Opulent India

• Return international flights (economy class) surcharges may apply.

• 7 nights luxury Oberoi hotel accommodation

Enjoy 10 meals including daily breakfast plus a 3 course chef's choice meal in Jaipur

• English-speaking local guides
• Sightseeing and monument entry fees
• Airlines taxes and surcharges

• Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles

• Return airport transfers with meet and assist

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location (see checkout for details)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary (see checkout for details)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class (see checkout for details)
• Guaranteed Airline: Fly with a guaranteed airline (see checkout for details)

Today depart for Delhi, India. Upon arrival at the airport, receive a welcome garland and be transferred to The Oberoi, New Delhi your 5-star luxury hotel. You will receive a “Welcome Folder” to brief you on your upcoming tour of India’s Golden Triangle. The remaining day is yours to relax and explore your luxury hotel and New Delhi.

Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on Day 0. Affected customers must be at the airport the night before. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation which you will receive prior to departure.

Overnight: The Oberoi, New Delhi

Meals included: In-Flight

Following breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a city tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Red Fort, made famous by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan; and Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, which has three great gateways, four angle towers and two minarets constructed of alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble.

Enjoy a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the colourful shopping bazaar in the bustling main street of Old Delhi. You will also see the 42 metre high stone war memorial, India Gate. The tour continues with a visit to Rashtrapati Bhawan, the palace-like building, home to the President of India. Afterwards visit the beautiful Lotus Temple, also known as the Bahai Temple, where believers of any faith can visit, pray or meditate. Enjoy the evening at leisure at your luxurious accommodation. 

Overnight: The Oberoi, New Delhi

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Agra and on arrival discover the spectacular views across to the Taj Mahal from your opulent Oberoi Amarvilas hotel room. Agra is the quintessential Mughal City, where the world marvels at the epitome of love, beauty and sacrifice, the Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world. So awe-inspiring is the monument that Agra has been immortalised as the City of the Taj. This afternoon is free for you to enjoy the wonderful resort or explore the ancient city of Agra further. Today's approximate distance and drive time is 205 kilometres / 4 hours

Overnight: The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast enjoy a city tour visiting the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. After the Taj Mahal, visit the magnificent UNESCO-listed Agra Fort where Shah Jehan was imprisoned by his son. Discover the Fort’s Pearl Mosque and Halls of Public and Private Audience that showcase fine Indian artistry and delicate crafting of the white marble that has made this area so famous. Continue to explore Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, making the most of your stunning resort accommodation.

Overnight: The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

Meals included: Breakfast

Optional Tour: Taj Mahal by Sunrise - $35 AUD per person
Early risers can join an optional tour to the Taj Mahal to experience the dance of light across the monument just after sunrise. Enjoy the spectacular Taj Mahal with the golden hues of morning light, arguably the most magical time to admire this wonder of the world. Return to the hotel for breakfast.

If you've chosen to sleep late, enjoy a leisurely breakfast until you depart for Jaipur. Make sure to have your cameras ready to take a snap as you continue on to Chand Baori Step Well that has supplied water to locals for hundreds of years. It is believed the diamond-patterned step well has a religious connection as it is located opposite the Harshat Mata Temple.
Enjoy an authentic specialty lunch in a local restaurant before arriving in Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan to check-in to 5-star The Oberoi Rajvilas. Jaipur is instantly recognisable for its pink-hued walls and buildings, a colour associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. This beautiful city, along with Agra and Delhi, form what is known as India’s famous Golden Triangle.
Jaipur is a city where royalty still lives in the grandeur of its palaces, where fighting for the honour of the clan is a way of life, and guests are traditionally as gods. Shop for Rajasthani trinkets and souvenirs among Jaipur’s timeless and colourful bazaars, then discover beautifully landscaped gardens and parks, historical monuments and Maharajah’s palaces.
Choose one of the next 2 nights in Jaipur to celebrate with a luxurious 3 course ‘Chef’s choice’ dinner at The Oberoi Rajvilas’s Surya Mahal international restaurant.
Today’s approximate distance and drive time is 221 kilometres / 5.5 hours

Overnight: The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After breakfast join a morning excursion to the imposing Amber Fort. Located 11 kilometres from Jaipur, it was the stronghold of the Kachwaha clan of Amber. The fort is built with white marble and red sandstone, and casts a beautiful reflection on the Maota Lake in its foreground, so clear that you’ll wonder if it’s a dream or stunningly beautiful illusion. The remainder of your day is at leisure, and if you chose to celebrate tonight at Surya Mahal with an included ‘Chef’s choice’ dinner, enjoy!

Overnight: The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, return to Delhi where the remainder of your day is yours to explore or indulge once again at the magnificent Oberoi, New Delhi. Today’s distance and drive time is approximately 250 kilometres / 5 hours.

Overnight: The Oberoi, New Delhi

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home packed with unforgettable memories from your Indian adventure.

Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight

After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete the Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase.
Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.
 
On purchasing this Travel Offer, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions and the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information. 
 
Please note: All countries and territories have different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead-up to and immediately before travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return.
 
CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19-related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TripADeal website.
 
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TripADeal, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
 
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated). 
 

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 25th September 2024.
This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share. 
 
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $2000 applies. 
Please note: accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.
 
