Incredible India 11 Days - USA Departure


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price starts at:
U$7,999.00+ U$9,999.00

  • Tour Code: USIN11
  • Days: 11 Day(s)
  • Departing From: North Carolina New Orleans Fort Lauderdale Orlando San Jose Sacramento Milwaukee Oklahoma City Memphis Charlotte Austin Atlanta Portland Oregon San Antonio San Diego Miami Philadelphia Phoenix Dallas Denver Detroit Washington, D.C. Houston Seattle Chicago Boston Land Only San Francisco Las Vegas Los Angeles New York (all airports)
  • Highlights:

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    ☆ The Majestic Red Fort of Mughal
    ☆ The Grand Chandni Chowk Bazaar
    ☆ The final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi the Jama Masjid mosque
    ☆ The spirals of the Qutb Minar minaret
    ☆ Glorious Taj Mahal
    ☆ Expansive Ranthambore National Park & a chance to spot Royal Bengal Tigers
    ☆ The marketplaces of Jaipur and hands-on workshops involving Indian Culture

    ☆ The City Palace of Jaipur built by Maharaja Sawai Ja



  • Service Language: English
  • Better to Book Before: 30 Day(s)
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OVERVIEW

ALL PRICES ARE IN USD

PAYMENT POLICY:

Full Payment is Required at the Time of Booking

Optional program and Upgrades:

Since the seats are limited, we recommend you to choose optional and extension programs at the time of booking.

Group Size:

 Not more than 16 passengers

Upgrade To Business Class:( Before Final Payment)

 (Only Available For USA -- Asia International Round Trip) Cost Extra USD 4000/pp (Early Bird Price: USD 3000/pp).

HIGHLIGHTS:
☆ The Majestic Red Fort of Mughal 
☆ The Grand Chandni Chowk Bazaar
☆ The final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi the Jama Masjid mosque
☆ The spirals of the Qutb Minar minaret. UNESCO World Heritage Site
☆ Glorious Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage Site
☆ Expansive Ranthambore National Park and a chance to spot Royal Bengal Tigers 
☆ The marketplaces of Jaipur and hands-on workshops involving Indian Culture
☆ The City Palace of Jaipur built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh
☆ The famous landmark of Hawa Mahal also known as the “Palace of Winds”
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ITINERARY

Day 1: Departure Canada / USA

Begin your adventure with UTOvacation by heading to the airport and departing towards India.

*Note: Depending on your departure city, you may need to depart one day earlier than the itinerary departure date. Your flight schedule will be provided once your ticket is issued.

Day 2: Arrival in Delhi

Upon arrival in India, you will be met by your Tour Guide and transferred to your initial hotel situated in Delhi and welcomed with a complimentary celebratory beverage. Delhi is one of the world’s most famous cities which contains New Delhi, the capital of India and Old Delhi. The combination of old tradition with modern growth has made Delhi a must-see for any tourist.

Day 3: Delhi

Your first day of site seeing will commence shortly after your breakfast buffet at the Hotel. The first stop will be in Old Delhi, the Mughal capital where you will visit the Red Fort which was built by the legendary Emperor Shahjahan of the 17th century. The second stop will be a visit to one of India’s oldest shopping markets, the bustling Chandni Chowk Bazaar. The next stop will be to visit the cremation site of India’s most famous civil rights leader Mahatma Gandhi, and the enormous Jama Masjid mosque. The final stop of your busy day will be at the Qutb Minar, a minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area, Qutb Minar is a 239.5 feet tall tapering tower of five storeys, with a 47 feet base diameter, reducing to 9 feet at the top of the peak. It contains a spiral staircase of 379 steps.

Day 4: Delhi – Agra

Day 4 begins with a journey to the city of Agra. Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is 378 kilometres (235 mi) west of the state capital.

Agra is a major tourist destination because of its many Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time or adventure with us on an optional tour to the Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah.


OPTIONAL: VISIT Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula: USD 45/pp:

Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Bacha Taj", the tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. This optional tour also consists of a visit to the villa and garden of Sikandra.

Day 5: Agra

Your day in Agra begins with a visit to the glorious Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is also known as the “Crown of Palaces” is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river. The Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”. After your visit to the Taj Mahal return to the hotel for breakfast and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.


