INDIA BHUTAN | NEPAL | SRI LANKA 2020– 2021 Our Award-Winning Collection of Escorted Tours & Tailormade Holidays WW CONTENTS YOUR GUIDE TO INDIA & BEYOND 4–15 WELCOME TO The Wendy Wu Tours difference .................................... 4 Award-winning expertise & Recommended by you ............ 9 Your tour, your way ..................................................... 6 Cultural encounters ................................................... 10 You’re in safe hands .......................................................8 Discover India & beyond with Wendy Wu Tours .............12 INDIA! CLASSIC TOURS 14–35 Golden Triangle ..............................................9 days 16 Highlights of India ........................................ 18 days 26 Inspiring India.............................................. 14 days 18 Rajasthan Panorama ..................................... 22 days 28 Northern India Discovery ............................... 16 days 20 Enticing India .............................................. 22 days 30 Delhi to Mumbai .......................................... 17 days 22 Grand Tour of India ....................................... 29 days 32 Kerala & the Southern Highlights .................... 18 days 24 Highlights of Sri Lanka .................................. 15 days 34 FLEXIBLE TOURS 36–41 India Explorer ..............................................12 days 38 Sri Lanka Explorer ........................................18 days 40 SOLO TOURS 42–45 An Indian Experience .................................... 10 days 44 GO BEYOND TOURS 46–55 Nepal & Bhutan Adventure – NEW ................. 14 days 48 Himalayan Adventure ...................................21 days 52 Indian Adventure .......................................... 16 days 50 Himalayan Kingdoms ....................................24 days 54 EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION 56–59 Exquisite India .............................................19 days 58 TAILORMADE INDIA & BEYOND 60–63 Come and join us on an extraordinary adventure through this magical region on one of our How does it work? .................................................... 61 Tailormade touring .................................................... 62 experience-packed tours. As every traveller is different, we’ve developed a range of touring styles that will allow you to travel your way. Discover the best option for you here: EXTENSIONS & STOPOVERS 64–77 India extensions ........................................................ 66 Sri Lanka extensions .................................................. 73 CLASSIC GO BEYOND Bhutan extension ...................................................... 71 Maldives extension ......................................................75 See the classic sights in the company of expert guides so you Venture off the beaten track to explore fascinating destinations Nepal extensions .........................................................72 Dubai stopovers ..........................................................76 can really understand the history and culture of the destination. away from the tourist trail. You will discover the local culture On our classic tours we take care of everything, leaving you to in depth and see sights rarely witnessed by other travellers. MORE INFORMATION 78–88 sit back and enjoy the experience to the full. The tours are fully These tours take you away from the comforts of home but will inclusive of all meals and a comprehensive touring programme. reward you with the experiences of a lifetime. Airlines .................................................................... 78 India and beyond for all seasons .................................83 Hotels ...................................................................... 80 Booking your trip ...................................................... 84 FLEXIBLE EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION Your India questions answered .................................... 81 Booking conditions ......................................................85 Ideal for those who want more choice in what they do. The Exclusive Collection combines luxurious five-star Flexible tours include all the main sights but allow some accommodation with exclusive experiences. These free time for your own exploration or relaxation. Optional hand-crafted tours feature high-class restaurants, exclusive excursions, often more active in nature, are available for experiences and additional touches like VIP door-to-door those that want to discover more. home transfers. If you are looking for a truly distinctive journey, the Exclusive Collection is for you. SOLO Designed exclusively for customers travelling solo, these tours TAILORMADE provide a ready-made group of like-minded travellers to For the ultimate in bespoke touring, one of our