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Exotic South, for instance, is a fully escorted
12-night tour that travels from
Chennai, to Tanjor, Madurai, Ponticherry,
Cochin and ends in Mumbai.
Priced from $2,025 per person double
for land arrangements; air is additional but Picasso can and will assist
agents with consolidator prices. A three-night extension to Goa
costs about $700 per person double.
Ritz Tours, www.ritztours.com, madkes its first venture into
India with the new 16-day Essence of India program for travel
in 2008 and 2009. The “Pearl of the Orient,” priced from $3,699
per person double begins in Bangkok, Thailand, stops in India’
capital of Delhi, on to Agra. Departing Jan. 8, 28 and Feb. 18.
SANS Incredible Vacations, www.incrediblevacationsindia.com,
offers a comprehensive Fam tours leaving
every Thursday and priced from $1,599 including roundtrip
air on major carriers from U.S. and Canadian gateways.
Two one-week options are being offered. The Gold
Fam includes Delhi-Agra-Ranthambore-Jaipur and the
Green Fam covers Mumbai-Kochi- Periyar-Kumarakom
with Combinations and extensions.
SITA World Tours, www.sitatours.com, which is approaching
its 75th anniversary, has retained an edge in the Tourism In-
dustry by tapping into various niche markets. Tours to India and
Nepal range from luxury to deluxe to first-class programs as
well as a healthy roster of options for Independent travelers.
Programs are focused, yet the Golden Triangle remains one
of the best first-time visitor tours, while others that focus on
South India, Wildlife, and luxury train rides may appeal to those
who have been to India and want to visit again.
Sky Vacations, www.skyvacations.net, excels at India destination
management. From budget-conscious tourists to highend
clients looking for a private jets and exclusive suites, Sky
Vacations caters to your clients specific requirements. Its parent
company, Sky Bird Travel & Tours Inc. is comprised of eight
offices across the U.S. Known within airline circles, Sky Bird
now offers enhanced value addition for clients who choose to
venture out, seeking new destinations to visit with experts.
STI Travel LLC, www.sti-travel.com India programs range
from Enchanting North India, Enchanting South India, Classic
Kerala, Rajasthan with Taj Hotels and, the popular Golden Triangle
offering extensions on the Kerala package, a Call of the
Wild package and the Last Shangri-La. An air-inclusive fam trip
is scheduled for Sept. 19-29, 2008 at $1,869 per person double.
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