A Glimpse of India Tours information
Tour Leaders
Our hand picked tour leaders are experts in the themes of the tours they lead.
Tour leaders travel with the group and oversee the entire journey, bridging language barriers, organising day-to-day itineraries, assisting with hotels check-in and check-out, introducing you to local customs, handling emergencies and liaising with tour agent, local tour guides and transport drivers. They aim to make your travel and stay comfortable and safe, ensuring you have a great experience exploring new destinations.
Tour inclusions
Tour inclusions
- Land transportation using a suitable air-con vehicle.
- Accommodation on twin sharing bed & breakfast basis.
- Train and domestic flight tickets as per itinerary
- Fully escorted tour and local English speaking guides in all cities
- Sightseeing tours
- Entrances to the monuments
- Pre-tour meeting in Sydney and tour notes
- Two full days wellness treatments at Kannur Ayurvedic resort – all three meals included
- Welcome and farewell dinners
Not included in tour price
- International flights and airport taxes
- Costs of passports, visas, travel and other insurances.
- Immunisation
- Excess baggage
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Tips to tour guides, waiters, hotel staff, porters, drivers and assistants and others.
- items of personal nature such as phone calls, taxis, laundry, room service, drinks, minibar
- Camera/video camera fee at monuments
- Medical expenses
Accommodation used
We use quality four star hotels in all cities with a preference for heritage hotels such as Travancore Heritage in Trivandrum and Fatehprakash Palace in Udaipur. Upgrade to five star accommodation is possible upon client request at additional costs provided they do not affect the logistics of the travel group.
Hotel accommodations are subject to availability at the time of booking. Equivalent hotels may be used if necessary due to unavailability etc.
Hotel Check-In time is 14:00 hrs & check out time is 1200 noon.
All accommodation used include a sumptuous and lavish buffet breakfast spread which includes both Indian and continental dishes along with a variety of juices and hot beverages (coffee and tea).
Most hotels will have amenities such as swimming pool, gym, hairdresser, sauna, restaurants and select shops for your convenience. Room service will be available.
Television, mini bar, kettle, coffee, tea and milk, bottled water, towels, toilet paper and basic toiletries will be available in every room.
DOs and DON’T DOs
Dos
- Obtain visa to India and travel insurance. Make sure your passport has at least 6 month validity.
- Get necessary vaccinations as advised by your doctor to travel in India.
- Read all tour organisers instructions and handouts regarding your tour to help you enjoy your trip better.
- FFollow tour leader instructions at all times.
- Take your assports, travel insurance, spending money (cash, credit / bank cards), your phone / Ipad chargers.
- Make sure you pack your necessary medication with prescriptions and general emergency medicines (colds and headache, nausea, fever, upset stomach etc), hand sanitiser. Mosquito repellents will come in handy.
- Travel adapter is needed for Australian appliances to operate in Indian electricity which is 230V (50 Hz). Type D is the most common three-round-pin standard for regular appliances.
- Take adequate clothing changes – hotels have 24 hr laundry service which is not too expensive – shopping for clothes is very easy in India and comparatively inexpensive. Do not forget your toiletries.
- Take comfortable closed toe walking shoes (sneakers), slipons for temple visits, hat, light scarf / shawl, sunglasses, sunscreen, wet wipes, limited toilet paper (for long journeys). Swimwear and umbrella will come in handy.
DON’T Dos
- Besides general advice for travel in any part of the world such as keep your passport and money safe, do not carry illegal drugs / alcohol / cigarettes, do not fly drones without permission.
- Dress sensibly and modestly especially in religious sites. Do not wear revealing clothes.
- Avoid food from street vendors and in general cold food and salads (except in the hotels we have chosen for you).
- Drink only bottled water. Food and treated water served in hotels we have selected for your stay are safe. Stay hydrated at all times. Bottled water will be provided in the coaches.
- Avoid beggars (if any) and stray dogs.
- Don’t be late – this will disrupt the day’s schedule and possibly upset others
- Do not ignore the tour leader’s instructions
- Do not venture out on your own without informing the tour leader
- Tourist sites and monuments generally will have a set of guidelines. Do not transgress the guidelines.
- Do not discuss controversial topics like religion, politics and sexuality which can lead into arguments with others in the group and other people you may meet.
Terms and conditions
Detailed terms and conditions are included in the tour brochures. Additionally a standard travel agent terms and conditions will have to be read and accepted by signing when booking the tour.
The Ts and Cs in the tour brochure include key details such as roles and responsibilities of the tour organisers and the travellers, booking details, payment methods, cancellation policy and disclosure of medical conditions.
The travel agent Ts and Cs include further details such as liabilities and limitation of liabilities of agency and the tour organisers, booking and payment terms, refunds and credits, cancellations, Covid 19 implications, force majeure, flight bookings, changes in rice and itineraries, traveller obligations and a standard schedule of professional fees for services additional to the tour booking.
Booking procedure
- Once you have selected your tour, download the booking form and fill in your details.
- The booking form must be clearly filled and submitted with correct details of every person who is travelling.
- The completed booking form must be accompanied by
- Terms and conditions duly acknowledged and signed
- Non-refundable deposit as detailed in the tour brochure (or full payment if booking close to departure)
- Copy of passport
- The balance of the tour cost must be received on or before the deadline stipulated in the tour brochure.
- International flights and travel insurances can be arranged for you by the travel agent and will incur service charges.
- Obtaining online e-visa to enter India will be the responsibility of the traveller