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✈ 8-Day India Tour with Airfare from smarTours. Price per Person Based on Double Occupancy (Buy 1 Groupon/Person).

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Amanda
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There aren’t enough words to describe how amazing this trip was!!! Smart tours was awesome and our tour guideshe was simply the BEST!!

Explore India by touring Delhi and the Taj Mahal and riding an elephant up to ancient Amber Fort; airfare included

What You Get

  • 8-day/7-night India tour with airfare
  • Seven options available, including departures in November 2015 and January, February, March, April, and May 2016 from New York City (JFK)
  • Click here to see all options and departure dates

Note: All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $199 (April–May 2016) or $299 (November 2015–March 2016) fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.

Policies and Fees

Book by: 10/1/15

  • Cancellation policy & fees: Must cancel in writing; $300 fee to cancel up to 75 days before departure; $600 to cancel 74–45 days before departure; $1,000 to cancel 44–30 days before departure; the lesser of $1500 or Groupon price to cancel 29-10 days before departure; fee up to Groupon price 9 days or fewer before departure. Reservation changes subject to $150 fee; no changes within 75 days of departure. Airfare nonrefundable after booking.
  • Taxes: tax included
  • Additional fees: Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier. India visa fee not included

Explore India’s Capital and the Taj Mahal

India is world-famous for its stunning architecture and vibrant culture. You’ll experience both on this tour of some of the country’s most famous cities and attractions—including Delhi and the Taj Mahal—guided by English-speaking tour directors and local guides. You’ll also get to enjoy some distinctly Indian experiences, such as riding an elephant to an ancient fort and strolling through a street bazaar. The tour includes:

  • Round-trip airfare from New York City (JFK)
  • Airfare taxes, fees, and fuel surcharges
  • 1 night of 4-star accommodations at the The Park New Delhi in Delhi
  • 2 nights of 4-star accommodations at the The Gateway Hotel or Clarks Shiraz Hotel in Agra
  • 2 nights of 4-star accommodations at the Park Regis Jaipur in Jaipur
  • Intra-India ground transportation
  • Daily buffet breakfast and a farewell dinner
  • Comprehensive sightseeing tours including entrance fees
  • Experienced English-speaking tour director and local guides

Days 1–3: Flight and Delhi

After an overnight flight from New York, you’ll arrive in Delhi, India’s capital, on day 2. This city of about 27 million people is a cultural melting pot and one of the world’s oldest cities, dating back to the 6th century.

  • Evening walking tour: After your arrival on day 2, you’ll explore Connaught Place, a downtown district with white, colonnaded streets, upscale shops, and restaurants.
  • Day 3 sightseeing includes the Jamma Masjid, India’s largest mosque, and Old Delhi’s memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

Day 4: Agra

Though it was once the capital of the Mughal empire, this ancient city is better known as the home of the Taj Mahal, which is perhaps the world’s finest example of Mughal architecture. After tour the site during the day, the evening is yours to shop, eat, lounge in your hotel, or take an optional tour.

  • Taj Mahal: Nearly every inch of the ornate interior is skillfully woven with precious gemstones, intricately carved marble screens, calligraphy panels, and dado bas-relief sculptures. Outside, avenues of trees and fountains cut across the property.
  • Did you know? The Taj Mahal is actually a mausoleum. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century to house the remains of his wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal.
  • Optional afternoon excursion: Visit Agra Fort, built in 1565, where you’ll explore maze-like courtyards, the ornate tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, and beautiful mosaics.

Days 5–6: Fatehpur Sikri and Jaipur

On day 5, you’ll stop at the abandoned city of Fatehphur Sikri to check out its towering red sandstone palaces and well-preserved architecture. That afternoon, you’ll continue along to Jaipur, nicknamed the “Pink City” for its rose-colored terra cotta. You’ll end the day with a stroll through the local bazaar. Day 6 begins with a tour of Amber Fort, after which you can explore Jaipur at your leisure.

  • Ride an elephant up a lush, forested hill to the Amber Fort. Afterward, a guide will take you through its ramparts, watchtowers, and four courtyards, which are ornately decorated with latticed screens, embossed silver doors, and interior temples.
  • Optional tours: Take a guided Jaipur city tour to see its spectacular City Palace ($35/person) or observe an evening prayer ceremony at Birla Temple ($25/person). Your final option is a rickshaw ride; see Jaipur’s colorful streets from a different perspective as you pass Old Town’s shops and bazaars ($25/person).

Day 7–8: Return to Delhi and Departure

After another morning in Jaipur, you’ll return to Delhi for your farewell dinner. You’ll fly back to the United States on day 8.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? smarTours encourages each traveler to find the best airfare option.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Unfortunately, there are no extensions available for this deal.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? Either through this Groupon page or by giving smarTours a call at 800-337-7773.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling smarTours to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible to reserve your spot and avoid this issue.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Each individual passenger requires a Groupon, regardless of age.

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Traveler's Tips

  • A passport is required for all travel outside the United States.
  • Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
  • Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
  • Visa required.

Getting There

  • Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) is included.

Need To Know Info

  • Promotional value expires Oct 1, 2015. Amount paid never expires.
  • Book by 10/1/15 or promo value expires
  • Reservation required, subject to availability
  • Must cancel in writing; $300 fee to cancel up to 75-days before departure; $600 to cancel 74-45 days before departure; $1,000 to cancel 44-30 days before departure; the lesser of $1500 or Groupon price to cancel 29-10 days before departure; fee up to Groupon price 9 days or fewer before departure
  • Reservation changes subject to $150 fee; no changes within 75 days of departure
  • Airfare nonrefundable after booking
  • Must be 18+ to check in, 10+ so stay
  • Credit card required at booking and check-in
  • Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
  • Airline subject to change/availability
  • Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
  • India visa fee not included
  • $199 (April–May 2016) or $299 (November 2015–March 2016) fee to travel solo
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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Amanda
3 ratings|1 review
There aren’t enough words to describe how amazing this trip was!!! Smart tours was awesome and our tour guideshe was simply the BEST!!
Scott
4 ratings|2 reviews
Such an amazing trip! Everything ran smoothly and we had the best tour guide we could have hoped for. Our tour guide Nok went above and beyond for us and showed us a lot of bonus stuff that wasn’t in the itinerary. She also taught us a lot about the Thai culture and people that was very informative and life changing. I would recommend this trip to anyone
Latoya
4 ratings|2 reviews
This tour was awesome, very organized and the hotel staff went above and beyond. My friend's mom (elderly woman) fell out first night there and didn't want to come to dinner with us. The staff arranged for someone to check on her hourly until our return. The entire trip was very accommodating. Would recommend!
Jan
3 ratings|2 reviews
I booked tour through Groupons in August for a 17 day tour with Smartours departing in February. November 4th Smartours sends emailing cancelling the trip with no reason. I call. They say I can change date to a week b4 or after original date. So I do and they want more money, $600. more. Smartours did not honor the agreement through Groupons. Rep calls asking why I cancelled. Duh

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