. I can't recommend this tour and company enough, and I wish them all the success in the future.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-79 yrs
Operated in
english, french, japanese, russian, spanish
Destinations
New Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore Nat
New Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur
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Seven years ago I used their services. Great memories. First class service. I had a knowledgeable excellent guide and porters. Well organized company. I highly recommend them.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Langtang trek, Kathmandu, Syabru
Langtang trek, Kathmandu, Syabrubesi, Lama Hotel, Langtang Valley, Kyanjin Gompa
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I went on the Manaslu trek in March 2020 arranged by the local tour sepcialists and had an amazing time! The mountain and nature scenery was breathtaking and a really memorable hike for me! Nepal is such an amazing country with such lovely people. I felt safe every moment of the trek and the company really takes care about everything. Starting with a pick up from the airport and welcome dinner, they will help you with every concern. It was absolutely no problem to travel alone as a woman. Nikesh was the best guide I could wish for, we had a really good time. He always wanted me to be happy and took care about me. So I can 100% recommend it, it was a breathtaking amazing trek I will never forget. Everytime again, best choice:)
