Adventure and beauty await at every turn while on this 37-day Experience. In addition to the Taj Mahal in Agra, you’ll see pilgrims performing ancient ceremonies on the ghats of Varanasi, climb to hilltop temples in Pushkar to catch the sunset, observe pilgrims praying along the Ganges while on a boat cruise, and ride out into the Thar Desert on a camel safari. Lastly, the ‘Iconic India’, priced from $3,105 truly impresses with its focus on local customs and iconic landmarks. Along the way, you’ll also visit bustling bazaars, spend time at the Western Ghats, watch a traditional Kathakali dance in Fort Kochi, and glide through Kerala’s backwaters on a pole boat. This 16-day getaway highlights tranquil beaches and the serene backwaters of southern India, giving you the chance to unplug from daily life. If it’s rest and relaxation you’re after, you’ll love the ‘South India Revealed’ Experience, priced from $1,341 and starting in Trivandrum and ending in Goa. You’ll also take a rickshaw ride through Delhi’s iconic Chandni Chowk marketplace, marvel over the Taj Mahal, and meander through the endless streets of Jaipur and Udaipur, two of India’s most beloved destinations. Spice-filled bazaars, white sandy beaches, opulent palaces and sparkling lakes are just some of the memorable highlights on this tour. The equally enticing ‘Delhi to Goa’ Experience, priced from $1,295, is a dazzling exploration from the city to the coast. You’ll also sample local eats at the best chaat stalls in Delhi – yum! While on the ‘North India Revealed’ Experience, priced from $1,378, you’ll experience once-in-a-lifetime moments while on camelback in the Thar Desert, navigating the chaos of Jodhpur’s Sadar Bazaar, and getting lost in the alleyways of Varanasi’s Old Town. While on this Experience, you’ll travel from the spiritual centre of Varanasi to the chaotic capital of Delhi, visit the majestic Taj Mahal, take an unforgettable boat trip down the River Ganges at sunset, and stay in a 16th-century palace in the little-known Rajasthani village of Tordi Garh. These include the ‘Indian Getaway’, starting and ending in Delhi and priced from $732. Out of the 200 jam-packed day tours operated by Intrepid’s day-tour company, Urban Adventures, five take place in the always captivating, never disappointing destination of India. That’s why we’re thrilled to be part of the next phase of their growth and helping to make sustainable experience-rich travel a mainstay for travellers everywhere.”įrom launch, the tours will run in six continents and range from two hours to 22 days. “Lonely Planet helped pioneer access to more authentic and grassroots experiences for independent travellers. “These experiences combine our expertise to create a new tour range that will support local communities, protect our natural environment and ensure travellers see the world in a responsible and sustainable way,” said James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel. Designed to have a low environmental footprint while at the same time impact local communities in a positive way, these new small-group tours incorporate local transportation and support locally-owned businesses to be 100% carbon neutral. Intrepid Travel, a leader in sustainable adventure travel, and the world’s largest travel B Corp, has teamed up with travel media company Lonely Planet to launch Lonely Planet Experiences, a new range of carbon neutral tours available around the world. What do you get when you put together two of the biggest names in travel? An ‘Experience’ like none other.