India to Sri Lanka: The Pink City & Spice Gardens
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India to Sri Lanka: The Pink City & Spice Gardens
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32 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore India on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Embrace the the hectic pace of Delhi before balancing it out with the beaches of Goa in the first leg of this epic subcontinental journey.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey Your G for Good Moment: Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Udaipur Your Big Night Out Moment: Dance the Night Away, Goa Your Local Living Moment: Alleppey Homestay, Alleppey Your Big Night Out Moment: Kochi Nightlife, Kochi Your Big Night Out Moment: Hikkaduwa Beach Bar, Hikkaduwa
- Entrance and guided tour of the Taj Mahal
- Rural Tordi Sagar tour with local guide
- Allepey Homestay
- Sunrise at Savitri Temple
- Gandhi Ashram visit
- Morning ferry cruise on Alleppey's backwaters
- Neendakara Fishing Harbour visit
- Orientation walks in Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Mumbai, Kochi, and Kollam
- Internal flights
- Spice plantation visit
- Kandyan cultural dance performance
- Temple of the Tooth visit
- Tea plantation visit
- Little Adam's Peak Trek
- Udawalawe NP safari
- Galle City and Fort tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotels/guest houses (30 nts), overnight train (1 nt).
- 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking, train, metro, local bus, charter bus, jeep, tuk tuk, boat, plane.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Highlights
- Tour the famous Taj Mahal
- Explore the Pink City and Amber Fort
- Get a taste of village life with a traditional lunch
- Climb to the spiritual temple of Savitiri
- Explore bustling Mumbai
- Check out the catch of the day at Kollam’s fishing docks
- Learn about local plants uses at a Spice Garden
- Visit a tea plantation
Trip Details
32 days
Private vehicle, walking, train, metro, local bus, charter bus, jeep, tuk tuk, boat, plane.
English
Delhi, India
Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi
Tonight, wander through the electric Karol Bagh market for your first night out; pick the best looking spot and cheers to new adventures and friends!
Arriving early with a free day in Delhi? Opt to add the "Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi" extra to your tour.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Metropolitan
Day 2: Delhi/Āgra
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - We will aim to experience the Taj Mahal at either sunset or sunrise, depending upon our train tickets and travel schedule.Accommodation - Hotel Anand Villa
Day 3: Āgra/Jaipur
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Transport - There will be a stop around the half-way point for snacks and toilets.Accommodation - Rawla Mrignayani Palace
Day 4: Jaipur
Admire the city from above by pre-booking the Jaipur Balloon Ride when booking your tour.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Explore this magnificent fort overlooking an artificial lake, famous for its unique mixture of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The Fort's sandstone walls are perched on a hill almost blending in with the terrain, besides perfectly reflecting in Maota Lake creating a mirage effect (and perfect photograph). Wander through the halls, courtyards, and palaces inside and admire the intricate details.Free_time - Enjoy free time to relax, shop, visit landmarks like the Palace of the Winds or the Jaipur Observatory, or soak up some pop culture at a Bollywood movie.Accommodation - Rawla Mrignayani Palace
Day 5: Jaipur/Tordi Sāgar
If you want to see more of Jaipur before departing, pre-book the Cycle Tour and explore the city from a morning perspective.
Meals included: Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take a tour of this tiny, tranquil village far from the maddening crowds and enjoy its pastoral settings and local hospitality. Also look at its magnificent red sand dunes.Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Accommodation - Hotel Tordi Garh
Day 6: Tordi Sāgar/Pushkar
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Activity - Join an orientation to explore key parts of this desert city, including beautiful lakes and ghats. Visit the famed Brahma temple, meet a local pandit and understand/take part in the ancient ritualsAccommodation - Hotel New Park
Day 7: Pushkar
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Climb a hilltop to get to this temple honouring Savitri, the wife of the Hindu god, Brahma. Witness a gorgeous sunrise over this holy place while drinking a warm cup of chai. Free_time - Enjoy free time to explore town after returning from the sunrise temple climb. Opt to take a yoga class, scour the markets, or relax with a massage.Accommodation - Hotel New Park
Day 8: Pushkar/Udaipur
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Go on a guided orientation walk and get to know local markets and key places. Accommodation - Hotel Ace Plaza
Day 9-10: Udaipur
Discover the early morning serenity of the city by pre-booking the Udaipur Sunrise Cycle tour, or opt to sharpen your culinary skills by pre-booking the Udaipur Cooking School class.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Do as much or as little as you want today. Visit one of the local palaces or enjoy a cooking demonstration.Accommodation - Hotel Ace Plaza
Day 11: Udaipur/Ahmedabad
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Explore the famous Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati, once home to Mahatma Gandhi for nearly 12 years.Accommodation - Treebo Ambassador
Day 12: Ahmedabad/Mumbai
In the evening, opt for a cup of tea at the famous Taj Hotel and people-watch on Chowpatty Beach or visit Crawford Market, one of South Mumbai's most famous. Sample some local specialties at one of Mumbai's many top-notch restaurants as you go out on the town with your fellow travellers and sample the city's famed nightlife firsthand.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Opt to go on a taxi tour around town, visit Elephanta Island.Transport - Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.Accommodation - Hotel Manama
Day 13: Mumbai
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.Free_time - Enjoy free time to explore Mumbai on your own.