Departure Dates
2024
August: 14
September: 25*

2025
April: 17*
May: 8
June: 5
July: 10*
August: 7
September: 4
Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.
 
Surcharges
Please note: 
• Dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $425 per person.
 

Departure Cities  
Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, *Perth and *Auckland 
 
Departure City Surcharges  
Brisbane or Adelaide: $350 per person
Perth: $150 per person
Auckland: $700 per person 
 
International Full-Service Airline(s) Used  
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Airlines: Singapore Airlines, Malaysian, Cathay Pacific, Air India, Qantas, Thai Airways, Sri Lankan Airlines, Vistara and partners (subject to availability).
Please note: We cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 
 
Missed Flights 
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you will miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements. 
 
Preferred Airline surcharge
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Singapore Airlines: $300 per person
• Qantas: $600 per person (Qantas flights will travel via Melbourne)
• Cathay Pacific: $500 per person
 
Please note: 
• Preferred airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Preferred airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners. 
 
Arrive Early in Delhi, India 
$300 per person
High season dates range up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
 
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• You may book a date to arrive early via our website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season arrive early can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
18th March 2024 - 30th April 2024
1st June 2024 - 14th August 2024
23rd September 2024 - 20th October 2024
6th December 2024 - 31st January 2025
 
Stay Behind in Delhi, India 
$300 per person
High season dates: up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
 
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season stay behind can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
18th March 2024 - 30th April 2024
1st June 2024 - 14th August 2024
23rd September 2024 - 20th October 2024
6th December 2024 - 31st January 2025
 
Stopover Packages 
Singapore
Twin share: $1200 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1800 one way
 
Hong Kong
Twin share: $1200 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1800 one way
 
Kuala Lumpur
Twin share: $800 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1500 one way
 
Includes:
• 2 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers 
 
Please note: 
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.
• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind.
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
Singapore: 01 - 10 March 2024
Singapore: 01 - 30 September 2024 
 
Flight Class Upgrades
Business Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
 
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed.

Accommodation Used:
5-Star Properties (Self-Rated)
New Delhi: The Oberoi, New Delhi
Agra: The Oberoi Amarvilas
Jaipur: The Oberoi Rajvilas
 
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.
 
Extra Nights
Not available. 
 
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
 
Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 12 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
 
Triple Share
Not available. 
 
Bedding Configuration
Twin or Double Bedding (subject to availability).
 

Minimum group size 6, maximum group size 12 per vehicle.
Please note: a Small Group Tour is defined as a tour with no more than 20 travellers per vehicle.
 
Optional Tours/Activities
Day 5: Taj Mahal by Sunrise - $35 AUD per person
 
Please note:
• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability). 
• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.
 

• Visa fees and requirements 
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
• Optional gratuities/tipping 
• Optional activities/tours 
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
 

TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER
Tour Guide: 
Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on the history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction where they are guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves it at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group. 
 
Tour Leader: 
An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides at each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village and offer information on the place visited on the bus. However, they are not required to have specific art, architecture, or historical knowledge. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and, if caught doing so, can be fined. 
 
Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. 
 
CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
• Summer: April, May, June: Expect hot temperatures, very low to moderate humidity and low precipitation.
• Autumn: October, November: A pleasant climate characterised by warm days, cool nights, low humidity and low precipitation.
• Winter: December, January: Typically cool to cold temperatures with moderate humidity and low precipitation.
• Spring: February, March: Expect a pleasant climate with warm days, cool nights, low to moderate humidity and moderate precipitation.
 
FLIGHTS
Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points:
We do not arrange seat selection. It is essential to highlight that some airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the airline directly with seating allocation requirements and/or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the airline once you have your flight information.
 
Passport Validity:
Customers must provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. Customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred in this instance.
 
COACH TOUR
Meals:
For meals not included, the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify us of any dietary requests/requirements. Please note: We will do our best to meet your requests/requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.
 
Luggage:
You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on tour. You must carry your own luggage from the vehicle to the hotel room and back to the vehicle. The driver will assist with the uploading and unloading of bags from the vehicle.
 
OTHER
Mobility:
If you require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.
 
Fitness Level Required:
A leisurely level of fitness will be required. 
Leisurely is described as requiring light walking, including up multiple stairs, and occasional hiking, may involve uneven surfaces. Able to travel unassisted and get on and off vehicles and small boats. Suitable for most fitness levels and mobility.
 
Please note: If you have any concerns, please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.
 
Gratuities / Tipping:
Land
Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is 300 rupees per person per day. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected on tour. 
 
Please note: Tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request.
 
Sightseeing:
Please note: If entry to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary, where possible, may be adjusted, or a similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).
 
Shopping: 
Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all your receipts. 
Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions regarding shopping for further information.
 

India
A tourist visa for India is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian or New Zealand passport. You will be able to start your visa application process once you receive your final travel documentation approximately 6 weeks prior to departure.
 
Important: 
• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19. Some countries and airlines may require you to obtain an additional visa before arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.
 
Please note: 
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.
 

Voluntary Changes
This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
• Changes - $100 AUD per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
 
Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
• If the incorrect name has been provided, charges of $100 AUD per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
 
Supplier Fees
In the event the tour package you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the tour due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event we are unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee.