25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

SRI LANKA

SRI LANKA

PERAHERA FESTIVAL

The island of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, has been regarded by travellers as the Jewel of the Indian Ocean. Approximately the size of Tasmania, the island is situated just north of the equator and offers visitors a rich variety of culture, scenery and wildlife. The country is renowned for its palm-fringed

thbeaches, ruins dating back to the 4 century BC, tea plantations and exotic mountain scenery, making it an ideal honeymoon destination. Famous for its large variety of curries and other cuisines, the country also produces many tropical fruits. Sri Lanka is famous for its gemstones, including rubies and sapphires, and more than 10,000 people are employed in the jewellery manufacturing industry.

The Perahera Festival, which is regarded as Asia's greatest pageant, has been celebrated since 310AD on the first full moon in August. During the Festival, which commemorates the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, more than 80 colourfully decorated elephants are paraded through the streets of Kandy.

Journeys Worldwide obtains excellent seats to view the procession, which takes place at night.

DEPART RETURN

Thu 17 AugFri 04 AugSL18

2017

$ 5275.00$ 1695.00$ 4075.00

Twin ShareSingle SupplementLand Only

The tour cost for 2018 will be available on 31 October 2017.

Early bookings will receive a discount.

SRI LANKA

Kandy

Galle

Sigiriya

Yala NationalPark

ColomboNuwara Eliya

GROUP DEPARTURE DATES

The group sizes are restricted to a maximum of 20 travellers and transportation is by 20 seater mini bus with a trailer to carry the luggage.

All hotels are of a 4 star standard and most have swimming pools. The Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya is a typical, turn of the century British Colonial Hotel with a nearby golf course and a bracing hill station climate.

Senior Tour Manager, Margaret Freebairn, will escort the tour. She has previously escorted more than 100 tours worldwide including Africa, India, Sri Lanka and Australia.

In the event of a particular hotel not being available, it will be substituted for a similar hotel of equal standard.

YOUR ITINERARY

FRI DAY 1

SAT DAY 2

SUN DAY 3

MON DAY 4

AUSTRALIA / COLOMBOFlights from Australia are with either Singapore Airlines or Thai International and depart in the afternoon arriving in Colombo just after midnight at 0010.IN FLIGHT

COLOMBO Arrive early morning at 0010 and after clearing customs and immigration you will be transferred to your hotel. Balance of morning free and in the afternoon a sightseeing tour of Colombo city.GALADARI HOTEL (Breakfast)

COLOMBO / CULTURAL TRIANGLE After breakfast depart for the Cultural Triangle via the Pinnewela Elephant Orphanage, where there will be an opportunity to see orphaned elephants being fed. After the visit continue to Dambulla, where you will visit the spectacular Buddhist cave temples. After sightseeing you will continue to your resort for a late lunch. Balance of day free.AMAYA LAKE HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

CULTURAL TRIANGLE Morning visit to the spectacular rock fortress of Sigiriya. Constructed on a 200-metre-high rock in AD 473, it is one of the great historical sites of Sri Lanka. In the afternoon we visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa with a visit to the museum.AMAYA LAKE HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

CULTURAL TRIANGLE / KANDYAfter breakfast depart for Kandy stopping en route at the famous spice garden at Matale. Arrive Kandy early afternoon for a 2-night stay. Tonight is the Perahera Festival when a replica of the sacred tooth of Lord Buddha willbe displayed in a golden casket. The casket is paraded through the streets of Kandy as part of a procession of more than 80 elephants. On independent departures you will be taken to the Temple of the Tooth where the tooth relic is kept. AMAYA HILLS HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

TUE DAY 5

WED DAY 6

THU DAY 7

FRI DAY 8

SAT DAY 9

SUN DAY 10

MON DAY 11

TUE DAY 12

WED DAY 13

THU DAY 14

KANDYThis morning you will visit the famous Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, established by the British in the 19th century. It also has an excellent Orchard House and we visit the Tooth Relic Temple. Afternoon free and there will be an opportunity to visit a jewellery manufacturer. Sri Lanka is famous for Rubies, Emeralds and Moonstones.AMAYA HILLS HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

KANDY / NUWARA ELIYAAfter breakfast we will travel through very scenic hill country and tea plantations to Nuwara Eliya. En route you will stop at a famous tea growing estate, and tea-processing factory. Some of the best teas in the world are sold here and we will arrive at our hotel mid afternoon for a 2-night stay.GRAND HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

NUWARA ELIYA This morning you will be taken to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens which was founded in 1884 and has an interesting Japanese section. Afternoon free to explore the town or to play a round of golf. GRAND HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

NUWARA ELIYA / YALA / TISSAMAHARAMAAfter a spectacular drive from the Highlands, we arrive at Yala West National Park. The park contains 130 species of birds, as well as numerous mammals including elephant, bear and leopard. After a ranger escorted game drive, we continue to our hotel for an overnight stay.JETWING YALA HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

TISSAMAHARAMA / GALLEToday you will travel along the scenic south coast to the town of Galle. Upon arrival we visit the 17th century Dutch Fort, which is the main feature of the town. Lunch will be served inside the fort, and after lunch we continue to our hotel for an overnight stay.LIGHTHOUSE HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

GALLE / COLOMBOAfter breakfast we depart for Colombo and en route we will visit a Moonstone mine. Arrive Colombo late afternoon for an overnight stay.GALADARI HOTEL (Breakfast)

COLOMBO Morning free in Colombo where there will be an opportunity to explore this city. Mid afternoon check-out and in the evening you will be taken to a well known local restaurant for a farewell dinner before continuing to the airport.

COLOMBO / SINGAPOREEarly morning departure for Singapore on Singapore Airlines. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.MIRAMAR HOTEL (Bed only)

SINGAPORE / AUSTRALIAEarly morning transfer to the airport for your Singapore Airlines flight to your respective capital city where you will arrive in the evening.

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Small fully escorted tour groups with highly experience Australian Tour Managers.

18 day unique itineraries with extensions to Goa and Kathmandu.

Wildlife activities.

03 Feb and 13 Oct 2017 departures using 4 star hotels.

Twin-share $6975.00 per person incl. all airfares, airport taxes and fuel surcharges.

Independent arrangement, minimum of 2 passengers departing ever Sunday.

Annual small group departure to coincide with the Perahera Festival described as Asia’s greatest pageant.

14 day unique it inerary with extensions to South India.

Wildlife activities.

