Rajasthan & Ranthambore Tiger Safari

Arrive in India’s capital and transfer to hotel for check-in*. Delhi is a city with an impressive architectural legacy that boasts a spectacular historical centre. The rest of the day is free to rest or to get to know this lively, fascinating city. Overnight stay in Delhi**.

*You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.

**Upgrade to half-board by adding 11 dinners in the next step of the booking process.

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by road to Mandawa. En-route, pass through authentic villages and start to enter some of the most rural parts of India. On arrival in Mandawa, enjoy a walking tour through the streets of the city. See the amazing Havelis - mansions noted for their frescoes depicting images of British colonial rule. Overnight stay in Mandawa.

Estimated transfer distance: 160 miles / 255 km. Approximate duration: 7 hours.

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by road through the arid lands leading to the Bikaner Desert Kingdom - a major centre of trade during the 16th century.

In the afternoon visit the spectacular Junagarh Fort, with its impressively decorated interiors. End the day with a memorable Tuk-Tuk ride from the ancient city bazaar. Overnight stay in Bikaner.

Estimated transfer distance: 120 miles / 193 km. Approximate duration: 4-5 hours.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enter the Thar Desert by road on your way to the city of Jaisalmer. This was an important trading centre for many centuries and presently one of the few forts that are still inhabited. Transfer to the hotel and the rest of the afternoon is free for more discovery of this city. We recommend to visit the Thar Heritage Museum or the Maharaja's Palace for a taste of kingly splendour. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Estimated transfer distance: 142 miles / 230 km. Approximate duration: 6 hours.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a tour of the golden city of Jaisalmer. Discover the magical Gadisar Lake and the magnificent Golden Fort. Walk through the narrow streets of the city, to visit the famous palatial houses characteristic of the city such as Nathmal and Patwon. In the afternoon, take an excursion to Sam to see the dunes in the beautiful sunset light. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Breakfast at the hotel. Continue the trip towards Jodhpur, known as The Blue City and enjoy a visit to the impressive Mehrangarh Fort with its bird’s eye view of the old city. Later continue to Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Estimated transfer distance: 164 miles / 265 km. Approximate duration: 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by road to Jaipur. Arrive at your hotel and the rest of the day is free to start to get to know the Rose-Pink City of India. We recommend a wander through some of the markets in the area to see the unique handicrafts and jewellery on offer. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Estimated transfer distance: 208 miles / 335 km. Approximate duration: 8-9 hours.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Amber Fort - The Old Capital of Thunder. En-route, take a brief photo stop at Hawa Mahal, The Palace of Winds. Arrive at Amber Fort by Jeep. Once inside, visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory.

In the afternoon, take a city tour, beginning with a visit to the Maharaja’s City Palace. Later, visit The Jantar Mantar, the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off towards Agra, stopping along the route to visit Fatehpur Sikri, an impressive ghost town where the tomb of Salim Chisti, the Panch Mahal, is located.

Arrive in Agra, the capital of the sultans and great Mughal emperors. Enjoy an unforgettable tour of the famous and spectacular Taj Mahal, one of The Seven Modern Wonders of the World. Soak up the views of this legendary mausoleum, a symbol of eternal and undying love, and snap a memorable photograph at Princess Diana's famous bench. Discover the moving story behind the monument and admire the intricate, decorative architecture.

The remainder of the day is free at your leisure to explore Agra city at your own pace. Overnight stay in Agra.

Estimated transfer distance: 150 miles / 240 km. Approximate duration: 8 hours.

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with a visit to Agra Fort. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the incredible Pearl Mosque, crafted entirely from white marble. After exploring the fort, transfer to the train station to catch the Kota Jan Shatabdi train to Ranthambore, home of the legendary Bengal tiger. After a scenic ride, arrive at Sawai Madhopur station and transfer to your hotel in Ranthambore, get ready to discover the incredible wildlife of Ranthambore National Park the following morning. Dinner and overnight stay in Ranthambore. 

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on an exciting safari in Ranthambore National Park, undoubtedly one of the best tiger reserves in the country. Explore the wild, unspoilt landscapes and keep your eyes peeled for exotic wildlife such as tigers, leopards and crocodiles. Originally the hunting grounds of Indian royalty, today this beautiful park is home to a population of around 70 tigers. Stop for lunch before continuing your safari experience in the afternoon. After an action-packed day, return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight stay in Ranthambore.

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, return to Delhi by train, traveling north through the landscapes of Rajasthan. On arrival, visit Raj Ghat, where legendary freedom leader Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Afterwards, continue to the presidential residence, the India Gate monument and pay a visit to Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the final resting place of Mughal Emperor Humayun. End that day back at the hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day to relax at your leisure, go shopping in Delhi's bustling markets or do some last-minute sightseeing. We recommend an optional tour of the most iconic temples in Delhi*. Overnight stay in Delhi.

*Optional Full-Day Delhi Temples Tour: Explore Delhi's most iconic temples. Experience the peace and tranquillity of the Lotus Temple, dedicated to the Baha'i faith, and discover the extraordinary architecture of Akshardham Temple, dedicated to 10,000 years of Hindu culture. See the huge Jama Mosque and the downtown Sikh Temple with its golden dome before ending the tour at Lakshmi Narayan Temple, dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu. 

Note: The Lotus Temple & The De Akshardham Temple are closed on Monday.

Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip**.

*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

**Depending on the choice of flight, you may arrive back in the US the next day.