12 days tour

Independent Spirit Of India

$ 3,289 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Independent Spirit Of India

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfast daily; 4 lunches

Transport

Private vehicle for all sightseeing and transfer from Delhi to Agra/Agra to Jaipur; private transfers to/from airport for all intra-vacation flights.

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Accommodation

11 nights hotel accommodation: Trident, Nariman Point Taj Ganges, Varanasi Le Meridien New Delhi Trident, Agra Trident, Jaipur

Guide

Local Hosts in each city

Others

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation: Agra Fort Amber Fort Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Humayunโ€™s Tomb Jaipur Walled City Jantar Mantar Qutab Minar Taj Mahal

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Independent Spirit Of India

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Mumbai, India
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Mumbai, India



      Welcome to India! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.

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  • Day 2 Day 2: Mumbai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Mumbai



      โ€ข Your private guided sightseeing starts with an orientation for photos? at some of the cityโ€™s famous sites, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the Gateway of India.
      โ€ข Witness Mumbaiโ€™s fascinating tiffen lunch box delivery system. At Churchgate Station, the dabbawalas (box carriers) transfer the lunch boxes onto a wooden cart on a local train. Board the train for the short ride to Mahalaxmi Station where youโ€™ll disembark and watch the boxes being sorted by color for final delivery.
      โ€ข Visit a traditional Dhobi Ghat (open-air laundromat) and visit Mani Bhavan, the former residence of Mahatma Gandhi.

      (B,L)

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  • Day 3 Day 3: Mumbaiโ€“Varanasi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Mumbaiโ€“Varanasi



      โ€ข Today, fly to Varanasi, the holiest of Hindu pilgrim cities.

      (B)

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  • Day 4 Day 4: Varanasi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Varanasi



      โ€ข Near dawn, board a boat and watch a moving religious ritualโ€”the Hindusโ€™ devotional bathing in the Ganges. Observe hundreds of pilgrims gathered at the riverโ€™s edge, practicing yoga, meditating, take a ritual dip and offer flowers to the river. Return to your hotel for breakfast and leisure time.
      โ€ข In the evening, witness the Ganga Aarti (spiritual worship) on the ghats (steps) leading to the sacred Ganges River.

      (B)

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  • Day 5 Day 5: Varanasiโ€“Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Varanasiโ€“Delhi



      โ€ข Today, fly to Delhi, Indiaโ€™s capital city.

      (B)

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  • Day 6 Day 6: Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Delhi



      โ€ข Your private guided sightseeing tour starts with a drive to see the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace.
      โ€ข Take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, a captivating local bazaar. Ancient alleyways are lined with quaint shops selling goods and souvenirsโ€”from silver and saris to spices and electronics.

      (B,L)

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  • Day 7 Day 7: Delhiโ€“Agra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Delhiโ€“Agra



      โ€ข This morning, explore Delhi on a private guided tour. Start at Qutub Minar, the worldโ€™s tallest brick minaret constructed in the early 13th Century.
      โ€ข Visit Humayunโ€™s Tomb and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhiโ€™s largest and most prominent Sikh gurudwara (house of worship).
      โ€ข After lunch, drive to Agra, a city where much of the cityโ€™s impressive past is still evident in the majesty of her buildings.

      (B,L)

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  • Day 8 Day 8: Agra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Agra



      โ€ข Meet your Local Guide for a special visit to the captivating Taj Mahal at sunrise. This extravagant marble monument was built by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife, who died during childbirth.
      โ€ข In the afternoon, a private guided tour brings you to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by Moghul Emperor Akbar, this impressive fortress of red sandstone conceals the imperial city of the Moghul rulers and its many palaces.

      (B)

      Todayโ€™s I-Time Tips
      Explore more on your own or join an optional excursion to Itmad-ud-Daula, the cityโ€™s beautiful โ€œBaby Taj.โ€


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  • Day 9 Day 9: Agraโ€“Jaipur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Agraโ€“Jaipur



      โ€ข Today, drive to Jaipur, often referred to as the โ€œPink City.โ€
      โ€ข After lunch, visit Jantar Mantar and explore the City Palace Museum with its collection of paintings, carpets, weapons, and costumes.
      โ€ข Lastly, visit Ladli, a training program teaching orphaned and destitute children valuable skills to keep them off the streets. Here learn about the project, interact with the children, and help them practice their English skills.

      (B,L)

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  • Day 10 Day 10: Jaipur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Jaipur



      โ€ข Visit the legendary Amber Fort, known as the โ€œSleeping Beauty of Rajasthan.โ€ This fortress-palace was built entirely of white marble and red sandstone, and features intricate mosaics, carvings, paintings, and mirror works.

      (B)

      Todayโ€™s I-Time Tips
      Join a guide for a walking tour through old Jaipur.


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  • Day 11 Day 11: Jaipurโ€“Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Jaipurโ€“Delhi



      โ€ข Today, drive back to Delhi.

      (B)

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  • Day 12 Day 12: Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Delhi



      Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

      (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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