Departs 04 August 2017 using 4 star hotels.

Twin-share $5275.00 per person incl. all airfares, airport taxes and fuel surcharges.

Independent arrangement, minimum of 2 passengers departing every Monday.

INDIA EXPLORER

SRI LANKAN EXPLORER

Journeys Worldwide is a leading tour

operator and has been organising fully

escorted tours to Southern Africa, India,

South America, Japan and Borneo for more

than 21years.

For many years the company has been

arranging tours and planning individual

itineraries to India, Sikkim, Bhutan, Tibet,

Sri Lanka and Nepal. Tour itineraries can be

altered to suit individual requirements.

Your Tour Operator

Your Tour Leader

FRI DAY 1

SAT DAY 2

SUN DAY 3

MON DAY 4

TUE DAY 5

AUSTRALIA / SINGAPORE / MUMBAITour members depart from their respective capital cities with Singapore Airlines to Singapore. IN FLIGHT

MUMBAI Arrive Mumbai at 1035. After clearing customs and immigration, you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. Balance of day free to relax.TRIDENT HOTEL NARIMAN POINT (Breakfast)

MUMBAI / UDAIPURMorning sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Formerly known as Bombay, the city is the commercial capital of India, and your tour includes the Prince of Wales Museum, Gandhi's former residence, the Towers of Silence and Dhobi Ghats. After sightseeing you will be transferred to the airport for your afternoon flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay.TRIDENT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

UDAIPURAfter breakfast you will be taken on a sightseeing tour of the city, including the Gardens, Puppet Museum and City Palace (cover photo). Late afternoon you will be taken to the jetty at Lake Pichola for a boat ride. Return to your hotel for dinner.TRIDENT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

UDAIPUR / JODHPURThis morning depart by road for the well-known city of Jodhpur, travelling through the fascinating traditional Rajasthan countryside and stopping at Ranakpur to visit the famous Temple. You will see many traditional agricultural activities en route which afford interesting photo opportunities. Arrive at your hotel late afternoon for a 2-night stay.AJIT BHAWAN (Breakfast & Dinner)

YOUR TOUR ITINERARY

$ 6975.00$ 2375.00$ 5875.00

Twin ShareSingle SupplementLand Only

Senior Tour Manager, Margaret Freebairn,

is our most experienced India tour leader and

has personally escorted more than 20 tours

to the region. Her understanding and

empathy with the local people is well known,

and her knowledge of local handicrafts adds

interest to the tour.

THU DAY 7 JODHPUR / JAIPURAfter breakfast we continue by road through the Rajasthan countryside via Ajmer. Lunch is at Khempur the setting for the Marigold Hotel movies. After lunch we continue to Jaipur where we arrive late afternoon.TRIDENT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

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2018

Mon 19 FebMon 29 Oct

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Fri 03 FebFri 13 Oct

Mon 20 FebMon 30 Oct

DEPART RETURN

DEPART RETURN

UNIQUE ITINERARIES WILD LIFE ACTIVITIESSMALL GROUPS

DEPARTURE DATES

Bay of Bengal

Indian Ocean

Srinagar

Delhi

Jaipur Agra

Mumbai

Goa

Jodhpur

Udaipur

Sariska

KhajurahoVaranasi

Nepal

Fri 02 FebFri 12 Oct

Independent travellers (minimum 2 passengers travelling together) can depart any Sunday on locally escorted departures between 01 February and 22 November. Departures between 23 November and 31 January have a high-season air supplement of $495.00.

The tour price for 2018 will be available on 31 October 2017. Early bookings will receive a discount.

The Land Only price does not include domestic airfares in India.

Tour members can use Qantas Frequent Flyer points for travel Sydney / Mumbai and Delhi / Sydney.

Accommodation & Tour Highlights

The tour incorporates some of the most

interesting accommodation in India.

Hotels are generally of a superior

standard with some 4-star properties.

Accommodation includes an overnight

stay in Orchha which is situated in a rural

area and provides an interesting insight

into Indian country life.

Our tour incorporates travel by air, road &

rail and includes two wildlife activities.

In Jodphur we travel by jeep in the

surrounding countryside and would

expect to see various species of antelope

as well as monkeys. Ranthambhore

Tiger Sanctuary is rated the best in India

and the tour incorporates 2 safaris. Also

included is a visit to the Bharatpur Bird

Sanctuary which includes a rickshaw

ride and the services of an ornithologist.

Agra sightseeing includes a visit to the

fabulous Taj Mahal at sunrise and

an afternoon visit to Fatehpur Sikri a

UNESCO World Heritage site. Other

highlights include accommodation in a

haveli on the banks of the Ganges in the

holy city of Varanasi and a sunrise boat

ride.

Travel from Agra to Jhansi by Shatabdi

Express train which is considered one of

India’s best trains.

WED DAY 6 JODHPURAfter breakfast you will be taken on a sightseeing tour, which includes the Meherangarh Fort, a walk through the local Bazaar and a visit to the Maharajahs Tombs located a short distance from the city. In the afternoon you will be taken by jeep on a village and wildlife excursion. This will give you an opportunity to see village life in rural India. Return to your hotel late afternoon.AJIT BHAWAN (Breakfast & Dinner)

SINGAPORE STOPOVER

Singapore Airlines and Journeys

Worldwide offer an attractive package in

this interesting cosmopolitan city.

The Basic Package consists of:

Return airport transfers.

Accommodation in a range of hotels from 3 stars - 5 stars on a bed only basis.

The Stopover Holiday Program is

suitable for longer stays and consists of:

Return airport transfers.

Accommodation in a range of hotels from 3 stars - 5 stars including breakfast.

Hop-on hop-off bus pass.

Night safari Singapore.

A range of discounts on all the local attractions including Sentosa Island.

These packages are also available in

conjunction with tour extensions.

For prices and details please contact our

Office.

