5 Day Private Tour of Tigers, Taj Mahal and Palaces from Cochin

Private India Overland Excursion

Vijay was very knowledgeable regarding the Agra Fort and Taj Mahal!!! We had a misunderstanding about amount of travel times required between cities. When we couldn’t do a 2nd Tiger safari we were very disappointed but Vijay worked with his company and came back to us offering an elephant experience. We agreed to that and it was FANTASTIC! All participants thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide in Jaipur, Gaurav, was perfect for the tours in Jaipur areas! Above all, our driver, Basant was very experienced and provided us with a safe and exciting journey between cities and among the tuk-tuks, motor bikes, lorries, pedestrians, cows, goats, camels, horses, and snake charmers! He was amazing. Would highly recommend this company for custom India tours however I suggest the tour descriptions more realistically reflect actual travel times.

Taj Mahal, Ranthambhore and more.

From the minute we were met at our cruise ship port until we were dropped off at airport in Jaipur, every mile was fabulous! Our van driver and tour guide were outstanding. The highlights kept coming around each corner, in each village, at every photo stop and in every temple and mosque. I encourage everyone who is interested in visiting India to use Pacific Classic Tours!

Trip of a lifetime

From first to last this was a wonderful trip. Shakul did a great job of making our plans for us and was easy to contact and communicate with, and all the plans worked out perfectly. Then while we were there, Rajni, our guide did an excellent job of telling us more information than we needed, and taking us to more places than we had planned on. He was always helpful, friendly and informative kind and became our good friend. Arif, our driver was excellent and although we had hair-raising experiences in that Indian traffic, we came to trust him implicitly, and he didn’t let us down. it was a fabulous trip and we saw everything we wanted to and more. I would highly recommend the trip.

India Highlights Excellence

Fabulous trip of the Golden Triangle in India. We packed a ton into our days there. Dillip Singh was our guide and took excellent care of our group of 8. He is very knowledgeable, and passionate about the country and extremely helpful. Sanjay our driver was a whiz at navigating tricky streets and also very kind and helpful. The Taj Mahal a dream come true and a huge highlight was seeing tigers in a natural environment . We loved our time here and would recommend this tour

Great Tour with an Incredible Guide

Pacific Classic Tours worked to curate an outstanding itinerary for us. Accommodations and our travel van were top notch. Our tour guide, Prashant, however, made the trip. We were a group of 10 with varied interests. Our tour company had a put together a well thought out itinerary, yet Prashant was flexible and really good at reading group needs. He displayed exceptional knowledge on a wide range of subjects, from history to culture and social issues. Additionally, he had a great personality and sense of humor and was always keen to help with bags and assist with the little things before we even asked. My husband and I have traveled throughout the world and have had many tour guides. Prashant was among the very best. I would encourage anyone traveling in India to request him by name.

Our guide Prasant is the best

We had a fantastic time touring India with our guide and handler Prasant. His knowledge and cadence of information provided to us in context was educational And enjoyable whether it’s at the site or during our bus ride. He handled the logistics to perfection making sure we are all safe And comfortable. I had a tiny mishap during a Hindu temple visit and he was by my side the whole time to get me through. Thank you sooo much Prasant Singh

Best overland tour of our cruise.

We booked this tour as part of a 3 month world cruise. This overland tour was by far the highlight of the trip. Prashant was a knowledgeable guide that shared his insights on the places visited and had encyclopedic information regarding history and dates. Our driver Pradeep was excellent and was timely and safe.

Spectacular India

Want an amazing week we had in India, it was all made possible by our amazing tour guide Ashok Sherma and our wonderful driver Jewan Jewan did wonders transporting us through crazy streets in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and at the visit to the Tiger reserve. It sure how he didn’t hit one of the thousand cows/biulls or the zillion Mopeds. He always found the best stops for us to get spectacular pictures Our days were filled with amazing sites and Ashok was so knowledgeable about the areas we visited. The highlight of the week was when we visited Jaipur, Ashok home town. He gleamed with pride as he took around and showed off his wonderful city. We capped off our day with a visit to his block printing shop and a visit with his wonderful family. It was an honor and privilege to meet with wife, mother and sons. We can’t thank Ashok enough for creating such an amazing experience for us, he will definitely be missed.