Optional Tour – Agra Fort: USD 60/pp:

Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra and located 2.5 km from the Taj Mahal. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638 when the capital was moved from Agra to Delhi. In 1983, the Agra Fort has declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The 94-acre fort has a semicircular plan and built from red sandstone. The monumental Delhi Gate faces the city on the western side of the fort and is known as the grandest of the four gates and a masterpiece of Akbar’s time. This magnificent attraction is a must-see for historians and tourists who appreciate progressive architecture.

Day 6: Agra – Ranthambore

Your 6th day begins with a trip to Ranthambore National Park. The Government of India established Ranthambore as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955. The Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary is known for its Bengal tigers and is a popular tourist attraction to a variety of animals in their natural habitat. The park’s forests are examples of the type of jungle found in Central India, which is home to Leopard, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear and other unique and fascinating Indian wildlife including other birds and reptiles.


Optional: Half Day Tour of the Amer Fort - USD 60/pp:

Amer Fort, located in Amer, Rajasthan India is a small town of 4 kilometers and the principal tourist attraction of Jaipur. The town of Amer was originally built by the Meenas and eventually ruled by Raja Man Singh I. The Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake, which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace.

The Amer Palace is constructed with red sandstone and marble, the beautiful palace is constructed with four levels, each with its own courtyard. The Amer Fort, along with five other forts of Rajasthan, was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the group Hills Forts of Rajasthan.

Day 7: Ranthambore

Our day will begin with pre-dawn coffee and refreshments before setting off on an early morning game drive with a park guide in search of the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Return to the hotel and enjoy your remaining day at leisure or perhaps return to the park for an optional afternoon game drive in Ranthambore Canter Safari.


Optional: Ranthambore Canter Safari – USD 90/pp:

This optional 3-hour tour will bring you through Ranthambore National Park and the various native wildlife will be clearly on display during this tour.

Day 8: Ranthambore – Jaipur

After breakfast, journey to Jaipur-Rajasthan also known as the “Pink City” which is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur was founded in 1727 by the Rajput ruler Jai Singh II the ruler of Amer. Jaipur is part of the Indian Golden Triangle along with Delhi and Agra. It is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Jantar Mantar, and the Amer Fort.

The dominant color scheme of the buildings of Jaipur is pink, and its also home to one of the worlds most dynamic marketplaces. Included in your tour of Jaipur will be an exciting Saree Draping demonstration followed by an intricate Turban Dying demonstration.

Day 9: Jaipur

After breakfast, you will embark on the city tour of Jaipur which will include a visit to the City Palace of Jaipur. Originally built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the City Palace is the location of numerous religious and cultural events, as well as a patron of arts, commerce, and industry. As part of your trip, you will visit the Mubarak Mahal, the Diwan-e-Khas, Diwan-e-am and the Museums of Textiles.

After your tour of Jaipur, you will embark to Hawa Mahal also known as the “Palace of Winds” Much like many of India’s most famous landmarks is built on red and pink sandstone. The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. The rest of the day will be left at your leisure or you can take one of our popular optional tours.


OPTIONAL: Elephant Discovery Tour with Lunch: USD 90/pp:

UTOvacation is proud to present the Elephant Discovery Tour. Travelers are can get up close and personal with these storybook creatures. Visitors can meet and feed the elephants, paint them with non-toxic colors, learn about their daily habits, and wash them (not in winter though). Enjoy the delicious home-cooked food as your lunch.  

Day 10: Jaipur - Delhi

On your final day, before breakfast, you may enjoy our optional Hot Air Balloon ride over the picturesque Jaipur. After breakfast, the tour heads back Delhi for departure home.

Note: *Depending on the air availability, we might【90%】 take the flight back to USA/Canada which departure in the early morning (00:00am-03: 00 am) on the next day.


Optional: Hot Air Ballooning over Jaipur - USD 270/pp:
This final optional tour is an ideal way to end your adventure in India. The Balloon ride provides you with an incredible view of many of the attractions you visited in the past few days. The hour-long tour provides glorious photo opportunities and life-long memories. Some attractions you will fly over include, Amer Fort, Shiv Vilas, Jal Mahal, and Delhi-Jaipur Road.

Tour is arranged in the morning at around 5:45 AM - 6:45 AM and subject to availability.

Day 11: Delhi – USA/Canada

Early morning catch your flight back home.

