India Golden Triangle with Tiger Safari
$3180
per personCross paths with some of India’s most majestic creatures when you embark on this highly anticipated introduction tour to India. You’ll experience India’s deep cultural heritage and its most popular attractions together with the best wildlife sightings on this perfectly paced tour.
Witness firsthand the ancient culture of Indian and Mughal empires, and the British Raj via heritage journeys through Hindu and Islamic temples, ancient forts, grand palaces and the magnificent Taj Mahal – a grand monument which took over 22 years to complete. Then enjoy scenic wildlife adventures and spot a rich diversity of native animals including the Bengal tiger, sambar, chital, nilgai, wild boar, leopard, sloth bear and an abundance of birdlife in their natural habitat.
9 Days, 8 Nights: Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur
ⓘ Daily Departures Includes hotels, daily breakfast, selected meals, guided excursions, 3 wildlife safaris and private airport transfer
ⓘ Small Group Tour Guarantee Departure with Minimum 2 Travelers, Maximum 8 Travelers
Trip Highlights
Old and New Delhi tour, Agra tour with Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, Taj Mahal Sunset View tour, Fatehpur Sikri tour, Jaipur tour with Amber Fort, Neemrana tour, Private Airport Transfers, 3 Tiger Safaris with private jeep
Premium Tour
Includes a combination of ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐ and ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Hotels, maximum 8 travelers
Deluxe Tour
Deluxe ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Hotels, maximum 8 travelers
Luxury Tour
Luxury ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ Hotels, private tour
ⓘ Customization Upgrade
Personalize your itinerary
Taj Mahal
Tiger Jeep Safari
Tigers in Ranthambhore Park
Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
Jama Masjid Mosque
16th Century Amber Fort, Jaipur
8 Night Accommodation
Itinerary
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN DELHI
DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI (DEL)
Upon arriving at Delhi airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
🍴Meals: None
DAY 2: DELHI | OLD AND NEW CAPITAL CITY
Delhi is the capital of modern India. It has also been the capital of at least seven previous civilizations as well as the British Raj, and each have left behind a trail of monuments.
With your local guide, explore the beautiful chaos of both Old and New Delhi (8 hours @9am), including Jama Masjid – India’s oldest and largest mosque. Experience a busy and bustling local bazaar on a cycle rickshaw through Chandni Chowk. Next is Qutab Minar – the world’s tallest brick tower, Humayun’s Tomb of the Mughal Emperor, India Gate, Parliament Street and Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s Residence). Visit the most prominent Sikh temple, Bangla Saheb Gurudwara and lunch at the temple.
🍴Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN AGRA
DAY 3: DELHI – AGRA | TAJ MAHAL SUNSET VIEW
After breakfast we drive to Agra, the historic capital of the Mughal Empire (4 hours @9am). Watch a breathtaking fully symmetrical sunset view of the Taj Mahal from across the river at Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden). (4 hours @ 3pm)
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: AGRA | TAJ MAHAL & AGRA FORT TOUR
With your local guide to visit the legendary Taj Mahal after breakfast. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz who tragically died in childbirth in 1631. Then breakfast.
Visit Agra Fort (Red Fort), a 16th-century Mughal fortress which also contains the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It offers splendid views across the river towards the Taj Mahal.
Visit Itmad-ud-daulah, nicknamed the Baby Taj. Light penetrates to the interior of this a Mughal mausoleum through delicate jali screens of intricately carved white marble. (8 hours @8am).
Enjoy an Agra Food Trail lunch, taste mouthwatering and authentic delicacies.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN RANTHAMBHORE
DAY 5: AGRA – RANTHAMBORE | FATEHPUR SIKRI (CITY OF VICTORY)
After breakfast, drive to Ranthambhore. (6 hours @9am).
En route we visit the ghostly historic Mughal capital of Fatehpur Sikri (City of Victory) which has been deserted for over four centuries. Thanks to the very durable red sandstone from which it was built, Fatehpur Sikri remains well-preserved and is a fascinating place to explore. (2 hours @10am).
Arrive at Ranthambhore Park which sprawls over an estimated 400 sq. km (150 sq. miles). Steep crags embrace a network of lakes and rivers, and on top of one of these hills is the impressive Ranthambhore Fort built in the 8th century. The tigers here can be spotted quite often, even during the day. With the strict measures that have been taken for their conservation, the tigers seem quite accustomed to human activity and take the visitors in stride. For its relatively small area, the park has a rich diversity of fauna and flora.
🍴Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6 RANTHAMBORE | MORNING & AFTERNOON SAFARI
Enjoy morning and afternoon wildlife safaris with a park naturalist and an exclusive jeep.(4 hours each @5am & @3pm)
🍴Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN JAIPUR
DAY 7 RANTHAMBORE – JAIPUR | MORNING SAFARI
Enjoy a morning wildlife safari with a park naturalist and an exclusive jeep (4 hours @5am).
Depart to Jaipur this afternoon (4 hours @3pm).
