Delhi to Goa
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Experience Overview
Discover India in all its glory on this well-balanced 15-day adventure, giving you ample independent time to explore bustling bazaars, white-sand beaches, opulent palaces and spice plantations. Delve into a world of delicious street food, ride rickshaws through narrow alleyways, stroll by beautiful lakes and forested hills, mingle with Mumbai merchants and explore centuries-old icons. Finish up on the shores of easy-going Goa, where yoga, cocktails and golden sands are all you need to chill out after the bustling big towns of India. Now that’s an idyllic Indian adventure.
Highlights
- Discover Delhi, both new and old, with a guided walking tour of its historic walled heart and, if you like, a rickshaw ride through the Chandni Chowk marketplace.
- Explore Mumbai at your own pace, maybe delving into the incredible heritage quarter, checking out the circus-like Chowpatty Beach or finding a chai wallah for a spot of tea – it’s up to you!
- Witness the one and only Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Seeing this Mughal marvel for the first time, in all its dazzling white marble, is a moment you won’t forget.
- Go beyond the beach in Goa, stepping past the beautiful golden sand (though that’s a great way to spend a day, too!) – you could opt to tour an organic spice farm and gorge on a sumptuously spiced Goan feast instead.
- Stroll through Jaipur and Udaipur with your local leader and uncover the secrets of two of India’s most delightful destinations, both with very different street scenes.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2102
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Overnight sleeper train, Train, Auto rickshaw, Cycle rickshaw, Metro, Private vehicle, Shuttle bus, Public Bus, Taxi
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Supplier Code: HHRG
Starts: Delhi, India
Finishes: Goa, India
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Accommodation: Hotel (13 nights), Overnight train (1 night)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1165 ($78 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to India! Arrive in the fun and frenetic capital of Delhi and settle into your hotel. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you’ll meet your group leader and travel pals. After your meeting, take an orientation walk to get your bearings and perhaps head out for an optional dinner with your group.
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Start your day with a ride on the metro. Your tour heads first to Old Delhi – the heart of the city. Inch your way through the streets around the Chandni Chowk marketplace. Visit the Jama Masjid – Delhi’s oldest (and India’s largest) mosque, opt to go inside – and then stop by the Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple). Learn about the Sikh guru who, in the 17th century, stuck to his religious beliefs and paid the ultimate price in this very spot. This afternoon is free to explore more of Delhi’s sights at your own pace!
Included Activities:
- Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
- Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
Optional Activities:
- Delhi - Gandhi Smriti (Birla House - Place of Mahatma Gandhi's Assassination)) - Free
- Delhi - Humayun's Tomb (650 INR)
- Delhi - Qutub Minar (650 INR)
- Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque (450 INR)
- Delhi - Rickshaw ride (300 INR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Take the express train to Agra this morning, and head straight to the most recognisable sight in India – The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This site may well exceed your expectations as the light shimmers off its white marble surface. Best known as a monument to love and loss, the 17th-century Taj is a beautiful example of Mughal architecture, surrounded by trimmed English gardens. The highlights keep coming as you take a motorised rickshaw tour around town – a great way to see the monuments of Agra. You can also visit Akbar’s Mausoleum, a beautiful sandstone and marble tomb built for the greatest of the Mughal emperors. Stop off for an optional meal at Sheroes Hangout – a cafe that supports victims of acid attacks.
Included Activities:
- Agra - Taj Mahal
Optional Activities:
- Agra - Akbar's Mausoleum (300 INR)
- Agra - Sheroes Hangout Cafe (prices from) (500 INR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Travel by private vehicle to Rajasthan’s colourful capital of Jaipur. Settle into your hotel, then enjoy a walk through the streets and markets of this ‘Pink City.’ Use the rest of the day to explore the city on your own, perhaps visiting Jaipur’s ornate Royal City Palace. Your accommodation for tonight is a family-run heritage hotel. In the evening, maybe take the opportunity to see a Bollywood film – Jaipur is home to one of the world’s great cinema halls, the grand Art Deco Raj Mandir.
