Tour Description

Adventure across India - from the Presidential Palace of Delhi, to the tigers of Ranthambore and onwards to the pink city of Jaipur. Delhi impresses with a private tour of Jama Masjid, while in Jaipur a Indian High Tea experience unlocks the private living room of the Maharaja. The culinary highlights continue at the opulent 1135 AD restaurant where a Highlight Dinner is served in a royal interior, with traditional music and stunning sunset views. In Ranthambore, search out the elusive tigers in their natural habitat as you stalk the former private hunting grounds of the maharajahs, peppered with palatial ruins and traditional Chhatri. Later explore Jaipur your way with the choice of shopping the fresh flower and spice markets, or a visit to the Hindu Temple Birla Mandir - to witness the traditional aarti prayer ceremony.

Priced From:

$ 8095pp ^*

From: 2026-10-02

To: 2027-04-03

Start Location: New Delhi, India

End Location: New Delhi, India

Trip Type: South Asia Gold

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Delhi, a Rich Melting Pot

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Leela Palace, Delhi.

Your luxury tour from Delhi begins with a traditional welcome scarf, before your private chauffeur whisks you to your elegant hotel. Tonight, dine on fine cuisine as the sun sets over Delhi.

Delhi Sightseeing

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Leela Palace, Delhi.

See Delhi’s Red Fort and Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Curate your day and join a renowned chef for a foodie walk in Old Delhi or visit the 12th-century Qutub Minar. Take an exhilarating rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, visit a Sikh temple and its community kitchen, and view the President Palace, India gate and Parliament House.

An Agra Adventure

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Taj Hotel and Convention Centre, Agra.

Arrive at Agra’s historical fort and elegant Musamman Burj. Personalise your day with an eye-opening Mughal heritage walk or visit a private colonial bungalow for an intimate high tea with a local family.

The Taj Mahal and Ranthambore

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Nahargarh Ranthambore.

Bask in the majesty of the Taj Mahal, framed in the warm hues of sunrise. Travel to the historic town of Bharatpur for lunch before boarding the Jan Shatabdi Express, the Express Train to Ranthambore, and taking in the views. Arrive at your hotel nestled in the foothills of the Aravalli Range.

In Search of Tigers in Ranthambore

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Nahargarh Ranthambore.

Experience the beauty of Ranthambore National Park, the former private hunting grounds of the maharajahs of Jaipur. Join a Local Expert on a quest for the elusive tiger. Explore the lakes and palace ruins of the park with an Expert Naturalist, including traditional Chhatri dome-shaped pavilions, old fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old fort.

Jaipur, the Pink City

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.

After a relaxed morning at your hotel, wind through the countryside to the Rajasthan capital of Jaipur, the Pink City. Tonight is free for independent activities.

Jaipur Sightseeing Relaxed Start

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.

Curate your morning seeing highly skilled artisans or focus on the art of block printing and blue pottery at a workshop. Attend a special blessing ceremony at Amber Fort. Toast to your travels with a dinner tonight.

In Jaipur

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.

Enjoy a city tour of Jaipur and luxuriate in a VIP Indian high tea at The City Palace. In the evening visit the Spice market and flower market during the Pink Rickshaw ride or visit Birla Mandir to witness the ‘Aarti’ - a traditional prayer ceremony. Enjoy a farewell dinner tonight.

Depart Delhi

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza

Concluding your India luxury tour, your transfer awaits to take you to Jaipur Airport for your onward flight to Delhi.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-10-02

End Date: 2026-10-10

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Child Price: 8095

Adult Price: 8095

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Adult Price: 9845

Start Date: 2026-10-14

End Date: 2026-10-22

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Adult Price: 8095

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Start Date: 2026-11-02

End Date: 2026-11-10

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Child Price: 8475

Adult Price: 8475

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Adult Price: 10225

Start Date: 2026-11-27

End Date: 2026-12-05

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Adult Price: 8095

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Start Date: 2026-12-11

End Date: 2026-12-19

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Child Price: 8095

Adult Price: 8095

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Adult Price: 9845

Start Date: 2027-01-09

End Date: 2027-01-17

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Child Price: 8095

Adult Price: 8095

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Start Date: 2027-01-22

End Date: 2027-01-30

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Child Price: 8095

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Adult Price: 9845

Start Date: 2027-02-05

End Date: 2027-02-13

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Child Price: 8095

Adult Price: 8095

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Adult Price: 9845

Start Date: 2027-02-19

End Date: 2027-02-27

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Child Price: 8095

Adult Price: 8095

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Adult Price: 9845

Start Date: 2027-03-05

End Date: 2027-03-13

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Child Price: 8095

Adult Price: 8095

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Adult Price: 9845

Start Date: 2027-03-15

End Date: 2027-03-23

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Child Price: 8475

Adult Price: 8475

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Child Price:

Adult Price: 10225

Start Date: 2027-04-03

End Date: 2027-04-11

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Child Price: 8095

Adult Price: 8095

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Adult Price: 9845

Essence of India – end Delhi

Tour Advisors

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