We have just been guided around the Golden Triangle of India by the staff of Special Holidays - Vivek (our personal guide) and Vikram (our “top gun” of drivers). The experience could not have been better…..the food, the sites, the detail and tales of history and the care and understanding for the diverse needs of our family of 5 were all better than we ever expected. At the Red Fort our children were photographed like rockstars and it made for unforgettable moments interacting with the beautiful locals!! Never threatening. Never overstepping when we asked to move on. Any pre tour concerns for sickness or food poisoning were never given a moments thought over wonderful high quality hotel buffets - thank you Crowne Plaza, Rohini; ITC Rajaputana; ITC Mughal. Precisely chosen restaurants by our expert guide and accommodating all dietary requirements. The drive through the countryside and villages showed us the diversity of a wonderful country whose challenges are palpable but whose people are so welcoming, kind and intriguing…..the Step Well in Abha Neri was so intriguing. To see the villagers plying their trade and craft was simply fascinating. You cannot but help part with $2 for a bangle … and they still provide a gift with that! Such a generous race of human beings. My wife had always wanted to show us the Taj Mahal which she had visited and photographed 16 years ago. The photos don’t do it justice. It is mind bogglingly beautiful in shape, size, architecture and construction. Breath taking!! To think elephants were employed to cart marble 70 meters into the sky 500+ years ago is almost beyond comprehension!! Do yourself a favour and be charmed by a snake charmer and pat a cobra. The experience is uniquely India. More artisans making rugs of Camel hair (Mr M.Y Butt of Paliwal Carpets, Jaipur) and inlaid marble tables (Mr Krunal of UP Handicrafts, Agra) just to die for….bring your wallet full and know it is helping the world to be a better place. My only short coming….I couldn’t find a game of park cricket to partake in but I brought a ball for a child and made their day!! Thanks Special Holidays and Tripadeal. You afforded us memories for a lifetime.

We travelled with Special Holidays on the Golden Triangle tour of India in late September with our family of 5 (2 adults and children aged 12,12 and 14). In Delhi, Jaipur and Agra our tour guide Vivek expertly guided us around the major sights of temples and forts. He was so informative and regaled us with the history and ancient tales of each sight. He tailored the commentary to our family and made sure the children understood. Jaipur with all its colour and excitement was amazing. The culmination of our trip was a visit to the Taj Mahal. It was as breathtaking and majestic as we imagined. Vivek took us at sunrise which enabled us to see the Taj in the different lights. At all stages of our trip Vivek kept us safe and informed. He imparted his considerable knowledge at every step to ensure we got the most out of the experience. He was also fun for the kids, happy and enthusiastic. Our driver Vikram was so calm and always smiling. He drove us expertly around the busy cities and also on the long stretches between them. He always had the van exactly where we needed it to be. Our hotels were excellent. Crown Plaza Rohini in Delhi, ITC Rajputana in Jaipur and ITC Muhul in Agra. Staff were so helpful and attentive. I highly recommend this Special Holidays tour of India.

We have had the most amazing time touring the Golden Triangle with Janesh & Ravi. Janesh is friendly & humorous & makes you feel right at home, just perfect for us Aussie tourist. His knowledge of the sights & history of India was extensive & insightful, thank you. Ravi is an artist, he makes driving the roads of India look easy. Accommodation needs some attention. Would recommend to family & friends.

Janesh was absolutely fantastic tour guide for seeing the sights of the golden triangle in India. Janesh made the tour be incredible India being very knowledgeable. Janesh made sure we got to experience it all. I felt very looked after and felt like I experienced India through his guidance! Would love to come back and do another tour with Janesh. Fabulous sense of humour and an has the greatest personality and many years experience doing this! Ravi who is the fabulous driver for a our tour Felt very safe throughout our travels with these two gentleman looking after us! Would highly recommend to family & friends!

Michelle and I had an amazing time with our tour. Janish was really knowledgeable about the local history, customers, monuments and all things India. We would highly recommend this tour to family and friends. Our driver was also very accommodating keeping us safe. Both very nice men. We would do it again.

Very good guide and driver Very accommodating. Accomodation needs some attention

Excellent tour, excellent guide and driver. Highly recommend

All aspects of this holiday was made special by the fantastic tour manager and bus driver - very obliging and thoughtful to our needs . The accommodation and sightseeing was great and the introduction to Indian customs and food was exceptional, especially the culinary cooking class, it was a highlight .

From the moment we were met our driver Vikram and guide Arjun were fantastic. The accommodation, the food and the sights were a visual feast. Highly recommend this tour

Paul & I have just completed a fabulous week long tour of Delhi Jaipur and Agra The Golden Triangle. We have had a fabulous time great company, food, sightseeing was amazing. Our driver Vikram and our guide Arjun were absolutely fantastic great service nothing too difficult very happy and easy going. The hotels were fabulous would definitely recommend this tour and Special Holidays to friends and family. Tina & Paul

The company representative met us at the airport on time and introduced himself. Very neat attire and well presented with very good English for tourists information. Our driver Vikram whilst quiet drove exceptionally well on the built up areas. We felt very safe. Throughout the tour they ensured we had enough cold water on hand as well as stopping regularly for our comfort needs. The information Arjun passed on was concise but interesting. Everything the company arranged in India was great. Unfortunately 5 days was never going to be enough of seeing this diverse country.

We had a great tour doing the Golden Triangle in India with Special Holidays. The tour was very well paced, comfortable and informative. The choice of activities was fantastic and we loved the accomodation we were provided . Thank you to Ankush (guide) and Vikram (driver) for the amazing service - highly recommend for anyone interested in exploring India.

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Nadim is thoroughly professional, very friendly, knowledgeable, and is always willing to go the extra mile with members of the tour. He has a great sense of humor, and he really puts himself out to accomodate the needs and interests of everyone. He was able to provide us with information about Indian culture and history. On our next trip we would love to have Nadim as our guide once again.

We had a great time in India on our tour doing the Golden Triangle especially because of our guide Nadim!

Tour guide Nadim was amazing, knowledgeable,funny and great to travel with Sites visited were wonderful. Only criticism was the accomodation was not the best.

Fantastic experience covered a lots of territories excellent information everywhere

This company was professional, efficient, on time and very helpful with any requests we made

The guide and his assistants with this tour company were wonderful....would certainly have no hesitation going with this company again. Tour was very enjoyable and informative.

Incredible experience !