India’s Golden Triangle, Shimla, and Amritsar’s Golden Temple
India’s Golden Triangle, Shimla, and Amritsar’s Golden Temple
India’s Golden Triangle, Shimla, and Amritsar’s Golden Temple
18 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Delhi, Old Delhi, Amritsar, Pragpur, Dharamshala, Shimla, Solan, Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park, Dholpur, Agra, United Kingdom
Tour operator:
Tour code:
98878
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Low
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$3646
$3267 (USD)
including Flights from the UK
Operator discount: -$379
Tour Overview
Embark on an enrapturing journey through the cities of the Golden Triangle, stopping by some of the country’s most holy sites and sojourning in the shadows of the Himalayas.
An all-embracing snapshot of India, starting in the capital of Delhi, best explored by rickshaw, and concluding in Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal. Time spent in sacred temples and observing local ceremonies in Amritsar, Pragpur and Agra ensure enlightenment and excursions to a host of historical landmarks in Shimla and Dharamshala leave no stone unturned. A stay within the heart of Ranthambore National Park sees you venture into the wilderness on safaris, searching for the elusive Bengal tiger alongside an expert naturalist.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day One – Fly To India
Location: Delhi
Fly overnight from the UK to Delhi.
Day Two – Arrive In Delhi And Day At Leisure
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton New Delhi
This morning, you’ll arrive in the Indian capital of Delhi, meet your friendly tour manager, and be transferred to your hotel for check-in. You’ll have the rest of the day at leisure, possibly taking it easy and making use of the hotel’s facilities or pottering around the surrounding area. As night falls, you can enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Day Three – Included Morning Tour Of Old Delhi And A Visit To Qutub Minar
Location: Old Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton New Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Following a restful night, you’ll rise early, tuck into breakfast and set off on an included morning sightseeing tour of Delhi. This enlightening tour encompasses all the city’s major historical landmarks, including the Jama Masjid Mosque, one of the largest in India, Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s cremation site, and Agrasen-Ki Baoli, a centuries-old step well.
An exhilarating rickshaw ride around Chandni Chowk, in the heart of Old Delhi, will serve as another memorable moment before the tour commences, passing by the India Gate War Memorial, the Red Fort, with its soaring, scarlet walls, and the impressive Government buildings.
In the afternoon, the tour will visit the striking Qutub Minar, the highest tower in India, consisting of five storeys with projecting balconies. This tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, forms part of a complex, which is situated at the site of Delhi’s oldest fortified city.
After an educational day of discovering the delights of Delhi, you’ll return to your hotel to unwind and have dinner.
Day Four – Included Train Journey To Amritsar And Palki Ceremony At The Golden Temple
Location: Amritsar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Welcomehotel by ITC
Meals Included: Breakfast
Another early morning and breakfast await before you check-out of your hotel and transfer to the New Delhi Railway Station, the largest station in India. The tour will then switch the road for rails as you embark on a scenic journey to Amritsar, a city in the north-western Indian state of Punjab. You’ll then arrive at your hotel, take some time to freshen up after your travels and enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant.
A post-dinner activity involves a drive to the breathtaking Golden Temple. The most significant shrine in Sikhism, this temple sports a grand, jewel-encrusted dome and overlooks an expansive holy pool. Once here, you’ll be able to watch in awe as the spiritual Palki ceremony, which translates to the ‘putting to bed’ ceremony, takes place. Performed every evening, this ceremony is carried out by devout followers who carry the holy book 'Guru Granth Sahib' from the main shrine to another room for the night. Accompanying the ceremony is singing, drumming, music, and the reading of hymns by a priest. After this special service, you’ll be transferred back to the hotel for the night.
Day Five – Included Golden Temple Tour And Visit To Jallianwala Bagh And The Indo-Pakistani Border
Location: Amritsar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Welcomehotel by ITC
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, you’ll get to see the Golden Temple again and have more time to uncover its intriguing history and the pivotal role it still plays. Throughout the years, this sanctuary’s main temple serves as a shelter for pilgrims from all over the world, and its wide-reaching dining hall sees the distribution of food to 35,000 people every day. You’ll also have a chance to walk around the Central Sikh Museum, which provides further insight into Sikh history and culture.
The next stop is the Jallianwala Bagh, a historic memorial park of national importance located near the Golden Temple complex. This location commemorates one of the bloodiest days in Indian history and those wounded and killed during the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, in 1919.
This evening, you’ll make the short journey out to the Indo-Pakistani border crossing at Wagah. Here, every day as the sun sets, a military practice referred to as the ‘Beating Retreat’ border ceremony takes place. It has been carried out by the security forces of India and Pakistan since 1959 and entails a colourful, coordinated parade of the lowering of the two nations’ flags.
Once the ceremony is over, you’ll return to the hotel for dinner.
