India Tours and Trips

Discover colorful backroads and beautiful surprises in India’s "land of kings" on an extraordinary 10-day journey. From the Blue City to the romantic City of Lakes, experience the treasures of Rajasthan’s illustrious past and welcoming arms of its heartland. From the saddle, we wind through small towns and villages and pause to talk with farmers, weavers, and local artisans. Ascend the Ranakpur temple steps and learn the perfect pitch of "Om" from the Jain high priest. In a small village, we stay in a 200-year-old heritage home and meet its generations of caretakers and neighbors. As we hike through the mesmerizing forts of Kumbhalgarh and Mehrangarh, they’re brought to life with personal stories from our expert local guides. Cruise on mirror-like waters of Lake Pichola at sunset to see the City Palace of Udaipur – an architectural marvel of towers, domes, and arches. Each night we stay in remarkable locations and each day we energetically explore a new side of India by bike.

From the Ganges to the Himalayas, spend 12 extraordinary days hiking, biking, rafting and adventuring through India. Immerse yourself in the color and complexity of Indian culture on our journey through the Golden Triangle of Rajasthan. Resting each night in comfortable accommodations, looked after by local guides who share history and personal perspective, we bask in a procession of pinch-me moments you’ll treasure for the rest of your life. The Taj Mahal at sunrise. A lunchtime feast at an ancient Rajasthani home. The sight of Jaipur’s Amber Fort aglow in the sun. The surreal beauty of the Aarti fire ceremony. Along with iconic locales, we seek out nature and adventure—that’s the REI way. Prepare to hike in the Himalayas and raft the Ganges. To do sun salutations in the sacred city of Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga. To be entranced by the beat of the tabla. To cycle village backroads and explore a monkey temple. Each day unveils a new side of India, like the petals of a lotus flower.

Start with the hectic pace of northern Delhi before heading to the beaches of Goa and the fishing nets of relaxed Kochi in the first leg of this epic subcontinental journey. Finish it all off in the southern half of Sri Lanka, a culture-loving backpacker’s dream. Here you’ll get to discover beautiful ruins, hike through tea plantations, and chill out on Hikkaduwa Beach. And the best part? You’ll do it all with a group of new friends.

From top to bottom, India is incredible. Explore both northern and southern regions on a 14-day journey to India’s most iconic sites. Explore Rajasthan’s grand forts and palaces, discover new depths of relaxation on a houseboat in Kerala’s backwaters, and learn about traditional culture in the small village of Pachewar. Round out the experience with pilgrimages to the glorious Taj Mahal, the “Pink City” of Jaipur, and Kochi's fishing markets.

Perfect for travellers looking to explore India after trekking Nepal, this 15-day trip offers a colourful bookend to the pristine serenity of Nepal’s Himalayan mountains. Our expert CEOs will guide you through the unforgettable city of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, before taking in the unsurpassed natural beauty and spirituality of India. From the ghats that line the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi to a 4x4 safari in Chitwan National Park, you’ll find ways to feed your spirit as well as your sense of adventure.

Get a taste of the Indian tropics on a compact seven-day trip to India’s southwestern coast. Stroll Kerala’s sandy shores, glide through its backwaters along quiet canals on a houseboat, explore villages and farms, and savour some of the country’s most incredible flavours. Venture into a part of India that’s truly off the beaten path amid the cool, luxuriant greens of this tropical paradise.