Seven days with your own driver, mixing the great classics of the Golden Triangle with a tiger safari in Ranthambore! Delhi old and new, the Taj Mahal at sunset and sunrise, two game drives in the jungle, then the pink city of Jaipur.
Highlights of the Golden Triangle and tiger safari tour
- The Red Fort, Chandni Chowk and India Gate in Delhi
- Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal at sunset
- Sunrise over the Taj Mahal and a stop at Fatehpur Sikri
- Two safaris in Ranthambore National Park, one of the best places in India to see tigers in the wild
- Amber Fort, the Jantar Mantar and the Palace of the Winds in Jaipur
The Golden Triangle and tiger safari tour day by day
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Your driver is waiting for you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. Take it easy after the long flight. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi, between past and present
Morning in Old Delhi, with the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid mosque and the Chandni Chowk bazaar. Then Raj Ghat and Connaught Place, the busy commercial heart of New Delhi.
In the afternoon, modern Delhi with India Gate, the Presidential Palace and the Parliament. In the evening, catch the sound and light show at the Red Fort or just relax. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi to Agra (about 4 hours)
Drive to Agra and check in at your hotel. After lunch, visit Agra Fort. A must, as so much of the Taj Mahal’s story happened here.
Then on to the Taj Mahal at sunset, the most extravagant monument ever built for love. Free evening. Overnight in Agra.
Day 4: Agra to Ranthambore via Fatehpur Sikri
Early wake-up for sunrise over the Taj Mahal. Your driver helps you with the tickets and drops you at the entrance. A second look, in a whole new light!
In the afternoon, drive to Ranthambore with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city. Ranthambore National Park is one of the best places in India to photograph tigers in the wild, and a lovely spot for birdwatching too. Overnight in Ranthambore.
Day 5: Tiger safaris in Ranthambore
Early in the morning, a three-hour jungle safari in a canter, an open-top vehicle, to spot the park’s wildlife. Back to the hotel for lunch, then a second safari in the afternoon. Fingers crossed for a tiger! Overnight in Ranthambore.
Day 6: Ranthambore to Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur, the pink city, named after Maharaja Jai Singh. You can spread the visits over this day and the next. Amber Fort, the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar observatory, the Galta Ji monkey temple and of course the Hawa Mahal, the Palace of the Winds.
In the evening, free time to wander the bazaars if you like. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 7: Jaipur to Delhi (about 5 hours)
Morning sightseeing to finish your visits in Jaipur, then drive back to Delhi. Have a great trip!
What’s included
Included
- Your private car with driver for the whole tour
- The organisation of your itinerary
- State taxes and tolls
- Fuel
- Your driver’s meals and accommodation
- Parking fees
Not included
- Your hotels
- Your meals
- Entrance fees to monuments and sites
- Train tickets and domestic flights
- The usual tip for your driver
Need hotels or train tickets? We can book them for you, just ask.
Make this tour your own
Want even more wildlife? Add a third safari to boost your chances of spotting a tiger, a detour to the holy lake of Pushkar after Jaipur, or a few days in Udaipur, the city of lakes. Tell us what you would like and we tailor the tour. Ask for your free quote.