Day Six – Included Journey To Pragpur And A ‘Heritage Walk’ Around Pragpur Village
Location: Pragpur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Judge's Court
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embrace a more relaxed morning and breakfast that will be followed by a drive to the small, pretty village of Pragpur, backed by the Dhauladhar range. Upon arrival, you’ll check into your hotel and get settled.
When afternoon comes around, you can venture on a ‘Heritage Walk’ through the medieval, elevated hamlet, which was named the country’s first ‘Heritage Village’ due to its unique architecture and enclosing unspoilt natural beauty. Meander down its narrow, cobblestone lanes, lined with fort-like houses and villas featuring slated rooves and mud-covered walls.
Head back to the hotel in the evening to make the most of your time in your enchanting 300-year-old accommodation, which is set in a splendid manor house fringed by an exquisite garden looking out over the Himalayas.
Day Seven – Included Dharamshala Excursion
Location: Dharamshala
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Judge's Court
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast this morning, you’ll head off on an excursion to the city of Dharamshala. Ringed by cedar forests and positioned on the edge of the Himalayas, this mountainside city awash with enthralling sites, is the home of the Dalai Lama. During the excursion, you’ll seek out the impressive Dalai Lama Temple complex, the current residence of ‘His Holiness’ and the site of the Dalai Lama Temple, adorned with statues and filled with ancient books and artefacts.
On the outskirts of Dharamshala, you’ll find the Kangra Fort, the largest fort in the Himalayas and thought to be the oldest in India, which boasts beautiful views of the rugged landscape. At the entrance to the fort, there is a small museum that will unveil more of the structure’s past before you refuel with an included lunch.
In the evening, you’ll go back to the hotel for dinner, perhaps followed by a tipple on the veranda while reflecting on your day.
Day Eight – Included Journey To Shimla And Day At Leisure
Location: Shimla
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oberoi Cecil Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arise today for breakfast, followed by a drive to Shimla, set in the foothills of the Himalayas. You’ll then arrive at the magnificent Oberoi Cecil Hotel, a landmark colonial-era property dating from 1884.
Given Shimla’s hillside location, this is the perfect place to stretch your legs, and maybe explore the area on a gentle hike through the pine and oak forests. A loop around the streets, scattered with relics of the past and colonial-style buildings, is also a must. Make sure to check out the assortment of handicraft shops along The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, and the Lakkar Bazaar too.
When you’ve had your fill of wandering, venture back to the hotel for dinner, further enhanced by an arresting vista of the Shimla Valley.
Day Nine – Included Tour Of Shimla
Location: Shimla
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oberoi Cecil Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
A hearty breakfast is up for grabs before you embark on your day of sightseeing in Shimla. The first landmark of interest is the famous Tara Devi Temple – a holy Hindu temple constructed within the Himalayan peaks in the 18thcentury and inspired by a vision of the goodness of Tara.
The Viceregal Lodge is next, and this former British summer retreat of teak-panelled interiors was where the map of Indian Partition was drawn up. You’ll then stop over at the Indian Institute of Advanced of Studies, a research institute housed in a historical building of Indo-Gothic style.
Later in the afternoon, take a leisurely stroll to Scandal Point, which is positioned on the western edge of Shimla where two of the city’s roads meet –The Ridge and Mall Road. This traditional meeting place for locals features a small square with a mock-Tudor state post office. You’ll then pass the Gaiety Theatre, boasting colonial architecture, and if time permits have a look inside before returning to the hotel for dinner.
Day 10 – Included ‘Toy Train’ Ride To Solan, Lunch At The Local Restaurant, Drive To Chandigarh And Flight To Jaipur
Location: Solan, Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: ITC Rajputana
Meals Included: Breakfast
You have an exciting day of travel ahead after breakfast. You’ll start by being transferred to the Shimla Railway Station to board the ‘Toy Train’ to Solan. Sit back and soak up the scenery as you journey along the narrow-gauge route.
This afternoon, you’ll arrive at Solan, known as the ‘Mushroom City of India’ given that it’s the largest producer of mushrooms in the country and home to the Directorate of Mushroom Research. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, and then the tour will transfer to Chandigarh before continuing to the airport for a short flight to Jaipur.
After landing, you’ll be picked up and taken to your hotel – a remarkable property with a red brick exterior inspired by the royal era. Unpack, perhaps have a sundowner at the bar, and then sit down for an Indian feast.
Day 11 – Included Tour Of Jaipur And Visit To Local Market Or Optional Walking Tour
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: ITC Rajputana
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kick-start the day of sightseeing around the ‘Pink City’ with breakfast and then visit the former Rajput capital, Amber. You’ll climb by jeep to the city's vast sixth-century hill-top fort to wander its Royal Halls and take in the magnificent views over Maota Lake from the ramparts.
