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India and Nepal: Tigers and Rhinos
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Delhi
  • Visit Jama Mosque and Red Fort
  • Explore Jaipur which is having the best sights
  • Visit Jantar Mantar, the largest and best observatory
  • Experience the safari in Ranthambore National Park
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"It is a difficult job to make everybody happy all of the time, but you ladies do a superb job. We were definitely off the beaten path, and when following that path there are sometimes unexpected surprises, but every bump was handled beautifully."

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India: Sikkim and Darjeeling – Walking in the Himalayas
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Calcutta
  • Explore Darjeeling
  • Hike to Sri Khola
  • Visit Rinchenpong

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Education / Learning, National Parks, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"It is a difficult job to make everybody happy all of the time, but you ladies do a superb job. We were definitely off the beaten path, and when following that path there are sometimes unexpected surprises, but every bump was handled beautifully."

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

Highlights

  • Visit the best known cities and sites of northern India-Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Agra-all in one week!
  • Tour the enchanting palaces and forts of the maharajahs
  • Explore the one-and-only Taj Mahal, including a spectacular visit at sunrise!

Themes

Cultural, Religious

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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Lodging level
lodgingLevelName
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: 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: 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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Golden Triangle Tour
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover famous monument of love-Taj Mahal
  • Explore Jaipur
  • Visit the Amber Fort

Themes

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

What travelers are saying

"I booked with Tours by Locals on Jan. 31, 2019. We were on a cruise out of New York City. We were due to arrive back to port in the morning and booked this to fill our day before we flew out in the evening. Two days before our tour I received an email that our guide was no longer available and they would try to find another. They didn't and cancelled our tour that had been booked for almost 9 months."

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Grand Tour of North India
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Touring to India's most famous landmarks.
  • Stay in fabulous heritage & 5 star hotels at the destinations you visit.
  • Exclusive touring of Jaipur with deeper insight on local culture.
  • Sunrise Tour of Taj Mahal.
  • Travel in India's fastest train to Jhansi.
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Themes

Cultural, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Great communication. Just make sure you clarify if you want or need sightseeing or not. Also ensure you are aware of the city boundaries as you will be charged if you go outside them. Will use again in the future."

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Ultimate Rajasthan Tour
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Handcrafted itinerary for luxury travel in Rajasthan.
  • Experience the rural charm of Desert State.
  • Village Tours.
  • Widllife Safaris.
  • Unique and authentic local experiences.
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Great communication. Just make sure you clarify if you want or need sightseeing or not. Also ensure you are aware of the city boundaries as you will be charged if you go outside them. Will use again in the future."

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14-Day India Tour: Ideal for Western Families
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Private Guided
Why we love them
They're experts in creating personalized travel experiences and have a top-rated reputation.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Snap a unique family photo dressed in traditional Indian attire in front of the Taj Mahal
  • Meet and interact with local children in a rural Indian village
  • Search for wild tigers and other exotic wildlife on an exciting safari
  • Discover a hidden fort in the jungle on a thrilling jeep adventure
  • Experience royal life with a buggies ride at the City Palace of Jaipur.
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Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Alisa helped us with Japan, and now has helped us create a wonderful trip to China. We are excited for the trip, and if it is as good as our Japan trip was, it will be wonderful."

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14-Day India, Nepal, and Bhutan Tour
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Private Guided
Why we love them
They're experts in creating personalized travel experiences and have a top-rated reputation.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the great monuments in Delhi to find the trails of the great dynasties in Indian history.
  • Witness the miracle in the history of architecture and the symbol of true love, the Taj Mahal
  • Immerse yourself in the stories of the maharajas in the 'Pink City', Jaipur.
  • Travel back in time to the Middle Ages in the temples and the palaces that are hidden in the Kathmandu Valley.
  • Find the most beautiful monastery in Punakha and experience the inner peace brought by Tibetan Buddhism.
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Alisa helped us with Japan, and now has helped us create a wonderful trip to China. We are excited for the trip, and if it is as good as our Japan trip was, it will be wonderful."

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7-Day Golden Triangle India Tour
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Private Guided
Why we love them
They're experts in creating personalized travel experiences and have a top-rated reputation.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Old and New Delhi at the same time.
  • Visit the Taj Mahal to learn about its love story.
  • Taste the delicious Indian foods with the local people.
  • Visit the Palace of Winds to admire the miracle of architecture
  • Stay in a palace hotel to feel the royal family's lifestyle

Themes

Cultural, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Alisa helped us with Japan, and now has helped us create a wonderful trip to China. We are excited for the trip, and if it is as good as our Japan trip was, it will be wonderful."

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North India Odyssey
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By Odynovo
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Private Guided
Why we love them
They create handcrafted custom trip plans 70+ countries worldwide, giving you a personalized and unique travel experience.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Marvel at the eternal symbol of love, the Taj Mahal.
  • Explore Delhi's Chandni Chowk, a bustling market where you can immerse yourself in the city's vibrant atmosphere.
  • Step into the regal past of Rajasthan as you explore the majestic Amber Fort.
  • Witness the mesmerizing Aarti Ceremony on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Around The World

What travelers are saying

"Found company on the internet and we were a bit nervous. Alick Peng put a 12 day tour together for us, our dates didn't fit in with a full guided tour, and it was magnificent. We enjoyed every day, hotels, food and especially the guides, Ayumi especially. The itinerary was first class and we even managed to travel between towns on our own. Tickets, routes, and guidelines were clear and easy to follow. The only time we got lost was trying to get out of Tokyo station. Once again, thanks."

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India's Unique Tapestry: A Cultural Journey
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By TripRover
AI Enhanced
Private Guided
Why we love them
TripRover AI turns travel into a tailor-made journey, mapping your interests to the world.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Capture the majestic beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
  • Explore the colorful streets and palaces of Jaipur.
  • Experience the spiritual aura of Varanasi's ghats.
  • Wander through the bustling markets and historical sites of Mumbai.
  • Enjoy immersive cultural experiences and traditional Indian cuisine.

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Photography

What travelers are saying

"The overall experience was very good. The trip was designed perfectly as per my expectations."

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Richard

Mar 2019

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strongly recommended

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Beverly

Mar 2019

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unique experience

If you are a senior and a woman, consider a private, custom tour. I...

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Elisa

Jun 2019

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An amazing vacation!

Once in a lifetime trip! Perfect in many ways My 10-year-old daughter and I had an incredibly memorable time in June on the 5-Day "Golden Triangle" Tour of Delhi, J...

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Abdul

Apr 2019

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Had a wonderful holiday in India

Hello Ritu,hope you guys are all well. Me and my wife had a wonderful holiday in India organised by getsholiday, I would highly recommend them.from the moment we lan...

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Tracey

Apr 2019

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Excellent

Can not fault GeTSholiday travel from the time of my first email looking a the golden triangle tours Delhi Agra Jaipur they were brilliant. They were very prompt ret...

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