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Golden Triangle & All-Inc. Indian Ocean

India & Maldives in 12 Days, 9 Nights in Destination

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Our classic tour of India's iconic Golden Triangle cities combined with an all-inclusive stay in the idyllic Maldives.

Trip Highlights

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    Malé
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    Agra
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    Delhi
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    Jaipur

Included

  1. All flights

  2. Accommodation

  3. All transfers

  4. Activities

  5. Some meals

Availability

  1. Departures available until December 2024

  2. Available Group tours

  3. Solo travelers from + £ 520

  4. Add up to 5 nights to your stay

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  1. charm included

  2. superior from + £ 100

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From £ 2,499

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  • Charm and Superior category hotels.
  • Deluxe Beach Bungalow in the Maldives.
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From £ 2,599

  • Superior and Luxury category hotels.
  • Deluxe Overwater Villa in the Maldives
  • Adults only

Accommodation: 9 Nights

Itinerary

The mythical land of a thousand colours is now within your reach with our epic Golden Triangle tour! Combine it with an indulgent All-Inclusive stay in the Maldives and you've got yourself a trip of a lifetime! From the bustling streets of Delhi to the pink city of Jaipur and romantic Agra, home of the Taj Mahal, fall in love with India before kicking back in the paradise atolls of the Maldives.

1st Day: UK/Ireland - Night on board
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Are you ready to experience the land of a thousand colors? Pack your bags and set off to your departure airport ready to check-in for a flight to Delhi, India's vibrant capital! Night on board.

2nd Day: Delhi
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Touch down in Delhi and transfer to the hotel. Get ready to explore the city and all it has to offer you, intrepid traveler! From the cacophony of sounds to the dizzying aromas and rainbow palette of colors, Delhi is the gateway to your India adventure! Be sure to explore its historic center, filled with the relics of its past under Islamic conquerors. Spend the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Park Plaza Delhi CBD Shah... or similar
tripadvisor rating

2758 Reviews

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3rd Day: Delhi
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today you'll explore the treasures of Old Delhi such as the majestic Jama Masjid Royal Mosque and lively Chandi Chow Street, for your first taste of Indian culture. Make like a local and embark on a rickshaw ride around the Red Fort, former residence of the Imperial Family. Next, admire Raj Ghat, where the legendary Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. In the afternoon, see a different side of the city in sparkling New Delhi, passing by the India Gate, the Mausoleum of Emperor Humayun, and the Presidential Palace. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Park Plaza Delhi CBD Shah... or similar
tripadvisor rating

2758 Reviews

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Activities

included
Guided Tour with Panoramic View of New Delhi

Moderate

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included
Tour of Old Delhi

Moderate

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4th Day: Delhi - Jaipur
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today, begin your Rajasthan adventure and set off to Jaipur, the so-called Pink City. It's the capital of Rajasthan known for its fusion of Hindu, Jain and Mughal culture. Enjoy your first glimpse of the Rajasthani landscape as you travel through local villages and countryside. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. You will enjoy some free time in the afternoon to get to know the city or to simply relax. Be sure to capture the evening light, where the pink and the orange buildings exude a magical glow, complemented by the colorfully dressed Rajasthanis. You're likely to spot camel-drawn carts, characteristic of Jaipur's street scene. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Golden Tulip Jaipur or similar
tripadvisor rating

2680 Reviews

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5th Day: Jaipur
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Breakfast at the hotel. The first order of the day is a visit to the much-photographed Hawa Mahal, Palace of the Winds, one of India's most beloved historic buildings with a fascinating past. Next up, feel like a true adventurer as you embark on an exciting Jeep transfer to the atmospheric Amber Fort; have you ever felt more like Indiana Jones? Here you can see the palace of Jag Mandir and the famous Sheesh Mahal, a room embedded with beautiful, bright pieces of mirror, all the while imagining the glamorous lives of the Maharajas. In the afternoon, it's back to Jaipur for a city tour, including the illustrious Palace of the Maharaja, home to an informative museum that brings this era to life. Afterwards, get to know a little about India's scientific achievements at the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory in the world. Imagine star-gazing from here! Overnight stay in Jaipur. 