GOA EXTENSION

SUN DAY 17

MON DAY 18

TUE DAY 19

WED DAY 20

THU DAY 21

DELHI / GOAAfter breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your 2.5 hour flight to Goa. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in South Goa for a 4-day stay.RAMADA CARAVELA BEACH RESORT (Breakfast & Dinner)

GOAAfter breakfast we depart on a tour of Old Goa. Goa became a Portugese colony in the late 15th century and our visit includes the cathedral and the remains of the former Viceroy’s Palace. Afternoon free.RAMADA CARAVELA BEACH RESORT (Breakfast & Dinner)

GOAAfter breakfast depart on a half day sightseeing tour of Panaji where you will also have an opportunity to drink “toddy”, a famous local drink. Afternoon free during which time you may wish to visit the local beach or relax at your resort.RAMADA CARAVELA BEACH RESORT (Breakfast & Dinner)

GOA / MUMBAI / SINGAPOREMorning free. Mid-afternoon transfer to the airport to connect to your 1.5 hour flight to Mumbai where you arrive early evening. There are a number of food outlets at Mumbai airport and after dinner you will connect to your Singapore Airlines flight departing at 2335.IN FLIGHT

SINGAPORE / AUSTRALIAArrive Singapore at 0730 where you will connect to your flight to your respective home city.

Tour Cost

$ 1295.00$ 425.00

Twin ShareSingle Supplement

THE TOUR COST INCLUDES:

Domestic flights Delhi / Goa / Mumbai Dinner, bed & breakfast throughout

KATHMANDU EXTENSION

SUN DAY 17 DELHI / KATHMANDUMorning transfer to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu arriving early afternoon. After clearing customs and immigration you will be transferred to your hotel for a 3-night stay. Balance of day free.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast)

$ 1675.00$ 575.00

Twin ShareSingle Supplement

NEPALThe former Kingdom of Nepal is tucked away

in the Himalayas between China and India.

The country has three distinct geographical

regions: the Terrai, the Valleys & Foothills

and the High Himalayas. The Terrai, which

is the lowland area adjoining India, is famous

for Royal Chitwan National Park, home of

the tiger and elephant-back safaris. The

Valleys comprise the Kathmandu and

Pokhara Valleys, where the majority of the

population lives. The High Himalayas,

including Everest Base Camp and the

Annapurnas, have been made famous by

trekkers from around the world.

Kathmandu

NEPAL

MT EVEREST

MON DAY 18

TUE DAY 19

WED DAY 20

THU DAY 21

FRI DAY 22

SAT DAY 23

KATHMANDUMorning tour of Kathmandu city including Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and the Living Goddess. Afternoon free.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast)

KATHMANDUMorning tour of Patan and Tibetan Refugee Camp. Afternoon free.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast)

KATHMANDUThis morning there will be an opportunity to take a world famous scenic flight over the Himalayas (own expense). Return to your hotel and balance of day free during which time you might want to take the trolley bus to Bhaktapur, the capital of an ancient Kingdom. After lunch you might want to visit a local village. Return by taxi or trolley bus to Kathmandu.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast )

KATHMANDU / NAGARKOTAfter a leisurely morning, we drive to Nagarkot. The drive is scenic and you will arrive for lunch and an overnight stay. Afternoon free for walking and sightseeing.BHANGERI DURBAR RESORT (Full Board)

NAGARKOT / KATHMANDU / SINGAPOREThis morning we have an opportunity (subject to weather) of viewing the snow-capped Himalayan range at sunrise. After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Singapore 1455/2205.IN TRANSIT

SINGAPORE / AUSTRALIADepart Singapore very early morning for your connecting flight to your respective home city.

FRI DAY 15

SAT DAY 16

SUN DAY 17

MON DAY 18

VARANASI / DELHIEarly morning boat ride on the holy Ganges river to view Varanasi and witness the cremation ceremonies on the riverbank. Return to your hotel for breakfast and after breakfast you will be taken on a tricycle ride through the narrow streets of the old city stopping at various places of interest. After an early lunch you will be transferred to the airport visiting the Buddhist centre of Sarnath on route to join your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay.LALIT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

DELHIThis morning you will be taken on a half-day city tour of Old Delhi including a rickshaw ride in the Chandni Chouwk (the Silver Bazaar). We return to our hotel which is centrally located for lunch. Afternoon free.LALIT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

DELHI / SINGAPOREMorning tour of New Delhi including the parliamentary complex and the Qutab Minar (Victory Tower). Return to your hotel for lunch. Afternoon free and there will be two courtesy rooms available before being taken to the airport for a farewell dinner and to join your flight to Singapore departing at 2210.IN FLIGHT

SINGAPORE / AUSTRALIAArrive Singapore at 0615 where you will connect to flights to your respective home cities.

YOUR TOUR ITINERARY

MON DAY 11

TUE DAY 12

WED DAY 13

AGRA Early morning visit to the famous Taj Mahal for sunrise. We return to our hotel for breakfast and later visit the Agra Fort where the emperor Shah Jahan was imprisoned after completing the Taj Mahal. This afternoon you will be taken on a tour of Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned capital built by Akbar the Great.TRIDENT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

AGRA / ORCHHAAfter an early breakfast you will be taken to the railway station to join India’s Premier train to Jhansi 0802/1043. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Your accommodation is in a rural setting and you will have an opportunity to wander around. In the afternoon you will be taken on a tour of the ruins and late afternoon witness a Puja ceremony at the Ram Raja Temple. ORCHHA PALACE HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

ORCHHA / KHAJURAHOAfter a leisurely breakfast we depart by road arriving at your destination for lunch. In the afternoon we visit the Eastern group of temples. These famous erotic temples were built during the 13th and 14th century by the Chandella dynasty and are amongst the best in India.JASS RADISSON HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

FRI DAY 8

SAT DAY 9

SUN DAY 10

JAIPURMorning excursion to Amber where there may be an opportunity to take an elephant ride, upto the palace. We return to Jaipur and visit the Observatory and the famous Palace of Winds. In the afternoon there will be an opportunity to visit Jaipur's many handicraft emporiums. The city is famous for its jewellery manufacturing, and more than 20,000 craftsmen are engaged in this industry. Late afternoon you will return to your hotel on local tuk-tuks. TRIDENT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

JAIPUR / RANTHAMBHOREAfter breakfast a 4 hour drive will take us to the Ranthambhore Tiger Sanctuary. Late afternoon game drive in jeeps to look for the elusive Bengal Tiger and view other interesting wildlife.RANTHAMBHORE REGENCY HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

RANTHAMBHORE / AGRAEarly morning game drive and after breakfast we travel by road to Bharatpur and the bird sanctuary. There you will be taken on a rickshaw ride accompanied by a guide who specialises in bird life. After lunch we continue to Agra where we arrive for a 2-night stay.TRIDENT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

THU DAY 14 KHAJURAHO / VARANASIKhajuraho is a small town and after breakfast you will have an opportunity to explore the area. After an early lunch you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Your hotel is located on the banks of the Ganges in the middle of this bustling pilgrim city. In the late afternoon we will witness a Hindu prayer ceremony.SURYAUDAY HAVELI (Breakfast & Dinner)

A regional flight Delhi / Kathmandu Breakfast throughout with 1 day full board

Tour Cost 2017

MON DAY 18 KATHMANDUMorning tour of Kathmandu city including Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and the Living Goddess. Afternoon free.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast)

Tour Cost

THE TOUR COST INCLUDES:

YOUR TOUR ITINERARY

INDEPENDENT ARRANGEMENTS INDIA

Journeys Worldwide is a leading tour

operator and has been organising fully

escorted tours to Southern Africa, India,

South America, Japan and Borneo for more

than 21years.

