118 History tours vacations found
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh vacation in Vietnam
Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure
From US $1,190US $1,012 to US $1,360 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday & selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Late availability on these dates: 22 Apr, 23 Apr, 24 Apr, 26 Apr, 27 Apr, 29 Apr, 30 Apr, 03 May, 10 May, 13 May, 14 May, 17 May, 20 May, 21 May, 24 May, 28 May, 31 May, 01 Jun, 03 Jun, 07 Jun, 08 Jun, 10 Jun, 11 Jun, 14 Jun, 17 Jun, 18 Jun, 21 Jun,...
Vietnam vacations, tailor made
Tailor made Vietnam holidays.
From US $1,687 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
For these Vietnam holidays we offer a complete tailor made service and this suggested sampled itinerary can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Japan golden route vacation
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From US $2,280 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From €1,150 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct
Helpdesk
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Ethiopia holidays, tailor made
Discover the natural beauty and culture of Ethiopia
From £1,795 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Minimum 2 people
Ethiopia holiday, tailormade
Discover the people, places and wildlife of Ethiopia
From £2,483 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Minimum 2 people
China and Japan vacation, Beijing to Tokyo
Incredible journey showcasing the best of two ancient cultures
From US $4,999 to US $5,399 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov
2019: 11 Jan, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 17 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 4 Sep, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct ...
2019: 11 Jan, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 17 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 4 Sep, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct ...
India vacations, The Golden Triangle, tailormade
An ideal trip for the first-time visitor to India
From £1,250 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit you, and adapted to your requirements as necessary
Jordan vacation, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
From US $1,365 to US $1,475 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 5 May, 9 Jun, 14 Jul, 4 Aug, 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 17 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
2019: 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 05 May, 09 Jun, 14 Jul
Ethiopia cultural vacations
Discover the historic wonders of Ethiopia
From £2,799 to £2,899 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 14 Oct
2019: 7 Jan, 15 Apr, 13 Oct
2019: 7 Jan, 15 Apr, 13 Oct
North India cultural tour
An adventure to one of the planet's exotic destinations
From US $1,255US $1,096 to US $1,395 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 11 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 24 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 28 Nov, 30 Nov, 5 Dec, 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 21 Dec, 23 Dec, 26 Dec, 28 Dec, 30 Dec
2019: 4 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr ...
2019: 4 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr ...
Late availability on these dates: 11 May, 01 Jun, 15 Jun, 06 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul
Tailor made vacations to Jordan
Private tour of Jordan's dramatic scenic contrasts
From US $1,650 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Delhi to Goa overland tour
Indian curries temples harems & Himalayas
From US $1,190 to US $1,499 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Saturday and Monday departures throughout the year.
History, culture & wildlife of India vacation
From the Nilgiri Hills to the beaches of Goa
From £1,336 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Helpdesk
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Mekong Adventure in Laos & Cambodia
The Mekong, one of the world’s greatest rivers
From US $2,500 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 5 May, 27 May, 23 Jun, 20 Jul, 15 Aug, 14 Sep, 9 Oct, 1 Nov, 26 Nov, 22 Dec
Late availability and 5% off 5th May
Sri Lanka birding & cultural tour
Top tour of birding, wildlife and culture of Sri Lanka.
From £1,500 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you throughout the year. The best time for birding is September to April, when thousand upon thousands of northern winter migrants arrive.
Cuba tour, The Revolutionary Trail
Follow in the footsteps of the revolutionaries
From £1,925 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Northern Peru natural history tours
Spectacular archaeological tour and wildlife sighting
From US $620 to US $1,560 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Daily departures with 1 or more people.