Included Activities:
- Jaipur - Leader-led walking & market tour
Optional Activities:
- Jaipur - Bollywood Movie at Raj Mandir Cinema (400 INR)
- Jaipur - City Palace (1200 INR)
- Jaipur - Jantar Mantar Observatory (200 INR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
As the sun rises this morning, you’ll have the option to hop in a hot air balloon and glide over the Pink City as it wakes up. Later today, you’ll visit the hilltop Amber Fort with your group, an excellent example of Rajput architecture, and see the red stone palace of the Hawa Mahal (The Palace of the Winds). Take in its dazzling, coloured glass work and learn its interesting history from your local leader. Later, maybe head out for dinner with your group.
Included Activities:
- Jaipur - Amber Fort
Optional Activities:
- Jaipur - Balloon Safari (290 USD)
- Jaipur - Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Wind) (200 INR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Travel to Pushkar by public bus and then private vehicle via the town of Ajmer. Pushkar is one of India’s holiest towns and a market centre for the surrounding villages. Head out to explore the town on a walking tour with your group, stopping in at the main bazaar. Here you’ll come across anything from 1960s fashion and glass lamps to jewellery and traditional Rajasthani puppets. After, you’ll have free time to spend as you wish. Maybe take a walk around Pushkar’s lake, considered sacred in Hindu culture and with an interesting mythology behind it. Wander past the bustling ghats and temples, observing the devout as they worship at the city’s holy waters.
Included Activities:
- Pushkar - Leader-led walking tour
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Early- risers may like to hike up the hill to the Savitri Temple for sunrise views over the town this morning. If the chai wallah is there, enjoy a steaming cup of tea at the top! Later in the day, you’ll visit the colourful Brahma Temple, which is dedicated to the Hindu god-creator Brahma. If you’re lucky enough to be in town for the Pushkar Camel Fair (held annually in November), you can experience one of India’s most famous festivals tonight. Later, maybe ask your leader for some recommendations on the best local eats.
Included Activities:
- Pushkar - Sunrise at Savitri Temple
- Pushkar - Brahma Temple
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Continue to your next destination today, travelling by private vehicle back to Ajmer and then day train to Udaipur. Known as the ‘Venice of the East’, this white city is often regarded as the most romantic in India. Set amid the Aravalli Hills, Udaipur curls around a huge lake. When you arrive, take a leader-led walk around the city to get your bearings. Explore twisting alleyways filled with shops and bazaars selling silver jewellery, shoes, bags, leather goods and miniature paintings.
Included Activities:
- Udaipur - Leader-led walking tour
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Enjoy a free day to explore the sights of Udaipur. Season depending, why not take a short boat ride on the famous Lake Pichola and see the palaces of Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas rise out of the water. Or take a guided tour of the lakeside City Palace complex, the largest palace in Rajasthan. While inside, check out vivid murals and royal antiques, and pop into the impressive Jagdish Temple that’s dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Alternatively, you could learn the secrets behind making the perfect Indian thali during a half-day cooking class.
Optional Activities:
- Udaipur - Lake Pichola boat ride (500 INR)
- Udaipur - City Palace (400 INR)
- Udaipur - Cooking class (600 INR)
- Udaipur - Sajjan Garh Palace (Monsoon Palace) (300 INR)
- Udaipur - Cultural performance (250 INR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Enjoy another free day in Udaipur before your overnight train to Mumbai. You might like to spend the day exploring Shilpgram – an interesting artistic neighbourhood just a few km away from town. Here, you can see a range of village houses from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra with exhibitions on display (season depending). Board your train to Mumbai from Falna station and settle in for your night travelling like the locals.
