Quintessential North India
Overview
From the bustling streets of Delhi to the timeless allure of the Taj Mahal in Agra, the royal splendor of Jaipur's forts, the majestic aura of Jodhpur's blue city, the romantic ambiance of Udaipur's lakes, to the vibrant energy of Mumbai, this comprehensive journey encapsulates the essence of India's diversity. This comprehensive tour promises an unforgettable immersion into the diverse tapestry of North India's rich heritage, traditions, and wonders.
Format
Locations
- New Delhi
- Agra
- Jaipur
- Jodhpur
- Udaipur
- Mumbai
Inclusions
- Round-trip flight to Delhi (if the Flight & Hotel option is chosen)
- Private transfers to and from airports
- 11-night accommodations in selected category (2-nights in Delhi, 1 night in Agra, 2-nights in Jaipur, 1 night in Jodhpur, 2-nights in Udaipur, 2-nights in Mumbai, 1 night in Delhi)
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Hotel taxes, fees, and service charges
- Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, and Interstate taxes
- Domestic flights as per itinerary (Udaipur-Mumbai, Mumbai-Delhi)
- All transfers, excursions, and sightseeing tours as per the itinerary using a private chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water in the vehicle throughout the tour
- Service of an English-speaking local guide during visits only as per program (different guide in each city)
- Entrance fee of the monument as mentioned in the itinerary
- Earn 4,000 extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour for travel completed by December 31, 2025
- More Moments activities are included:
- Delhi- Full-day City Tour, including Pedicab (Cycle Rickshaw) ride and a visit to the Humayun's Tomb
- Agra- Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri.
- Jaipur- Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar
- Jodhpur- Half-day City Tour
- Ranakpur Village- Ranakpur Temple
- Udaipur- Half-day City Tour, Boat Ride on Lake Pichola
- Mumbai - Half-day City Tour, Elephanta Caves (shared ferry ride included)
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Overnight flight to Delhi’s International Airport.
Day 2
Welcome to Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi’s International Airport, you will be required to clear customs and immigration. Once cleared, please proceed to the exit where a dedicated local representative will greet you with an Air Canada Vacations board with your name on it. They will escort you to your private transfer to take you to your hotel to check-in. Rest of the evening is at your leisure.
Meal(s): Dinner
Day 3
Delhi
After breakfast, your tour guide will take you on a full-day city tour (visiting Old Delhi and New Delhi): enjoy views of a UNESCO World Heritage Site along the drive, while adrenaline awaits on board of a cycle rickshaw that will take you through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi.
In the afternoon, your tour guide will take you to the New Delhi area, where you will visit Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for an orientation with a conservationist from the Aga Khan Foundation involved in heritage conservation.
More Moments Activities Included
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Full-day City Tour
On your way to Old Delhi, you will be driving past* the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the delightful chaos of the city aboard a cycle rickshaw for an exciting ride through its narrow lanes. The Old City walls wrap around Chandni Chowk, an ancient market that continues to thrive to this day. Take in the electrifying energy around you while you expose your senses to the enticing colors and exotic scents of cardamom and allspice, and watch local men sip their tea at deliciously fragrant chai stands.
In the afternoon, on your way to the New Delhi area, drive past* the impressive India Gate and the Secretariat building on the way to Humayun's Tomb for an introduction with a conservationist from the Aga Khan Foundation involved in heritage conservation. The 16th-century Humayun's Tomb is one of India’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the first garden tomb of Asia. Like the Taj Mahal, it is a testament of love built by a queen for her beloved husband Humayun, the 2nd Mughal Emperor of India.
*A stop may be possible for picture taking, depending on the traffic and time constraints on the ground.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 4
Delhi - Agra
After breakfast and checking out, your private chauffeur will take you on a 4-hour* drive to the City of Taj, Agra. Upon arrival at your hotel in Agra, proceed to check in and enjoy some free time before you meet with your tour guide to continue with this afternoon’s agenda.
*Driving time is approximate and may vary depending on road and traffic conditions.
This afternoon, your tour guide will take you to visit the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that once served as the main residence of the emperors until the capital was moved from Agra to Delhi.
After this visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Rest of the evening at leisure.
More Moments Activities Included
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Agra Fort
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. a red sandstone fort built on a bend of the Yamuna River. The Mughal Dynasty fort served as the main residence of the emperors until the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi and is an impressive monument with a rich architectural history. The Emperor Shah Jahan was once imprisoned inside the Agra Fort, and the tower of his imprisonment offers spectacular views of the Taj Mahal in the distance.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Agra - Jaipur
Start your day early to catch the first rays on the Taj Mahal. After the visit, you will be transferred back to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast and checkout, your private chauffeur will take you on a 6-hour* drive to your next stop in this mesmerizing journey, The Pink City of Jaipur.