Thailand tailor made vacation, history & culture
Discover Thailand’s cultural heritage
From £1,550 to £2,450 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Halloween tour in Transylvania
Take a fascinating and historical tour in Transylvania
From £499 to £1,199 3 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 29 Oct, 2 Nov
2019: 28 Oct, 1 Nov
2020: 26 Oct, 30 Oct
2019: 28 Oct, 1 Nov
2020: 26 Oct, 30 Oct
Southern India tour, temples & nature
Tour from Coimbatore to Bangalore via Mysore
From £494 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
Thailand to Southern Vietnam via Angkor Wat
From US $935US $795 to US $1,060 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs various Tue, Thu and Sat per week throughout the year
Up to US $90 off. Late availability on these dates: 27 Apr, 05 May, 19 May, 26 May, 01 Jun, 09 Jun, 23 Jun, 02 Jul, 07 Jul, 09 Jul, 21 Jul, 27 Jul, 30 Jul
Japan vacations, tailor made
Experience the highlights of Japan by train
From £4,990 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor-made and departures can be arranged all year. The sample itinerary below can be modified to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used & how long you spend in each destination.
Highlights of Argentina tailor made tour
Explore Argentina's glaciers, Patagonian mountains and Iguazu.
From US $2,665 to US $5,180 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Highlights of Argentina, Buenos Aires & Southern Patagonia
Walk Patagonia's trails and explore Torres del Paine
From US $3,400 to US $5,975 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Turkey cultural tour & gulet cruise vacation
Explore classical Turkey, Istanbul and enjoy a Gulet cruise
From £999 to £1,099 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 05 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 02 Jun, 09 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 07 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul
Rajasthan art history & architecture tour
Rajasthan cultural heritage, art history, music and wildlife
From £706 to £805 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Jambay Lakhang Festival vacation in Bhutan
Experience the colourful Jambay Lakhang festival
From US $3,790 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 18 Oct
2019: 7 Nov
2019: 7 Nov
Delhi to Kathmandu tour
An inspiring cultural tour
From US $1,710US $1,454 to US $1,990 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs on selected Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout year
Late availability on these dates: 18 May, 01 Jun, 15 Jun, 06 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul
Cultural vacation to Bhutan
Experience Bhutanese culture & festivals
From US $3,890 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 24 Sep, 2 Oct, 17 Oct, 22 Oct, 27 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov
2019: 29 Jan, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 23 Sep, 1 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct, 26 Oct, 6 Nov, 18 Nov
2019: 29 Jan, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 23 Sep, 1 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct, 26 Oct, 6 Nov, 18 Nov
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US $1,012
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The most memorable was meeting veterans from the war at an abandoned checkpoint, hearing history in the citadel, eating with a family in their home, war remnants museum, scooter tour in the villages. (more)Kathryn Gow
The people we travelled with and our funny and very caring guide Thanh! Very good value for money and well planned. (more)Joanne Over
The highlight was rowing down the mekong delta. (more)Susan Latham
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US $1,687
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There were so many highlights, the Vespa food tour of Saigon, the hiking in the mountains near Sapa, the boat trip on Halong Bay, the exquisite hotel, Shinta Mani, in Siem Reap. (more)Linda Edward
Our guides were second to none and the tour company had everything well organised and went the extra mile for us. Couldn't fault them. (more)Denise Brooks
We were well taken care of. There were many local tour guides who would need to meet us and orient us, and every single one was on time, pleasant and professional. We were very impressed with how well organized this was. (more)Alisa Lipson
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US $2,500
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Canoeing on the Mekong and watching the river dolphins was my favourite highlight. (more)Kay Parkinson
Brilliant.....we're planning the next trip!...It didn't feel like a normal corporate style package vacation, there was time to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of local markets. (more)Colin Smith
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US $1,190
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Spending two hours at the Taj Mahal at sunset was amazing! Couldn't believe it was free! Also really enjoyed Tordi Sagur, the village, when we got to visit the village, see old disused sites, climb sand dunes and a extra sunrise hike up to an old fort. (more)Rhiannon Bennett
Discovering and exploring new places, meeting people, getting to know a new culture and way of life. I felt the trip covered a lot of aspects such as the history, culture, food, people, traditions and more. (more)Stephanie Denton
