Locally run vacations

Like most things, it’s not what you know but whom you know and if you’re looking for insider recommendations and pearls of non-guide book wisdom then locally run vacations are always going to let you explore away from the tourist hordes. From photography in the Pyrenees or walking in Greece to kayaking in Kerala or safaris in South Africa, learning from local experts is a unique experience not to be underestimated.

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Family holiday with volunteering in India

Family holiday with volunteering in India

Experience a different side to India with your family!
From US $750 7 days ex flights
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Start 2024 with a truly rewarding holiday of volunteering and exploration. Join us in Kerala and experience local culture and local communities. Book before 31st March and get 10% off.
Binsar to Jageshwar trekking holiday, India

Binsar to Jageshwar trekking holiday, India

Thrilling, tailor-made walking trips in the Indian Himalayas
From £1,100 to £1,400 12 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife photography vacation in India

Wildlife photography vacation in India

Photograph superb wildlife & even the illusive tiger
From £1,100 to £1,400 10 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your requirements for 2 to 12 people. The best time to travel is October to June
Golden Triangle & tigers in India

Golden Triangle & tigers in India

Rajathan's palaces, the Taj Mahal & tigers
From £1,200 to £1,350 9 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your requirements for 2 to 12 people. The best time to travel is October to June
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Wheelchair accessible Kerala tour in India

Wheelchair accessible Kerala tour in India

Culture, Nature, Wellness all together in God's own country
From €2,500 to €6,000 10 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tiger watching vacation in India

Tiger watching vacation in India

A chance to see the majestic tiger in the wild
From £1,300 to £1,450 9 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your requirements for 2 to 12 people. The best time to travel is October to June
Textile tour of Gujarat, India

Textile tour of Gujarat, India

Explore Gujarat for traditional handloom, tie-dye techniques
From £2,460 12 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sikkim & Kolkata cultural tour in India

Sikkim & Kolkata cultural tour in India

Cultural Immersion with Tribal Communities in Sikkim.
From US $1,199 to US $1,499 11 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cultural and rural tour of North East India

Cultural and rural tour of North East India

Holiday with the tribes of stunning North East India.
From US $1,399 to US $1,799 12 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
India bird watching vacation in the Himalayas

India bird watching vacation in the Himalayas

Specialised bird watching in the Himalayas
From £1,300 to £1,500 14 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your requirements for 2 to 12 people. The best time to travel is October to June
History, culture & wildlife of India vacation

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
Kerala 15 day tour with Backwaters

Kerala 15 day tour with Backwaters

Exploring the Real culture and beauty of South India.
From US $1,576 15 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Rajasthan holidays, forts, palaces and rural villages

Rajasthan holidays, forts, palaces and rural villages

Fairy tale palaces and pristine villages - let us explore !!
From £2,370 13 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
India Golden Triangle and tiger safari vacation

India Golden Triangle and tiger safari vacation

A special Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore
From £1,177 9 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Golden Triangle express tour, India

Golden Triangle express tour, India

A 4-day Express tour of the Taj Mahal, Delhi, and Jaipur.
From Rupee30,000 to Rupee60,000 4 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tiger and Kerala beaches tour in India

Tiger and Kerala beaches tour in India

Tigers safaris in central India with backwaters of Kerala
From Rupee220,000 17 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ladakh and Changtang cultural tour, India

Ladakh and Changtang cultural tour, India

Experience the nomadic culture of high-altitude Himalayas.
From US $1,799 to US $1,999 12 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Central India Buddhist heritage tour

Central India Buddhist heritage tour

Buddhist trails and caves, ancient temples, village life
From US $1,100 to US $1,500 12 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Spiti Valley tour in India

Spiti Valley tour in India

Cultural immersion, adventure and rural experience
From US $1,199 to US $1,399 9 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tadoba National park tiger safari, India

Tadoba National park tiger safari, India

Tadoba the best tiger reserve of India
From £1,300 to £1,550 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Northern Kerala tailor tour, tailor made

Northern Kerala tailor tour, tailor made

Uncover the rich culture of northern Kerala
From £1,400 13 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailormade from April - October and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters

Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters

Experience local life kayaking through Kerala backwaters .
From US $480 4 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Southern India tour, temples & nature

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
Kerala birdwatching vacations, Western Ghats

Kerala birdwatching vacations, Western Ghats

An endemic birding tour through the Western Ghats of India
From £1,320 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can also be tailor-made to suit your interests, time schedules and budget requirements.
Kerala tailor made vacation

Kerala tailor made vacation

Discover Kerala, God's Own Country
From £910 to £1,150 10 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your requirements for 2 to 12 people. This tour can be taken anytime
Rajasthan tailor made vacation, India

Rajasthan tailor made vacation, India

See the temples & palaces of Rajasthan
From £1,000 to £1,400 12 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your requirements for 2 to 12 people. The best time to go is October to June.
Darjeeling & Sikkim trekking vacation

Darjeeling & Sikkim trekking vacation

Trek in Sikkim & Darjeeling
From £1,650 to £2,050 12 days ex flights
Tailor made: Best time to go is Mar - June & Sep - Nov. This trip can be tailormade to suit your budget, interests and requirements
Kerala family activity vacation, India

Kerala family activity vacation, India

Discover Kerala's tropical forests & magical backwaters
From £950 12 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor-made to suit your interests, time schedules and budget requirements.
Markha Valley trek, Ladakh, India

Markha Valley trek, Ladakh, India

Challenging high altitude trek in stunning Ladakh
From US $1,800 to US $2,000 12 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Snow leopard trek in Ladakh, India

Snow leopard trek in Ladakh, India

Exclusive Wilderness, Majestic Encounters with Snow leopard
From US $2,500 to US $2,800 13 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made from December to March to suit your requirements
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