12 day Highlights of North India

• Return international airfares with a full service airline
• Return airport transfers and meet & greet at the airport
• 11 nights standard (3*) accommodation on a twin share basis in comfortable, well positioned hotels or choose to upgrade to deluxe (3-4*) accommodation including 2 night on-board sleeper trains in air conditioned sleeper class
• Breakfast daily
• Dedicated air-conditioned coach transportation
• The services of a professional English speaking tour guide throughout entire tour
• All monument entrance fees as per the itinerary

Highlights:

• Explore in and around the grounds of the Taj Mahal
• View the Red Fort, Old Delhi and the sacred Raj Ghat of Delhi
• Travel to spiritual Varanasi and witness the incredible Ghat ceremonies
• Immerse yourself in Rajasthan’s capital, Jaipur

How To Book: 

To book your Tour:

• Bookings essential
• Voucher valid for 1 person (must purchase 2 vouchers)
• Must book minimum 65 days prior to departure
• Book early to secure your desired date and time
• Full payment is required at the time of purchase

Deposit Information: 

• A deposit of $199 per person are due at the time of purchase in order to secure your date.
• All peak season surcharges, interstate surcharges (if applicable) and single supplements (if applicable) are also due at the time of purchase and will be reflected at the checkout stage.
• Final Payment is due 120 days prior to travel. If you book within 120 days of travel, you will be sent an invoice within 7 days for final payment.
• Invoices will be emailed to you in advance and it is your responsibility to ensure payments are made prior to the due date
• Should payment not be received by the due date, your booking will be cancelled and all prior payments will remain strictly non-refundable. 
• Your tour is subject to availability at the time of your booking. We advise you to book early to avoid disappointment.

Documentation: 

Documentation will be provided 30 days prior to travel, including E-Ticket instructions, hotel confirmation, itinerary extension & optional tour confirmation (where applicable) and destination travel tips.

Single Supplement: 

Standard – $289 per person in addition to the twin share price
Deluxe – $599 per person in addition to the twin share price

You can purchase your single supplement by clicking here 

Group Size: 

Standard: 2 – 35 people
Deluxe: 2 – 35 people

Triple Share: Not available

Land Only: To purchase this tour as land only (no flights) please click here 

Coach Transportation: Where group sizes are not sufficient to use a full-sized coach, we reserve the right to use a smaller coach on the same level of comfort.

Accommodation: 

The accommodation listed below may be subject to change, but will remain of a similar or higher standard. Any changes remain beyond our control and all efforts are made to communicate these as soon as possible. We endeavour to always book non-smoking rooms however these cannot be guaranteed.

3* Standard:

Delhi: Sunstar Grand or similar
Trains: 2nd Class air-conditioned sleeper
Varanasi: Meradan Grand or similar
Agra: Crystal Inn or similar
Karauli: Bhanwar Niwas Palace or similar
Jaipur: Ibis or similar
Delhi (last night): City Park Airport or similar

3-4* Deluxe:

Delhi: Radisson Blu Pashim or similar
Trains: 2nd Class air-conditioned sleeper
Varanasi: Grapevine or similar
Agra: Hotel Ramada or similar
Karauli: Bhanwar Niwas Palace or similar – Please note, there is limited choice of hotels in Karauli, therefore Deluxe and Standard tours utilise the same property.
Jaipur: The Lalit or similar
Delhi (last night): Hotel the Pride Aerocity or similar

Child Price: Same price as adults – Minimum age 2 years

Tipping:

At the start of your tour:

Through our experience we have found that our travellers are often confused, frustrated or embarrassed about tipping, especially if they are unsure of the correct etiquette in the country they are visiting.  To overcome this, we have established an on-tour ‘Tipping Kitty’. Upon meeting your tour guide, they will discuss the idea of having a group pooled kitty, where everyone contributes an equal share. This is to cover small tips made along the way to local services such as porters, railway station assistants (if applicable), restaurants (included meals only), toilet stops,  tips to shoe keepers during temple and monument visit. Your guide will collect this amount at the start of your tour and tip the intended recipient’s on your behalf allowing you to enjoy your experience more freely.

The amount to budget for on this trip for the kitty is: INR 2350 per person

Please note that this doesn’t cover a tip for your tour leader & driver.

Towards the end of your tour:

If you have enjoyed the knowledge, service and expertise of your tour guide and driver a tip (while not compulsory) is appropriate towards the end of your tour. While it may not be customary in New Zealand, tipping is entrenched into many cultures especially within the tourism industry globally. It helps reward and inspire excellent service. The following is provided to assist our guests, but we leave the decision to provide a gratuity entirely at their discretion:

The group leader: Our past guests have left gratuities based on their overall service of INR 5310 per person for the full tour

The driver & assistant:  Our past guests have left gratuities based on their overall service of INR 1770 per person for the full tour

Gratuities aren’t compulsory on your trip, but they can make a big difference to locals employed in the tourism industry. Your guide will hand around two envelopes towards the end of the tour (1 Tour Guide and 1 Driver envelope) to make the process as easy as possible.

Tour Excludes: 

• Travel Insurance
• Visas
• Personal Expenses 
• Anything not mentioned or ‘optional’ in the itinerary
• Tipping

Exchanging Money: When exchanging New Zealand dollars into Indian Rupees or withdrawing funds from an ATM while in India, always retain the transaction receipt. You may be required to present the receipt as proof of withdrawal if purchasing items with cash.

Travel Insurance: We strongly recommend that all customers purchase Travel Insurance as soon as they make a purchase on our website. Help cover yourself for the unexpected with great value Webjet Travel Insurance, we highly recommend it. Click here for a quote.

