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Taj Mahal & Tiger Journey India
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • • Guided tour to Chandni Chowk and the complex of Qutub Minar, Delhi • Day-trip to Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar, Jaipur • Shop for some amazing handicrafts from the local bazaar of Jaipur • Stopover at Fatehpur Sikri, en-route Agra • View the mesmerizing sunrise during early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra • See Wild Tigers of India with Naturalist • Explore famous Ranakpur Jain temple

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys, Photography, National Parks, High Adventure, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"We were six women and came on this india tour from Sydney and did it private option and we are happy with all services that company provided"

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India: Images of South India
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore southern India from coast to coast—from the spice trade of the Malabar Coast to the colonial influences on the Coromandel
  • Game viewing at Periyar National Park—elephants, guar, and even the elusive tiger
  • Visit Old Cochin and the temples of Madurai
  • Float through the beautiful serene backwaters of Kerala, witnessing the everyday life of the local people fishing and farming

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfortable and happy (MTSobek tour guides are independent contractors. Tomomi also works for other Adventure/Tour companies) Secondly, Japan is beautiful, clean and the Japanese people are very welcoming. The hiking in the national parks was amazing. It could have been a truly five-star experience if MtSobek had not cut corners so egregiously. The website said (at the time) group tours are 5-22 people. The tour gets canceled if the minimum is not met. When I paid there were TWO other people booked-a mother and daughter duo. Shortly before our departure date I called to see if the tour would be cancelled. I wanted my money back but Mt Sobek was “pleased to say that the trip would not be canceled”. In other words, I could not get a refund. At the last minute a guy named Matt signed up so there were four of us. Five days into the trip Matt left and took a train back to Tokyo. I said to him “You realize Mt Sobek is not going to refund you”. He said, “I don’t care, Mt Sobek scammed us.” With tax, the tour costs $11,645 for 13 nights. For that price there is an expectation that the accommodations Mt Sobek chooses would be decent and clean. We all fully expected a ‘traditional Japanese experience’ which often means no private bath and 8 out of the 13 nights we slept on futon mats on the floor. However, Mt Sobek consistently booked us in the cheapest Ryokans (hotels) in each area in which we travelled. Most of these hotels were unclean and very out-dated. One Ryokan they booked us in was listed on a hotel website for $40 USD/night when there were much nicer accommodations nearby for $100 USD/night. (The Japanese yen is way down, the luxury Park Hotel in Tokyo was $200 USD/night. A comparable hotel would have been about $800/night in Austin.). We were the only people staying in several hotels that accomadated many more people. The most egregious example of MtSobek’s booking the cheapest rooms is when we were booked at a large traditional ski lodge at the base of a spectacular mountain. It was beautiful on the website but had two very different wings. One wing was modern, clean and beautiful with simple beds. The other wing was very old (similar to a cheap Motel 6 that had not been updated since the 1970’s). The carpet and bathrooms were disgusting and like many of the Ryocans where we stayed the futon mats seemed as though they had not been cleaned In 30 years. Only after our tour guide checked us in did we realize we had been booked in the cheap rooms. I asked Tomo why. Immediately someone from MtSobek reached out to me and said, “gosh, I’m sorry you did not realize you were going to have a traditional Japanese experience”. Really? “Traditional” experience depends upon one’s budget. In the US, “traditional” to some people may be the Marriott, a Motel 6 or the Four Seasons Hotels. We were paying for a Marriott experience and received the one-star Motel 6 experience. Upon arrival in Tokyo I expected to be met at the airport by a driver (as many tour companies do). However, several days before our arrival dates in Tokyo, MtSobek sent an email telling us how to locate taking a city bus from the bustling Tokyo airport. That is interesting if you do not speak Japanese. MtSobek cleverly uses great photography and elaborate descriptions of the national parks and the hiking while using terms like “traditional Japanese experience with tatami-mat sleeping” to disguise sub-standard accommodations. At one point we were looking on-line at the very hotel where we were staying and did not even recognize it from the website pictures. The hiking was amazing. The group size was disappointing with just the three of us. I would absolutely recommend a hiking tour through Japan, just not with MtSobek."

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India: Splendors of Central India
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Experience the contrasting religions and cultures of central India—from Indian Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain faiths to Portuguese Christianity
  • Explore the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain rock-cut cave temples of Ellora and of Ajanta, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Visit the medieval churches in the Portuguese colonial town of Goa