The most memorable moment was when we went to our CEO's house and celebrated Diwali with his family. It was an amazing experience! (more)Karen Tan
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£1,336
excluding flights
Probably the most exciting thing was seeing two tigers (on separate visits - one on the boat safari and one on a land safari) in Nagarhole National Park - astonishing. But equally memorable was the temple tour in Madurai - it felt a privilege to visit when so many pilgrims were also worshipping at the temple. (more)Lynn Crowe
My stay at the Wild Mahseer in Assam was very special. Great hospitality, beautiful lodgings and interesting environmental projects. (more)Liz Mcmanus
I have told the vacation provider that they do a great job . (more)Joel Montague
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£1,795
excluding flights
This is very difficult to answer because there are so many memorable aspects to the trip for example the hikes in the Simien mountains with all the monkeys,
the Tigray church on the top of the cliff, the rock churches of Lalibela, the art work in some of the churches. (more)James Attree
Trekking in the Simien mountains for 5 days. Loved every moment. (more)Ros Pennefather
Meeting interesting guides, seeing amazing churches in Lalibella. (more)Ann Dieckmann
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€1,150
excluding flights
The whole thing really was memorable. From start to finish I was so well looked after by Dimitri our driver and guide. It literally was a dream vacation, and even four months later, I still think about it everyday. (more)Katherine Hall
The visits to Ancient Olympia and Delphi. But everything was fascinating so it's hard to name one thing! (more)Janet March
The whole vacation was exciting! (more)Heather Clinton
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US $2,000
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US $2,280
excluding flights
Eating the local foods and staying in local accommodation was the highlight. Excellent. It was a very busy vacation with a lot going on everyday. (more)Sarah Smith
The japanese alps, Miyajima, Hiroshima, cooking class, visit to Maiko, cycling - actually. Everything! The trip was fantastic, really well organised - we just had to arrive and enjoy! (more)Amita Patel
The most memorable was the boat ride down the Hozugawa River starting at Kameoka and a JR train journey from Kyoto that is reasonably short. It was a real experience, and made worry free by the superb back-up of the tour operator. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend them. (more)Ian Halstead
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US $1,096
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£1,500
excluding flights
The birds were wonderful and I especially enjoyed Kithulgala. My guide was very knowledgeable. (more)Claire Finka
This was the most fantastic vacation. I was not that keen on going, but my husband is a very keen birder and he really wanted to go. I am now so glad he persuaded me, and will definitely visit Sri Lanka again... (more)John Diley
This was a really excellent vacation. We had fun, we were stimulated, we were educated and we made good friends with our locals who showed us their country. We also feel that we had excellent value for money with two locals, a new vehicle, most meals, all entrance fees and other extras included for a very inexpensive daily rate. (more)Keith Pigdon
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£1,450
excluding flights
The most memorable was visiting Anuradhapura with my excellent guide Kapil and the Buddhist Temples during Vesak Poya (one of the main Buddhist vacations celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha) with serene Sri Lankan pilgrims all dressed in white and poya lanterns lining the roads floating in the breeze - truly magical.
(more)Smita Shah
I would rate it very highly, great experiences, well organised, we felt very wwell looked after and entertained the whole time. (more)Cath Errington
I booked with Jith, who helped in every way he could, to make it a great trip, in particular when we had to change flights and plan. His driver, Upali, was wonderful and made sure that my time in Sri Lanka was as good as possible. He gave me lots of information about Sri Lanka, the people, history and country. (more)Karen Pedersen
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£1,925
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Meeting the warm, friendly people in cuba, our hosts at home stays and our
wonderful guides. The hiking was great too.
Tips?
The exchange rate in cuba is not good for Americans so bring extra money
as you can't use cards.
Local benefits?
I hope it benefited them. I know they appreciated the tips. The single use water bottle issue will be a problem quickly as the infrastructure probably can't handle the amount of tourists.
Overall rating?
It was... (more)Leslie Repp
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US $4,275
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The whole trip was very memorable, horse riding, local, landscape, culture everything was amazing
Tips?
just be ready to let yourself go and enjoy being in a very different authentic existence for a while
Local benefits?
