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Highlights of Northern India
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Agra, Agra Fort, Amber Fort, Delhi, Fatehpur Sikri, Fes, Hawa Mahal, India Gate, Jaipur, Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar, Rajasthan, Taj Mahal, Varanasi

Highlights

  • Discover North India on this in-depth tour that goes beyond the Golden Triangle
  • Search for tigers and other wildlife on safari in the vast Ranthambore National Park
  • Journey down the Chambal River past temples and palaces

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"An incredible amount is packed into this tour. It's a tiring schedule, but well worth it. The excellent tour leader, Alkan, really brought the history to life. The balance of locations, mixing up historical sights with natural wonders such as Capadoccia and Pamukkale as well as some beautiful seaside resorts, is a great mix. Highly recommended."

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Cycle Kerala & Tropical India
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kerala, Kochi, Western Ghats

Highlights

  • Cycle through striking countryside with tea plantations
  • Discover Hindu temples and Christian churches
  • Cruise the Kerala backwaters on a traditional houseboat
  • Enjoy a 4x4 safari in Bandipur National Park

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Colours of Rajasthan with Mumbai
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By Trafalgar
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
  • 14 Breakfast (B)
  • 6 Lunch (L)
  • 6 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning

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"Trafalgar knows what they're doing so on that end, I had no issues. I just wish the tour would have been a bit more relaxed."

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Highlights of Northern India - Summer itinerary
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi

Highlights

  • See the unforgettable Taj Mahal, one of the New Wonders of the World
  • Go wildlife watching in Sariska National Park
  • Take a boat ride along the mystical Ganges at Varanasi
  • Explore the major landmarks in the Pink City of Jaipur

Themes

Cultural, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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India's Golden Triangle
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Agra, Agra Fort, Amber Fort, Delhi, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Taj Mahal

Highlights

  • An 8-day journey through the cultural heart of North India's famous Golden Triangle
  • Get closer to local life with a stay in a family-run heritage property fit for a Maharajah
  • Explore the Pink City of Jaipur's iconic sites from the Amber Fort to the Palace of the Winds

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"An incredible amount is packed into this tour. It's a tiring schedule, but well worth it. The excellent tour leader, Alkan, really brought the history to life. The balance of locations, mixing up historical sights with natural wonders such as Capadoccia and Pamukkale as well as some beautiful seaside resorts, is a great mix. Highly recommended."

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A Taste of Southern India - Temples and Tea Plantations
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Cochi, Kerala, Kochi, Munnar

Highlights

  • Get a taste for South India on this culinary and cultural journey through beautiful Kerala
  • Relax on a traditional houseboat and journey through the famous Kerala backwaters
  • Visit spice gardens and sample some of the region's most famous dishes with dedicated vegetarian departures

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"An incredible amount is packed into this tour. It's a tiring schedule, but well worth it. The excellent tour leader, Alkan, really brought the history to life. The balance of locations, mixing up historical sights with natural wonders such as Capadoccia and Pamukkale as well as some beautiful seaside resorts, is a great mix. Highly recommended."

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Delhi to Kathmandu
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Agra, Amber Fort, Chitwan National Park, Delhi, Durbar Square, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Taj Mahal, Tibet, Varanasi

Highlights

  • A full-on journey from the majesty of North India's icons to the Himalayan beauty of Nepal
  • Watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal, witness the pink beauty of Jaipur and the sacred waters of Varanasi
  • Search for one-horned rhino and the Buddha's birthplace in stunning Nepal

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"An incredible amount is packed into this tour. It's a tiring schedule, but well worth it. The excellent tour leader, Alkan, really brought the history to life. The balance of locations, mixing up historical sights with natural wonders such as Capadoccia and Pamukkale as well as some beautiful seaside resorts, is a great mix. Highly recommended."

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South India Revealed
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Goa, Kochi, Periyar

Highlights

  • Golden beaches and age-old fishing villages make Goa one of India’s most popular retreats – and a perfect place to consider extending your southern India adventure.
  • Take the atmosphere of Shimla or Darjeeling, add lush tropical jungle and you have the Western Ghats: a hotspot of thundering waterfalls, tea plantations, spice markets, and echoes of a colonial past.
  • Glide through the backwaters of Kerala on a pole boat, going ashore for a village homestay – a beautiful break from hotels and a perfect way to get close to local customs and culture.
  • Cross into Kochi – a colonial centre and major port city in India’s southwest. Explore the seaside Fort Kochi area and consider watching a traditional Kathakali dance performance in your free time.
  • Paddle by canoe to your guesthouse in the temple town of Hampi to enjoy a special stay on the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Oct 2018

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postscript

Sorry, I meant to add that Exodus should perhaps delete the reference to the "library" on the cruise from the Trip Notes. The library consisted of 16 dog-eared bo...

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Oct 2018

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History in the Heat

I've always been interested in Egyptian history and when friends suggested joining this holiday I booked straight away. And it didn't disappoint. Seeing & bein...

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Oct 2018

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Nile Cruise

This was a wonderful trip - I enjoyed it enormously. Visit to the temples at Karnak & Luxor Khaled Lotfy was an excellent & inspirational group leader. He ...

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Feb 2018

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Nile Cruise

I do not have a very long 'bucket list', in fact Egypt is the only destination on it and this holiday did not disappoint. From the flight to Cairo to the flight ho...

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Jan 2018

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Nile Cruise and Pyramids

This was a wonderful trip. It was very exciting to get our first glimpse of the Pyramids which were only a short ride from the airport. There was a few early mor...

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