All our tours are wholly bespoke and individually customised, thus what is included and what is excluded is specific to the tour.

Usually, from the time you land to the time you take-off, you will not need to purchase anything except your dinners (and of course, your shopping).  Thus USUALLY everything is included.

What is usually included:

A guided tour of important and architecturally and culturally fascinating places.

Observation and participation in rituals and activities where allowed and practical.

A dedicated and knowledgeable guide accompanying us throughout the tour. This continuity will allow you to get to know your guide.

Special discussions with learned teachers and speakers, in the comfort of your hotel, to deepen your experiences and broaden your understanding of local cultures and religions (on some tours only).

Time to visit bazaars and shop for carpets, statues, jewelry, shawls and local handicrafts.

First class or best available hotels in the area.

Breakfasts and Lunches – simple, delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian local cuisine.

The services of our representative at all airport/hotel/railway transfers.

Air transport in economy class, rail transport in air-conditioned chair-car and sightseeing by an air-conditioned bus or air-conditioned car.

Accommodation in twin share room (unless a single room is expressly requested).

Current hotel taxes and service charges.

Entrance tickets to monuments and museums visited on the tour.

Porterage for a maximum of two bags per person.

What is usually not included:

Departure Taxes or Visa handling fees.
(VISAS ARE REQUIRED FOR INDIA & MOST SOUTH EAST ASIA COUNTRIES)
Dinners, unless expressly stated
Beverages, mineral water, alcohol, laundry, telephone calls; or other items of personal nature.
Tips and Gratuities to drivers, guides, porters, bellboys, and waiters at restaurants.
Still camera or video-camera fees at the various monuments and museums.
Increases in airfares or Government imposed taxes.
Services not specifically stated in the itinerary.
International Air, unless expressly paid for.