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UAE, India, Nepal & Maldives in 26 days - Dubai & Jewels of the Indian Subcontinent - LUXURY
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UAE, India, Nepal & Maldives in 26 days - Dubai & Jewels of the Indian Subcontinent - LUXURY

By Exoticca
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
Although they’re cheaper than other brands, they still make sure all parts of the trip, like hotels, meet a high minimum standard.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Dubai, Durbar Square, Jaipur, Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Pokhara

Highlights

  • Dubai
  • Malé
  • Chitwan
  • Everest
  • Kathmandu
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"The trip was well laid out. Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The only complaint is some of our travel documents that were sent out were not in English. If your sending documents out correspondence should be in both the native language and the language of the people the correspondence to. Other than that a great first time experience."

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India & Nepal in 18 days - Golden Triangle & Kathmandu Valley - LUXURY
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India & Nepal in 18 days - Golden Triangle & Kathmandu Valley - LUXURY

By Exoticca
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
Although they’re cheaper than other brands, they still make sure all parts of the trip, like hotels, meet a high minimum standard.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Amber Fort, Bhaktapur, Delhi, Durbar Square, Jaipur, Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Pokhara

Highlights

  • Chitwan
  • Everest
  • Kathmandu
  • Nagarkot
  • Patan
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"The trip was well laid out. Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The only complaint is some of our travel documents that were sent out were not in English. If your sending documents out correspondence should be in both the native language and the language of the people the correspondence to. Other than that a great first time experience."

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UAE, India, Nepal & Maldives in 26 days - Dubai & Jewels of the Indian Subcontinent - Superior
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UAE, India, Nepal & Maldives in 26 days - Dubai & Jewels of the Indian Subcontinent - Superior

By Exoticca
preferred
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
Although they’re cheaper than other brands, they still make sure all parts of the trip, like hotels, meet a high minimum standard.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Dubai, Durbar Square, Jaipur, Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Nara, Pokhara

Highlights

  • Dubai
  • Malé
  • Chitwan
  • Everest
  • Kathmandu
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"The trip was well laid out. Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The only complaint is some of our travel documents that were sent out were not in English. If your sending documents out correspondence should be in both the native language and the language of the people the correspondence to. Other than that a great first time experience."

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India in 7 days - The Golden Triangle - Charm
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India in 7 days - The Golden Triangle - Charm

By Exoticca
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
Although they’re cheaper than other brands, they still make sure all parts of the trip, like hotels, meet a high minimum standard.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Jaipur

Highlights

  • Agra
  • Delhi
  • Jaipur

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"The trip was well laid out. Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The only complaint is some of our travel documents that were sent out were not in English. If your sending documents out correspondence should be in both the native language and the language of the people the correspondence to. Other than that a great first time experience."

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India in 15 days - Palaces of Rajasthan & Ganges of Varanasi - LUXURY
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India in 15 days - Palaces of Rajasthan & Ganges of Varanasi - LUXURY

By Exoticca
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
Although they’re cheaper than other brands, they still make sure all parts of the trip, like hotels, meet a high minimum standard.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Varanasi

Highlights

  • Agra
  • Bikaner
  • Delhi
  • Jaipur
  • Jaisalmer
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"The trip was well laid out. Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The only complaint is some of our travel documents that were sent out were not in English. If your sending documents out correspondence should be in both the native language and the language of the people the correspondence to. Other than that a great first time experience."

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India in 7 days - The Golden Triangle - Superior
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India in 7 days - The Golden Triangle - Superior

By Exoticca
preferred
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
Although they’re cheaper than other brands, they still make sure all parts of the trip, like hotels, meet a high minimum standard.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Jaipur

Highlights

  • Agra
  • Delhi
  • Jaipur

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"The trip was well laid out. Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The only complaint is some of our travel documents that were sent out were not in English. If your sending documents out correspondence should be in both the native language and the language of the people the correspondence to. Other than that a great first time experience."

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India & Maldives in 10 days - Golden Triangle & All-Inc. Indian Ocean - Charm
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India & Maldives in 10 days - Golden Triangle & All-Inc. Indian Ocean - Charm

By Exoticca
preferred
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
Although they’re cheaper than other brands, they still make sure all parts of the trip, like hotels, meet a high minimum standard.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Jaipur

Highlights

  • Malé
  • Agra
  • Delhi
  • Jaipur

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"The trip was well laid out. Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The only complaint is some of our travel documents that were sent out were not in English. If your sending documents out correspondence should be in both the native language and the language of the people the correspondence to. Other than that a great first time experience."

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India Golden Triangle & Sri Lanka Highlights
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India Golden Triangle & Sri Lanka Highlights

By Odynovo
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Jaipur

Highlights

  • Explore the must-sees in Delhi and the pink city of Jaipur
  • Admire the beautiful Taj Mahal, an Islamic ivory-white marble mausoleum in Agra
  • See the fine frescoes in the ancient Rock Fortress of Sigiriya
  • Visit the sacred Tooth Relic Temple in Kandy to take in the Buddhism culture
  • Revel in the scenic coastal railway journey from Galle to Colombo

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I didn’t take this tour exactly, but made some changes based on my schedule and interests and travel dates. It was my first time in Southeast Asia and I was a traveling solo female. Liz my trip consultant and contact person was so helpful and responsive to any and all my concerns and questions. It was a trip of a lifetime. I can not gush enough about the itinerary and experiences. I am completely impressed with is company and this person. Ya ya in Chang Mai and Sam in Bangkok are top notch guides. The diving in Phuket was arranged with Siam diving, a small private boat not an over stuffed crowded one. It felt like we were the only people in the ocean. Goo, GO, GO!!!!"

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  • Do your research and ask questions. Homestays can be a wonderful insight into local life, but occasionally hotels are falsely advertised as "home stays".
  • Be a courteous guest. Tidy up after yourself, and look out for house rules, such as taking your shoes off before entering. Your host should enjoy having you as much as you enjoy staying there!
  • Stretch beyond your comfort zone! You may encounter squat toilets, cold showers and strange new foods, but it's all part of the experience. And who knows, you may find you have a taste for boiled frog or fried crickets.
  • Spend time with your hosts. A homestay is more than simply renting a room - it is a chance to get involved with a family's way of life. And don't forget that the reason many people agree to host is to learn about your culture, too.

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