Explore the most historical and modern landmarks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and delve into desert life by racing through the dunes in a 4-wheel-drive vehicle before dining in a traditional Bedouin village.

Día 1:

After disembarking the ship in Dubai, meet your guide and depart on a sightseeing tour to see some of the historical parts of Dubai.

Visit a museum housed in the 18th Century Al Fahidi Fort which features realistic displays and sound effects depicting various scenes providing a fascinating glimpse of the historical links of the city with trading and pearl diving.

Next, enjoy a ride across the famed Dubai creek in a local water taxi called an “abra” to see the bustling activities on the waterfront. This is followed by a visit to the aromatic spice souk and the extensive glittering gold souk where you can buy exquisite gold jewelry at prices lower than anywhere else in the world.

Before lunch, proceed to the Museum of The Future where you will step into the year 2071. Walk past exhibitions that straddle the past and future in a beautiful blend. Admire the gleaming 77-meter torus-shaped structure with

calligraphy panels all around. The absence of columns inside makes this structure quite a feat in modern engineering. Spread across five floors are five different chapters covering themes of climate change, ecology,

health, wellness, spirituality, imagination, and the future of space travel and living.

Enjoy lunch in a 5-star hotel before proceeding to your hotel for check in.

Tendrá el resto del día libre; la cena no está incluida.

Día 2:

Enjoy breakfast at hotel before setting out for Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates and named after a breed of gazelles by a Sheikh of the Bani Yas tribe. This magnificent city which was founded in 1761 is situated on a small peninsula surrounded by a cluster of islands.

Your tour today offers an ideal introduction to Abu Dhabi. The first stop is the magnificent Grand Mosque of Abu Dhabi. La majestuosa mezquita Sheikh Zayed en honor al Zayed Bin Sultán Al Nahayan es probablemente la atracción religiosa y nacional más imponente hasta la fecha. También es uno de los tesoros arquitectónicos más importantes de la sociedad moderna de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos y uno de los más hermosos del mundo. Sus inicios estuvieron a cargo del presidente ya fallecido Zayed Bin Sultán Al Nahayan, considerado el padre de los EAU.

Also pay a visit to Qasr al Watan Palace. Prepare to walk through majestic hallways, uncover centuries of Arabian knowledge, marvel at the beauty of Arabian craftsmanship, express yourself with interactive installations, and delve into the region’s rich heritage of artistic contributions.

Following your enlightening visit at the Palace, the group will dine at a restaurant in the Jumeirah Etihad Towers. This is followed by a visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi – the first universal museum in the Arab world. This museum brings the Louvre name to Abu Dhabi and presents both ancient and contemporary works of historic, cultural, and sociological interest from around the world. Virtually surrounded by the sea, the dozens of buildings that comprise the museum are linked by waterfront promenades and by the museum’s most arresting feature – its dome. As sunlight filters through the dome’s perforations, it creates a “rain of light” effect in the museum galleries below.

Enjoy lunch in a five-star hotel before returning to Dubai where the remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

**Note: The Grand Mosque does not provide ladies a headscarf or abaya free of charge and there is no shop on sight to buy them. Ladies please come prepared with something to cover you head or entrance will unfortunately be denied. For men and women: no transparent clothing, no shorts or skirts, no sleeveless shirts, no clothing with profanity and no tight clothing (including leggings) or beachwear.

Día 3:

Following breakfast at your hotel enjoy a morning at leisure to enjoy the facilities of the hotel or perhaps to do some exploring near your hotel. El almuerzo corre por su cuenta.

In the afternoon you will depart for an adventurous dune dinner safari. Experience the sheer thrill of driving up and down golden yellow sand dunes in comfortable 4-wheel drive vehicles. Drive past the Bedouin villages and stop at a camel camp to discuss the “news” of the day!

You will then enjoy some thrilling dune bashing with the experienced drivers over golden sand dunes.

Close to sunset, the group arrives at the sunset point where "time stands still". Experience the silence of the desert and watch the stunning vista of endless dunes and the magical desert sunset.

After sunset you will continue your journey deep into the desert until you reach the soft light of a Bedouin Village.