After lunch, you'll head off to the City Palace, a red-hued intricate complex of temples, courtyards, pavilions and gardens, and a major heritage landmark. The Jantar Mantar, an observatory constructed in 1724 is the following highlight. This UNESCO World Heritage Site houses the world’s largest sundial and an assortment of 19 astronomical instruments.
While returning to the hotel, you’ll pass by another poignant palace – Hawa Mahal. Also known as the ‘Palace of the Winds’, this 18th-century building is constructed from red and pink sandstone and lined with ornate windows and screened balconies.
Tonight, join an optional walking tour. This tour will lead you into the labyrinth of Jaipur’s atmospheric antique bazaars and shops while sampling traditional delicacies and learning about the artistic traditions of the city. After an evening of unique experiences, you’ll return to the hotel for dinner.
Day 12 – Morning At Leisure And Included Drive To Ranthambore
Location: Ranthambore National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sawai Vilas
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast will be more relaxed today before you start the drive to Ranthambore – one of the largest and most famous national parks in Northern India. This former royal hunting ground is now a key centre for ‘Project Tiger’, and its grasslands, streams and pools are home to striped hyenas, sambar deer, sloth bears and of course, the elusive and still endangered tigers of Ranthambhore.
Later in the day, you’ll arrive at your villa accommodation, tucked away in a jungle setting teeming with wildlife.
Take your time to get comfortable and look around the property then enjoy dinner at the resort.
Day 13 – Included Morning And Afternoon Jungle Safaris
Location: Ranthambore National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sawai Vilas
Meals Included: Breakfast
You’ll rise early this morning as a day of delving into the surrounding wilderness is on the cards. Accompanied by a local, expert naturalist, you’ll go on your first jungle safari in an open-air vehicle. Keep your eyes peeled for sightings of Royal Bengal tigers, hyenas, jackals, and leopards.
After an exciting morning, you’ll be taken back for breakfast, and have time to rest, maybe having a swim to cool off before lunch. In the afternoon, you can set off on another safari, alongside your guide, learning more about the local flora and fauna living across the diverse terrain as you go.
Dinner this evening will be served at the hotel, and you can then return to your villa, completely content.
Day 14 – Optional Tour To Ranthambore Fort, Drive To Dholpur And Short Cooking Demonstration
Location: Dholpur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Raj Niwas Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have a slow-paced morning or partake in the optional excursion to Ranthambhore Fort. Perched at the top of a hill, ringed by a towering stone wall, this structure presents panoramic views of the national park once you’ve climbed the 273-step path.
In the afternoon, after an early lunch, you’ll be driven to Dholpur, resting on the bank of the Chambal River. Upon arrival, you’ll check into your stately heritage hotel, built from the red sandstone, for which the city is famous.
A pre-dinner tipple at the Old-World Bar might be calling your name or a seat on the polished restaurant’s veranda. You’ll also get the chance to watch a short cooking demonstration by the resident chef.
Day 15 – Included Boat Ride Along The Chambal River, Transfer To Agra And Visit To Mehtab Bagh
Location: Agra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: ITC Mughal
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour will take to the waters of the Chambal River after breakfast today if the levels permit. A picturesque boat ride allows you to see the splendours of the jungle from a different angle.
You’ll return to the hotel for lunch and enjoy a leisurely afternoon to pack up before being transferred to Agra – India’s ‘City of Love’ and the site of the Taj Mahal.
Upon arriving in Agra, you’ll be taken to Mehtab Bagh – a garden complex away from the bustle of the city, showcasing a splendid view of the Taj Mahal in all its glory. Find your position on the opposite side of the Yamuna River to snap the perfect photograph.
The tour will then head to your luxury hotel, encased in a beautiful garden of water channels, walkways, and fruit trees, so you can check-in and have dinner.
Day 16 – Included Visit To Agra Fort And The Taj Mahal At Sunset
Location: Agra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: ITC Mughal
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up in a serene paradise, taking the morning at your own pace after breakfast. You’ll then embark on an excursion to the royal pavilions, palaces, and courtyards of the majestic Agra Fort. This 16th-century fortress set on the Yamuna River, near the gardens of the Taj Mahal, is built from the city’s red sandstone.
The afternoon is yours to lounge by the pool, or maybe pay a visit to the hotel’s award-winning spa.
To conclude this day, you’ll travel to the Taj Mahal at sunset and watch as this monument of love is dappled in different casts of colours as the light gradually dips behind the building. You’ll then return to the hotel for dinner and perhaps muse over a drink at one of the on-site bars.
Day 17 – Optional Sunrise Visit To The Taj Mahal, Drive To Delhi, And Fly Back To The Uk
Location: Delhi
Start your day in a truly unforgettable way by joining an optional excursion to view the Taj Mahal at dawn.
You’ll then return for breakfast at the hotel and afterwards, you can dabble in the state-of-the-art facilities, like the tennis courts, mini-golf course, fitness centre, and spa.
