Contiki - Eternal India (for 18-35 yr old) from Contiki

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12 days | 1 country | 'In-Depth Explorer' travel style

Only US$200 deposit to book.
Pay in full 45 days before travel.

Old and new, colour and chaos, sticky cities and lush mountain ranges – India is a bustling cacophony of wonderful that blazes a trail in your memory long after you return home. If you’re ready to have your senses awakened, your imagination brought to life like never before and your perception of the world changed forever, this is the journey you need to experience at least once in a lifetime.

- ACCOMMODATION: 11 nights: You'll be hanging hotel side in plush, twin-share hotel rooms fit to refresh and revive you after incredible days exploring India's magical sights and sounds. Poolside hangs, fluffy towels and gyms, anyone?

- TEAM: Your experienced Trip Manager and English speaking Local Guides will show you the ropes. Whether providing local knowledge or lols, our team are people you can trust 100%.

- FOOD: 13 meals: Re-fuel with our hearty breakfasts & delicious dinners plus we’ll also give you the opportunity to sample some of the best eats in the East. We’ll get 13 of your meals, 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner, you get the rest. Taste it all - spicy street eats, the freshest fruit & delicious local dining.

- NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS: All the dizzying sights and delights are included as standard, because for us more is more. Agra Fort and Taj Mahal. Check. Locally guided sightseeing tours of Udaipur, Jaipur and Mumbai? Of course! We've even got an overnight in a National Park on our list. Now this is living!

- FREE TIME ADD-ONS: Variety is the spice of life so they say, so in the exotic lands of India we bring in the serious WOW factor with our ME Time Optional. Think safaris, shaking it at a Bollywood show or even a blissful morning wake up of channelling your inner yogi on the beach.

- TRANSPORT: Planes & private air-conditioned coach

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Contiki - Eternal India (for 18-35 yr old)

From $2215 USD

Arrive Delhi

Delhi
What’s up Indian explorers! Who’s ready for an intoxicating dose of spice, flavour, yoga, beauty, colour, culture, and everything else wonderful that India can provide? The next 12 days are likely to be some of the best of your life so get ready for some serious memory making, starting off with meeting your new travel fam this evening.

Dehli

Delhi
Delhi, prepare to be officially conquered. Today is all about exploring one of the world’s most hustling, bustling, and all out crazy cities, home to a staggering 25 million people (for real). Together with our Local Guide we’ll be taking in the sights and learning the stories of Old Delhi, hopping in rickshaws during our explorations to weave a path through the back streets. Stopping for lunch to appease rumbling tummies with tangy street food delights like kachori, pakora and jelebi we’ll then make our way to the Gurdwara Sikh Temple. Riding high on the culture wave the afternoon is then yours to explore Delhi your way with free time to go a-wandering. Maybe swap mayhem for tranquillity at the Lodi Gardens, or visit the legendary Humayun’s Tomb. Dinner tonight is a DIY vibe, tasting the very best of Delhi with your new crew.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Locally guided sightseeing tour of Delhi

Delhi to Agra

Delhi
Today’s the day peeps (you know what we’re talking about). After stocking up at breakfast we’ll jump on the bus with Agra in our sights.

Agra
Who’s ready for some serious bucketlist ticking? Linking up with our Local Guide we’ll mosey our way over to two of India’s finest, visiting first the UNESCO World Heritage Agra Fort, and then the main event – the Taj Mahal. We’ll hook you up with an entry ticket so you can explore at your own pace, learning about the incredible love story that resulted in the creation of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Take your time exploring – after all, you’ve probably been waiting a lifetime for this moment – then tonight head out with the gang for a DIY dinner, Agra style.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit the Taj Mahal

Agra to Ranthambhore

Agra
Still living off the Taj dream we’ll wave goodbye to Agra early this morning with eyes firmly on the wild horizon.

Ranthambhore
Feel the calm of nature sweep over you as we arrive at Ranthambhore National Park, one of the largest and most renowned National Parks in Northern India and our home for the night. After a lunch pit-stop we’ll make our way to the Dhonk Craft Centre, a cooperative that was set up to serve a dual purpose – to employ those who would otherwise only find income from tiger poaching, and also to preserve traditional artistry. Handicrafts lovers will be in craft utopia at the beautiful creations on offer from the local ladies, and spending is guilt free knowing that your money is going towards sustaining a local community. Feel good vibes on high we’ll end the day with a tasty group dinner set against a back drop none of us will be forgetting any time soon.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Special stay at Ranthambhore National Park
- Visit to Dhonk Centre