The campsite is specifically built to depict an authentic Bedouin Village with Barasti (dried palm leaves) tents. It is beautifully lit and decorated with rustic carpets and low tables with soft Arabic music in the background. Despite the rustic appeal, the campsite does have modern restroom facilities and basins with running water.

The campsite even has one area set-up with hubbly bubbly water pipes (Shisha’s) where you can relax and try a puff or two of this local favorite past time after your buffet barbeque dinner or you can watch a belly dancer as she dances to the rhythm of the music.

Following this fun filled Arabian evening you will head back to your hotel.

**Note: Guests do not drive. The dune dinner safari takes place in 4-wheel drive vehicles and the drive can be quite bumpy. This is not recommended for anyone with bad backs or if they are pregnant. We recommend having a light lunch prior to the commencement of the tour. Please wear casual clothing and bring a light sweater or jacket for the evening hours. This tour is subject to weather conditions. Seating for the dinner is on low divan cushions as per the typical Bedouin way of dining

Día 4:

Desayune en el hotel. Checkout and transfer to the Dubai International Airport according to your departure flight schedule. Check out time is 12:00 noon. Luggage storage facility is available at the hotel for those who are leaving by late flights. Guests with flights out of Abu Dhabi will be required to pay a surcharge for a transfer.

Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:

• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. Todos los horarios del programa son aproximados, se indican a modo de referencia general y están sujetos a cambios.

• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.

• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.

Día 1:

9:00am Disembark the ship in Dubai and meet your guide. Depart for a Historical Dubai tour

9:45am Visit the Dubai Museum

10:45am Take an Abra ride and cross the creek for visit to Spice Souq and Gold Souq

12:00pm Drive to the Museum of Future

12:30pm Visit Museum of future

1:30pm Proceed for lunch in 5-star hotel

3:00pm After lunch proceed to hotel for check-in

Dinner at own

Overnight at the Marriott Marquis or similar hotel

Día 2:

Desayuno en el hotel

9:00am Drive to Abu Dhabi and visit the Grand Mosque and Qasr al Watan Palace

2:00pm Lunch at a 5-star hotel

3:00pm Transfer to and visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi

5:00pm Return to Dubai

Cena por su cuenta

Overnight at the Marriott Marquis or similar hotel

Día 3:

AM Breakfast at your hotel and morning at leisure

Almuerzo por su cuenta

3:15pm Drive to the desert in 4WD Jeeps (guests do not drive)

4:30pm Dune drive

5:30pm Arrival at camp site

6:00pm Dinner at the camp site

9:00pm Return drive to your hotel

Overnight at the Marriot Marquis or similar hotel

Día 4:

Desayuno en el hotel

12:00pm Check-out and transfer to the Dubai International Airport according to your departure flight

schedule. For guests with late flights, luggage storage will be available at your hotel until your transfer time.

Noches Adicionales: Si reserva noches adicionales a través de la línea de cruceros, será recibido según los detalles del vuelo proporcionados y será trasladado a su hotel. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 4 del programa.

Traslados: Todos los huéspedes que reserven sus vuelos de manera independiente deben asegurarse de que la línea de cruceros tenga los detalles de la fecha de su vuelo más actualizados para que se puedan organizar los traslados al aeropuerto. Si no se reciben los detalles del vuelo 14 días antes de la fecha de comienzo del crucero, no se organizarán los traslados.

Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta o si su vuelo no se realiza el último día del programa, los traslados no estarán incluidos.

Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.

Pronóstico del tiempo:

Warm and Sunny

The average temperature is 26 degrees Celsius or 78-79 degrees Fahrenheit

Qué debe traer:

Comfortable walking shows, light loose clothing, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, camera, bathing suit.

Moneda:

UAE Dirham

Electricidad:

220 voltios. We recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you will have electric devices.

Requisitos de documentación y visa:

All passengers travelling to the United Arab Emirates must be in possession of a passport valid for atleast 6 months from the date of entry into the United Arab Emirates. Please consult your local embassy for any Visa requirements for your nationality.