Optional Activities:
- Udaipur - Shilpgram craft village (100 INR)
Accommodation:
- Overnight Sleeper Train (Number of Nights: 1)
Wake up in Mumbai, perhaps the most cosmopolitan city in India. You will take a short walk through the heritage quarter of Mumbai, the nearby Gateway of India and the famous Taj Hotel. Discover some of the beautiful historic and Art Deco buildings, treat yourself to a meal in one of the country’s best restaurants, or shop ‘til you drop in the bazaars and malls. Later in the day, visit Chowpatty Beach where colourful crowds mill about in the cooler evening air. Palm readers, balloon sellers, magicians and acrobats all vie for your attention here. A great optional activity is to visit Elephanta Island – easily accessible by ferry – home to the ‘City of Caves’ and a collection of well-preserved rock art linked to the cult of Shiva.
Included Activities:
- Mumbai - Chowpatty Beach
- Mumbai - Gateway of India
Optional Activities:
- Mumbai - Elephanta Island (460 INR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
While away the day in Mumbai, with a full free day to explore at your own pace. You might like to take a walk along Marine Drive beside the Arabian Sea or hang out by the picturesque Bombay High Court. Your leader will also have some great suggestions, including the best spots for a good feed!
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Catch an early-morning train to Goa, giving you plenty of time to enjoy this relaxed, tropical city today. Check into your hotel, then take a walk to orient yourself. You’re bound to notice the Portuguese influence that is ever so present in the city’s whitewashed churches. This afternoon, maybe visit Aguada Fort for views over the Arabian Sea and its old Portuguese lighthouse, or head to Reis Magos Fort to explore restored ramparts, prison cells and galleries overlooking the Mandovi River.
Optional Activities:
- Goa - Spice farm tour including lunch (450 INR)
- Goa - Aguada Fort (300 INR)
- Goa - Reis Magos Fort (100 INR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
The day is yours to spend as you please, and there’s no shortage of things to do in this coastal spot. Maybe set off on two wheels and immerse yourself in the countryside. For a more spiritual kind of exertion, spend the day seeking a little enlightenment with a touch of yoga at a local studio. Otherwise, take this opportunity to relax on the beach or sip a cocktail at a local bar. Tonight, why not join your group for an Indian feast – the local seafood is a winner.
Optional Activities:
- Goa - Aguada Fort (300 INR)
- Goa - Reis Magos Fort (100 INR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
There are no activities planned for the final day and you’re able to depart the accommodation at any time. If you would like to stay an extra couple of days, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time.
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Natalie - Traveled, March 2024
This tour gives you an overall highlight of the cities of India, but it is rough and ready. If you're game for culture while sacrificing a few of your first world comforts, you will enjoy this trip. Be prepared for a culture shock and to be awed.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/04/2024
Adam - Traveled, March 2024
Excellent Itinerary, with a good blend of culture and relaxation. Would throughly recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/24/2024
Karen - Traveled, March 2024
Incredible first experience of travelling in India. The tour leader was excellent and provided so much knowledge about what to expect without ‘spoiling’ any surprises!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/02/2024
Yasmine - Traveled, February 2024
A fast paced but all encompassing itinerary taking you between megacities, towns and the beach with lots of great optional activities including sunrise bicycle ride, hot air balloon and an Indian cooking class. We had a fantastic group from all over the world and Gajraj was the best tour leader - thank you for everything Gajraj!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/25/2024
Sarah - Traveled, February 2024
This is the first Intrepid adventure i have done. Thoroughly enjoyed it . The group was fantastic. All like minded. Fantastic group leader . Would recommend. Hope to do another one in the future
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/22/2024
Anthony - Traveled, February 2024
This trip gave us exactly what we were looking for as a first experience of India, and at incredible value for money. Our guide was excellent, the group was lovely, with a great age mix, and the standard of accommodation, was better than I had hoped for, and at times really good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/22/2024
Lucia - Traveled, January 2024
Our India trip was just amazing, and don't think we could have done it without our guide, Chandra. Delhi is very overwhelming, but the more south we got the more it calmed. Hotels were decent - sometimes slightly dirty but this was expected, we just used our sleeping bag if we felt like we needed to.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/23/2024
