Tailored to serve the premium and luxury end of the market, Insight Vacations (www.insightvacations.com) has just released its brand new 2013/14 India & Nepal escorted touring collection.
Covering India (including Rajasthan, Kerala and India’s wildlife), Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, the new programme offers two luxury Gold itineraries, three Premium escorted journeys and eight brand new mini tours which perfectly complement the longer 7 to 13 day Gold and Premium journeys.
Joost Timmer, Managing Director, Insight Vacations said, “Since its launch in December 2011, Insight Vacations’ India & Nepal programme has been a great success with sales throughout 2012 exceeding expectations.
“Our first departures commenced in August and we are thrilled with the outstanding customer feedback we have received. With over 30 years’ experience in the region and recently nominated India’s leading Management Company at the World Tourism Awards for the second consecutive year, Insight Vacations’ operations team has created a program that showcases these destinations in unsurpassed style and comfort.
“Clients will enjoy the finest restaurants and hotels, travel in luxurious transportation and our professional Tour Director, who is your own ‘personal concierge,’ will accompany guests throughout the journey and show the land, customs and people through the eyes of a local.”
Guests travelling with Insight will be spoilt throughout these spectacular regions with incredible Luxury and Premium experiences, fantastic sightseeing, unforgettable nights and genuine personal insights from the Tour Director’s own knowledge and friendships. Every guest will be given access to some of the most exclusive sights and will enjoy tantalising dishes in stunning palaces including a Highlight Lunch at the Laxmi Vilas Palace and a lavish dinner at Jaipur’s City Palace.
There are also hot breakfasts, delicious hotel dining, Welcome Receptions, Celebration Dinners and authentic regional lunches. To ensure guests experience the utmost in luxurious accommodation, the Insight Gold itineraries feature historic palaces, exotic resorts and many leading extravagant hotels. In Udaipur you will stay on your own private island in the white marble surrounds of the Taj Lake Palace and in Agra you will stay in the stunning Oberoi Amarvilas with unrivalled views of the Taj Mahal.
For each of the Premium escorted journeys and mini-tours, Insight has used in-depth guest feedback and personal on-site inspections to handpick some of the region’s best and most indulgent hotels, including leading brands such as Fairmont, Taj Hotels, Le Meridien and Hyatt Regency.
Whether travelling on an Insight Gold, Premium or mini tour, guests will enjoy impeccable service, accommodation in desirable locations, luxury coach transport, many meals, airport transfers, the services of an experienced Tour Director and premium highlights and sightseeing as per itinerary.
2013 India and Nepal itineraries include:
Imperial Treasures of India (Gold), nine-days priced from $5450 per person, twin share, land only (single supplement option from $3020). Departures available from 16 August – 27 December, 2013 and 10 January – 18 April 2014. Visits Delhi, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Agra.
Classical India with Nepal (Premium) 13-days priced from $4025 per person, twin share, land only (single supplement option from $1130). Departures available from 12 August – 23 December 2013 and 6 January – 14 April 2014. Visits Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi and Kathmandu.
Fascinating Mumbai (Mini tour), three-days priced from $975 per person, twin share, land only (single supplement option from $485). Departs Saturday 2013 – 24 Aug; 14 & 28 Sep; 12 & 26 Oct; 9 & 23 Nov; 7 & 21 Dec and Saturday 2014 – 4 & 18 Jan; 1 & 15 Feb; 1, 15 & 29 Mar; 12 & 26 Apr. Visits Mumbai
Shimla, the Queen of Hills (Mini tour), five-days priced from $1365 per person, twin share, land only (single supplement option from $545). Departs Saturday 2013 – 24 Aug; 14 & 28 Sep; 12 & 26 Oct; 9 & 23 Nov; 7 & 21 Dec and Saturday 2014 – 4 & 18 Jan; 1 & 15 Feb; 1, 15 & 29 Mar; 12 & 26 Apr. Visits Delhi and Shimla
There are also a number of ways travellers can save with Insight’s Frequent Traveller Saving, which offers five per cent off to those who have travelled with Insight previously. A discount of five per cent is also extended for those travelling in small groups of five to eight people and to those booking two Insight Vacations’ tours together (reduction available on the lower priced tour).