Admire tigers and other wildlife thriving in their natural habitat in India
Go on an enchanting, unforgettable adventure on the 13-day Tiger Trail Safari Tour to marvel at the exotic tiger in its natural habitat! Visit two renowned tiger reserves—Kanha and Bandhavgarh—and embark on thrilling Jeep rides, admiring not just the Royal Bengal Tigers but also the vast collection of other wildlife scattered among the land.
Outside of the safaris, enjoy a glimpse of India’s vibrant, fascinating culture. You’ll admire the erotic carvings etched into the Khajuraho Group of Monuments and watch hundreds of locals flock to the river Ganges to worship as the sun rises as you rock back in forth in your boat. And visits to Delhi and Jaipur will only solidify your love for this diverse country. From wildlife to culture, the Tiger Trail Safari Tour is not to be missed!
Highlights of the Tiger Trail Safari Tour
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Tiger Trail Safari Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Delhi
Meet and greet a tour representative upon arrival before you head to your hotel to check in. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Delhi
Meals: None
Day 2 Explore Delhi
Enjoy a slow morning and a tasty breakfast before going on a sightseeing tour around New and Old Delhi. Check out the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Birla Mandir, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, and more.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Delhi
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Fly to Varanasi
After breakfast, a tour representative will greet you and transport you to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. Let the lovely views spellbind you as you enter Varanasi, which is situated along the banks of the Ganges. Admire the ancient buildings along the waterfront. Once you check into your hotel, you’ll go on a sightseeing tour. Check out Asi Ghat, Durga Temple, and the Golden Temple.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Varanasi
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Boat ride on the Ganges
Wake up with the sun and embark on a soothing boat ride along the River Ganges. Admire the hundreds of locals flocking to the banks to worship the Sun God and bask in the golden hues blanketing the land. Return to your hotel for breakfast before transferring to the airport for your flight to Khajuraho. Within this historic town sits the famous, erotic, magnificent Khajuraho Temples, which hark back to the 10th century. Once you arrive, enjoy spending the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Khajuraho
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Enjoy Khajuraho
Enjoy breakfast before visiting the iconic Khajuraho Temples. When you check out the Western Group, you'll also get to see Matangesvara Temple, where daily rituals still unfold, and the Chausath Yogini Temple, which has crumbled into ruins but remains Khajuraho's most ancient temple. Check out of your hotel in the afternoon and start your 5-hour drive to Bandhavgarh, where tigers await! However, this park isn't just home to tigers, it also boasts of an array of wildlife: leopards, jungle cats, hyenas, blackbucks, Rhesus macaques, and around 250 different species of bird.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bandhavgarh
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Safari in Bandhavgarh
Go on two safaris today in the morning and afternoon. Enjoy marvelling at the wildlife and tigers roaming their natural habitat from the comfort of your 4WD vehicle. An English-speaking naturalist will join you to help enhance the overall experience.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bandhavgarh
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Morning game drive in Bandhavgarh
Enjoy another early morning game drive before breakfast and heading out to the next tiger reserve on this tour, Kanha. After 6 hours of driving, you’ll check into your hotel in Kanha, one of the largest national parks in Asia. On your game drives here, you may spot—other than tigers—spotted deer, langur monkeys, wolves, and leopards!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kanha
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 Safaris in Kanha
Go on two more safaris today! Enjoy an early morning safari before breakfast and another game drive in the afternoon. An English-speaking naturalist will also accompany you on these outings.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kanha
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9 Overnight train to Agra
Enjoy another safari in the early morning light before checking out of your hotel and transferring to Jabalpur, where you’ll board your overnight train to Agra.