Day 14: Goa
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Explore the beaches and markets of charming Goa at leisure. Chow down on seafood, relax at the beach-bliss!Activity - Goa is overflowing with prime nightclubs and bars. Your CEO will take you to the best one to dance the night away.Accommodation - Alor Holiday Resort
Day 15: Goa/Kochi
Don't fret if you can't fit all the excitement into one afternoon, you'll get a second chance to experience Kochi when you return in a few days.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Hotel Gama Heritage
Day 16: Kochi/Alleppey
Meals included: Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Get to know the delightful city of Cochin through this guided walk. Walk through the fish market and the famous Chinese fishing net, believed to have been brought by traders from Kubla Khan's court in China.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Explore the area, known as the "Venice of the East," on foot with a local English-speaking guide and learn about the way of life here.Activity - Enjoy a stay with a local family in Alleppey and get a real taste of the culture and what life on the islands is like. Learn how to cook some delicious Kerala dishes and dig in and enjoy the meal after your lesson. Activity - Enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch prepared by women of the Planeterra Theruvarom Empowerment Project, which provides women from rural areas an alternative source of income by honing their hospitality and culinary skills. Learn about the local cuisine and socio-economic fabric of the region as you get to know the women. All while taking in live entertainment!Accommodation - Greenpalm Homes
Day 17: Alleppey/Kollam
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a morning ferry ride through the backwaters, observing the unique ecosystem with blue-green stretches of water and coconut trees.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Accommodation - Hotel Sea Pearl
Day 18: Kollam/Varkala
Note that Kollam Harbour is closed to visitors May through June.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - See where all of the action happens in this busy port city and walk around Kollam's bustling fishing docks.Activity - Visit the largest wholesale fishing market and harbour on the Arabian Sea, dating back to the sixteenth century. Take in the sights and sound of a busy fish market at work, and check out the morning's fishing haul.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Nikhil Residence
Day 19: Varkala
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Lots of free time to explore the town, relax with an Ayurvedic massage, get treated by local healers, or visit the Varkala Temple.Accommodation - Nikhil Residence
Day 20: Varkala/Kochi
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Free_time - Visit any sites skipped on the first visit to Kochi.Activity - Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials or a bonfire on the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.Accommodation - Hotel Gama Heritage
Day 21: Kochi/Negombo
Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of your adventure (yay! more friends). You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening followed by an optional dinner.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Free_time - Spend the afternoon however you'd like in Negombo.Accommodation - Hotel J Negombo
Day 22: Negombo/Sigiriya
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Head out to discover the area.Accommodation - Lario Resort Sigiriya
Day 23: Sigiriya
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore.Accommodation - Lario Resort Sigiriya
Day 24: Sigiriya/Digana
Meals included: Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit a herbal centre where students of Ayurveda learn the traditional medicinal uses of various spices for massages and treatments. Enjoy demonstrations and learning about the different plants and their uses.Activity - Get a crash course in local life with a village walk through Digana. Learn about some of the essential local industries and meet with local families, going about their daily routines. Visit their humble abodes to learn about their way of life before enjoying a traditional herbal drink.Accommodation - Oruthota Chalets
Day 25: Digana/Kandy
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Explore Kandy with a full free day.Accommodation - Queens Hotel
Day 26: Kandy/Nuwara Eliya
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Make a pit stop at Sthree Craft Shop and Café to enjoy a local breakfast prepared by women and youth living with disabilities. Led by the Women's Development Centre, they provide livelihood opportunities through hospitality and handicraft training, empowering the surrounding community.Activity - The town of Nuwara Eliya produces the finest Orange Pekoe Ceylon tea, and is inhabited mainly by tea planters and plantation workers. Pay a visit to one of the factories to learn all about tea production.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Daffodil's Hotel
Day 27: Nuwara Eliya/Ella