For many years the company has been

arranging tours and planning individual

itineraries to India, Sikkim, Bhutan, Tibet,

Sri Lanka and Nepal. Tour itineraries can be

altered to suit individual requirements.

Your Tour Operator

Your Tour Leader

FRI DAY 1

SAT DAY 2

SUN DAY 3

MON DAY 4

TUE DAY 5

AUSTRALIA / SINGAPORE / MUMBAITour members depart from their respective capital cities with Singapore Airlines to Singapore. IN FLIGHT

MUMBAI Arrive Mumbai at 1035. After clearing customs and immigration, you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. Balance of day free to relax.TRIDENT HOTEL NARIMAN POINT (Breakfast)

MUMBAI / UDAIPURMorning sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Formerly known as Bombay, the city is the commercial capital of India, and your tour includes the Prince of Wales Museum, Gandhi's former residence, the Towers of Silence and Dhobi Ghats. After sightseeing you will be transferred to the airport for your afternoon flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay.TRIDENT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

UDAIPURAfter breakfast you will be taken on a sightseeing tour of the city, including the Gardens, Puppet Museum and City Palace (cover photo). Late afternoon you will be taken to the jetty at Lake Pichola for a boat ride. Return to your hotel for dinner.TRIDENT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

UDAIPUR / JODHPURThis morning depart by road for the well-known city of Jodhpur, travelling through the fascinating traditional Rajasthan countryside and stopping at Ranakpur to visit the famous Temple. You will see many traditional agricultural activities en route which afford interesting photo opportunities. Arrive at your hotel late afternoon for a 2-night stay.AJIT BHAWAN (Breakfast & Dinner)

YOUR TOUR ITINERARY

$ 6975.00$ 2375.00$ 5875.00

Twin ShareSingle SupplementLand Only

Senior Tour Manager, Margaret Freebairn,

is our most experienced India tour leader and

has personally escorted more than 20 tours

to the region. Her understanding and

empathy with the local people is well known,

and her knowledge of local handicrafts adds

interest to the tour.

THU DAY 7 JODHPUR / JAIPURAfter breakfast we continue by road through the Rajasthan countryside via Ajmer. Lunch is at Khempur the setting for the Marigold Hotel movies. After lunch we continue to Jaipur where we arrive late afternoon.TRIDENT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

IE 44IE 45

2017

2018

Mon 19 FebMon 29 Oct

IE 42IE 43

Fri 03 FebFri 13 Oct

Mon 20 FebMon 30 Oct

DEPART RETURN

DEPART RETURN

UNIQUE ITINERARIES WILD LIFE ACTIVITIESSMALL GROUPS

DEPARTURE DATES

Bay of Bengal

Indian Ocean

Srinagar

Delhi

Jaipur Agra

Mumbai

Goa

Jodhpur

Udaipur

Sariska

KhajurahoVaranasi

Nepal

Fri 02 FebFri 12 Oct

Independent travellers (minimum 2 passengers travelling together) can depart any Sunday on locally escorted departures between 01 February and 22 November. Departures between 23 November and 31 January have a high-season air supplement of $495.00.

The tour price for 2018 will be available on 31 October 2017. Early bookings will receive a discount.

The Land Only price does not include domestic airfares in India.

Tour members can use Qantas Frequent Flyer points for travel Sydney / Mumbai and Delhi / Sydney.

Accommodation & Tour Highlights

The tour incorporates some of the most

interesting accommodation in India.

Hotels are generally of a superior

standard with some 4-star properties.

Accommodation includes an overnight

stay in Orchha which is situated in a rural

area and provides an interesting insight

into Indian country life.

Our tour incorporates travel by air, road &

rail and includes two wildlife activities.

In Jodphur we travel by jeep in the

surrounding countryside and would

expect to see various species of antelope

as well as monkeys. Ranthambhore

Tiger Sanctuary is rated the best in India

and the tour incorporates 2 safaris. Also

included is a visit to the Bharatpur Bird

Sanctuary which includes a rickshaw

ride and the services of an ornithologist.

Agra sightseeing includes a visit to the

fabulous Taj Mahal at sunrise and

an afternoon visit to Fatehpur Sikri a

UNESCO World Heritage site. Other

highlights include accommodation in a

haveli on the banks of the Ganges in the

holy city of Varanasi and a sunrise boat

ride.

Travel from Agra to Jhansi by Shatabdi

Express train which is considered one of

India’s best trains.

WED DAY 6 JODHPURAfter breakfast you will be taken on a sightseeing tour, which includes the Meherangarh Fort, a walk through the local Bazaar and a visit to the Maharajahs Tombs located a short distance from the city. In the afternoon you will be taken by jeep on a village and wildlife excursion. This will give you an opportunity to see village life in rural India. Return to your hotel late afternoon.AJIT BHAWAN (Breakfast & Dinner)

SINGAPORE STOPOVER

Singapore Airlines and Journeys

Worldwide offer an attractive package in

this interesting cosmopolitan city.

The Basic Package consists of:

Return airport transfers.

Accommodation in a range of hotels from 3 stars - 5 stars on a bed only basis.

The Stopover Holiday Program is

suitable for longer stays and consists of:

Return airport transfers.

Accommodation in a range of hotels from 3 stars - 5 stars including breakfast.

Hop-on hop-off bus pass.

Night safari Singapore.

A range of discounts on all the local attractions including Sentosa Island.

These packages are also available in

conjunction with tour extensions.

For prices and details please contact our

Office.