Overnight Location: Overnight train to Agra
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 Sightseeing around Agra
Meet and greet a tour representative upon arrival and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, your tour guide will pick you up and take you on a sightseeing tour. You will visit one of the most remarkable, architecturally pleasing sights on Earth, the Taj Mahal. After, check out Agra Fort, which was built in the 16th century.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Agra
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 Travel to Jaipur
Enjoy a slow, relaxing morning before travelling to the pink-tinted city of Jaipur. En route, stop at Fatehpur Sikri. This abandoned city was built in the 16th century. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Jaipur
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 Discover Jaipur
Eat breakfast before embarking on a sightseeing tour around Jaipur. You’ll check out the Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory, and after you’ll drive 11 km to Amber Fort, the ancient capital of Jaipur.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Jaipur
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 Drive to Delhi
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before driving 5 hours to Delhi, where you’ll get dropped off at the international airport. The tour ends here.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast
Tiger Trail Safari Tour Price and Dates
This guided wildlife safari in India is always run as a private tour for your group only. Please note that the prices might increase during public holidays.
Prices below are per person:
- Guided Groups of 2-10: from $2,566 USD per person
Accommodation on the Tiger Trail Safari Tour
This tour will have you staying in 3-4 star hotels that offer modern necessities to keep you comfortable. Do note that rooms are double occupancy, but you can upgrade to single occupancy for an additional fee. Single travellers are also required to pay a supplement.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel while travelling with your group.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Park Inn by Radisson in Delhi ★★★★
This hotel seamlessly blends business with comfort. It offers a pool, gym, conference facilities, a swim-up bar, rooftop bar, and WiFi!
The Amayaa in Varanasi ★★★★
This boutique hotel comes equipped with WiFi, a pool, gym, spa, sauna, and an on-site restaurant.
Ramada Hotel in Khajuraho ★★★★
Set amid lush greenery, the Ramada offers stunning scenery and amazing amenities, including a pool, WiFi, gym, game room, and a night club!
Tiger Den Resort in Bandhavgarh ★★★
Revel in total relaxation at the Tiger Den Resort. Enjoy the pool, game room, bar and lounge, breakfast buffet, and swim-up bar.
Chitvan Jungle Lodge in Kanha ★★★★
Bask in forest views as you relax in your room here. Take advantage of the pool, bar and lounge, massage services, and on-site restaurant.
Overnight train to Agra
Spend the night on an overnight train as you transfer to Agra.
Howard Plaza - The Fern in Agra ★★★★
Bask in total leisure at this hotel! Take advantage of their WiFi, gym, pool, free breakfast, rooftop bar, massage services, and swim-up bar.
Alsisar Haveli in Jaipur ★★★
This charming hotel offers great places to relax, like a pool, spa, rooftop terrace, and bar and lounge!
What’s included in the Tiger Trail Safari Tour?
Meals
12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners are included on this tour.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 12 nights are included on this tour.
Transportation during the Tour
Ground transportation is included throughout the tour. Game drives are also included. Please note that there are two domestic flights in this tour that are not included in the tour package which you will have to book. You should budget around $280 USD per person for these flights (prices depend on availability).
Also Included
- Guide
- Entrance fees where applicable
Not included
- Flights to and from Delhi
- Domestic flights during the tour
- Accommodations before and after the tour
- Tour guide gratuity
- Personal necessities such as drinks during mealtimes and laundry
Optional Extras
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Upgrade to Superior or Deluxe accommodations
Frequently Asked Questions about Tiger Trail Safari Tour
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Rajiv has been working as a guide since 1996, and fell in love with sharing the ancient cultural and social roots of India with travellers. Rajiv believes that the diversity of India’s different regions in terms of food, language, and culture makes travelling the country an experience like no other. Rajiv runs all kinds of tours, but especially enjoys trekking tours. He’s climbed mountains up to 8,000 feet in -10 degrees with groups and considers those to be his greatest achievements as a guide.
- Q: What is your favourite trip to lead?
- A: I enjoy giving people walking tours of the city, because that’s the best way to give a vivid introduction to the country and also because there is an element of surprise on the streets. It cannot be controlled or planned, and I immensely enjoy presenting that world to them.
- Q: What is one experience anybody visiting your country should have?
- A: Learning to cook traditional Indian food.
- Q: What is one local dish or drink that visitors absolutely have to try?
- A: Masala Dosa, it’s very tasty.
- Q: What is the best part about guiding?
- A: Providing them with more than they expected and noticing and taking care of any discomforts the guests might experience. Sometimes the guests don’t say it, so as a guide you have to be very attentive to that.