Delhi to Colombo - 15 days
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- Agra – Enjoy a guided tour of striking Agra Fort and India’s most recognisable site - the legendary Taj Mahal
- Sigiriya – Explore the UNESCO-listed rock fortress, which is more than 1,500 years old
- Delhi – See the highlights of India’s capital including Jama Masjid and the Rajpath, and enjoy a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar
- Udawalawe National Park – Look out for elephants and leopards on a game drive in the biodiverse reserve
- Colombo – Take a tour of Sri Lanka’s largest city and see the beautiful Gangaramaya Temple
- Dambulla – Marvel at the impressive Cave Temple, the largest temple complex in Sri Lanka
- Polonnaruwa – Discover the impressive temple of Gal Vihara and the 12th century Royal Palace
- Nuwara Eliya – Pass through sprawling tea plantations as we take a scenic train ride to ‘Little England’
- Jaipur – Visit the highlights of the Pink City including Amber Fort and the Jantar Mantar Space Observatory
- Kandy – Ride on a tuk-tuk in the countryside and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour including the famous Temple of the Tooth
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- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- 14 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels
- Guided sightseeing - Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Karauli or Dholpur, Colombo, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Udawalawe NP
- Scenic train trip journey Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, canoe and tuk tuk trips
- Rickshaw ride in Delhi and travel by jeep to stunning Amber Fort in Jaipur
- Jeep safari game drive in Udawalawe National park
- Escorted by an English-speaking Indian and Sri Lankan tour guide (for groups of 6 or more)
- Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 15 (For departures in 2024 a departure airport transfer is provided on day 8 in Delhi)
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
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Saturday. Namaste! Welcome to Delhi. On arrival at the airport you’ll be transferred to our hotel to spend the rest of today at leisure. This evening meet the guide and rest of the group at the hotel lobby at 18:00 for a welcome meeting. For those able to arrive v...
Delhi - Agra. This morning we enjoy a packed day of sightseeing in Old and New Delhi. Check out the UNESCO-listed Humayun’s Tomb and Jama Masjid - India’s oldest and largest mosque. Visit the iconic Sikh temple Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and its community kitchen feeding ...
This morning, we'll visit the legendary Taj Mahal, India's most renowned monument. Constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a tribute to his beloved wife, this iconic white marble mausoleum is an unparalleled symbol of love and devotion, standing as on...
Agra - Karauli/Dholpur. This morning we journey to either Karauli or Dholpur stopping for lunch en route. In Karauli, we will stay in the beautiful Palace Bhanwar Vilas. An eclectic melding of both Oriental and Art Deco architecture, the heritage-listed hotel was ...
Karauli/Dholpur - Jaipur. This morning we hit the road towards the vibrant UNESCO listed Pink City of Jaipur. On arrival, we will spend the afternoon on a tour of the illustrious City Palace and the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Space Observatory, which features 19 separate astrological instruments.
Jaipur. Enjoy an unforgettable experience early this morning with an optional balloon ride over Jaipur. Sail with the wind over the surrounding region and pass above hill-top forts and regal palaces. Later, enjoy a jeep ride to Amber Fort for a guided tour and visit a...
Jaipur - Delhi. This morning we return to Delhi where the rest of the day is free to relax in the hotel or explore. Perhaps visit the impressive Red Fort and see its famous Sound and Light Show after dark.
Delhi - Colombo. We say goodbye to India today. Make your own way to the airport for your onward flight. On arrival you’ll be transferred to our hotel to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Please note: The flight from Delhi - Colombo is not included in the cost...
Colombo - Dambulla - Sigiriya. Visit a local market in Naramwela this morning and continue to the Dambulla Rock Temple, the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka. There are hundreds of paintings and statues of Buddha spread over the five impressive ca...
Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Kandy. Our first stop today is the ancient UNESCO-listed city of Polonnaruwa. See the 12th century Royal Palace and the famous rock cut temple of Gal Vihara. Admire the four giant rock carvings of Buddha in different positions - sitting, stand...
Explore Kandy today with a guided sightseeing tour and take in highlights including the Temple of the Tooth - allegedly home to the relic of the tooth of Buddha. The tooth was historically important in local politics in Sri Lanka, as whoever held the relic oversaw the...
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya. There is free time this morning to relax before we embark on a scenic train journey to Nuwara Eliya. The train winds along mountain passes and from lush jungle to sprawling tea plantations. Pass waterfalls and see beautiful suspension bridges bef...
Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe National Park. Leaving Nuwara Eliya today, we travel to Udawalawe National Park and join a wildlife game drive this afternoon. The park is largely made up of grassland plains and you have a good chance of spotting rare species including elephants, leopards and the elusive Sri Lankan Sloth Bear.
Udawalawe National Park - Colombo. This morning we visit the Gem Mine and Museum at Ratnapura on our way back to Colombo. Sri Lanka is famous for its gem industry and is home to 40 out of the 85 types of gems in the world. We then enjoy a guided tour of Colombo and di...
Saturday. Our tour comes to an end today with an included departure transfer to the airport.
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