Marriott Marquis

Sheikh Zayed Rd - Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Teléfono: +971 4 414 0000

Program Inclusions:

•3 nights at the Marriott Marquis in Dubai including breakfast – Deluxe Room

• Traslados

•Half day tour of Old Dubai (including lunch – beverages not included) followed by visit to Museum of Future

•Abu Dhabi tour (including lunch – beverages not included) Louvre, Grand Mosque and Qasr al Watan

•Desert Safari (Al Sahara Experience) including BBQ dinner with soft drinks and water in 4WD jeep

•Air-conditioned coach accompanied by English speaking guide

Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos, independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros, son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de salida actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.

El programa no incluye:

•Meals or beverages other than specified above

•Gratuities to guides, drivers and porters

•Any personal expenses

• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Precio: 1,199 USD por huésped, con ocupación doble.

Las promociones del programa terrestre son por persona para los huéspedes 1 y 2 solo para un programa antes o después del crucero. Esta determinación está sujeta a ciertos términos.

El legendario Taj Mahal de Agra, una de las estructuras más famosas del mundo, cautivará sus sentidos y su corazón. Considerado el mejor ejemplo de la arquitectura mogol, el Taj Mahal es una masa brillante de mármol blanco y piedras semipreciosas ubicado en impecables terrenos parquizados. This program includes the opportunity to visit three UNESCO world heritage sites: the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri; all of which are legacies from Mughal times.

Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

DÍA 1

After disembarkation from the ship in Cochin, you will proceed to the airport for your flight to Delhi.

Upon arrival at the Cochin airport, you will receive boarding passes and proceed through security. Su equipaje será transportado al aeropuerto en otra camioneta para realizar la facturación por anticipado. Dinner will be served on the flight.

On arrival in Delhi, transfer to your hotel for check-in.

Soup and finger sandwiches are served prior to retiring for the evening.

DÍA 2

After breakfast, check out and drive to Agra via the new Yamuna Expressway with vistas of India’s vast rural farming countryside.

Agra, donde se encuentra el Taj Mahal, fue una de las grandes ciudades del sur de Asia. Con la llegada de los mogoles en 1526, dirigidos por Babur, Agra ingresó en una era completamente diferente durante los reinos de los emperadores Akbar, Jehangir y Shah Jahan. Akbar la convirtió en un gran centro de educación, arte, comercio y cultura. Sus bazares cosmopolitas y su ubicación estratégica a orillas del río Yamuna la convirtieron en un importante centro para el imperio.

Upon arrival in Agra check-in to your hotel. Oberoi Amarvilas is voted as one of the top three hotels of the world. Its classical architecture is complemented by elaborate Mughul gardens, terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools and pavilions and every room has a frontal view of the Taj Mahal.

After lunch visit Agra Fort, a World Heritage Site credited to Emperor Akbar, India’s great visionary. Sus hijos y herederos hicieron su aporte a esta imponente estructura ubicada a orillas del río Yamuna. Los impactantes palacios, mezquitas y auditorios con sus enormes paredes de arenisca roja se convirtieron una vez más en una monumental misión del imperio mogol, embellecida por la fusión artística de la tradición hindú e islámica.

Back at your hotel, and after some time to freshen up, enjoy the classical dance form of Kathak in the ballroom. Después del espectáculo de baile, se servirá una cena tipo bufé.

Día 3

Enjoy tea, coffee, juices and rolls in the lobby before departing for the Taj Mahal. With its incredible lacy white grandeur, it is perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the world. En memoria de su esposa, el gran emperador mogol Shah Jehan planificó este extravagante e incomparable monumento construido por amor. Although amazingly graceful from any angle, it is the close-up detail, which is really astounding.

Return to your hotel for breakfast.

Morning option following breakfast:

•Drive an hour into the Indian countryside to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone former capital of the Mughal empire. La ciudad existió de 1571 a 1585 d.C. y luego se convirtió en un pueblo fantasma abandonado, posiblemente por la complejidad del sistema de suministro de agua.