Fantastic, whirlwind tour of Agra, Ranthambhore, and Jaipur

We had an awesome tour of Agra, Ranthambhore, and Jaipur. Our driver, Basant, handled all that India could throw at him with steely nerves, good brakes, a good horn, and lots of good luck! Not cows, camels, elephants, tuk tuks, scooter, or buses phased him in the least! Great driving. Our tour guide was with us the whole 5 days and started with a traditional greeting with leis made of marigolds. Vijay had the deepest knowledge of the history of the Agra region and the Taj Mahal. He shared his passionate knowledge with us and we learned so much of the design, build, and long standing memorial of love the Taj Mahal represents. We then moved to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve area and had one of two scheduled safaris. Everyone got to see at least one of these beautiful, elusive creatures. It was a wonderful activity that gave us a chance to see some of India's treasures, the Bengal Tiger. Due to a snafu with our second safari, Vijay and PCTI worked to find an alternative activity and they scheduled a great interactive activity with elephants at Elefantastic in Jaipur. We had so much fun petting, feeding, hosing down the elephants and finally strolling around the village with them. In Jaipur, we received a local expert guide, Gaurav, and he showed us his passion for all things in the Pink City. It truly made our experience richer to learn the history of the kings of that region in Rajasthan. We saw the Water Palace, Nahargarh Fort at sunset, Amber Fort, Panna Meena ka Kund, Palace of the Winds, and Jantar Mantar. All in all, it was a spectacular adventure, especially driving around the towns, villages and cities. We have a new appreciation for the rich history of northern India. Thank you PCTI!

Trip of a lifetime touring India’s Golden triangle.

Our private tour with Prashant was absolutely amazing. He was the most attentive and knowledgeable guide we have ever had on a tour of this length. His knowledge of the Indian history and about the sites we visited consistently exceeded expectations. Thanks for providing a perfect tour of India’s most important sites.

Best of class excursion—Another bucket list item in the books!

This tour has been first class. Even after our world cruise itinerary changed, the tour company made the needed changes to fit the new timeframe helping us secure the needed flights. Our guide, Mahesh, not only showed us the monuments and religious sites plus the local life, he also provided history and background linking the sites which helped with understanding the timeline and people involved. He had great suggestions that increased our enjoyment both through timing of our visits, but also photography that captured the fun nature of our group. I highly recommend this tour company and our wonderful guide.

Best Week in India

This was the trip of a lifetime. My husband and I were on a Viking World Cruise, LA to London. We were to go through the Red Sea but our itinerary change due to the conflict in that area. We had already booked this private tour with Pacific Classic Tours and the itinerary change put it in jeopardy. Since the Taj Mahal was the primary reason for going on the cruise, we chose the Taj over staying on the ship. It was absolutely the best decision. Our guide, Ashok Sharma, and driver, Jeewan, were fantastic. Is there a rating over five stars? If so, they deserve it. Jeewan was a masterful driver, dodging cars, buses, scooters, cows, water buffalo, goats, dogs and hordes of people. He was fearless. He was polite, professional and on time every day. Ashok made our trip. His passion for his country came shining through. With a masters degree in history, I felt like I got a free graduate course. He is the kindest soul and treated us like family. I will miss his smiling face.

Amazing week in India

We spent the last seven days on this tour. It has been an incredibly great experience. Our guide, Ashok and driver, Jeewan were amazing. Ashok is extremely knowledgeable on Indian culture, practices and all of the sites that we visited. He made sure that we ate at safe locations and nobody in the group had any problems. Not only is Ashok knowledgeable, he is also kind, polite and fun to be around. No matter the hour, if we had a need, he was there for us. Traffic in India can be challenging. Jeewan expertly maneuvered through any obstacle and we always felt safe. He handled our bags and made sure that we always had water to drink. Ashok and Jeewan were the dynamic duo and I highly recommend them to anyone interested in traveling to India.

Amazing Personalized Introduction to India!

Our tour guide, Ashok Sharma, gave us an amazing introduction to the beauty of India during the seven days we were with him. His enthusiasm, kindness, knowledge of history and locales were top notch. He was always there when we needed him, whether it was getting to the front of the line on tours, knowing good places to eat or knowing when and how much to tip. We felt very well taken care of. Indeed he has become a good friend. Jeewan, our trusty driver, got us where we needed to go, when we needed to be there. He knew his way around very well. His quiet personality was calming even during some hectic traffic situations. This tour included a good variety of historical and famous places. We learned a lot about Indian history and culture. I highly recommend it!

Amazing India Experience

Our guide Ashok and driver Jewan made our 7 day trip to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Ranthombore unforgettable. We’ve been traveling the world since January and this week was by far our favorite experience. The hospitality of our travel team was amazing and we will never forget them or our time in India. We look forward to returning in the future.

India Tour with Mahesh

Mahesh was THE.BEST.GUIDE.EVER! Our adventures in India with our fearless driver Sunil were highly enlightening! We loved every minute! A world of thanks for the care and attention your team has given us! Surpassed any expectations with delightful surprises along the way!! Cannot say enough! Thank you!

Incredible Indian Experience

Mahesh Kumar has an incredible amount of experience and knowledge in educating you about India’s culture, history, language, religion, geography and arts. His tours are history lessons. With his experience, he is known everywhere you travel, visit and shop. He is also a trained chef and can provide you an unexpected culinary experience. Prepare yourselves for a deep dive into India and with his guidance I am sure you will come away loving India promising to come back for more. One word to the wise, Mahesh’s tours are for Travelers….not tourists.