Mystical and spiritual, chaotic and confounding, India overflows with riches. While staying at excellent hotels, we travel the classic Golden Triangle: bustling Delhi; Agra, home of the sublime Taj Mahal; and Jaipur, the “Pink City.” We also search for elusive Bengals in Ranthambore, and absorb the holiness of Varanasi.
Dates: February 3 – 20, 2027
Land Only (transfers not included): $5,895
From San Francisco (air-inclusive)*: $6,795
($6,795 air & land inclusive plus $892 airline taxes and fees)
Deposit: $650
Single Supplement: $1,795
*Other cities listed on brochure, which can be downloaded on the overview tab of this trip approximately nine months before departure. Airline prices are subject to change, and airline upgrades will be additional to the costs listed above.
Please note, all prices are for a standard, double room unless listed otherwise.
Cancelation policy:
Final payment due date is 125 days out.
- 125 days or more: $200 penalty
- 124 to 95 days: 25% of the tour price
- 94 to 65 days: 50% of the tour price
- 64 to 30 days: 75% of the tour price
- 29-0 days: No refund
Your Tour Price Includes:
- Round-trip air transportation from listed city
- all flights within India
- 15 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe, Superior First Class, First Class, and unrated hotels
- 32 meals: 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 10 dinners
- Extensive sightseeing, as described, including all entrance fees
- Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
- Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip
- Luggage handling for one bag per person
- Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Book your trip today by filling out the brochure and emailing it to ietravel@ucsc.edu.
**B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner**
Taj Palace, New Delhi
Surrounded by six acres of lush greenery in Delhi’s Diplomatic Enclave, the Taj Palace, New Delhi features stylish “India Modern” décor accented by colorful Indian art, marble floors, and brass finishes. The “Capital’s Palace,” as it is called, houses four restaurants, a poolside bar, tea lounge, nine-hole putting greens, heated outdoor swimming pool, boutique, fitness center, spa with vitality pool and salt room (for a fee), laundry service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have a private bath with hair dryer, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, yoga kit (by request), in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Taj Amer Jaipur
This intricately designed hotel, opened in December 2022, is a reflection of the vibrant culture and rich history of Jaipur. Filled with lotus flower filigree, marble arches, and leheriya-inspired designs, the hotel offers a variety of amenities, including two restaurants, two bars (including a poolside bar), lobby lounge, coffee shop, outdoor infinity swimming pool, fitness center, spa with massage and beauty treatments (for a fee), laundry services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Each air-conditioned guest room offers a private bath with hair dryer, walk-in wardrobe, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and TV.
Aamaghati Wildlife Resort Ranthambore
Set just a short drive from historic Ranthambore Fort and the Ranthambore National Park, Aamaghati Wildlife Resort provides an ideal location from which to explore this celebrated jungle destination. Amenities of the resort include a restaurant and bar, two swimming pools, fitness center, spa with a range of treatments (some at additional cost), laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Comfortable, air-conditioned guest rooms are decorated with local accents and features a private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, minibar, TV, and phone.
Dera Village – The Clement Retreats Gadoli
Off the beaten path in rural Rajasthan sits Dera Village – The Clement Retreats, a rustic yet comfortable haven of guest cabins ideal for experiencing firsthand how many Indians live: away from cities in the remote countryside. The retreat offers 16 private cabins surrounding an outdoor common area, where guests can enjoy a bonfire; play croquet, cricket, or badminton; or just relax and enjoy the surrounding gardens. Amenities of the grounds include a restaurant, recreation room with pool table and table tennis, and a boutique selling handmade Indian artwork. The 16 “Dhanis”-style cottages are air-conditioned and each has a private bath with a hair dryer. Please note: Due to the remote nature of this accommodation, there is no telephone service.
Tajview, Agra – IHCL SeleQtions, Agra
This recently renovated hotel sits near the Taj Mahal, surrounded by over six acres of manicured lawns and gardens. Contemporary design accented by pops of color and pattern creates a welcoming environment to relax and enjoy the hotel’s amenities, which include three restaurants, a lounge bar, rooftop terrace, outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, walking path, spa with massage and beauty treatments (for a fee), laundry service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private baths with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, minifridge, TV, and in-room safe.
Taj Ganges, Varanasi ,Varanasi
Set amidst 40 acres of landscaped lawns, Taj Ganges embodies the spirit of old Varanasi with sepia-tinted décor and a traditional, elegant ambiance. The two restaurants serve international cuisines made from local produce; meanwhile, the bar and lobby lounge offer a laid-back atmosphere to enjoy a drink or two. Other amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, shopping arcade, fitness center, spa with massage services (for a fee), laundry service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have a private bath, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, yoga mat, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Pullman New Delhi Aerocity Delhi, India Deluxe
The Pullman New Delhi Aerocity is conveniently located just minutes from the airport and the local business district. Hotel amenities include three restaurants, two bars, a café and bakery, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, spa with beauty and massage services (for a fee), salon (for a fee), laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have a private bath, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Post tour extension: Nepal
Feb 21-26, 2027
- 6 days, 4 nights
Absorb the beauty of the Himalayan kingdom – and the warmth of its people – on this special journey featuring sacred shrines, royal cities, and indigenous lifestyles.
Post-Tour Extension Price Includes
- Round-trip air transportation Delhi/Kathmandu, inclusive of airline taxes and fees
- 4 nights’ accommodations: 2 nights in Nagarkot at Club Himalaya Nagarkot (Superior First Class); 2 nights in Kathmandu at The Soaltee Kathmandu (Superior First Class); day room in Delhi
- 8 meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
- Extensive sightseeing, including Pashupatinath shrine (UNESCO site); Boudhanath monument; colorful Bhaktapur, “City of Devotees;” Swayambhunath Temple; royal city of Patan; and Kathmandu and environs
- Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director Private motorcoach transportation
- Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
A visa is required for this post-tour extension. Odysseys Unlimited will provide information about entry requirements upon reservation.
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