•Visit the Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah in the old city, the first Mughal structure pioneering the extensive use

of `pietra dura’, the inlay work of marble, so characteristic of the Taj Mahal. Este mausoleo es pequeño y bajo si se lo compara con el Taj Mahal, pero sus dimensiones más humanas tienen un encanto especial y la superficie de la tumba hábilmente dibujada es francamente magnífica.

Afternoon Options following lunch:

•Visit the Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah as described above

•At the hotel, Agra’s leading astrologer will be available for consultation. Appointments for an analysis of your personal horoscope can be made at the Regent Seven Seas Hospitality desk

•Take a look at some of Agra’s famous shopping …. Kohinoor, erstwhile jewelers to the Mughal court, featured in National Geographic. Old emerald necklaces, enamel, jewelry, silver, pocket watches in Gold and silver, textiles and embroidery form part of their private collection. The Marble Inlay factories steeped in this decorative art culture are also a specialty of Agra.

Later in the day revisit the Taj Mahal at sunset where the monument appears to change its hue, tinted by the glow of the setting sun.

Dinner will be served back at your hotel

Día 4

Early this morning, return to Delhi for a flight to Mumbai. Tea, coffee, juices and rolls will be served in the lobby prior to departure.

At the airport, collect boarding passes and proceed through security and then onto the plane for the flight to Mumbai. A packed lunch is served at the airport and snacks are served on the flight.

Upon arrival in Mumbai, transfer to the pier to rejoin your ship.

A separate van will be provided for transportation of your luggage to the pier

Programa terrestre paso a paso:

Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

Día 1

4:00pm Disembark the ship in Cochin and transfer to the airport

5:45pm Arrive at the airport, receive boarding passes and proceed through security

7:45pm Depart Cochin for a flight to Delhi (Flight details TBA and subject to change) Dinner will be served on the flight

10:55pm Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel

11:30pm Arrive and check-in. Soup and finger sandwiches are served

Overnight at The Oberoi Gurgaon or similar hotel

Día 2

8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

9:30am Depart for Agra by road

1:30pm Arrive in Agra and check-in to your hotel

From 2:00pm Lunch and time at leisure

4:30pm Visit Agra Fort

7:00pm Classical Kathak dance performance at the hotel followed by dinner

Overnight at the Oberoi Amarvilas or similar hotel

Día 3

4:45am Tea, coffee, juices and rolls served in the lobby

5:30am Depart for the Taj Mahal

5:30 – 7:30am Sunrise visit of the monument

From 8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

Opciones por la mañana

9:30am Visit Fatehpur Sikri or

9:30am Visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah

12:30–2:00pm Lunch at the hotel

Opciones vespertinas

2:30pm-5:00pm Visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah or

2:30pm–5:00pm Shuttles to local market and inlay factories or

2:30pm–5:00pm Appointment with the local astrologer

5:30pm Revisit the Taj Mahal at sunset

From 7:00pm Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at the Oberoi Amarvilas or similar hotel

Día 4

From 7:00am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Check out and drive back to Delhi

12:30pm Arrive at the Delhi airport, receive boarding passes and proceed through security

A packed lunch is served at the airport

2:20pm Flight from Delhi to Mumbai (Flight details TBA and subject to change) Refreshments are served mid flight

4:30pm Arrive in Mumbai and transfer to the pier

6:30pm Arrive at the pier and reboard your ship

AVISO:

Oberoi Gurgaon

•2 steps plus ramp from the lobby to the elevator area

•2 steps plus ramp from the elevator to the all-day dining restaurant

Oberoi Amarvilas

•3 flights of steps (5 each) along the path to get to the lobby

•Rooms: All floors are accessible from the lobby by elevator except for the first floor which has 4 easy steps to climb

•Restaurants: Accessible by the elevator from the rooms and lobby

•Ballroom & Jodha Gardens: located in the lobby level…4 to 6 easy steps to get to both these venues

TAJ MAHAL

•6 steps down from the first platform to get to the main mausoleum. 6 steps climb to the base of the mosque. 22 steps up to get to the main tomb. Wheelchair accessible only up to the base of the main mausoleum.

Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri & Tomb of Itmad–Ud–Daulah:

•All these monuments have one or two easy steps plus ramps at different locations which are accessible by wheelchair

Pronóstico del tiempo:

Days are sunny and comfortable with temperatures between 30 to 35°C (86 to 95°F). The evenings will be cooler.

Qué debe traer:

Vestimenta informal durante el día. Also, important is sun block, hat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes. Dado que el Taj Mahal también es un mausoleo, hay ciertas costumbres religiosas que deben seguirse. Como señal de respeto, se acostumbra quitarse el calzado antes de entrar. Avoid tops with spaghetti straps and short shorts for ladies – knee length shorts are okay for ladies and gents.

Moneda:

Indian Rupees. US Dollars are widely accepted

Electricidad:

220 – 240 volts. Hotel rooms are equipped with converters however we recommend you bring your own travel adaptors for electric devices as a backup.

Equipaje:

Light luggage would be most suited for this trip. A maximum of 1 suitcase is permitted per person and one carry-on. Suitcases are not to weigh more than 15 kg (33 lbs) per airline regulations. Any luggage exceeding this amount will be subject to fees payable by the guest directly to the airline at the time of check-in.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights in India (as per Airline regulations):

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least 1 month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations will result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Guests brining a scooter will need to advise our Reservations team in advance. Specific details regarding the scooter will be required (as advised to us by the Indian airlines) including model, model number, a photo, maximum speed, ground clearance, turning radius, overall length & width of the base, seat type, weight, battery weight, battery requirements, maximum range per charge, battery charger information, battery type (detachable or not), maximum weight capacity, color.

Requisitos de documentación y visa:

It is essential to have a valid Indian Visa in advance of this trip.

Guests must bring their passport with them

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

Alojamiento:

The Oberoi Gurgaon - Delhi

443, Udyog Vihar, Phase V, Gurgaon, Haryana – 122 016

Teléfono: +91 124 2451234

Agra:

Oberoi Amarvilas - Agra

Taj East Gate Road, Agra 282001, India

Teléfono: +91 562 2231515

* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares, y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.

El programa incluye:

•1 night at The Oberoi Gurgaon in Delhi or similar hotel – Deluxe room

•2 nights at The Oberoi Amarvilas - Premier Room

•Transfers, sightseeing and road journeys using air-conditioned deluxe coaches

•Unlimited mineral water will be provided in the bus

•All meals inclusive of house wines, beer, mineral water, sodas and current taxes

•Economy class flights from Cochin to Delhi and from Delhi to Mumbai - Direct flights are not guaranteed

•Entrance fees and camera and video charges at the Taj Mahal monument

•Tours per the itinerary including options on Day 3

•Kathak dance performance

•Local fortuneteller

•The services of an accompanying Tour Manager from Cochin until Mumbai

No incluye:

•Any meals or beverages not listed in the itinerary

• Gastos personales

• Propinas a guías y choferes

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

•Visa fees

•Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda.

Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los programas por tierra durante el crucero deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha de partida. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation pen

Precio: 4,099 USD por huésped, con ocupación doble.

Las promociones del programa terrestre son por persona para los huéspedes 1 y 2 solo para un programa antes o después del crucero. Esta determinación está sujeta a ciertos términos.

Gain an extraordinary perspective of the gorgeous Pink City of Jaipur through its architectural highlights and observe iconic wildlife such as Bengal tigers on game drives in a national park.

Nota Especial: Guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC), CPAP breathing machines or scooters should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

Día 1

After disembarking the ship in Cochin and attending to immigration and customs formalities, you will proceed to the airport. Baggage is transported in a separate van to the airport for pre-check-in.

On arrival, receive boarding passes and pass through security before boarding a flight to Jaipur via Hyderabad. Refreshments and dinner will be served aloft.

Jaipur is the capital of the desert-like state of Rajasthan, a land rich in legends of romance, chivalry, sacrifice, and heroic deeds.

You will spend the night at the Jai Mahal Palace, the former residence of the Prime Minister. Its graceful architecture is uniquely Rajput, with cupolas, minarets, and arched doorways. Open-air verandahs spill out onto lovely grounds where peacocks strut.