*Driving time is approximate and may vary depending on road and traffic conditions.
Along the way, stop at the historic city of Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then continue towards Jaipur to check in to your hotel and have the rest of the evening at leisure.
More Moments Activities Included
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Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays) is an architectural symphony of pristine white marble, which has captivated the imagination of poets, authors, and painters alike for generations. A lovelorn Shah Jahan had this glorious mausoleum erected for his beloved wife after her untimely death. It took 22 years and over 20,000 men to build this memorial of love from marble quarried 200 miles away. You have ample time to explore this magnificent monument and admire its perfect symmetry from every angle. This roughly 2-hour visit includes a detailed explanation of the monument’s history and construction, as well as free time for pictures.
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Fatehpur Sikri
This deserted red sandstone city is an architectural marvel and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century, this palace is an extraordinary space to explore. The site boasts stunning sandstone sculptures, as well as palaces, mosques, and courtyards displaying a unique blend of Mughal, Persian, and Hindu architectural styles.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 6
Jaipur
After breakfast, your tour guide will take you to the outskirts of the city to visit the magnificent Amber Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Then, a visit to the City Palace awaits! Your last stop in today’s itinerary is a visit to the Jantar Mantar, an observatory built in the 18th century, home to the world’s largest sundial. After this visit, your private chauffeur will take you back to your hotel. Rest of the evening at leisure
More Moments Activities Included
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Amber Fort
Surrounded by battlements and overlooking Maota Lake, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a sprawling complex of courtyards and halls for you to explore. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal, or the Hall of Mirrors, where a single lamplight is reflected through the numerous mirrors embedded within the walls and ceilings, illuminating the whole room.
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City Place
This magnificent structure combines the architectural elements of the Mughal Empire, Rajput, and the Shilpa Shastra of India with those of Europe. Much of the palace now contains the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. The complex consists of several palaces, pavilions, museums, workshops, and temples for you to explore, with the most prominent and frequently visited being the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Mukut Mahal, Maharani’s Palace, and the Shri Govind Dev Temple. One of its most striking attractions are the four vibrantly painted doorways representing the seasons.
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Jantar Mantar
Just a short walk from the City Palace, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the most famous of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh across India. A great admirer and patron of science and technology, his passion for astronomy led him to commission the creation of royal observatories in different locations throughout the country to help astronomers study constellations.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Jaipur - Jodhpur
After an early morning breakfast and checkout, your private chauffeur will take you on a 6-hours* drive towards The Blue City of Rajasthan, Jodhpur.
*Driving time is approximate and may vary depending on road and traffic conditions.
Upon arrival at your hotel in Jodhpur, a local representative will greet you and assist you with checking in. After, meet your tour guide in the lobby of the hotel to continue with today’s agenda.
In the afternoon, embark on an exciting half-day tour of Jodhpur. Upon completion, you will be transferred to your hotel, where you can spend the rest of the evening at your leisure.
More Moments Activities Included
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Jodhpur Half-day City Tour
Enjoy discovering the highlights of Jodhpur on this half-day tour. Start with Meherangarh Fort, located on a low sandstone hill. The palace apartments are beautifully decorated with jewelry, costumes, and other remnants of the past. The massive fort was the first structure of the city, with the rest of Jodhpur growing around it, protected by its high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions. Although the fort appears rugged and impenetrable, it houses some of the most intricately adorned palaces of Rajasthan with exquisitely carved panels and latticed windows. Today, Jodhpur is Rajasthan’s second largest city, yet it retains its medieval charm and character.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 8
Jodhpur - Udaipur
After breakfast and checkout, your private chauffeur will take you on a 6-hour* drive towards the City of Lakes, Udaipur.
*Driving time is approximate and may vary depending on road and traffic conditions.
On your way, stop at Ranakpur Temple, one of the five holy Jain sites and perhaps the finest Jain Temple complex in India.
Afterwards, continue towards Udaipur. Upon arrival at your hotel, check in and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
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Ranakpur Temple
The main temple, built early in the 15th century, is notable for the remarkable beauty of its architecture and intricate white marble carvings. The extensive complex covers 29 halls and 1,444 unique pillars. Observe Jain priests clad in white robes assist followers with their ceremonial offerings, while other priests cheerfully answer any questions you may have about their religion. Please note that Jain beliefs are greatly respected and admired even among non-Jains.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 9
Udaipur
After breakfast, your tour guide will take you on an exciting half-day city tour of Udaipur.