The locals were key to the whole trip and were very happy to be sharing their culture
Overall rating?
absolutely amazing experience (more)Dave Redfern
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£2,799
excluding flights
Great if you are interested in culture, history and religion (more)Hannah Murray
Although the Churches, Museums and Palaces were stunning and memorable the aspect that made the most impact was meeting people in different parts of Ethiopia and gaining some understanding of how they live. (more)Lauren Kaswell
Go with an open mind and you will have many wonderful surprises (more)Margarita Lytle
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US $1,650
excluding flights
Interacting with the people of Jordan will be the first memories we keep. The beauty and majesty of the country, combined with the living history was exciting to experience. From the green fields of the north to the southern desert, preserved roman Jerash to Nabatean Petra, all beautiful to see. (more)Scott Cupp
There are so many... Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, Feynan Ecolodge... but most of all it is the friendliness of its people that made the biggest impression. We had a wonderful time, felt very welcomed and secure. (more)Louise Carrier
Magical. Loved every minute. 4 days that felt like 2 weeks they were so full of sights and sounds and wonderful people. A brilliant short break. (more)ali king
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US $1,845
excluding flights
From
£1,099
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Khiva, Burkara, Samarkand are all overwhelming.
Tips?
Do not change too much money in local Som, as many shopkeepers prefer dollars or Euro. Bargaining is a way of life so be patient when making purchases.
Local benefits?
We stayed in local hotels and ate in restaurants run by locals..
Overall rating?
10+ - definitely somewhere to recommend (more)Sheila Taylor
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US $2,050
excluding flights
The were to many memorable moments. Learning to blend with the traffic in Phnom Penh & realising that pavements are not for walking on; sleeping overnight in Preah Kral Monastery; experiencing sunrise at Sra Srang, followed by a visit to the delightful Banteay Srei temple... (more)Michael Hall
Angor Wat temple is beautiful. It was amazing to see that almost one thousand year building in such a good shape. (more)Iwona Warszawska
The whole trip was brilliantly planned as we traversed through Cambodia, to a Thai Island, then to Bangkok without any hiccups anywhere. (more)Greg Bartlett
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£494
excluding flights
From
£755
excluding flights
I went with some expectations and it blew away all of my preconceptions and totally wowed me. (more)Kevin Varley
The vacation was good...Visit to Cochin in Kerala. The Taj Malabar is a unique one!!! And also Usaipur, the city is great and the Leela palace hotel is a must seen. (more)Itay Mehl
Most memorable was the Taj Mahal. It's everything it's claimed to be. A remarkable building that shows little sign of age. We visited in the afternoon then went back at dawn. It's well worth two visits (more)Sally Wylie
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£2,483
excluding flights
Visiting the rock churches in AETHIOPIA and coming across a group of local pilgrims was my highlight. (more)Barbara Schmidle
The entire trip was very memorable. The churches were beautiful, the historical sites were interesting, the people were warm and friendly. I loved being in the midst of the gelada baboons. (more)Sheryl Padjen
The most exciting was seeing the Wallia Ibex and the open heart monkeys. The most memorable is the image of the people on the move, herding their cattle and livestock, walking on the roadside, carrying heavy loads, everything from water containers, sacks of grain, wood, hay and even stones. (more)Sue Todd
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£1,550
excluding flights
EXCELLENT and PERFECT! (more)Marla Gould
Memorable and something that we'll definitely recommend. Our guide helped us to be in direct contact with the local people wherever we went. Also, we appreciated very much the local food on the street merchants, which made the experience more enjoyable.
(more)Luis Varandas
From
£900
excluding flights
There were many memorable moments - the scale and grandeur of the various palaces and forts with the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, and Jaipur standing out... The marble carvings at the Jainist temple at Rankapore were quite extraordinary. We really enjoyed Bhindar, not just staying in the Palace, but the waking around the town without a tourist shop in sight! (more)Tim Johnston
Finding ourselves in India at Holi - and being involved! We were prepared, by our guide, for what would happen - the showering of colours onto friends and strangers alike - and so dressed accordingly, and joined in! As a result, we had great fun! (more)David Lynn
The most memorable moments were Ranakpur Temple, wandering the streets of Bundi and visiting the Hindu temples there with the guide. It was a fantastic and rewarding experience which I will not soon forget. It really opened my eyes to a lot I didn't know about Indian culture and history... (more)Barton Colmerauer