Día 2

Following breakfast, explore the Pink City, where an enduring charisma of the past blends with the throbbing vitality of today. The scholar and astronomer Jai Singh founded Jaipur centuries ago, and it is considered India’s first planned city. It is often called the Pink City for the predominant color of its buildings.

Continuing to old Jaipur, you will visit the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a fine example of Rajput artistry. It is constructed of red and pink sandstone, beautifully outlined with white borders and motifs painted with quick lime.

You will then head toward the City Palace, a sprawling structure surrounded by a high wall. The royal family lives in a portion of the palace. Other areas have been converted into museums displaying textiles, costumes, paintings, and carpets.

Across from the palace, you will find the open-air royal observatory Jantar Mantar, an esteemed World Heritage site. Jai Singh ordered its construction in the 18th century. It contains the world’s largest stone sundial, among other astronomical instruments.

As a traditional center of commerce, Jaipur has a variety of attractions, many best explored individually. Bustling bazaars are laden with souvenirs, carpets, world famous gems and jewelry, the specialty being traditional hand block printed fabric, antique textiles, and handicrafts.

After lunch, take a 3 ½ hour drive through the countryside to the famous tiger sanctuary at Ranthambore.

Check-in to the Vanyavilas, designed as a `Jungle Camp’ and lies adjacent to the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. The resort is set in nineteen acres with an emphasis on maintaining the natural environment with well-established trees, flora, and a large water body. There’s an orchard of lemon, guava, and mango trees, along with a viewing tower facing the sanctuary.

Your accommodation will be in a spacious luxury tent with a beautifully appointed interior and a private deck.

Dinner and overnight at Oberoi Vanyavilas.

Día 3

Coffee, tea, and rolls are served at dawn before proceeding on a drive through the park in a Jeep or canter safari vehicle with expert naturalists. They will point out and describe the great diversity of birds, mammals, and major predators.

The deep gorges of Ranthambore serve as hideouts for animals such as leopards, tigers and sloth bears. The forest also provides a natural habitat for spotted deer and sambar, the largest Asiatic deer. Woodland, ground and water birds are plentiful, including red junglefowl. Although Ranthambore was once a hunting ground for Bengal tigers, it has become a research and conservation area for these magnificent animals, especially in the last decade or so.

The 10th-century Ranthambore Fort that overlooks the reserve is so historically important that UNESCO deemed it a World Heritage site. You may notice various animals resting on its ancient ramparts.

Return to the resort for breakfast and a morning at leisure.

You may choose to visit Dastkar, an extraordinary center for crafts, the majority of them created by women as their sole means of income. The bazaar at Dastkar helps the local villagers become self-reliant, as the craftspeople sell their products independent of a commercial middleman. You will view them creating a huge variety of traditional items by hand.

Later in the afternoon, you will enjoy a second game drive, exploring yet another area of the national park with a naturalist guide.

Return to the resort at dusk.

Lunch, dinner, and overnight at the Oberoi Vanyavilas.

Día 4

After an early breakfast and check-out from the hotel, you will drive to the airport for a flight to Mumbai. A packed lunch will be served at the Jaipur airport and refreshments served aloft.

Upon arrival in Mumbai, you are met and transferred to the port to re-embark the ship.

Baggage is transported in a separate van to the pier.

Land Program Step by Step

el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados. Final itineraries with up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

Día 1

1:00pm Disembark and transfer to Cochin airport

3:30pm Arrive at the airport, receive boarding passes, and proceed through security

5:35pm Flight from Cochin to Jaipur via Hyderabad (flight details TBA and subject to change)

Refreshments served aloft

7:10pm Arrive at Hyderabad and connect with the flight to Jaipur

8:35pm Flight from Hyderabad to Jaipur (flight details TBA and subject to change)

Dinner served aloft

10:50pm Arrive Jaipur and transfer to your hotel

Overnight at the Jai Mahal Palace or similar hotel

Día 2

7:30am Breakfast at the hotel

9:00am Drive to the Pink city en route stopping at the Hawa Mahal

Visit the City Palace and Royal Observatory “Jantar Mantar”