In the afternoon, your tour guide will take you directly to a 1-hour* picturesque boat ride on Lake Pichola, where you will visit some of the many ghats (banks) of washing and bathing while you enjoy excellent views of the Lake Palace and City Palace.
*Duration subject to change; the operation of this activity is subject to weather conditions.
Afterwards, you will be taken back to your hotel. Rest of the evening at leisure!
More Moments Activities Included
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Udaipur Half-day City Tour
Start your visit with a drive around the artificial Fatehsagar Lake*, built by Maharana Fateh Singh in 1754. Then, go to Jagdish Temple, Udaipur’s largest and most venerated temple, built in 1651 in the Indo-Aryan style. Miniature paintings depict Princess Krishna Kumari drinking poison. In Krishna Villa, you can see exquisite statues before heading to the City Palace and Museum, India’s largest palace complex. The enormous granite structure is a blend of Mughal and Rajput influences and once served as a winter retreat for the Maharaja.
*Customers may request a stop to take pictures in the area.
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Boat Ride on Lake Pichola
Drift along the tranquil lake, surrounded by the majestic Aravalli Hills and adorned with picturesque palaces and ancient temples reflecting in its pristine waters.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 10
Udaipur - Mumbai
After breakfast, your private chauffeur will take you to Udaipur Airport to catch your flight to The City of Dreams, Mumbai.
Upon arrival at Mumbai’s International Airport, you will be greeted by a local representative with an Air Canada Vacations sign with your names on it. They will escort you to your private transfer, which will then take you to your hotel to check-in. Rest of the evening at leisure
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 11
Mumbai
After breakfast, your tour guide will take you on a comprehensive half-day city tour, where you will be visiting the most important and well-known landmarks in Mumbai.
In the afternoon, your tour guide will take you to visit the Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
More Moments Activities Included
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Half-day City Tour
Start your visit with one of Mumbai’s iconic landmarks, the Gateway of India. This yellow basalt arch was erected on the waterfront in 1924 to commemorate King George V’s visit in 1911. Continue past the Mumbai High Court and the Old Secretariat. Catch glimpses of the university building, the Victoria Terminus, the colourful Crawford Market, and the Flora Fountain on your way to the large busting square in the city’s heart. Stop by the Prince of Wales Museum to see its collection of chinaware, miniature paintings, and sculptures. Then, drive along Marine Drive, also known as the Queen’s Necklace, before heading to the Hanging Gardens. Continue past Mahalaxmi Temple and stop at the Jain Temple to visit Mani Bhavan, where Gandhi stayed during his Mumbai visits. Finally, end the tour at the Dhobi Ghat to witness the early morning laundry cleaning.
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Elephanta Caves
This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to beautifully sculpted temples cut from the rocks of Elephanta Island. Just 9 nautical miles from Bombay, you must take a motorboat from the Gateway of India to reach them. The caves are believed to have been sculpted between 450 and 750, when the island was known as Gharapuri, the Fortress City. The Portuguese renamed it Elephanta because of a large stone elephant near the shore. To reach the temples, you must climb 120 steps.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 12
Mumbai - Delhi
After breakfast, your private chauffeur will take you back to Mumbai’s International Airport to catch your flight to Delhi.
Upon arrival at Delhi’s International Airport, you will be greeted by a local representative with an Air Canada Vacations sign with your names on it. They will escort you to your transfer to your hotel to check in. Rest of the day at leisure
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 13
Delhi - Canada
After breakfast, your private chauffeur will take you to Delhi’s International Airport to catch your flight back home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Bed size(s):1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Bed size(s):1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Daily service:
- January 01, 2024 – December 31, 2024
- January 04, 2025 – December 19, 2025
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Not included:
- Gratuities
- Airport taxes (where applicable)
- Meals outside of the ones mentioned within the itinerary above.
- Transfers for any optional activities and any other transfer services required outside of the itinerary above.
- Entrance to other landmarks not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Additional activities and excursions
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day, or cancelled due to weather-related conditions.
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- Flight in economy class from Udaipur to Mumbai and from Mumbai to Delhi
- Private transfer service from/to airports.
- Private transfer service for all sightseeing, including inter-city transfers
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The itinerary above is subject to change without prior notice. The order in which destinations are visited or day excursions occur may change due to operational restrictions, such as weather and accommodation availability.