GOA EXTENSION

SUN DAY 17

MON DAY 18

TUE DAY 19

WED DAY 20

THU DAY 21

DELHI / GOAAfter breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your 2.5 hour flight to Goa. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in South Goa for a 4-day stay.RAMADA CARAVELA BEACH RESORT (Breakfast & Dinner)

GOAAfter breakfast we depart on a tour of Old Goa. Goa became a Portugese colony in the late 15th century and our visit includes the cathedral and the remains of the former Viceroy’s Palace. Afternoon free.RAMADA CARAVELA BEACH RESORT (Breakfast & Dinner)

GOAAfter breakfast depart on a half day sightseeing tour of Panaji where you will also have an opportunity to drink “toddy”, a famous local drink. Afternoon free during which time you may wish to visit the local beach or relax at your resort.RAMADA CARAVELA BEACH RESORT (Breakfast & Dinner)

GOA / MUMBAI / SINGAPOREMorning free. Mid-afternoon transfer to the airport to connect to your 1.5 hour flight to Mumbai where you arrive early evening. There are a number of food outlets at Mumbai airport and after dinner you will connect to your Singapore Airlines flight departing at 2335.IN FLIGHT

SINGAPORE / AUSTRALIAArrive Singapore at 0730 where you will connect to your flight to your respective home city.

Tour Cost

$ 1295.00$ 425.00

Twin ShareSingle Supplement

THE TOUR COST INCLUDES:

Domestic flights Delhi / Goa / Mumbai Dinner, bed & breakfast throughout

KATHMANDU EXTENSION

SUN DAY 17 DELHI / KATHMANDUMorning transfer to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu arriving early afternoon. After clearing customs and immigration you will be transferred to your hotel for a 3-night stay. Balance of day free.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast)

$ 1675.00$ 575.00

Twin ShareSingle Supplement

NEPALThe former Kingdom of Nepal is tucked away

in the Himalayas between China and India.

The country has three distinct geographical

regions: the Terrai, the Valleys & Foothills

and the High Himalayas. The Terrai, which

is the lowland area adjoining India, is famous

for Royal Chitwan National Park, home of

the tiger and elephant-back safaris. The

Valleys comprise the Kathmandu and

Pokhara Valleys, where the majority of the

population lives. The High Himalayas,

including Everest Base Camp and the

Annapurnas, have been made famous by

trekkers from around the world.

Kathmandu

NEPAL

MT EVEREST

MON DAY 18

TUE DAY 19

WED DAY 20

THU DAY 21

FRI DAY 22

SAT DAY 23

KATHMANDUMorning tour of Kathmandu city including Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and the Living Goddess. Afternoon free.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast)

KATHMANDUMorning tour of Patan and Tibetan Refugee Camp. Afternoon free.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast)

KATHMANDUThis morning there will be an opportunity to take a world famous scenic flight over the Himalayas (own expense). Return to your hotel and balance of day free during which time you might want to take the trolley bus to Bhaktapur, the capital of an ancient Kingdom. After lunch you might want to visit a local village. Return by taxi or trolley bus to Kathmandu.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast )

KATHMANDU / NAGARKOTAfter a leisurely morning, we drive to Nagarkot. The drive is scenic and you will arrive for lunch and an overnight stay. Afternoon free for walking and sightseeing.BHANGERI DURBAR RESORT (Full Board)

NAGARKOT / KATHMANDU / SINGAPOREThis morning we have an opportunity (subject to weather) of viewing the snow-capped Himalayan range at sunrise. After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Singapore 1455/2205.IN TRANSIT

SINGAPORE / AUSTRALIADepart Singapore very early morning for your connecting flight to your respective home city.

FRI DAY 15

SAT DAY 16

SUN DAY 17

MON DAY 18

VARANASI / DELHIEarly morning boat ride on the holy Ganges river to view Varanasi and witness the cremation ceremonies on the riverbank. Return to your hotel for breakfast and after breakfast you will be taken on a tricycle ride through the narrow streets of the old city stopping at various places of interest. After an early lunch you will be transferred to the airport visiting the Buddhist centre of Sarnath on route to join your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay.LALIT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

DELHIThis morning you will be taken on a half-day city tour of Old Delhi including a rickshaw ride in the Chandni Chouwk (the Silver Bazaar). We return to our hotel which is centrally located for lunch. Afternoon free.LALIT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

DELHI / SINGAPOREMorning tour of New Delhi including the parliamentary complex and the Qutab Minar (Victory Tower). Return to your hotel for lunch. Afternoon free and there will be two courtesy rooms available before being taken to the airport for a farewell dinner and to join your flight to Singapore departing at 2210.IN FLIGHT

SINGAPORE / AUSTRALIAArrive Singapore at 0615 where you will connect to flights to your respective home cities.

YOUR TOUR ITINERARY

MON DAY 11

TUE DAY 12

WED DAY 13

AGRA Early morning visit to the famous Taj Mahal for sunrise. We return to our hotel for breakfast and later visit the Agra Fort where the emperor Shah Jahan was imprisoned after completing the Taj Mahal. This afternoon you will be taken on a tour of Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned capital built by Akbar the Great.TRIDENT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

AGRA / ORCHHAAfter an early breakfast you will be taken to the railway station to join India’s Premier train to Jhansi 0802/1043. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Your accommodation is in a rural setting and you will have an opportunity to wander around. In the afternoon you will be taken on a tour of the ruins and late afternoon witness a Puja ceremony at the Ram Raja Temple. ORCHHA PALACE HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

ORCHHA / KHAJURAHOAfter a leisurely breakfast we depart by road arriving at your destination for lunch. In the afternoon we visit the Eastern group of temples. These famous erotic temples were built during the 13th and 14th century by the Chandella dynasty and are amongst the best in India.JASS RADISSON HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

FRI DAY 8

SAT DAY 9

SUN DAY 10

JAIPURMorning excursion to Amber where there may be an opportunity to take an elephant ride, upto the palace. We return to Jaipur and visit the Observatory and the famous Palace of Winds. In the afternoon there will be an opportunity to visit Jaipur's many handicraft emporiums. The city is famous for its jewellery manufacturing, and more than 20,000 craftsmen are engaged in this industry. Late afternoon you will return to your hotel on local tuk-tuks. TRIDENT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

JAIPUR / RANTHAMBHOREAfter breakfast a 4 hour drive will take us to the Ranthambhore Tiger Sanctuary. Late afternoon game drive in jeeps to look for the elusive Bengal Tiger and view other interesting wildlife.RANTHAMBHORE REGENCY HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