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfortable and happy (MTSobek tour guides are independent contractors. Tomomi also works for other Adventure/Tour companies) Secondly, Japan is beautiful, clean and the Japanese people are very welcoming. The hiking in the national parks was amazing. It could have been a truly five-star experience if MtSobek had not cut corners so egregiously. The website said (at the time) group tours are 5-22 people. The tour gets canceled if the minimum is not met. When I paid there were TWO other people booked-a mother and daughter duo. Shortly before our departure date I called to see if the tour would be cancelled. I wanted my money back but Mt Sobek was “pleased to say that the trip would not be canceled”. In other words, I could not get a refund. At the last minute a guy named Matt signed up so there were four of us. Five days into the trip Matt left and took a train back to Tokyo. I said to him “You realize Mt Sobek is not going to refund you”. He said, “I don’t care, Mt Sobek scammed us.” With tax, the tour costs $11,645 for 13 nights. For that price there is an expectation that the accommodations Mt Sobek chooses would be decent and clean. We all fully expected a ‘traditional Japanese experience’ which often means no private bath and 8 out of the 13 nights we slept on futon mats on the floor. However, Mt Sobek consistently booked us in the cheapest Ryokans (hotels) in each area in which we travelled. Most of these hotels were unclean and very out-dated. One Ryokan they booked us in was listed on a hotel website for $40 USD/night when there were much nicer accommodations nearby for $100 USD/night. (The Japanese yen is way down, the luxury Park Hotel in Tokyo was $200 USD/night. A comparable hotel would have been about $800/night in Austin.). We were the only people staying in several hotels that accomadated many more people. The most egregious example of MtSobek’s booking the cheapest rooms is when we were booked at a large traditional ski lodge at the base of a spectacular mountain. It was beautiful on the website but had two very different wings. One wing was modern, clean and beautiful with simple beds. The other wing was very old (similar to a cheap Motel 6 that had not been updated since the 1970’s). The carpet and bathrooms were disgusting and like many of the Ryocans where we stayed the futon mats seemed as though they had not been cleaned In 30 years. Only after our tour guide checked us in did we realize we had been booked in the cheap rooms. I asked Tomo why. Immediately someone from MtSobek reached out to me and said, “gosh, I’m sorry you did not realize you were going to have a traditional Japanese experience”. Really? “Traditional” experience depends upon one’s budget. In the US, “traditional” to some people may be the Marriott, a Motel 6 or the Four Seasons Hotels. We were paying for a Marriott experience and received the one-star Motel 6 experience. Upon arrival in Tokyo I expected to be met at the airport by a driver (as many tour companies do). However, several days before our arrival dates in Tokyo, MtSobek sent an email telling us how to locate taking a city bus from the bustling Tokyo airport. That is interesting if you do not speak Japanese. MtSobek cleverly uses great photography and elaborate descriptions of the national parks and the hiking while using terms like “traditional Japanese experience with tatami-mat sleeping” to disguise sub-standard accommodations. At one point we were looking on-line at the very hotel where we were staying and did not even recognize it from the website pictures. The hiking was amazing. The group size was disappointing with just the three of us. I would absolutely recommend a hiking tour through Japan, just not with MtSobek."

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Physical level
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Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
India's Golden Triangle Tour with Mumbai
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys, Photography, National Parks, High Adventure, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"We were six women and came on this india tour from Sydney and did it private option and we are happy with all services that company provided"

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India Diwali Tour- Festival of Lights
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • • Guided tour to Chandni Chowk and the complex of Qutub Minar, Delhi • Day-trip to Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar, Jaipur • Shop for some amazing handicrafts from the local bazaar of Jaipur • Stopover at Fatehpur Sikri, en-route Agra • View the mesmerizing sunrise during early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra • Enjoy a boat ride and the exciting evening Aarti at the Ghats of Ganga, Varanasi • Enjoy the traditional folk dance of Rajasthan at Udaipur • Visit sacred Brahma Temple at Pushkar dedicated to Lord Brahma • Celebrate Diwali with Indian Family in Traditional style

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys, Photography, National Parks, Festivals & Special Events, Religious, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"We were six women and came on this india tour from Sydney and did it private option and we are happy with all services that company provided"

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Taj To Tiger India Tour- Traveller Choice
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • • Guided tour to Chandni Chowk and the complex of Qutub Minar, Delhi • Day-trip to Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar, Jaipur • Shop for some amazing handicrafts from the local bazaar of Jaipur • Stopover at Fatehpur Sikri, en-route Agra • View the mesmerizing sunrise during early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra • Enjoy a boat ride and the exciting evening Aarti at the Ghats of Ganga, Varanasi • See Wild Tigers of India with Naturalist • Explore famous Ranakpur Jain temple • Go for Udaipur day tour including Jagdish Temple, Jag Mandir, and Saheliyon-Ki-Bari • Enjoy boating on Lake Pichola

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys, Photography, National Parks, High Adventure, Relaxing Retreats

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India: Ladakh Sampler
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Signature MTS guides lead you on a 3-day trek through Ladakhi villages, where you'll have the rare opportunity to visit local homes
  • Visit ancient monasteries set against a harsh but breathtakingly stunning landscape
  • Explore Old Delhi and Leh, ancient capital of Ladakh

Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfortable and happy (MTSobek tour guides are independent contractors. Tomomi also works for other Adventure/Tour companies) Secondly, Japan is beautiful, clean and the Japanese people are very welcoming. The hiking in the national parks was amazing. It could have been a truly five-star experience if MtSobek had not cut corners so egregiously. The website said (at the time) group tours are 5-22 people. The tour gets canceled if the minimum is not met. When I paid there were TWO other people booked-a mother and daughter duo. Shortly before our departure date I called to see if the tour would be cancelled. I wanted my money back but Mt Sobek was “pleased to say that the trip would not be canceled”. In other words, I could not get a refund. At the last minute a guy named Matt signed up so there were four of us. Five days into the trip Matt left and took a train back to Tokyo. I said to him “You realize Mt Sobek is not going to refund you”. He said, “I don’t care, Mt Sobek scammed us.” With tax, the tour costs $11,645 for 13 nights. For that price there is an expectation that the accommodations Mt Sobek chooses would be decent and clean. We all fully expected a ‘traditional Japanese experience’ which often means no private bath and 8 out of the 13 nights we slept on futon mats on the floor. However, Mt Sobek consistently booked us in the cheapest Ryokans (hotels) in each area in which we travelled. Most of these hotels were unclean and very out-dated. One Ryokan they booked us in was listed on a hotel website for $40 USD/night when there were much nicer accommodations nearby for $100 USD/night. (The Japanese yen is way down, the luxury Park Hotel in Tokyo was $200 USD/night. A comparable hotel would have been about $800/night in Austin.). We were the only people staying in several hotels that accomadated many more people. The most egregious example of MtSobek’s booking the cheapest rooms is when we were booked at a large traditional ski lodge at the base of a spectacular mountain. It was beautiful on the website but had two very different wings. One wing was modern, clean and beautiful with simple beds. The other wing was very old (similar to a cheap Motel 6 that had not been updated since the 1970’s). The carpet and bathrooms were disgusting and like many of the Ryocans where we stayed the futon mats seemed as though they had not been cleaned In 30 years. Only after our tour guide checked us in did we realize we had been booked in the cheap rooms. I asked Tomo why. Immediately someone from MtSobek reached out to me and said, “gosh, I’m sorry you did not realize you were going to have a traditional Japanese experience”. Really? “Traditional” experience depends upon one’s budget. In the US, “traditional” to some people may be the Marriott, a Motel 6 or the Four Seasons Hotels. We were paying for a Marriott experience and received the one-star Motel 6 experience. Upon arrival in Tokyo I expected to be met at the airport by a driver (as many tour companies do). However, several days before our arrival dates in Tokyo, MtSobek sent an email telling us how to locate taking a city bus from the bustling Tokyo airport. That is interesting if you do not speak Japanese. MtSobek cleverly uses great photography and elaborate descriptions of the national parks and the hiking while using terms like “traditional Japanese experience with tatami-mat sleeping” to disguise sub-standard accommodations. At one point we were looking on-line at the very hotel where we were staying and did not even recognize it from the website pictures. The hiking was amazing. The group size was disappointing with just the three of us. I would absolutely recommend a hiking tour through Japan, just not with MtSobek."

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India's Golden triangle Tour with Udaipur
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • • Guided tour to Chandni Chowk and the complex of Qutub Minar, Delhi • Day-trip to Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar, Jaipur • Shop for some amazing handicrafts from the local bazaar of Jaipur • Stopover at Fatehpur Sikri, en-route Agra • View the mesmerizing sunrise during early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra • Enjoy a boat ride and the exciting evening Aarti at the Ghats of Ganga, Varanasi • Enjoy the traditional folk dance of Rajasthan at Udaipur • Visit sacred Brahma Temple at Pushkar dedicated to Lord Brahma

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, Train & Rail Journeys, Photography, National Parks, High Adventure, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

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India Culture Custom Private Tours & Packages Reviews

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Alina

Jun 2022

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AMAZING Golden Triangle India experience

Let's start with a BIG thank you to Odynovo for this unforgettable experience. The places we visited were amazing - Delhi - Agra - Taj Mahal - Jaipur - but the way t...

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Lionel B.

May 2020

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Private 9-Day Golden Triangle Tour including Delhi, Varanasi, Agra and Jaipur

We visited Delhi, Varanasi, Agra and jaipur. It was an incredible experience. In each of these cities we were guided by an outstanding professional explaining everyt...

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Elmo Z.

Oct 2015

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The schedule was very well organized and nicely done.

My family and I just had superb 13 day private tour in Nepal and Bhutan. The schedule was very well organized and nicely done. I highly recommend Bravo Asia Tours, w...

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Emily

Oct 2015

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We did the Tour cross Southeast and South Asia amazingly and tasted all manner of weird and wonderful things along the way.

We visited Cambodia, Thailand and Bhutan for 14 days and this tour came highly recommended by my brother and sister-in-law who said it was one of the bests of their ...

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Raman Dua

Aug 2023

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Ranthambore Jungle Safari

We had a very good trip with my family to Ranthambore. The tour guide was very good and the driver was excellent. The car was very comfortable and the food was good....

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