Summary
India will amaze young and old alike on this fun-filled family journey. Thrills abound on a rickshaw ride in Old Delhi. Find all the colour and ritual of spiritual India at a Sikh temple visit, and marvel at the intricate Taj Mahal. Uncover India’s rich past with an overnight stay in a historic tented camp in a royal garden. Walk village to village with an elephant and its mahout in tranquil Samode to understand this fascinating lifestyle. Safari into Ranthambore National Park and search out wildlife including if lucky the majestic Tiger. Share a real Indian experience with unforgettable experiences for all the family.
Highlights
Delhi | Agra | Taj Mahal | Jaipur | Amber Fort | Samode | Ranthambore National Park
Our insider experiences
1. Try your hand at rolling chappatis in the vast communal kitchen of a Sikh gurdwara (temple).
2. Walk village to village with a local elephant and its mahout, learning about the remarkable relationship between elephants and humans.
3. Take an open-air jeep safari into the farmlands of Samode to see Indian farm-life firsthand.
Tour leader & local guides
You have the benefit of our professional English-speaking local guides and when your departure reaches seven or more travellers you will also be accompanied by an expert Western tour leader. Their insight and knowledge means you can expect experiences no guidebook can offer, and you will be inspired by their passion. Having them accompany you for the entire journey means they can impart their vast knowledge and experience of the local culture and history and can answer any questions you may have.
Extend your journey
Just a short flight from Jaipur is the charming white-washed lakeside city of Udaipur with its palaces, bathing ghats, colourful markets and fantastic handicrafts, all with views of the celebrated Lake Palace.
Single travellers
Our style of travel is ideal for the solo traveller. You’ll meet like minded people, and always have someone to eat with at night. We even offer a ‘Willing to share’ option on all Classic Journeys so you don’t have to pay a single supplement. If we can’t match you with another ‘Willing to share’ traveller of the same sex, you get a single room at no extra cost! more info
View our Family travel overview page