Any deposits paid at the time of purchase are non-refundable.

2018

9 September 2018
23 September 2018*
14 October 2018
28 October 2018
11 November 2018
25 November 2018

2019

10 February 2019
24 February 2019
10 March 2019**
24 March 2019**
21 April 2019*
19 May 2019
30 June 2019*
18 August 2019
15 September 2019
29 September 2019*
13 October 2019
27 October 2019
17 November 2019

Surcharges may apply to some dates, please see the availability calendar for more details

*$200 per person surcharge applies 

**$600 per person surcharge applies

Bookings not accepted when within 65 days of departure

Availability on Departure Dates listed in Fine Print is subject to change. Live availability is shown on the availability calendar after clicking on the BUY NOW button

Airline: 

• Return economy airfares from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch with China Southern or similar 
• Including minimum 23kg of checked baggage per passenger (actual limit is subject to airline).
• One return airfare is supplied per voucher
• Names cannot be changed once flights have been booked. 
• Flights cannot be used one-way only 

Flights:

• Note that the total length of the package includes time spent in flight as specified in the itinerary
• Some flights may depart a day before the itinerary and involve up to 2 transits. These changes are beyond our control and are subject to availability and airline schedule changes.
• Full names (First, Middle & Surname) as per passport must be provided for ticketing. Passport Details are also required at time of booking in order to confirm your flights.
• Once your flights are confirmed and ticketed, flights are non-refundable and non-changeable.
• Flight itineraries will not be provided until 30 days prior to departure, along with final documentation.
• All flights have been booked to meet minimum connection times as per airline policy and fare rules.

Schedule Changes: 

• Airline schedule changes or cancellations can happen from time to time and are beyond our control. The customer is responsible for reviewing their flight schedule prior to their departure. Webjet Exclusives endeavours to assist customers where possible, however should any change or cancellation occur, please contact your Travel Insurance provider to check whether you are covered by your policy.

Flight Variations:

Option 1: Arrive early and/or extend your stay post tour with the promotional airline

• A flat fee of $250.00 per person is applied per person should you wish to arrive early and/or extend your stay. Fee is non-negotiable and must be paid before your flight variation can be confirmed.
• Please select how many days you want to arrive early and/or extend your stay by on your Booking Form. 
• Flights will arrive into the city as per the tour itinerary and depart from the city as per tour itinerary. Customers cannot choose another airport or city for their arrival and/or departure.
• All flights will be booked with the promotional airfare available at the time of booking – for your choice of preferred airline or cabin class, please see below.
• Your fight request is subject to availability and if the promotional airfare is not available, you will be quoted the fare difference in addition to the flat fee.
• You will be sent an invoice for the additional fee after your booking form has been received. Once this invoice has been paid, your flights will be ticketed based on the days you have requested. Your varied flight itinerary will not be provided in advance of ticketing and once your flights have been ticketed, no further changes can be made.
• If the invoice is not paid by the expiry date, you will be automatically booked on the promotional airfare for the standard dates of the package.
• If you are wishing to arrange internal flights, this must be arranged at your own expense. Webjet Exclusives cannot assist with the purchase of additional flights outside of the itinerary.
• Webjet Exclusives are unable to provide any additional accommodation outside of the tour itinerary and this will need to be arranged at your own expense. By extending your departure date, you will also forfeit the included airport transfer (if applicable) and will need to make your own way to the airport at your own expense.

 Option 2: Upgrade to Premium Economy or Business Class (where available)

• A flat fee of $250.00 per person, plus additional airfare and taxes will be quoted if choosing to upgrade your flights to another cabin class.
• Please select your preferred cabin class from the drop down box on the booking form at the time of making your purchase.
• If you have a preferred airline for your upgrade quote, please mention this in the Special Request field of your Booking Form. If no specific airline is requested, the best available fare will be quoted to you.
• Your quote will not be provided immediately and will be processed in departure date order only after the 2nd Instalment has been paid.

• The quote will be sent via email only and will include clear instructions on how to make payment. Failure to pay by the stipulated date and time will cause the quote to expire, by which Webjet Exclusives will proceed to book the promotional airfare included in your packages.
• If also choosing to arrival early and/or extend your stay, this will be quoted to you in conjunction with your preferred airline request.

 Should you be unsatisfied with the quote provided for your cabin upgrade, you can opt to:

1. Travel with the group as per the tour itinerary on the promotional airfare or;
2.Take the package as Land Only and receive a refund of the Land Only discount, if available.

Once your flights have been confirmed and ticketed, no further changes can be made and your booking will remain non-refundable.

Option 3: Choose an alternative airline

• A flat fee of $250.00 per person, plus additional airfare and taxes will be quoted if choosing to travel with a premium airline for your tour.
• Please specify your preferred airline in the Special Request field of your booking form.
• Your quote will not be provided immediately and will be processed in departure date order only after the 2nd Instalment has been paid.
• The quote will be sent via email only and will include clear instructions on how to make payment. Failure to pay by the stipulated date and time will cause the quote to expire, by which Webjet Exclusives will proceed to confirm your flights as per the tour itinerary.
• If also choosing to arrival early and/or extend your stay, this will be quoted to you in conjunction with your preferred airline request.

Should you be unsatisfied with the quote provided for your airline preference, you can opt to:

1. Travel with the group as per the tour itinerary on the promotional airfare or;
2.Take the package as Land Only and receive a refund of the Land Only discount, if available.

Once your flights have been confirmed and ticketed, no further changes can be made and your booking will remain non-refundable.

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