RANTHAMBHORE / AGRAEarly morning game drive and after breakfast we travel by road to Bharatpur and the bird sanctuary. There you will be taken on a rickshaw ride accompanied by a guide who specialises in bird life. After lunch we continue to Agra where we arrive for a 2-night stay.TRIDENT HOTEL (Breakfast & Dinner)

THU DAY 14 KHAJURAHO / VARANASIKhajuraho is a small town and after breakfast you will have an opportunity to explore the area. After an early lunch you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Your hotel is located on the banks of the Ganges in the middle of this bustling pilgrim city. In the late afternoon we will witness a Hindu prayer ceremony.SURYAUDAY HAVELI (Breakfast & Dinner)

A regional flight Delhi / Kathmandu Breakfast throughout with 1 day full board

Tour Cost 2017

MON DAY 18 KATHMANDUMorning tour of Kathmandu city including Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and the Living Goddess. Afternoon free.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast)

Tour Cost

THE TOUR COST INCLUDES:

YOUR TOUR ITINERARY

INDEPENDENT ARRANGEMENTS INDIA

UNIQUE ITINERARIES

GOA EXTENSION

SUN DAY 17

MON DAY 18

TUE DAY 19

WED DAY 20

THU DAY 21

DELHI / GOAAfter breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your 2.5 hour flight to Goa. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in South Goa for a 4-day stay.RAMADA CARAVELA BEACH RESORT (Breakfast & Dinner)

GOAAfter breakfast we depart on a tour of Old Goa. Goa became a Portugese colony in the late 15th century and our visit includes the cathedral and the remains of the former Viceroy’s Palace. Afternoon free.RAMADA CARAVELA BEACH RESORT (Breakfast & Dinner)

GOAAfter breakfast depart on a half day sightseeing tour of Panaji where you will also have an opportunity to drink “toddy”, a famous local drink. Afternoon free during which time you may wish to visit the local beach or relax at your resort.RAMADA CARAVELA BEACH RESORT (Breakfast & Dinner)

GOA / MUMBAI / SINGAPOREMorning free. Mid-afternoon transfer to the airport to connect to your 1.5 hour flight to Mumbai where you arrive early evening. There are a number of food outlets at Mumbai airport and after dinner you will connect to your Singapore Airlines flight departing at 2335.IN FLIGHT

SINGAPORE / AUSTRALIAArrive Singapore at 0730 where you will connect to your flight to your respective home city.

Tour Cost

$ 1295.00$ 425.00

Twin ShareSingle Supplement

THE TOUR COST INCLUDES:

Domestic flights Delhi / Goa / Mumbai Dinner, bed & breakfast throughout

KATHMANDU EXTENSION

SUN DAY 17 DELHI / KATHMANDUMorning transfer to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu arriving early afternoon. After clearing customs and immigration you will be transferred to your hotel for a 3-night stay. Balance of day free.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast)

$ 1675.00$ 575.00

Twin ShareSingle Supplement

NEPALThe former Kingdom of Nepal is tucked away

in the Himalayas between China and India.

The country has three distinct geographical

regions: the Terrai, the Valleys & Foothills

and the High Himalayas. The Terrai, which

is the lowland area adjoining India, is famous

for Royal Chitwan National Park, home of

the tiger and elephant-back safaris. The

Valleys comprise the Kathmandu and

Pokhara Valleys, where the majority of the

population lives. The High Himalayas,

including Everest Base Camp and the

Annapurnas, have been made famous by

trekkers from around the world.

Kathmandu

NEPAL

MT EVEREST

MON DAY 18

TUE DAY 19

WED DAY 20

THU DAY 21

FRI DAY 22

SAT DAY 23

KATHMANDUMorning tour of Kathmandu city including Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and the Living Goddess. Afternoon free.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast)

KATHMANDUMorning tour of Patan and Tibetan Refugee Camp. Afternoon free.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast)

KATHMANDUThis morning there will be an opportunity to take a world famous scenic flight over the Himalayas (own expense). Return to your hotel and balance of day free during which time you might want to take the trolley bus to Bhaktapur, the capital of an ancient Kingdom. After lunch you might want to visit a local village. Return by taxi or trolley bus to Kathmandu.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast )

KATHMANDU / NAGARKOTAfter a leisurely morning, we drive to Nagarkot. The drive is scenic and you will arrive for lunch and an overnight stay. Afternoon free for walking and sightseeing.BHANGERI DURBAR RESORT (Full Board)

NAGARKOT / KATHMANDU / SINGAPOREThis morning we have an opportunity (subject to weather) of viewing the snow-capped Himalayan range at sunrise. After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Singapore 1455/2205.IN TRANSIT

SINGAPORE / AUSTRALIADepart Singapore very early morning for your connecting flight to your respective home city.

YOUR TOUR ITINERARY

A regional flight Delhi / Kathmandu Breakfast throughout with 1 day full board

MON DAY 18 KATHMANDUMorning tour of Kathmandu city including Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and the Living Goddess. Afternoon free.HOTEL ARTS (Breakfast)

Tour Cost

THE TOUR COST INCLUDES:

YOUR TOUR ITINERARY

RESERVATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION

$$

25 YEARS EXPERIENCEWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

All international and domestic flights and airport taxes and fuel surcharges as at 01 June 2016.

All excursions, entrance fees to monuments, museums & game parks as specified in the itinerary.

Good quality hotels, palaces and lodges.

Porterage of one suitcase throughout the tour.

16 breakfasts and 15 dinners.

Services of drivers, tour leaders and local agents.

Any additional airport taxes and fuel surcharges after 01 June 2016.

Tips and gratuities. A total amount of $125.00 per person will be collected prior to departure to cover gratuities for local guides, drivers and hotel staff.

All meals not specified in the itinerary.

All drinks and items of a personal nature.

Cost of Indian visa for Australian passport holders - US$65.00 per person.

Camera fees charged at some National monuments.

INDIA TOUR COST EXCLUDES

All international flights and airport taxes and fuel surcharges as at 01 June 2016.

All excursions, entrance fees to monuments, museums & game parks.

Good quality hotels, resorts and lodges.

Porterage of one suitcase throughout the tour.

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 8 dinners.

Services of drivers, tour leaders and local agents.

