Golden Triangle & Tiger Safari: India's 4-Day Wildlife Quest

Good 4 day tour that let's you make the most of your time by seeing lots in short space of time. There are quite a few early starts (eg 5am for Taj Mahal and Tiger safari), but makes very good use of time. All the guides were very knowledgeable especially Ragu in Jaipur. We had same driver (Vinod) throughout who was very good, punctual, careful and courteous.

The whole trip from start to finish was just outstanding. All well thought through, planned and delivered expertly. Every hotel was exemplary, all guides fantastic, informative and clear. Our biggest thanks goes to our driver Rajesh who kept us comfortable, safe and in good spirits on the crazy roads of India.

I booked this trip for my young adult daughter and myself. As two single women, we felt safe throughout the tour and had a great experience. Our driver, Paramjeet, was the best. He was with with us throughout the entire tour. He was kind, caring and helpful. He went out of his way to ensure that we had a wonderful time. He was also a safe driver, which was important. We had different local guides in each city, each of whom were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Jai, our guide in Delhi was very nice. Manoj, our guide in Agra, was very helpful. We especially appreciated his patience and knowledge of the best photo spots at taking the Taj Mahal. Mahendra, our guide in Jaipur, was also knowledgeable and helpful. Along with our driver, he went out of his way to make sure we had time to do some shopping for jewelry, textiles and other less expensive souvenirs. The only stop that could have been better was the tiger safari. While on the safari, our guide mentioned that they only see tigers about 20% of the time. Each vehicle is allowed to go to one zone within the park. He also noted that the zone we were visiting had one female tiger and two 8 month old cubs which he had not yet seen. We knew then that there was a very rare chance that we would see any tigers, and we did not see any. Other people in our jeep had gone into the park multiple times (to different zones) and had not seen any either. There is other wildlife at the park, but the driver rarely stopped for photographs or even to admire the wildlife as they said they were trying to find the tiger. I think the safari could have been more enjoyable if we could have at least stopped for a minute to admire the landscape (lake, streams, trails) and other wildlife (monkeys, elk, deer, birds, etc.) Knowing what I know now, I would probably skip the tiger safari and just do Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Overall, we did have a great time and saw so much in such a short period of time. We could never have seen all of this on our own.

It was an amazing 4 Day tour . Filled with adventure & educational experiences. I recommend this tour to anyone who is traveling to India

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip from beginning to end. Our driver, Shyam Joshi, was top-notch. He made sure we were comfortable at all times, had what we needed and understood the day’s itinerary. Each of guides, Mr. Dhirenha (Delhi), Mr. Manish (Agra), and Mr Raghuvir (Jaipur) were all extremely, knowledgeable of the areas, kind, spoke wonderful English, and made sure we were having a good time. We booked 5-star hotels and they did not disappoint. They were all beautiful, clean, and with attentive staff. Thank you for a wonderful trip. We managed to stay a week in India without any GI issues thanks to the hotel choices and Crystal India’s restaurant recommendations. We also booked our transportation from the airport to our hotel at the front end of our trip through Crystal India. That worked out great. Our driver, Maden Lal Ji, was there upon our arrival, with a sign. He introduced himself and helped us get into the car. The ride was comfortable and he even pointed out landmarks along the way. Crystal India had great communication before, during, and after the tour. Well done!

8 of us went on this tour, aged between 20 and 67 and we all truly enjoyed it. The guides, our driver and the coach were all excellent! We saw so much (including tigers mating at Ranthambore) and the tour was such good value. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour. The hotels were good and all catered for vegans, too (we did the 5 star option). There were early starts and lots of driving but the coach was so comfy (leather seats, charging points in the seats, reclining seats, air con, room for lots of full size suitcases, cold bottled water and in seat lighting), plus the driver stopped for comfort breaks for us. The tour wasn’t too strenuous in terms of walking. The guides were fun and informative, with perfect English, and they knew where to take the best photos etc. Would not hesitate to recommend this tour and the company. The company were so communicative too. We were picked up from one hotel in Delhi and dropped back at a different hotel we had booked in Delhi. Nothing was too much trouble.

We didn’t have any prior expectations for the tour but we were blown away. Our Delhi guide met us at our hotel and took us to our bus - it looked completely brand new, reclining seats, lights, air con and charging points in the seats. Plenty of room for luggage for 8 adults (we had some full size cases as came from England and were going other places too). You have a different guide for each day/city but the same driver and vehicle. Our driver was exceptional. He asked us if we wanted breaks and bought us local sweets in Agra and kept us supplied with cold, bottled water. The tour guides in each city were excellent. All spoke brilliant English and were funny, personable and informative. The sights we saw were amazing - Taj Mahal at sunrise was perfect. The guides also knew all the best places to take photos. We chose the 5 star hotel option. In Agra, the Jaypee hotel was phenomenal, in Ranthambore the Bookmark was nice and we got upgraded to plunge pools (as we were off season, the hotels were quite empty) and then the intercontinental in Jaipur was nice too. All clean. All good breakfasts that catered for our vegan family members. At Ranthambore we managed to see 2 tigers, which was amazing! There were early starts on the tour but all hotels had swimming pools and we had time to swim in each (the pools tend to close later, 8/10pm). Then the driver dropped us to our hotel in Delhi. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour. We were all so impressed and would use Crystal India Holidays again - they were very responsive and accommodating. My tip would be, don’t plan to fly anywhere on the last day of your tour. It might limit what you see in Jaipur and it was nice that we didn’t have to worry about being back at the airport for a flight.

Our recent four-day Golden Triangle tour in India was an absolute highlight, and we couldn't recommend it more. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and unforgettable. A huge part of this was our brilliant driver, Mr. Singh. He was professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable and safe throughout the entire journey. His insights and friendly demeanor truly enhanced our trip. The local guides we met at each location were all fantastic. They were passionate and incredibly well-informed, bringing each historical site to life with fascinating stories and details. The tiger safari was the perfect way to cap off the tour. Although we didn't spot a tiger, the experience of being out in the wild was exhilarating and a memory we'll cherish. This tour exceeded all our expectations, offering a perfect blend of culture, history, and adventure. If you're considering a Golden Triangle trip, this is the one to book!

Driver and guides as well as all the places we stayed at were excellent accommodations. Not enough time to enjoy the beautiful hotels but definitely worth the trip.

The experience was incredible! Firstly, Amit, the tour manager was great in planning all of the transportation, guides and hotels. The hotel choices were top notch and the hospitality — astounding. Sunil, our driver, ensured we always got everywhere safely and on-time, the car was clean, comfortable, spacious and always cool and stocked with water, which we found critical in the hot Indian climate. He was also very knowledgeable and we had plenty of conversations with him during our rides where we learned about Indian culture and history. All of our tour guides were knowledgeable, and we learned a lot of fascinating history. A special shoutout to our guides in Agra and Jaipur for also being incredible photographers! Overall, we would recommend this trip to anyone visiting India! Thank you for opening this country to us!