Experience India’s vibrant cultural heritage as you explore the monuments of Old Delhi, the hill forts of Rajasthan, and the holy city of Varanasi; and spend time in rural villages and the tiger habitat of Ranthambore.
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Morning light on the Taj Mahal, Agra
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Agra's Red Fort
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Holy man along the Ganges River
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Room of marble in Agra's Red Fort
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Delhi's Red Fort
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Qutub Minar, Old Delhi
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The old and new world: Lord Krishna. Credit: Joydeep Mukherjee
The Amber Palace, overlooking Jaipur
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Amber Fort, Jaipur, India
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Amber Palace, Jaipur, India
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The newly restored Palace of the Winds in Jaipur
Ancient observatory in Jaipur
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Ceremony essentials, Varanasi
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Stepwell near Jaipur
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Traditional block printing demonstration
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Architectural remains in Ranthambhore National Park
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Monkeys in Ranthambhore National Park
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Traditional Indian market. Credit: Linda Currie
The City Palace Museum, Jaipur
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Agra's Red Fort
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Ghats along the Ganges River, Varanasi
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Father and son in Rajasthan. Credit: Linda Currie
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Jama Masjid Mosque, Old Delhi
Timeless India: Rajasthan, Varanasi, and the Taj Mahal
17 days
from $7,287
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includes airfare, taxes and all fees
Experience India’s vibrant cultural heritage as you explore the monuments of Old Delhi, the hill forts of Rajasthan, and the holy city of Varanasi; and spend time in rural villages and the tiger habitat of Ranthambore.
Dates & Prices
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January 19, 2025 - February 4, 2025
Call to Join Waitlist
SPECIAL OFFER
This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.
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Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,487 |
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$1,795 |
Double |
| $9,082 |
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$2,170 |
Single |
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Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, DC
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,687 |
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$1,795 |
Double |
| $9,282 |
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$2,170 |
Single |
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Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,887 |
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$1,795 |
Double |
| $9,482 |
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$2,170 |
Single |
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Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Detroit, Phoenix, Portland (OR)
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,987 |
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$1,795 |
Double |
| $9,582 |
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$2,170 |
Single |
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Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $6,195 |
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$1,795 |
Double |
| $7,790 |
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$2,170 |
Single |
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February 23, 2025 - March 11, 2025
Call to Inquire
SPECIAL OFFER
This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.
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Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,487 |
|
- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $9,082 |
|
- |
$2,170 |
Single |
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Ask us a Question
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Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, DC
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| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,687 |
|
- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $9,282 |
|
- |
$2,170 |
Single |
|
Ask us a Question
|
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Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa
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| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,887 |
|
- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $9,482 |
|
- |
$2,170 |
Single |
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Ask us a Question
|
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Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Detroit, Phoenix, Portland (OR)
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| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,987 |
|
- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $9,582 |
|
- |
$2,170 |
Single |
|
Ask us a Question
|
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Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
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| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $6,195 |
|
- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $7,790 |
|
- |
$2,170 |
Single |
|
Ask us a Question
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October 23, 2025 - November 8, 2025
Available
SPECIAL OFFER
This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.
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Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York
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| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,287 |
|
- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $8,882 |
|
- |
$2,170 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, DC
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| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,487 |
|
- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $9,082 |
|
- |
$2,170 |
Single |
|
Make a Reservation
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Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa
|
| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,687 |
|
- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $9,282 |
|
- |
$2,170 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Detroit, Phoenix, Portland (OR)
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| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,787 |
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- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $9,382 |
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- |
$2,170 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $5,995 |
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- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $7,590 |
|
- |
$2,170 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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December 4, 2025 - December 20, 2025
Available
SPECIAL OFFER
This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.
|
Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York
|
| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,287 |
|
- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $8,882 |
|
- |
$2,170 |
Single |
|
Make a Reservation
|
|
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, DC
|
| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,487 |
|
- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $9,082 |
|
- |
$2,170 |
Single |
|
Make a Reservation
|
|
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa
|
| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,687 |
|
- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $9,282 |
|
- |
$2,170 |
Single |
|
Make a Reservation
|
|
Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Detroit, Phoenix, Portland (OR)
|
| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $7,787 |
|
- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $9,382 |
|
- |
$2,170 |
Single |
|
Make a Reservation
|
|
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
|
| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $5,995 |
|
- |
$1,795 |
Double |
| $7,590 |
|
- |
$2,170 |
Single |
|
Make a Reservation
|
Price Notes
Price includes airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees, which are subject to change until final payment is made. Please call if your city is not listed. Business Class upgrade on round-trip flight: $5,995 per person (subject to change). Prices are per person based on double occupancy. All prices above are guaranteed. Air-inclusive prices include airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees of $892 which are subject to change until final payment is made.
Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes, and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.
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