SRI LANKA TOUR COST INCLUDES

SRI LANKA

SRI LANKA

PERAHERA FESTIVAL

The island of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, has been regarded by travellers as the Jewel of the Indian Ocean. Approximately the size of Tasmania, the island is situated just north of the equator and offers visitors a rich variety of culture, scenery and wildlife. The country is renowned for its palm-fringed

thbeaches, ruins dating back to the 4 century BC, tea plantations and exotic mountain scenery, making it an ideal honeymoon destination. Famous for its large variety of curries and other cuisines, the country also produces many tropical fruits. Sri Lanka is famous for its gemstones, including rubies and sapphires, and more than 10,000 people are employed in the jewellery manufacturing industry.

The Perahera Festival, which is regarded as Asia's greatest pageant, has been celebrated since 310AD on the first full moon in August. During the Festival, which commemorates the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, more than 80 colourfully decorated elephants are paraded through the streets of Kandy.

Journeys Worldwide obtains excellent seats to view the procession, which takes place at night.

DEPART RETURN

Thu 17 AugFri 04 AugSL18

2017

$ 5275.00$ 1695.00$ 4075.00

Twin ShareSingle SupplementLand Only

The tour cost for 2018 will be available on 31 October 2017.

Early bookings will receive a discount.

SRI LANKA

Kandy

Galle

Sigiriya

Yala NationalPark

ColomboNuwara Eliya

GROUP DEPARTURE DATES

Independent travellers (minimum 2 travelling together) can depart on any Monday from Australia between 01 February and 15 November as per the tour cost.

Transportation will be by comfortable modern air-conditioned car with a knowledgeable English speaking driver / guide.

In Kandy a visit to the Temple of the Tooth is arranged.

The group sizes are restricted to a maximum of 20 travellers and transportation is by 20 seater mini bus with a trailer to carry the luggage.

All hotels are of a 4 star standard and most have swimming pools. The Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya is a typical, turn of the century British Colonial Hotel with a nearby golf course and a bracing hill station climate.

In order to make a reservation the company requires a non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person and the balance is due 60 days prior to departure. Upon receipt of the deposit tour members will be sent an invoice as well as a Booking Form which must be completed, signed and returned to the company.

All tour members will be provided with a wallet and pre-departure information as well as a map of India or Sri Lanka. A pre-departure meeting will be held at our Brisbane office, where you will have an opportunity to meet your fellow tour members.

All information, including flights and hotels, was correct at the time of publication on 01 June 2016. In the event of a particular hotel not being available, this will be substituted by one of similar standard.

All prices quoted in this brochure are based upon prevailing exchange rates as at 01 June 2016. In the event of currency devaluation or increases in airfares, a surcharge may apply.

The tour deposit of $300.00 can be paid by credit card but the balance of the arrangements must be paid by cash, cheque or direct bank transfer. Payment by credit card will attract a surcharge.

PRICES, CURRENCY, EXCHANGE RATES & CREDIT CARDS

Travel insurance is essential, and a special policy has been arranged to cover the various tours. For a quotation please contact our office.

P O Box 10602 Adelaide St. Brisbane 4000 Australia7th floor, 333 Adelaide Street, Brisbane 4000

Tel: (07) 3221 4788 Fax: (07) 3221 4145 Email: info@journeysworldwide.com.au

TOLL FREE: 1300 734 788www.journeysworldwide.com.au

ABN

63 010 781 558

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Any additional airport taxes and fuel surcharges after 01 June 2016

Tips and gratuities. A total amount of $95.00 per person will be collected prior to departure to cover gratuities for local guides, drivers and hotel staff.

All meals not specified in the itinerary.

All drinks and items of a personal nature.

Cost of Sri Lankan visa for Australian passport holders - US$35.00 per person.

SRI LANKA TOUR COST EXCLUDES

Senior Tour Manager, Margaret Freebairn, will escort the tour. She has previously escorted more than 100 tours worldwide including Africa, India, Sri Lanka and Australia.

In the event of a particular hotel not being available, it will be substituted for a similar hotel of equal standard.

YOUR ITINERARY

FRI DAY 1

SAT DAY 2

SUN DAY 3

MON DAY 4

AUSTRALIA / COLOMBOFlights from Australia are with either Singapore Airlines or Thai International and depart in the afternoon arriving in Colombo just after midnight at 0010.IN FLIGHT

COLOMBO Arrive early morning at 0010 and after clearing customs and immigration you will be transferred to your hotel. Balance of morning free and in the afternoon a sightseeing tour of Colombo city.GALADARI HOTEL (Breakfast)

COLOMBO / CULTURAL TRIANGLE After breakfast depart for the Cultural Triangle via the Pinnewela Elephant Orphanage, where there will be an opportunity to see orphaned elephants being fed. After the visit continue to Dambulla, where you will visit the spectacular Buddhist cave temples. After sightseeing you will continue to your resort for a late lunch. Balance of day free.AMAYA LAKE HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

CULTURAL TRIANGLE Morning visit to the spectacular rock fortress of Sigiriya. Constructed on a 200-metre-high rock in AD 473, it is one of the great historical sites of Sri Lanka. In the afternoon we visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa with a visit to the museum.AMAYA LAKE HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

CULTURAL TRIANGLE / KANDYAfter breakfast depart for Kandy stopping en route at the famous spice garden at Matale. Arrive Kandy early afternoon for a 2-night stay. Tonight is the Perahera Festival when a replica of the sacred tooth of Lord Buddha willbe displayed in a golden casket. The casket is paraded through the streets of Kandy as part of a procession of more than 80 elephants. On independent departures you will be taken to the Temple of the Tooth where the tooth relic is kept. AMAYA HILLS HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

TUE DAY 5

SOUTH INDIA and SRI LANKA

A South India extension can be arranged prior to or at the end of a Sri Lankan tour in conjunction with Singapore Airlines.

This could include Trivandrum, Chennai, Cochin, Bangalore, Mysore and Pondicherry. Prices upon application.

VISAS

Visas are required for India and Sri Lanka. These can be obtained online without any difficulty. A visa is also required for Nepal but these can be arranged upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport.

CLIMATE

It is important when travelling to India to choose your travel dates carefully. The best touring season is from 01 September - 31 March. The best time to visit Hill Stations and Kashmir is from 01 April - 30 September.