🍴Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 8: JAIPUR | THE PINK CITY OF JAIPUR
Visit the stunning 16th century Amber Fort perched on a hillside overlooking the dusty plains, regal palaces, sleepy villages, and stone carved temples below. Reaching its summit on a jeep (or request an elephant ride during reservation) we enjoy a tour of the fort’s well-preserved interior grounds including Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) with its interior embellished of reflective glass tiles.
Visit the City Palace in Jaipur, an imposing blend of traditional Rajput and Mughal architecture. Jantar Mantar is an ancient open-air astronomical observatory and a UNESCO world heritage site. Photo op at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) where its high screen walls allowed women of the royal household to observe street life without being seen. (8 hours @9am).
Enjoy an authentic Rajasthan dinner with live entertainment at Chokhi Dhani, a Rajasthani cultural village.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9: JAIPUR – DELHI & DEPART DELHI
After breakfast, hotel check-out.
En route we visit Neemrana (3 hours @9am). Neemrana is an ancient historical town in Rajasthan (3 hours @1pm).
Continue with your transfer from Jaipur to Delhi airport (DEL) for your flight home. (2.5 hours @3pm).
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
*Hotel check-out time is generally around 11 am. If your flight departs in the evening or past midnight, we suggest you consider adding a post-tour hotel night during booking, to be comfortable and well rested before your flight home.
*The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
Daily Departures
- ‣ Small Group
- ‣ Guarantee Departure with 2 Persons, Maximum 8 Travelers
| 2025 Seasons |
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| Mar 1 – Mar 15 | $3825 + Airfare | $4350 + Airfare | $9635 + Airfare |
| Mar 16 – Apr 15 | $3645 + Airfare | $4200 + Airfare | $9475 + Airfare |
| Apr 16 – Jun 30 | $3180 + Airfare | $3680 + Airfare | $8400 + Airfare |
Hotel Information
We carefully handpick our hotels to ensure they provide you with the best comfort and experience. For Private Tours, you may request a specific hotel as one of the customizable options.
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Luxury ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Delhi |
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| Agra | Tajview Agra |
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| Ranthambhore |
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Taj Sawai Ranthambore |
| Jaipur | Taj Devi Ratn |
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- * Hotels mentioned are subject to availability at the time of reservation.
- * Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrade available in the same hotel.
Accommodation Classification
- CLASSIC ⭐⭐⭐- 3-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- PREMIUM ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- DELUXE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- LUXURY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Beyond 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
Hotel Check-in and Check-out
Pre-Tour Hotel Add-on and Post-Tour Hotel Add-on
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Daily Departures
- ‣ Small Group
- ‣ Guarantee Departure with 2 Persons, Maximum 8 Travelers
| 2025 Seasons |
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| Mar 1 – Mar 15 | $3825 + Airfare | $4350 + Airfare | $9635 + Airfare |
| Mar 16 – Apr 15 | $3645 + Airfare | $4200 + Airfare | $9475 + Airfare |
| Apr 16 – Jun 30 | $3180 + Airfare | $3680 + Airfare | $8400 + Airfare |
Small Group Departure Tour Price Details
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Special rates for single travelers or larger groups are available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ Seasonal surcharges may apply during applicable major holidays. Surcharge dates: Jan 1-9, Dec 16-31, and major local holidays.
- ‣ Note that tour prices vary according to season. If your tour straddles two seasons then each portion will be priced according to that season.
- ‣ If the hotels mentioned are unavailable then similar properties will be substituted. You will be advised of any changes to the price.
- ‣ Premium and Deluxe group size varies from 2 - 8 people.
- ‣ Luxury tour offers private excursions.
Flight Add-On
- ‣ We work with all major airlines for the best routes and competitive pricing.
- ‣ The nearest airport is DEL (Delhi International).
- ‣ Contact us for more detail and pricing.
Inclusions
- ‣ Hotel Accommodations
- ‣ Local Guide & Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
- ‣ Private Airport-Hotel Transfers
- ‣ Jeep Wildlife Safaris (Premium-Shared Jeep, Deluxe & Luxury-Private Jeep)
- ‣ Daily Breakfast & Selected Meals (See tour plan for details)
Add-ons (must be booked with your tour reservation)
- ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
- ‣ Post-tour hotel night
Exclusions
- ‣ Air Fare
- ‣ Travel Insurance
- ‣ Medical Expenses
- ‣ Visa Fee
- ‣ Gratuity
- ‣ Personal Expenses
Deposit
- ‣ A deposit of 45% of the tour price is due within 3 days of booking confirmation. Full payment to be made 70 days prior to the departure date.
- ‣ The airfare is due upon flight booking. Airfare and flight schedule shown are indicative only. Actual prices and schedule will be available at flight booking. All airfares are subject to change until paid in full at time of ticketing.
- ‣ Monthly installment plan is available - please inquire.
- ‣ Credit card fee for non-US issued credit card is 1%. No charge for most other credit cards.
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Suggested Gratuity
- ‣ Local Guide: US $7 per person per day of sightseeing. US $4 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Driver: US $5 per person per day of sightseeing. US $3 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Gratuities may be paid in local currency or US dollars. You can tip the guides and drivers when they finish their assignment with you e.g. end of day, end of city stay, on departure, etc.
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