13th - 29th January 2013

with

IAN (HERBIE) & LIZ HEMPHILL

 

Following on the success of their last ten spice discovery tours to India, Herbie and Liz will once again take a small group of tourists to India in January 2012.

 

Explore India and enter the exciting and historic world of exotic spices that drew the early explorers from Portugal, Holland, France and England to this cradle of the spice trade, guided by Australia's own spice specialists, Herbie and Liz.

 

Visits to India's famous icons, the Taj Mahal and Jaipur's Wind Palace, are mandatory for travellers to India.  That's why the tour begins in the chilly "tourist triangle" of the North before heading for the steamy spice-rich regions of the South.

 

In this land of great contrasts and unforgettable images, India's unpredictability is part of its charm.  Will we see splendidly-attired temple elephants in Cochin, or camel trains in Rajasthan?  Or a colourful wedding procession as we arrive at our hotel?  These were some of the unexpected delights encountered on previous tours.

 

Herbie and Liz have always made their tours as hassle free as possible, and to this end the total cost of A$9,500 includes:

• Fully escorted by Ian "Herbie" and Liz Hemphill, and Manoj, our full-time Indian tour manager
• Return economy class air travel
• All meals
• Hotel accommodation on a share twin basis (single room supplement $2,500)
• All tours, transfers and sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
• All tips
• Departure taxes in Australia and India

The cost does not include:

• Visa fee (currently $100)
• Insurance - details of a suitable policy will be provided
• Optional hotel services, drinks or sightseeing
• A la carte meals
• Surcharges for cameras and video cameras at monuments

 

For more details, please contact
Ian or Liz Hemphill on 0416 142 419 or email herbie@herbies.com.au