On the return stop by the marketplace

1:30–3:00pm Lunch

3:00pm Drive to Ranthambore

6:30pm Arrive and check-in to your hotel

7:30pm Cena en el hotel

Overnight in Ranthambore at the Oberoi Vanyavilas or similar

Día 3

5:30am Tea, coffee, juices, and rolls are served

6:00am Depart for a morning game drive

9:30am Return to the resort for breakfast

11:00am Visit Dastkar Society

12:30pm Return to the resort for lunch and leisure time

2:30pm Afternoon game drive

6:00pm Return to the resort

From 7:30pm Dinner at the resort

Overnight in Ranthambore at the Oberoi Vanyavilas or similar

Día 4

Desde las 7:00 h: Desayuno en el hotel

8:30am Checkout and drive to Jaipur airport

12:30pm Arrive at the airport, receive boarding passes, and proceed through security

Packed lunch served at Jaipur airport

2:20pm Flight from Jaipur to Mumbai (flight details TBA and subject to change)

Refreshments served aloft

3:55pm Arrive in Mumbai and transfer to the pier

6:00pm Arrive at the pier and rejoin the ship

Pronóstico del tiempo:

High daytime temperatures expected at Jaipur and Ranthambore are between 30 to 35°C (86 to 95°F)

Qué debe traer:

Vestimenta informal durante el día. Also, important is sun block, hat, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes. At the temples, it is customary to remove your footwear before entering. Don’t forget your cameras and chargers.

Moneda:

Indian Rupees

US Dollars are widely accepted.

Electricidad:

220 – 240 volts. Hotel rooms are equipped with converters however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptors for electric devices.

Equipaje:

Light luggage would be most suited for this trip. Guests can bring 1 suitcase per person not weighting more than 15kg or 33lbs as well as 1 carry-on not weighing more than 7kg or 15lbs. Overweight or excess luggage is subject to fees imposed by the airlines and payable upon check in at the airports.

Airline and type of aircraft that may be used (subject to change):

Indigo – Airbus A319 – All Economy class seats (upgrades not available)

Requisitos de documentación y visa:

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality. A valid Indian Visa is required for this program.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle, and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has its own regulations).

1. Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate stating their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications, especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via the Reservations Team at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which neither cruise line nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

Guests bringing a scooter must advise our reservations team in advance. Details regarding the scooter will be required (as advised to us by the Indian airlines) including the model, model number, a photo, maximum speed, ground clearance, turning radius, overall length and width of the base, seat type, weight, battery weight, battery requirements, maximum range per charge, battery charger information, battery type (detachable or not), maximum weight capacity and color.

Hoteles

Jai Mahal Palace

Jacob Rd, Civil Lines, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302006, India

Teléfono: +91 141 660 1111

The Oberoi Vanyavilas

Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambhore, Rajasthan 322001, India

Teléfono: +91 7462 22 3999

*We will only substitute a hotel in unforeseen situations. If a hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards, and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes prior to departure, the hotels listed in this program will be used.

El programa incluye:

•1 night at the Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur or similar hotel in a luxury room

•2 nights at the Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambore or similar hotel in a superior room

•Transfers using air-conditioned coaches in Cochin and Mumbai along with a guide

•All meals listed in the itinerary with lunches and dinners inclusive of house wines, beer, bottled water and soft drinks

•Sightseeing per the itinerary in air-conditioned coaches

•2 game drives in Ranthambore in Jeeps accompanied by naturalist guides

•Unlimited mineral water in the coaches at all times

•All entrance and camera fees wherever applicable

•Local tour escort from Cochin to Mumbai

•Economy-class flights between Cochin, Jaipur, and Mumbai (direct flights not guaranteed).

El programa no incluye:

•Additional meals or beverages not listed above

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

•Indian Visa

•Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel or natural paths. There may be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular.

Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda.

Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%.

Precio: 4,699 USD por huésped, con ocupación doble.

Las promociones del programa terrestre son por persona para los huéspedes 1 y 2 solo para un programa antes o después del crucero. Esta determinación está sujeta a ciertos términos.