WED DAY 6

THU DAY 7

FRI DAY 8

SAT DAY 9

SUN DAY 10

MON DAY 11

TUE DAY 12

WED DAY 13

THU DAY 14

KANDYThis morning you will visit the famous Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, established by the British in the 19th century. It also has an excellent Orchard House and we visit the Tooth Relic Temple. Afternoon free and there will be an opportunity to visit a jewellery manufacturer. Sri Lanka is famous for Rubies, Emeralds and Moonstones.AMAYA HILLS HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

KANDY / NUWARA ELIYAAfter breakfast we will travel through very scenic hill country and tea plantations to Nuwara Eliya. En route you will stop at a famous tea growing estate, and tea-processing factory. Some of the best teas in the world are sold here and we will arrive at our hotel mid afternoon for a 2-night stay.GRAND HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

NUWARA ELIYA This morning you will be taken to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens which was founded in 1884 and has an interesting Japanese section. Afternoon free to explore the town or to play a round of golf. GRAND HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

NUWARA ELIYA / YALA / TISSAMAHARAMAAfter a spectacular drive from the Highlands, we arrive at Yala West National Park. The park contains 130 species of birds, as well as numerous mammals including elephant, bear and leopard. After a ranger escorted game drive, we continue to our hotel for an overnight stay.JETWING YALA HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

TISSAMAHARAMA / GALLEToday you will travel along the scenic south coast to the town of Galle. Upon arrival we visit the 17th century Dutch Fort, which is the main feature of the town. Lunch will be served inside the fort, and after lunch we continue to our hotel for an overnight stay.LIGHTHOUSE HOTEL (Dinner & Breakfast)

GALLE / COLOMBOAfter breakfast we depart for Colombo and en route we will visit a Moonstone mine. Arrive Colombo late afternoon for an overnight stay.GALADARI HOTEL (Breakfast)

COLOMBO Morning free in Colombo where there will be an opportunity to explore this city. Mid afternoon check-out and in the evening you will be taken to a well known local restaurant for a farewell dinner before continuing to the airport.

COLOMBO / SINGAPOREEarly morning departure for Singapore on Singapore Airlines. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.MIRAMAR HOTEL (Bed only)

SINGAPORE / AUSTRALIAEarly morning transfer to the airport for your Singapore Airlines flight to your respective capital city where you will arrive in the evening.

INDEPENDENT ARRANGEMENTS SRI LANKA

7 day Golden Triangle Tour including Agra, Jaipur and Delhi.

Hill Station Excursions including Shimla, Darjeeling and Ooty.

Sikkim, Bhutan & Kashmir.

Additional excursions

Group Size & Transportation

Accommodation

Your Tour Leader

INDIA TOUR COST INCLUDES

Tour Cost 2017

RESERVATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION

$$

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

All international and domestic flights and airport taxes and fuel surcharges as at 01 June 2016.

All excursions, entrance fees to monuments, museums & game parks as specified in the itinerary.

Good quality hotels, palaces and lodges.

Porterage of one suitcase throughout the tour.

16 breakfasts and 15 dinners.

Services of drivers, tour leaders and local agents.

Any additional airport taxes and fuel surcharges after 01 June 2016.

Tips and gratuities. A total amount of $125.00 per person will be collected prior to departure to cover gratuities for local guides, drivers and hotel staff.

All meals not specified in the itinerary.

All drinks and items of a personal nature.

Cost of Indian visa for Australian passport holders - US$65.00 per person.

Camera fees charged at some National monuments.

INDIA TOUR COST EXCLUDES

All international flights and airport taxes and fuel surcharges as at 01 June 2016.

All excursions, entrance fees to monuments, museums & game parks.

Good quality hotels, resorts and lodges.

Porterage of one suitcase throughout the tour.

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 8 dinners.

Services of drivers, tour leaders and local agents.

SRI LANKA TOUR COST INCLUDES

Independent travellers (minimum 2 travelling together) can depart on any Monday from Australia between 01 February and 15 November as per the tour cost.

Transportation will be by comfortable modern air-conditioned car with a knowledgeable English speaking driver / guide.

In Kandy a visit to the Temple of the Tooth is arranged.

In order to make a reservation the company requires a non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person and the balance is due 60 days prior to departure. Upon receipt of the deposit tour members will be sent an invoice as well as a Booking Form which must be completed, signed and returned to the company.

All tour members will be provided with a wallet and pre-departure information as well as a map of India or Sri Lanka. A pre-departure meeting will be held at our Brisbane office, where you will have an opportunity to meet your fellow tour members.

All information, including flights and hotels, was correct at the time of publication on 01 June 2016. In the event of a particular hotel not being available, this will be substituted by one of similar standard.

All prices quoted in this brochure are based upon prevailing exchange rates as at 01 June 2016. In the event of currency devaluation or increases in airfares, a surcharge may apply.

The tour deposit of $300.00 can be paid by credit card but the balance of the arrangements must be paid by cash, cheque or direct bank transfer. Payment by credit card will attract a surcharge.

PRICES, CURRENCY, EXCHANGE RATES & CREDIT CARDS

Travel insurance is essential, and a special policy has been arranged to cover the various tours. For a quotation please contact our office.

P O Box 10602 Adelaide St. Brisbane 4000 Australia7th floor, 333 Adelaide Street, Brisbane 4000

Tel: (07) 3221 4788 Fax: (07) 3221 4145 Email: info@journeysworldwide.com.au

TOLL FREE: 1300 734 788www.journeysworldwide.com.au

ABN

63 010 781 558

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Any additional airport taxes and fuel surcharges after 01 June 2016

Tips and gratuities. A total amount of $95.00 per person will be collected prior to departure to cover gratuities for local guides, drivers and hotel staff.

All meals not specified in the itinerary.

All drinks and items of a personal nature.

Cost of Sri Lankan visa for Australian passport holders - US$35.00 per person.

SRI LANKA TOUR COST EXCLUDES

SOUTH INDIA and SRI LANKA

A South India extension can be arranged prior to or at the end of a Sri Lankan tour in conjunction with Singapore Airlines.

This could include Trivandrum, Chennai, Cochin, Bangalore, Mysore and Pondicherry. Prices upon application.

VISAS

Visas are required for India and Sri Lanka. These can be obtained online without any difficulty. A visa is also required for Nepal but these can be arranged upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport.

CLIMATE

It is important when travelling to India to choose your travel dates carefully. The best touring season is from 01 September - 31 March. The best time to visit Hill Stations and Kashmir is from 01 April - 30 September.

INDEPENDENT ARRANGEMENTS SRI LANKA

7 day Golden Triangle Tour including Agra, Jaipur and Delhi.

Hill Station Excursions including Shimla, Darjeeling and Ooty.

Sikkim, Bhutan & Kashmir.

Additional excursions

INDIA TOUR COST INCLUDES