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Golden Tulip Jaipur or similar
tripadvisor rating

2680 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
City Tour of Jaipur

Moderate

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included
Visit to the Amber Fort

Active

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included
Photo Stop at the Palace of the Winds

Light

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6th Day: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
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Breakfast at the hotel. You're getting closer to iconic Agra as you set off, once again, into the dusty landscapes of Rajasthan. Stop in the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri, where time stands still, and pass through the Bulund Darwaza gateway, the highest gateway in the world and a monument of Mughal might! Arrive in Agra, Rajasthan's most romantic city, and you'll notice the contrasts between red sandstone and white marble in the city's buildings and feel its tantalising charms. Transfer to the hotel and in the afternoon visit the Agra Fort, a formidable structure which houses the picturesque Pearl Mosque. Just walking through the main gate, you'll feel like Mughal royalty! Return to the hotel and overnight stay in Agra.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Royale Regent or similar
tripadvisor rating

123 Reviews

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Activities

included
Visit Fatehpur Sikri

Moderate

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7th Day: Agra - Delhi
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Breakfast at the hotel. It's finally here, the day you tick the legendary Taj Mahal off of your bucket list! The ivory-white marble mausoleum, the brilliant domes, the fountain and that famous bench where everyone has their photo taken; today you'll experience it all for yourself! Home to the tomb of a Mughal Emperors beloved wife, both the story and the beauty of the structure itself may well leave you feeling teary-eyed and filled with a warm fuzzy feeling. Take some time to soak it all up and take the perfect photo, one you'll treasure for a lifetime. Afterwards, enjoy a scenic afternoon drive back to Delhi, where you can spend the remainder of the day reminiscing about your journey and all the wonderful, soul-stirring sights you've seen as well as the warm people who've shared their culture with you along the way. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Park Plaza Delhi CBD Shah... or similar
tripadvisor rating

2758 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
Taj Mahal Visit

Light

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8th Day: Delhi - Maldives
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Breakfast * at the hotel. Early in the morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Malé, the capital of the Maldives. Enjoy an exciting speedboat transfer to your hotel, passing paradise atolls and admiring the landscape. Arrive at the hotel and settle in, ready for an idyllic All-Inclusive stay. Overnight stay in the Maldives.

* You may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Makunudu Island Resort - ... or similar
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989 Reviews

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9th Day: Maldives
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All-Inclusive. Spend the day at your leisure and take the opportunity to snorkel in the turquoise waters or simply unwind with a beachside massage. Overnight stay in the Maldives.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Makunudu Island Resort - ... or similar
tripadvisor rating

989 Reviews

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10th Day: Maldives
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All-Inclusive. Enjoy a day at your leisure. We recommend exploring the island and making the most of the incomparable facilities of your hotel. Overnight stay in the Maldives.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Makunudu Island Resort - ... or similar
tripadvisor rating

989 Reviews

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11th Day: Maldives - Night on board
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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the UK/Ireland. 

12th Day: UK/Ireland
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Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end your trip.

Included activities

Included

Guided Tour with Panoramic View of New Delhi

Included activity for day 3 in Delhi

Embark on a tour of New Delhi with a spectacular panoramic view of the city, where you will be stopping by its most emblematic sites, including the India Gate, the Mausoleum of Emperor Humayun and the Presidential Palace.

Physical rating:

Moderate

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Included

Tour of Old Delhi

Included activity for day 3 in Delhi

Explore Old Delhi, seeing sites like the Jama Masjid Royal Mosque and Chandi Chow Street. End at Raj Ghat, where Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.

Duration 03:15h Approx.

Physical rating:

Moderate

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Included

City Tour of Jaipur

Included activity for day 5 in Jaipur

Discover Jaipur on a city tour, including the illustrious Palace of the Maharaja, home to an informative museum. Afterwards, get to know a little about India's scientific achievements at the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory in the world.

Duration 02:30h Approx.

Physical rating:

Moderate

more information
Included

Visit to the Amber Fort

Included activity for day 5 in Jaipur

Embark on an exciting Jeep transfer to the atmospheric Amber Fort! Here you can see the palace of Jag Mandir and the famous Sheesh Mahal, a room embedded with bright pieces of mirror, all the while imagining the glamorous lives of the Maharajas.

