Discover Southern India and Kerala

Discover the glittering royal past of India’s Golden Triangle on this exciting and diverse tour. You’ll begin and finish your holiday in Delhi, with overnight stays in Agra, Jaipur and Ranthambore National Park. You’ll experience the beauty of the Taj Mahal at sunset, when the setting sun bathes it in glorious yellow and gold. Explore the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri and soak up the beauty of its sandstone palaces and courtyards, filled with intricately crafted carvings, tiles and decorations. As well as India’s rich culture and history, you’ll have the chance to explore its mighty wildlife, too. Step inside The Jungle Book on a once-in-a-lifetime safari trip to Ranthambore National Park, home to the famous Bengal tiger. With three game drives in an open-air four-wheel-drive vehicle, you’ll have a good chance of seeing these elusive creatures, along with crocodiles, deer, black sloth bears and langur monkeys. Other key moments include a cycle rickshaw ride through Old Delhi and a visit to the legendary Amber Fort in Jaipur. Spectacular architecture, rich culture and storybook nature: this diverse tour has it all.

Price based on 22 Mar 19
16 dates available  

See the major sites of India’s Golden Triangle cities and enjoy rich cultural experiences in other towns as well on this India tour that goes off the beaten track. Begin and end your holiday in Delhi, with overnight stays in Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur along the way. Naturally, you’ll visit the Taj Mahal! We’ll take you there at sunrise – the quietest part of the day – so you can hear its stories and walk through its beautifully landscaped grounds as the sun turns the marble from gold to white. You’ll walk the walls of magnificent ancient fortresses and magical palaces on this tour. See Emperor Humayun’s towering ancient tomb, Qutub Minar, in Delhi. Explore the majestic Rajput capital of the Amber Fort and see how these medieval rulers lived, gaze down at the blue city of Jodhpur from the grounds of its Mehrangarh Fort. In Udaipur, take a tranquil boat trip on Lake Pichola for great views of the elegant buildings of City Palace Museum, where you’ll spend time discovering its traditional miniature art. But you’ll also get the chance to meet and mix with the locals along the way. Near Jodhpur, you’ll meet the Bishnoi tribe of Rajasthan and see how they protect the wildlife and flora of Northern India through 500-year-old traditions. In Delhi, you’ll enjoy a rickshaw ride through its bustling marketplace to soak up the atmosphere, thick with incense and delicious street food smells.

Price based on 15 Sep 19
9 dates available  

One of the world’s top five biodiversity hotspots, Sri Lanka offers not only opportunities for seeing wildlife in their natural habitat, but also stunning landscapes, beautiful coastlines, the world’s finest teas, and lots of historic sites with a culture dating back over 2,500 years. In fact, this “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” has been named one of Asia’s leading destinations and on this Sri Lanka tour, you’ll experience all of this and more. Marvel at Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a mountain monastery and fortress dating to the 5th century BC on top of a huge lava plug for an extinct volcano. At Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, enjoy the five preserved caverns with frescoes and Buddha statues. Keep your eyes open for native animals on your jeep safaris in Yala National Park, a bird-watcher’s paradise with over 200 bird species as well as elephants, sloth bears, water buffalo, leopards, and more. In Mirissa, embark on an early morning whale watching cruise for the chance to see a variety of marine life including blue whales, the largest animal on earth! Other highlights include sightseeing in Kandy, one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic cities, set in the forested hills; a visit to a tea plantation; a visit to the ruins at Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s second-most ancient kingdom and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and much more. For value-minded, savvy travellers, this Sri Lanka tour is sure to awaken and delight all of your senses!

Price based on 23 Mar 19
15 dates available