Ranthambhore to Jaipur

Ranthambhore
Who’s up for more legendary #NOREGRETS moments? Damn right you are, as this morning is all about one thing – tigers. Oh yes have we got one incredible ME TIME Optional lined up for you – a sunrise safari adventure to try and spot these magnificent predators as they should be seen – in the wild. Safari trucks will pick you up from your accommodation, then we’ll head out into the lush forest for some serious wildlife watching. Wild animals AND an epic sunrise all before breakfast, and Jaipur next on the agenda? You could call that one way to start the day.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- National Park Safari (must be pre-booked via Reservations team)

Jaipur
Old and new, colour and chaos, camels and rickshaws – Jaipur is a hustling hot mess of wonderful. We’ll jump straight in to city life with a locally guided tour of the best bits, checking out the architecturally complex City Palace in the Old City, as well as the vibrant Bazaars selling everything from traditional Rajasthan jewellery to textiles, brassware and furniture (and of course street food, as by this stage we’re totally hooked). Tonight run wild in the city, tasting and exploring with your wolf pack.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Locally guided sightseeing tour of Jaipur

Jaipur

Ready for more of exotic, chaotic Jaipur? We thought so. Today is all about seeing the city your way, heading out to explore armed with maps, insider tips from your Trip Manager, and a healthy dose of curiosity. For those keen on grabbing a real slice of India, Amber Fort should be high up on the agenda. Built from red sandstone and marble and comprising of multiple palaces, pavilions, temples and more, the Fort has both Hindu and Muslim architectural influence and is a true Indian must-see.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Amber Fort trek INR2260

Jaipur to Udaipur

Jaipur
Jaipur you’ve been glorious, but the lush green hills and lavish marble palaces of Udaipur are calling us today as we jump on the coach for a full day of cross country travelling. Watch from the window as the landscape changes from flat dry lands to gorgeous green, and prepare yourself for an entirely different Indian experience.

Udaipur

Completely unique, Udaipur’s colonial architecture and shimmering lakes give the city a distinctly Venetian, romantic feel unmatched arguably in the whole of India. Our locally guided city tour will see us exploring the majestic City Palace and the Jagdish Temple, then after lunch the day is yours to continue your city wanderings. With fantastical palaces, tranquil boat rides on the lake, bustling bazaars, crooked colourful streets and endless eating joints to choose from, you’ll be absolutely spoilt for choice.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Locally guided sightseeing tour of Udaipur

Udaipur to Mumbai

Udaipur
Rise and shine kids – we’ve got a plane to catch and a certain Bollywood beauty to crack open. Mumbai, we incoming.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Included flight to Mumbai

Mumbai
Fast, furious and fantastic, Mumbai is a completely unparalleled sensory overload. Slums and millionaire mansions live side by side, tropical forests rub up against towering skyscrapers and colonial masterpieces, whilst gangsters, artists, celebrities, servants and fisherfolk all walk the same walk. The best way to understand this complex city is to get out and amongst it, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do. Our Local Guide will take us to the Dhobi Ghat, a massive human-powered laundromat with 1026 open-air troughs, and to the serene Hanging Gardens. Tonight, we’re going Bollywood (Free Time Addon), understanding the who’s and the what’s of India’s most prolific film industry.

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Locally guided sightseeing tour of Mumbai

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Bollywood Tour INR1700

Mumbai to Goa

Mumbai
Want to see a different side of Mumbai? Rise with the locals for our optional Mumbai at dawn tour to watch the city as it starts its day. Back for breakfast, we’ll then make tracks for the airport. Feeling those butterflies at the prospect of golden Goa?

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
- Included flight to Goa

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Mumbai at dawn INR2100

Goa
Sunshine, spirituality, tropical palms, golden stretches of beach and a hippy, happy, laid-back charm – this is Goa. Slide seamlessly into beach time with a cold beer in hand, revelling at the prospect of having nothing to do but enjoy your stunning surrounds.

Goa

Wake up with a smile this morning as you remember exactly where you are, knowing today is entirely yours to do as much, or as little, as you want. Spirituality is a big part of the Goa experience, so start your day with some optional yoga on the beach, clearing your mind and stretching your travel tired limbs. Tonight is our final one together (sob), so make sure you do it right. Sunset and beers on the beach ticking the boxes?

FREE TIME ADD-ONS
- Yoga on the beach INR1700

Depart Goa

Goa
Even the biggest and best adventures have to end at some point, and this morning sees the finale of ours. After a final breakfast together it’s time for the long (and possibly teary) goodbye. Sure you’ll be sad, but remembering all of the massive moments and seemly insignificant giggles in-between will see you smiling your whole journey home.

Agency: Contiki

Contiki - Eternal India (for 18-35 yr old)

From $2215 USD

Agency: Contiki

Contiki - Eternal India (for 18-35 yr old)

From $2215 USD

Agency: Contiki