Duration 03:00h Approx.

Physical rating:

Active

more information

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The price includes

  • Included in all our trips. more information
  • Departures from main UK/Ireland airports.
  • International flights: UK/Ireland - Delhi, Malé - UK/Ireland. *
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  • Flight: Delhi - Malé. **
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  • 9 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
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  • 6 breakfasts in India and All-Inclusive in Maldives. ***
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  • Transfers in air conditioned vehicle.
  • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary. ****
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  • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
  • Speedboat transfers in the Maldives.
  • Unlimited use of snorkelling equipment and one-time guided snorkelling during the stay (subject to weather permits).
  • Private transfers in Delhi, airport-hotel-airport, with complimentary bottled water.
  • Family-friendly hotels.
  • 20% discount on Spa in the Maldives.
  • Deluxe Beach Bungalow in the Maldives.
  • ATOL Protection.
  • English-speaking guide.
  • Rickshaw ride in Delhi.
  • Jeep Transfer at the Amber Fort.
*The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase

Not included

Indian visa (required), drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

If you are traveling to India with a UK passport, you will require an Indian visa. For other passport holders, we recommend that you check with the Indian Embassy for further details: https://www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.htm

* Due to the customs clearance rule of the government of India, if your flight calls at another city in India before arriving in Delhi, confirm at the departure desk in the UK/Ireland whether you should pick up your suitcase and pass customs control at the airport where the connection is made. Remember that if the flight stops in Mumbai you will need to pick up your luggage. Keep in mind that normally this whole process takes approximately 60 minutes.

** Documentation of the internal flights will be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days before your trip. It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process.

*** All-Inclusive Served at Sand Bar:

Snacks: Served from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (A Selection of tomato and Garudiya soup, margarita pizza, spring rolls, tuna and chicken sandwiches, Vietnamese & green salad, tuna pasta & pasta Arrabiata and fruit platters.).

Unlimited Drinks: Served from 10:00 am to 11:30p.m, bottled Water (still), Cold Drinks (By the glass), Soft Drinks, Concentrated Juice (Fresh Fruit Juice is chargeable at an additional cost of $20.00 per person), Draught Beer, house Wine – Red and White, house Spirits – Brandy, Gin, Rum, Vodka and Whisky, selection of Cocktails, hot Drinks, coffee – Cappucino, Café Latte and or Mocha, Tea- Selection of tea.

Breakfast – International Buffet Breakfast Served at Araa Iru Restaurant.

Lunch – International Cuisine served at Araa Iru Restaurant

Dinner- Fine Dining Dinner (set) meal served at Araa Iru Restaurant

Other conditions: Unlimited use of snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel, flippers) – deposit may be required. 20% discount on spa. One complimentary guided snorkeling (subject to weather permits).

 

**** The order of the itinerary may differ depending on your arrival day at the destination.

Monday/Friday: 2 nights in Delhi at the beginning, 1 night in Delhi at the end.

Tuesday/ Saturday: 1 night in Delhi at the beginning, 2 nights in Delhi at the end.

  • India
  • Maldives
    • Entry requirements

      Passport with a minimum of six months validity and at least two blank pages.

    • Visa

      A visa is required to enter the country. Issued by the embassy or online E-Visa application one month before arrival in the country.

    • Currency

      Indian Rupee.

    • Language

      Hindi and English.

    • Electricity

      220 V in the majority of the country. Electrical sockets are European style however an adapter may be useful.

    • Health

      High levels of air pollution during winter (October to February). Northern cities are the most affected.

    • Time zone

      GMT + 5:30.

    • Other useful information

      Foreigners cannot bring Indian Rupees into the country, although you can bring foreign currency and exchange it once you arrive.

    • Tourist Office website

      http://www.incredibleindia.org/

    Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

    Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

    In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.

    Tips in India are subject to the decision of the client based on the level of satisfaction of the service provided and the experience in general. Taking into account that they are not obligatory, they are usually expected.

    If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +44 20 8068 3176 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.

    While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.

    The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

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