Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll get picked up at Delhi airport and driven to your hotel. After settling in, the afternoon and early evening are open for you to wander around India's capital on your own. There's a welcome meeting with your guide and group at 6 PM.
Optional Activities
- Backstreets of Delhi add-on tour including street food tasting, visit to Khari Baoli spice market, Bazar Matia Mahal, and Jama Masjid Mosque by metro, electric rickshaw and walking
Landmarks Khari Baoli Bazar Matia Mahal Jama Masjid 
- Day 2
Delhi to Agra
Your morning takes you through Old and New Delhi where you'll see UNESCO-listed monuments, temples, and the lively Chandni Chowk bazaar. Later in the afternoon, you'll drive to Agra. Once you check in, the rest of the day is free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and community kitchen
- Rickshaw ride around Chandni Chowk bazaar
- Explore New Delhi
- Walk down Rajpath to see India Gate monument
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb Jama Masjid Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Chandni Chowk India Gate Rajpath 
- Day 3
Agra
This morning you'll see the Taj Mahal before heading to Agra Fort. The fort shows off impressive Mughal architecture and the history that comes with it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort 
- Day 4
Agra to Karauli/Dholpur
You'll head out from Agra toward either Karauli or Dholpur, stopping for lunch along the way. After arriving at your heritage palace hotel, you can spend the afternoon however you want. Walk the grounds, check out the vintage cars, use the pool, or just relax. There's an optional Aarti prayer ceremony in the evening if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Evening Aarti (prayer) ceremony
- Day 5
Karauli/Dholpur to Jaipur
Today takes you to Jaipur, the UNESCO-listed Pink City. Once you arrive, you'll visit the City Palace and then head to Jantar Mantar Space Observatory, which has 19 astrological instruments and is also UNESCO-listed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar Space Observatory
Landmarks City Palace Jantar Mantar - Day 6
Jaipur
If you want, there's an optional hot-air balloon ride early this morning. After that, you'll take a jeep to Amber Fort for a guided tour. Later, you'll stop at a cotton weaving house to watch fabric dyeing demonstrations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep ride to Amber Fort
- Guided tour of Amber Fort
- Visit cotton weaving house for fabric dyeing demonstration
Optional Activities
- Hot-air balloon ride (booked and paid locally)
Landmarks Amber Fort 
- Days 7 - 8
Jaipur to Ranthambore
You're heading out for a 3-4 hour drive to Ranthambore National Park, one of India's Project Tiger reserves. Over the next two days, you'll do two included game drives looking for Bengal Tigers and other wildlife like leopards, sloth bears, sambar, hyenas, and crocodiles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Game drive 1 in Ranthambore National Park
- Game drive 2 in Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 9
Ranthambore to Mumbai
After a 3-4 hour drive back to Jaipur, you'll catch a flight to Mumbai, India's largest city. You'll be transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Mumbai
This day covers Mumbai's varied attractions. You'll see the Dadar Flower Market and Dhobi Ghat open-air laundromat, take a local train through the city, grab lunch at a local restaurant, and tour Dharavi Slums with a guide learning about entrepreneurship, culture, and life in Asia's largest slum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Dadar Flower Market
- Visit Dhobi Ghat
- Local train ride experience
- Guided tour of Dharavi Slums
Landmarks Dadar Flower Market Dhobi Ghat Dharavi - Day 11
Mumbai
You have the day free to check out Mumbai at your own pace. There are optional tours available if you want them, including Colaba and Gateway of India, the Prince of Wales Museum, Elephanta Caves, or a Bollywood tour with dance and a film.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Half-day Mumbai City Tour covering Colaba Area, Gateway of India, and Prince of Wales Museum
- Elephanta Caves tour with boat ride to Elephanta Island and exploration of ancient rock-cut architecture and Hindu mythology sculptures
- Mumbai Bollywood Tour including film evolution, Bollywood dance performance, live film shoot, and feature film screening at Regal Theatre
Landmarks Gateway of India Prince of Wales Museum Colaba Elephanta Caves Regal Theatre - Day 12
Mumbai
Your time in India ends today. A departure transfer to the airport can be arranged if you need it, though there may be an additional charge.
Optional Activities
- Departure airport transfer (available for additional supplement)