*Please note: Depending on the air scheduling and availability, your flight back to USA/Canada may depart in the very early morning the next day (00:00 am-03: 00 am).




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Included:

1) Round-trip international flight from New York to India for NO additional charge

The following departure cities are available for an additional charge:

Additional U$300/person
Los Angeles / San Francisco
Additional U$500/person
Oklahoma City / Phoenix / Portland (OR) / Sacramento / San Antonio / San Diego / Las Vegas / San Jose / Seattle 
Additional U$700/person

Atlanta / Charlotte / Detroit / Memphis / Miami / Orlando / Fort Lauderdale / Milwaukee / Austin / Dallas / Denver / Philadelphia / Washington D.C. / Boston / Chicago / Houston

Land-only package without round-trip international flight ticket: minus U$200/person

2) Ground transportation between the cities ( BY BUS )

3) Hand-picked 5 star hotel accommodations with daily ABF

4) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

5) Food as specified on the itinerary (B-breakfast L-lunch D-dinner X-no meal) 

6) Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule

7) Professional English speaking local tour expert

8) All tax and fuel surcharge

Excluded:

1) Travel insurance

2) Any personal expenses

3) Tour Extensions and Optional programs

4) A Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping USD 290/pp is required and payable by Credit Card Before Your Final Payment Due Date.

5) India visa fee USD 189/pp

6) Single Supplement: USD 990. (*Our tour price is based on double occupancy and if a single passenger is traveling solo and not sharing room with any roommate for the entire trip, a single supplement fee is charged. If a passenger shares a room with travel partner(s) on the tour, such fee is waived.)

Optional Features

FLIGHT CHOICE:

☆ Regular Flight: We are trying to put you on a direct flight. If this is not possible, you will take flights with moderate layover time: + U$0

☆ Express Flight: We are trying to put you on a direct flight. If this is not possible, you will take flights with limited layover time of less than 6 hours each way

     Price: U$299/person

☆ Swift Flight: You will take a direct flight with no layover guaranteed (if there is (an) direct flight(s) service already existing between your departure gateway and the arrival gateway of your destination country)

     Price: U$499/person

 Business Class Flight Upgrade: U$4000/person

Optional Program: 

☆ Day 4 - Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula:USD 45/pp

☆ Day 5 - Agra Fort:USD 60/pp

☆ Day 6 - Amber Fort:USD 60/pp

☆ Day 7 - Ranthambore Canter Safari:USD 90/pp

☆ Day 9 - Elephant Discovery Tour with Lunch:USD 90/pp

☆ Day 10 - Hot Air Ballooning over Jaipur:USD 270/pp

Value Pack: Click here to view details

                 Price: USD 584/Person (with extra 5% off)

Tour Extensions:

1)  Sri-Lanka 4 Days 3 Nights 4-star accommodation (Post - Tour) :

                 Price: U$1999/person 

                 Single Supplement: U$1999

2)  Sri-Lanka 4 Days 3 Nights 5-star accommodation (Post - Tour) :

                  Price: U$2199/person 

                 Single Supplement: U$2199

Stay Like A Local-Extensions: 

1) Return Flight Extension-3 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included)

                 Price: U$1299/person

                 Included:

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

2) Return Flight Extension-5 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included)

                 Price: U$1399/person

                 Included:

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

3) Return Flight Extension: 6-20 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included)

                 Price: U$1499/person

                 Included:

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

                 *Please note the exact departure date may be selected at a later point prior to final payment, or you may specify your preferred return date in the "Remark" Column.

4) Return Flight Extension: 6-30 DAYS (Airport pick up and drop off service Not included) (Depart from other Asian Cities):

                 Price: U$1699/person

                 Included:

                 *Return flight from Tokyo / Osaka / Seoul / Taipei / Beijing / Shanghai / Hong Kong / Manila / Singapore / Kuala Lumpur / Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh / Bangkok / Phuket

                 *Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

                 *Please note the exact departure date or return city may be selected at a later point prior to final payment or you may specify your preferred return date in the "Remark" Column.

Visa

Visa:

India REQUIRES A VISA FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS.

* UTOvaction"s India E-visa Service Option (Multiple entry, 30 days stay): U$189/person

【 Please Click Here To Read The detailed information and requirements for India Visa 】


Sri Lanka REQUIRES A VISA FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS.