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Enjoy a free afternoon to relax or explore.Accommodation - 88th Ella Hotel
Day 28: Ella
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get outside and explore scenic Ella.Activity - Enjoy a hike up Little Adam's peak to catch stunning views of the town below.Accommodation - 88th Ella Hotel
Day 29: Ella/Hikkaduwa
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the Galle Fort, a 16th-century fort first built by the Portuguese, and later occupied by the Dutch. The ramparts are still standing even after being battered by Mother Nature, including the 2004 tsunami.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa
Day 30: Hikkaduwa
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day to do as much or as little as you'd like.Activity - Follow your CEO to the best beach bar and cheers to all the life-changing adventures you've shared with new friends. Dance under the stars and perhaps take a night swim, who knows, see where the night takes you.Accommodation - Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa
Day 31: Hikkaduwa
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Don't waste a single second. Whether it's on the beach or throughout the town, get out and explore!Accommodation - Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa
Day 32: Hikkaduwa
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 32 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Now's the time to explore India on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Embrace the the hectic pace of Delhi before balancing it out with the beaches of Goa in the first leg of this epic subcontinental journey.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 28 Jul 2026
Customer Reviews
12/22/2023
With G Adventures you can see deeply into the way of how locals life.
12/22/2023
Fun tours that feel safe in a group, especially for a solo traveller. Well organised.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/22/2023
With G Adventures you can see deeply into the way of how locals life.
12/22/2023
Fun tours that feel safe in a group, especially for a solo traveller. Well organised.
11/10/2023
G Adventures is a great group to travel with they keep you right and make you feel safe and every questions and activity you need informational
10/27/2023
A lot of options and good travels.
10/27/2023
while the sri lanka part could be rated 10/10, india did not feel as authentic. prices for additional activities were not up-to-date (higher).
10/27/2023
There are so many optional activities to do as well as being able to make suggestions on other activities that may not be listed. It is a way to see a lot without having to organise it yourself and doing it with like minded people.
10/13/2023
it's a great way to explore new countries safely and meet like minded people that you can call friends very quickly. I would recommend that more activities should be included though, even if that means putting the initial proce up a little bit.
10/13/2023
Some CEOs were great. Others not so much
09/29/2023
I really enjoyed the tours! It enabled me to see a country that I would never have travelled on my own and the tour guides did their best to make it an unique experience to everyone! It is a 9/10 for me because the communication in between the receptive tours from G Adventures was not very good.
09/15/2023
Great tour guides, felt very looked after. Felt like I saw the best of each of the places I went to, felt very easy and secure
09/01/2023
I had a fantastic first trip with G Adventures and would recommend the company to anyone!
08/18/2023
Variety of destinations, durations and itinerary content.
08/18/2023
The tour was extremely well organised and varied. I don't feel like I would have been able to put together an itinerary as comprehensive and enjoyable.
08/18/2023
Shaz was an incredible CEO, but the others fell short. I would travel again- for Shaz
08/18/2023
The whole trip was amazing, the only con is the accommodation. Hotels were below than the budget standard. Some of the hotel were dirty and uncomfortable. It would be great if breakfast were included all hotel because we spend a lot on on food ourselves and activities.
08/18/2023
Because ye come up with an excellent itinerary with great options of activities... You seem to have timed pace and places of destinations very well. However, it's important that travellers are well aware of the pace and the needed energy and stamina to keep up before booking. This kind of travel is not for everyone but definitely a youthful group would be more able for it.
08/18/2023
Great tour guides, great tour
05/12/2023
Takes the stress out of planning!
05/12/2023
The pace of the trip was great for me as a 30 something, but might not be good for those that are older.
04/28/2023
Everything was so organised! I had 100% trust in G Adventures just from how easy it was to book, before I even arrived in India. Our CEOs were always on time, able to answer every question, and they were always incredible at getting us wherever we needed to be, whenever we needed to be there.
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