Rebecca - Traveled, January 2024
This trip was incredible, India cities are chaotic but through this trip and our wonderful tour guide Chandra I was able to experience it in a relaxed way. Overnight trains, local buses and metro were fun to try. Lots of amazing food, authentic experiences and so much to see! Highly recommend
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/23/2024
Rachel - Traveled, January 2024
Best experience of my life. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Chandra, who was able to cram in so many extra activities! I felt so at ease the entire trip and the organisation was spot on. Definitely recommend for first time travellers who wish to tick things off their bucket list.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/24/2024
Christine - Traveled, December 2023
This was my first group tour and first to India ???? I loved every minute of it got to see so much in 15 days the is a lot of travelling involved but worth every second the leader varsha was excellent and don't think she could have done anything else she was fantastic I will definitely recommend to use intrepid x
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/02/2024
charley - Traveled, December 2023
Thank you Varsha for guiding me through the beautiful sights and sounds of India. I’ve so much respect for this country, and had felt so apprehensive about travelling beforehand as a solo female. I had no reason to worry at all. I’m in love with India and cannot wait to explore it even more.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/03/2024
Yazeed - Traveled, December 2023
An amazing tour with the best group of people. I've used Intrepid before and they never disappoint by aways delivering a memorable holiday!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/02/2024
Phil - Traveled, December 2023
Awesome experience travelling through India with Intrepid, well organised with a fabulous tour leader.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/05/2024
James - Traveled, December 2023
This was my first time doing a group tour I will definitely be doing more the leader varsha made the experience fantastic couldn't thank her enough from start to finish she was fantastic couldn't do enough for you she was on call day and night I will be telling everyone to experience a group tour even if s only once but if they get a leader like varsha they will definitely do it again you should be proud of varsha as a leader she brilliant and can't thank her enough x
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/02/2024
Stephen - Traveled, March 2024
The Dehli to Goa trip for us was a perfect taster of what India has to offer. it was always sold as a basic trip so sometimes the rooms were more ‘rustic’ but they were always secure and we never found them unusable. Occasionally they exceeded expectation too. The public transport whilst busy and noisy was all part of the experience . The night trains too were an experience you won’t forget ,we won’t miss them but certainly glad we did them. (Take spare loo paper and a sense of humour) our guide Dinesh looked after us well and took the stress out of the logistics leaving us to enjoy the sights , sounds and smells of 1.5 billion people all doing their own thing to get by apparently oblivious to everyone else. Sometimes it was tiring , sometimes a little frustrating but never boring and certainly not forgettable. We would definitely recommend it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/23/2024
Judith - Traveled, February 2024
India is not for sissies! It’s intense but having an organized leader like Harshita helped us navigate. The food is fabulous. All transportation was done by quality drivers. This was a good way to see India.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/05/2024
Corrine - Traveled, February 2024
This is my first intrepid adventure and it didn't dissapoint. I would highly recommend intrepid and will be looking forward to my next adventure.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/22/2024
David - Traveled, November 2023
The trip was managed excellent from start to finish. Our tour leader once in India, Harshavardhan Singh made the whole trip. His knowledge and expertise were second to none. Nothing was never too much trouble making sure that we were always put first. He is a true gentleman and an asset to intrepid. From the choices of local food to the evening meals he was first class with his choices.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/29/2023
Caitlyn - Traveled, November 2023
Had so much fun exploring India. My trip leader was fantastic. This itinerary is perfect to dip your toe in but will leave you wanting more.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/27/2023
Tunde - Traveled, November 2023
The dehli to goa tour is brill and offers great variety. However The tour may not be for you if you are quite squimish or you prefer 5 star hotels and restaurants. This is far away from that
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/21/2023