* UTOvaction"s Sri Lanka E-visa Service Option (Double entry, 30 days stay): U$119/person


Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm


* A final trip confirmation will be sent to the main contact passenger via email one month prior to departure that includes a day-by-day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information.

* If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation one month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $50 administration fee. 

*International Travellers having Pakistani Passport or Pakistani origin may please apply for regular Visa at Indian Mission.

*Former Indian Nationals that have been Naturalized must provide copy of stamped Renunciation Form or Deemed Surrender Certificate in order to apply.


Call 1-855-526-1286 or email [email protected] for any inquiries about travel visas.

More about Travel Documents

*It is your responsibility to ensure that you- and any child travelling with you- have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

*Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your date of return. Passport must be in good condition: passport damaged beyond normal wear and tear will not be accepted.

*Consult with the appropriate embassy, high commission or consulate about the travel document requirement for any country that you plan to enter in, exit from or transit through.

*Some country no longer issue paper visas but rather electronic visas. E-Visa holders must present the printed e-Visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.

*International travel with infants and children may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter Consent or permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present.

*Americans holding dual citizenship must travel to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. American permanent residents returning to the United States from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).

*Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport. Canadian permanent residents returning Canada from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card).

Hotels & Flights

5 Star Hotels: 

☆ Delhi: Radisson Blu Kaushambi / Similar


☆ Agra: Crystal Sarovar Premiere / Similar


☆ Ranthambore: The Puratan Qila / Similar


☆ Jaipur: Hotel Royal Orchid / Similar



International Air:

 (*UTOvacation reserve the right to confirm the airlines below)

  ☆ United Airline:

  ☆ American Airline:

  ☆ Delta Airline:

  ☆ Singapore Airlines:

  ☆ Air China:

  ☆ Air Canada:

  ☆ Hainan Airlines:

  ☆ China Eastern Airlines:

  ☆ Cathy Pacific Airlines;

  ☆ China Southern Airlines;

  ☆ Xiamen Airlines;

  ☆ Beijing Capital Airlines;

  ☆ Sichuan Airlines;

  ☆ Hongkong Airline:

  ☆ Eva Air:


Remark: 

1) We reserve the right to modify the itinerary if necessary subject to the local conditions.

2) Guaranteed departure with minimum of 2 travelers.

3) Price subject to change at the time of reservation.

4) For travelers under 12 years old are as follow:

Child between 2-11 
years old with bed
Infant under 2 years old
100% of 
adult tour fare

We don"t suggest people bring Infants under 2 years old to participate on this tour 

5) Tour fare is based on American/Canadian adults (non-student group), twin share.

6)The hotels listed in the itinerary are subject to change and may be substituted with a similar category hotel without prior notice, if unavailable. Multi-carriers/airlines are used for the group tour airfare. Once the group tickets are issued the airline information may be released by the group ticketing department about 30 days prior to trip departure. Uto vacation can reserve the right to issue tickets without prior notice.

7) For Travel Visa service: 

* If you choose UTO’s Visa Application Service with your booking, we will contact you by email about 60-120 days prior to trip departure for your visa application. Please call 1-855-526-1286 for more information. 

* Please note: A final trip confirmation will be sent to the main contact passenger via email one month prior to departure that includes a day-by-day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information. If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation one month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $50 administration fee.

8) Any deviations to other destinations and/or extensions are subject to a $150 change fee, plus any air fare difference---please call 1-855-526-1286 for detail information.

9) Reservation changes: changes to an existing reservation, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes* and removal of any services such as optional tours and transfers. *Please note that name changes to airline reservations are subject to full cancellation and re-booking. See airline name changes section for specific information. Replacing a traveling passenger with another traveling passenger constitutes a cancellation, subject to cancellation penalties, and is not covered by this reservation changes policy. Changes or additions after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. There are no refunds for unused services.

10) Please note that if the flight for your tour is during the lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.

11) All tour extension & optional programs require a minimum of 2 participants to commence. UTOvacation reserve the rights to cancel the tour extension without prior notice. In the instance of cancellation, the tour extension or optional tours shall be refunded.

12) This tour requires some walking during sightseeing. Handicap facilities are not up to the North American standard. We ask all passengers to be careful of the small steps in the old shrines and temples.