expert enjoy your holiday with. You will be looked after all the way consultants will help you in designing a tour to meet your by an expert guide who will involve you in the group activities exact requirements. Select your choice of destinations, discovering the sights and enjoying cultural experiences. accommodation, touring and experiences to create the A room of your own is guaranteed with no supplement to pay. perfect holiday for you. 2 VISIT WENDYWUTOURS.CO.UK CALL 0808 239 3194 OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT 3 This 2020-2021 brochure is once again packed with pioneering tours exploring this magical region! Travelling with us, you are safe in the knowledge that over the past 20 years, we’ve mastered the art of creating a tour that balances the iconic sights with local experiences, to give you the perfect overview of your destination. Throw in the exceptional value of our inclusions, the expertise of our team and the host of fantastic guides we have waiting to show you their homeland, and you’ve got an extraordinary adventure! We can’t wait to welcome you on tour soon and show you India the Wendy Wu way. Wendy Wu – Owner, Wendy Wu Tours THE WENDY WU TOURS DIFFERENCE WW OUR REPUTATION OUR EXPERTISE OUTSTANDING EXCEPTIONAL FANTASTIC OFFERS COMFORT & AMAZING TOURS OUR ONLY GOAL AND YOUR PEACE No one knows our GUIDES VALUE AND We are renowned for our CONVENIENCE & AUTHENTIC We are only satisfied when OF MIND destinations like we do, Our much-loved National INCLUSIONS amazing Business Class We hand-pick comfortable EXPERIENCES you come back to travel We have won our industry’s and we are passionate Escorts, whose knowledge Flights, accommodation, and Premium Economy hotels in great locations, On tour with us, you will be with us again and again – ‘Best Long Haul Specialist about sharing the best and dedication have won meals, touring, trains, upgrades, which make have a ‘seat and a half’ immersed in culture and only then do we know that Tour Operator’ award for of them with you, so us the best reputation in cruises, evening shows, your holiday all the more policy on our coaches history through experiences we’ve done a good job of 8 years running, we have there is no one better to the industry, will make amazing guides and special, and we work with and include all meals on such as meeting local serving you. a 5-star TripAdvisor rating, recommend the very best your holiday with us visas…we include it all. leading airlines to offer you our Classic tours, so you families, learning ancient a Gold Award Feefo tours and experiences for truly extraordinary. regional departures, so can relax and enjoy your traditions and watching TIPPING MADE Accreditation and 98% your holiday. VISAS travelling with us is more holiday with us, knowing cultural shows. We also EASY convenient than ever. everything is taken care of. of our customers would Hassle-free visa process include delicious local We will advise you how recommend travelling with with the costs included meals in each region. much and when to tip us! We are also fully ABTA in the price, with expert Look out for the and our National Escort and ATOL-protected. guidance throughout. ‘Experiences You’ll Love’ will take care of it on box on each tour page! your behalf. 4 VISIT WENDYWUTOURS.CO.UK CALL 0808 239 3194 OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT 5 YOUR TOUR, YOUR WAY WW We want every person who travels with us to ACCOMMODATION STYLES PHYSICAL enjoy each extraordinary second of their You can be safe in the knowledge that your RATING 1 3 5 Wendy Wu adventure, so we’ve made it easy accommodation has been hand-picked to best suit the locations you’ll visit. Our Classic tours feature All our tours feature a LEVEL 1 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 5 to ensure that you are getting a holiday that is comfortable, locally rated 3 star to 4 star properties, physical rating to help A reasonable level A good level of fitness You’ll need to be fit perfect for you. As well as Tour Styles (which ranging from smart business hotels to family-run you select the right of fitness is required is required as you need and adventurous to guesthouses. On Active/Flexible/Go Beyond tours, holiday for you. Every you’ll find on page 2), we also give each tour but it’s more about to be comfortable participate in these you may find yourself in more unusual, characterful or one of our tours require a physical rating, choose accommodation that spending time on your walking for 2-3 hours tours as on some days more rustic accommodation which fits perfectly with the ability to walk around feet rather than covering and covering longer you will be active for fits the tour and allow you to tailor your trip… these tours’ adventurous spirit. Our Exclusive Collection sights unaided, whilst large distances. You’ll distances. Other