Budget vacations in India
Our budget vacations in India aren't about cutting corners, they're about exploring with a local guide and saving money for those little luxuries that appear when you least expect them. From the ghats of the Ganges to the tea estates of Darjeeling and waterways of Kerala, here's where your adventure begins.
21 Budget vacations in India found
Golden Triangle small group vacation, India
India's 3 most popular destinations, Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
From US $1,045US $872 to US $1,305 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 10 Sep, 12 Sep, 14 Sep, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 1 Oct, 3 Oct, 5 Oct, 8 Oct, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 13 Oct, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 27 Nov, 30 Nov, 3 Dec, 5 Dec, 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 19 Dec, 21 Dec, 24 Dec, 26 Dec, 29 Dec, 31 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan ...
2027: 2 Jan, 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan ...
Up to US $210 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 07 Sep, 10 Sep, 12 Sep, 14 Sep, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 01 Oct, 03 Oct, 05 Oct, 08 Oct, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 13 Oct, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 03 Nov,...
Late availability on these dates: 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 07 Sep, 10 Sep, 12 Sep, 14 Sep, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 01 Oct, 03 Oct, 05 Oct, 08 Oct, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 13 Oct, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 03 Nov,...
South India tour by bus & rail
Head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India
From US $890 to US $1,465 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 4 Nov, 6 Nov, 18 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 19 Dec, 30 Dec
2027: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Apr, 14 May, 4 Jun, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 28 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar ...
2027: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Apr, 14 May, 4 Jun, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 28 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar ...
Up to US $300 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 02 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 04 Nov, 06 Nov, 18 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 02 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 04 Nov, 06 Nov, 18 Nov
Southern India small group vacation
Discover the two southern most states of India
From US $1,875US $1,860 to US $2,550 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 11 Apr, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
2028: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct ...
2027: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 11 Apr, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
2028: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct ...
Up to US $190 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov
North India cultural tour
An adventure to one of the planet's exotic destinations
From US $1,195US $854 to US $1,360 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 22 Oct, 28 Oct, 13 Nov, 25 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Up to US $360 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 14 Oct, 22 Oct, 28 Oct, 13 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 14 Oct, 22 Oct, 28 Oct, 13 Nov
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Kerala budget vacation, tailor made
Budget tailor-made holiday in Kerala
From £1,940 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor-made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
India adventure tour, 37 days
Trailblazing adventure tour to far-flung corners of India
From US $2,560US $2,176 to US $2,695 37 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 13 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Up to US $380 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 13 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 13 Nov
Punjab vacation, Mountains & Mystics
Mountains remote villages Golden Temple
From US $1,795US $1,568 to US $2,195 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 9 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 15 Nov, 22 Nov
2027: 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 22 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 20 Oct, 24 Oct, 27 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov
2028: 2 Jan ...
2027: 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 22 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 20 Oct, 24 Oct, 27 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov
2028: 2 Jan ...
Up to US $390 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 09 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 09 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 15 Nov
South India & Kerala vacation
Fishing villages and seaside communities plus iconic train journeys
From US $2,040US $1,632 to US $2,590 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs Fridays and selected Tuesdays throughout the year
Up to US $450 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 04 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 15 Nov
Golden Triangle tour, India
Classic route linking Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
From US $1,147US $1,065 to US $1,417US $1,320 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 22 Nov, 20 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 7 Feb, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 7 Mar, 18 Mar, 27 Mar, 4 Apr, 17 Jul, 25 Jul, 10 Oct, 16 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 6 Nov, 14 Nov, 20 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 18 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 7 Feb, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 7 Mar, 18 Mar, 27 Mar, 4 Apr, 17 Jul, 25 Jul, 10 Oct, 16 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 6 Nov, 14 Nov, 20 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 18 Dec
Up to US $90 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Oct, 01 Nov, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 18 Oct, 01 Nov, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
India small group tour, temples and palaces
India's Golden Triangle and the holy city of Varanasi
From £1,299£1,104 to £1,379£1,170 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 31 Oct, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 4 Sep
2027: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 4 Sep
Up to £200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 03 Oct, 31 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 03 Oct, 31 Oct
Delhi to Kathmandu tour
An inspiring cultural tour
From US $2,160US $1,816 to US $2,590 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs on selected Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout year
Up to US $450 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 Sep, 18 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 12 Oct, 16 Oct, 19 Oct, 23 Oct, 26 Oct, 30 Oct, 02 Nov, 06 Nov, 13 Nov, 16 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 04 Sep, 18 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 12 Oct, 16 Oct, 19 Oct, 23 Oct, 26 Oct, 30 Oct, 02 Nov, 06 Nov, 13 Nov, 16 Nov
Grand tour of India
Dive into the rich and vibrant culture of India
From £1,099 to £1,479 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 14 Nov
2027: 9 Jan, 6 Feb, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 13 Nov
2027: 9 Jan, 6 Feb, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 13 Nov
Plan ahead and save with our exclusive 2027 Early Bird Sale.
5% to 15% off selected departures
India small group tour
An express pass through India to see all the best!
From £799£679 to £899£765 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 31 Oct, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 4 Sep
2027: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 4 Sep
Up to £130 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 03 Oct, 31 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 03 Oct, 31 Oct
Rajasthan desert adventure
Explore India's desert state, tigers and Taj Mahal
From US $2,278US $2,055 to US $2,655 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 15 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 14 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 14 Dec
Up to US $220 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 07 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 07 Nov
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Kerala homestay tours
See Kerala from a different perspective
From £1,200 to £1,500 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Best of India tour
Explore India's Golden Triangle, rural villages and Kerala
From £1,799£1,529 to £1,849£1,664 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 31 Oct, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 4 Sep
2027: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 4 Sep
Up to £270 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 03 Oct, 31 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 03 Oct, 31 Oct
Kerala tour on a shoestring
Tea hills, wildlife, backwaters—Kerala’s charm awaits you!
From £959£815 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 5 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 23 Jan, 20 Feb, 27 Mar, 24 Apr, 22 May, 19 Jun, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 11 Sep
2027: 23 Jan, 20 Feb, 27 Mar, 24 Apr, 22 May, 19 Jun, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 11 Sep
Up to £140 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 07 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 07 Nov
India experience 13 day tour
The absolute best of India in 13 days!
From £1,249 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 27 Sep, 7 Oct, 15 Oct, 25 Oct
Book now and save 5% off on this tour.
Highlights of Kerala tailor made vacation
Explore serene Kerala and experience its pristine beauty
From £1,367 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
India backpacking tour
Explore the highlights of India in 13 or 18 days
From US $730 13 days ex flights
Small group travel
India tiger safaris on a budget
Maximum tigers and minimum budget on this safari of India
From £2,295 to £2,795 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
