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Essential India & Maldives Sailing

14 days
From Delhi to Male
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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    You'll arrive in Delhi whenever works for your flight, and a transfer from the airport is already arranged through the Women With Wheels project. After you get in, you'll meet up with your CEO and the rest of your travel group, then settle into your accommodation. If your flight gets you there early in the day, there's an optional half day culinary tour of Delhi you can add on to start exploring the food scene.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Perfect), Hotel (Hotel Jeyan Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Women With Wheels Transfer
    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

    Optional Activities

    • Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi
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  2. Day 2

    Delhi to Agra

    Start your morning with a youth-led walk through Delhi's backstreets via the City Walk project, which supports at-risk youth in the community. After that, you'll do a guided walk through Old Delhi to see the historic markets and architecture. Later in the day, you'll travel by private vehicle to Agra, arriving in time to settle in before evening.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Marine House)

    Included Activities

    • City Walk
    • Old Delhi Guided Walk
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Gurduwara
    Chandni Chowk
    Connaught Place
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  3. Day 3

    Agra

    Head out early to catch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, then spend more time exploring this monument and learning its history. During lunch, you'll have a break back at your hotel or a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you'll visit I'timad-ud-Daulah (often called the Baby Taj) and then explore Agra Fort before heading back to your accommodation.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Marine House)

    Included Activities

    • Taj Mahal Visit
    • Baby Taj Visit
    • Agra Fort Visit
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    I'timad-ud-Daulah
    Agra Fort
  4. Day 4

    Agra to Dhula Village

    You'll travel to Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO-listed former Mughal capital that's been preserved and stands empty today. After exploring the palaces and courtyards there, you'll head to the Abhaneri Stepwell to see how Indians historically managed water systems. Later, you'll drive to Dhula Village where you can try local activities like playing cricket or cycling, then settle into comfortable tents for the night under the stars.

    Accommodation
    Camping (Camp Dhula Bagh)

    Included Activities

    • Fatehpur Sikri Visit
    • Abhaneri Stepwell Visit
    • Dhula Village Experience
    Landmarks
    Fatehpur Sikri
    Abhaneri Stepwell
  5. Day 5

    Dhula Village to Jaipur

    Head out from Dhula Village toward Jaipur in a private vehicle for about a 2-hour drive. During the journey, you'll join a block printing workshop with women from the Anoothi Project, learning traditional techniques firsthand. Once you arrive in Jaipur, the pink city, you'll get an orientation tour that explains how the entire city was designed following Hindu architectural principles. The layout here is really something different from most Indian cities you might have seen before.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Utsav Niwas)

    Included Activities

    • Anoothi Block Printing Experience
    • Jaipur Orientation Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Jaipur Cycle Tour
    • Jaipur Cooking Class with a local family
    • Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
    • Jantar Mantar Visit
    • Movie at Raj Mandir
    • Jaipur Balloon Ride
    Landmarks
    Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
    Jantar Mantar
    Jaipur City Palace
  6. Day 6

    Jaipur

    Start your day at Amber Fort, which shows a mix of Hindu and Muslim architectural styles. Then you'll visit the City Palace and photograph the Hawa Mahal, the iconic Palace of the Winds with its distinctive pink latticed structure. If you're interested, you can either join an optional cycle tour through the city streets or take a cooking class at a local family's home.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Utsav Niwas)

    Included Activities

    • Amber Fort Visit
    • City Palace Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Jaipur Cooking Class with a local family
    • Jaipur Cycle Tour
    • Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) photo stop (202 INR per person)
    • Jantar Mantar Visit (202 INR per person)
    • Movie at Raj Mandir (200-400 INR per person)
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    City Palace
    Hawa Mahal
    Jantar Mantar
    Raj Mandir
  7. Day 7

    Jaipur to Delhi

    If heights don't bother you, there's an optional hot air balloon ride early in the morning that gives you aerial views of Jaipur's pink-colored buildings and surrounding landscape. Later in the afternoon, you'll drive back to Delhi by private vehicle. Once you arrive, you'll have free time to wander around and explore the capital on your own.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Perfect), Hotel (Hotel Jeyan Inn)

    Optional Activities

    • Jaipur Balloon Ride
  8. Day 8

    Delhi to Maldives

    You'll fly from Delhi to Malé in the morning, then board a traditional dhoni boat that'll be your home for the next six nights. After you get settled into your cabin, you'll go on an included snorkeling trip to see tropical fish, coral reefs, and other marine life in the clear turquoise water.

    Included Activities

    • Snorkelling in the Maldives
  9. Days 9 - 13

    Maldives Dhoni Cruise

    Over these five days, you'll cruise around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls on your dhoni. You'll stop at islands and sandbars to snorkel near shipwrecks and reefs filled with tropical fish, turtles, sharks, stingrays, and octopuses. You can also visit Bodu Mora Island's empty beaches, watch traditional boat building, and help with a plastic cleanup. Between excursions, you'll relax on the sun deck, chat with other travelers, and eat fresh seafood meals prepared onboard.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local seafood)

    Included Activities

    • Bodu Mora Island Visit
    • Snorkelling in the Maldives
    • Maldives Plastic Clean Up
    Landmarks
    South Malé Atoll
    Felidhu Atoll
    Bodu Mora Island
  10. Day 14

    Maldives to Malé

    In the morning, you'll make the short crossing back to Malé. Your tour ends when you arrive at Malé International Airport. Your CEO will be available to help you arrange any onward travel or flights you may need after the tour finishes.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day
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