In the late afternoon, you’ll leave the hotel and begin the drive to Delhi. A final and celebratory dinner will be served in Delhi, as you bid farewell to your newfound friends and travel to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Day 18 – Arrive Back In The Uk
Location: United Kingdom
You’ll arrive back in the UK this morning after a once-in-a-lifetime Indian adventure.
What's Included
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16 nights' dinner, bed, and breakfast accommodation in a series of five-star hotels and one heritage hotel in Delhi (2 nights), Amritsar (2 nights), Shimla (2 nights), Jaipur (2 nights), Ranthambhore (2 nights), Dholpur (1 night) and Agra (1 night), plus
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Return flights from the UK to Delhi
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15 breakfasts, six lunches and 16 dinners
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Guided tour of Old Delhi and visit to Qutub Minar
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Train journey to Amritsar and Palki ceremony at the Golden Temple
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Golden Temple tour and a visit to Jallianwala Bagh and the Indo-Pakistani border
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Guided Dharamshala excursion and tour of Shimla
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Guided ‘Heritage Walk’ around Pragpur village
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A ‘Toy Train’ ride to Solan
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Guided tour of Jaipur and visit to a local market
Passports and visas
British citizens require machine-readable passports when travelling overseas. Your passport must contain two blank pages and be valid for 180 days after your return date from India. A visa is also required for entry to India. Full details of how and when to apply will be sent out about eight weeks before departure. Currently, a single entry tourist visa for BRITISH CITIZENS is £143 plus any additional fees should you choose to use the services of a visa handling agent.
British CITIZENS are not currently eligible to enter India using the e-Tourist Visa system.
Some other European nationals satisfying certain conditions may use the online e-Tourist Visa application process at a cost of $10 (US) per person for entry to India for arrivals in the months of April, May and June or $25 (US) per person for arrivals in other months. Other passport holders must apply for a full visa.
Note that all travellers of Pakistani descent, regardless of citizenship, will generally be subject to more detailed processing by the Indian authorities, which can take up to four months from application.
Foreign Office Travel Advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home. Should you have walking difficulties, getting around monuments and attractions may be harder and, in some cases, impossible. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.
Travel vaccinations
Requirements and advice can vary over time, and from person to person, so please contact your GP about eight weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or any other preventive measures.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Changes to your hotels
Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.
Road conditions
In developing countries road networks are continually being improved and expanded, which can mean that, from time to time, roadworks and rough road surfaces can extend journey times. Some journeys are made on winding mountain roads and passes, which may also make for slow travelling - although the scenery is usually worth it! Many roads do not have separate pavements or safety barriers, and great care should be taken when crossing or walking alongside roads.
Passports and visas
British citizens require machine-readable passports when travelling overseas. Your passport must contain two blank pages and be valid for 180 days after your return date from India. A visa is also required for entry to India. Full details of how and when to apply will be sent out about eight weeks before departure. Currently, a single entry tourist visa for BRITISH CITIZENS is £143 plus any additional fees should you choose to use the services of a visa handling agent.
British CITIZENS are not currently eligible to enter India using the e-Tourist Visa system.
Some other European nationals satisfying certain conditions may use the online e-Tourist Visa application process at a cost of $10 (US) per person for entry to India for arrivals in the months of April, May and June or $25 (US) per person for arrivals in other months. Other passport holders must apply for a full visa.
Note that all travellers of Pakistani descent, regardless of citizenship, will generally be subject to more detailed processing by the Indian authorities, which can take up to four months from application.
Foreign Office Travel Advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home. Should you have walking difficulties, getting around monuments and attractions may be harder and, in some cases, impossible. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.
Travel vaccinations
Requirements and advice can vary over time, and from person to person, so please contact your GP about eight weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or any other preventive measures.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Changes to your hotels
Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.
Road conditions
In developing countries road networks are continually being improved and expanded, which can mean that, from time to time, roadworks and rough road surfaces can extend journey times. Some journeys are made on winding mountain roads and passes, which may also make for slow travelling - although the scenery is usually worth it! Many roads do not have separate pavements or safety barriers, and great care should be taken when crossing or walking alongside roads.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping is included for airport and hotel porters, restaurant and monument staff, naturalists and rickshaw drivers. Tipping is at your discretion for your tour manager, driver and driver’s assistant
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes, return flights from the UK to Delhi
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1983
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Vaccination Requirements
Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our company’s mission is to enrich lives and improve wellbeing through travel. A big part of that is ‘Travel for Good’. Our ‘Travel for Good’ hub is our first step in a long journey to reduce carbon, offset anything we produce as a company and travel without harming the planet or the people of the destinations we go to.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Fitness to Travel
We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please make sure that you make us aware of any requirements.
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Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. You can find the travel restrictions for different countries on www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.