
5 Day Private Tour of Tigers, Taj Mahal and Palaces from Cochin
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Is 5 Day Private Tour of Tigers, Taj Mahal and Palaces from Cochin worth booking?
5 Day Private Tour of Tigers, Taj Mahal and Palaces from Cochin is a 120-hour experience in Kochi, India, from $1668 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 18 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (18)
- Duration
- 120 hours
- From
- $1668 per person
Cruise passengers who arrive in India at Kochi (Cochin) don’t have to miss out on seeing the country’s highlights – The Taj Mahal, Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, The Capital city of Delhi, and the Pink City of Jaipur. Fly f
What you get
About this experience
Cruise passengers who arrive in India at Kochi (Cochin) don’t have to miss out on seeing the country’s highlights – The Taj Mahal, Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, The Capital city of Delhi, and the Pink City of Jaipur. Fly from Kochi (Cochin) to Delhi and after the 5-day tour end your trip in Mumbai where you can again board your Cruise Ship. Discover India’s famed Golden Triangle and wild Ranthambore Tiger Reserve on this private 5-Day Tour from Kochi (Cochin). Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and a flexible itinerary as you explore Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, home to the Taj Mahal. Then, head out on a jungle safari and keep your eyes peeled for Bengal tigers as you journey through Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Four nights accommodation in 5-star hotels, meals per itinerary, all transportation, Safari's in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, Guided sightseeing, entrance fees, port pick-up and drop-off, and economy class commercial flights (Kochi-Delhi and Jaipur-Mumbai) included.
What's included
Included
- Services of English speaking naturalist during safaris in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
- Entrance fees of mentioned sights and national park
- 4-nights hotel accommodation (5-star) on twin sharing
- Kochi (Cochin) Port pick-up and drop-off at Mumbai Port
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Unlimited Bottled water throughout the tour
- Morning and afternoon Jungle safaris at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in a Shared Jeep/Canter
- Battery bus/golf cart return ride at Taj Mahal from parking
- Professional private local tour guides for sightseeing's
- Transport by private air-condition vehicle as per itinerary
- Domestic Commercial flights (Kochi-Delhi/Jaipur-Mumbai) in economy class
- Meals as specified each day in itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
Not included
- Video Camera fees US$6 approx per video camera for all monuments mentioned
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Pacific Classic Tours India
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- In Jungle wear colors that blend with the forest, khaki, brown and olive green are ideal colors to wear in a national park. Animals might get frightened when they see bright colors since they are not used to them
- Mandatory Gala Dinner on X-mas and New Year Eve at hotel of stay is not included and will be charged extra
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Passport copy is required for all participants to book domestic flights
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Travelers should be vaccinated and carry the covid vaccination certificate
- In case of non-availability of Shared Jeep Safari in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, Safari's will be provided in a Shared Canter (20-seater Van)
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 18 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
18 verified traveler reviews for 5 Day Private Tour of Tigers, Taj Mahal and Palaces from Cochin. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
One of the Best Trips Ever!
My wife and I completed an 8 day tour of Tigers, Taj Mahal, and Places. The tour description indicates the tour originating out of Cochin, but when I communicated with Shakul Garp, of Pacific Classsic Tours of India, he quickly modified our trip departing from Chennai and including additional activities that I had requested. The trip was flawless with prompt pick-ups and drop offs and the scheduled sites and events were beyond amazing. The service was excellent. Our tour guide was Mahesh and are driver was DJ, two of the most hard working and kind people one could ever meet. Both men went out of their way to make our trip special (and safe) focusing on every detail to make us comfortable and welcomed. Below is a picture with our tour guide Mahesh. Please request their services in the future, you can not go wrong.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Warm greetings from PCTI and thank you for sharing with us and the Viator/TripAdvisor community how much you enjoyed your tour with our services. Your positive feedback is a great source of motivation for us all, as we try to achieve even higher standards of service and care. We are extremely delighted to have you as an “ambassador” for PCTI and look forward to welcoming you back. Shakul Garg Call / Whats-app: +91 9837118670
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Private India Overland Excursion
Vijay was very knowledgeable regarding the Agra Fort and Taj Mahal!!! We had a misunderstanding about amount of travel times required between cities. When we couldn’t do a 2nd Tiger safari we were very disappointed but Vijay worked with his company and came back to us offering an elephant experience. We agreed to that and it was FANTASTIC! All participants thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide in Jaipur, Gaurav, was perfect for the tours in Jaipur areas! Above all, our driver, Basant was very experienced and provided us with a safe and exciting journey between cities and among the tuk-tuks, motor bikes, lorries, pedestrians, cows, goats, camels, horses, and snake charmers! He was amazing. Would highly recommend this company for custom India tours however I suggest the tour descriptions more realistically reflect actual travel times.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Warm greetings from PCTI and thank you for sharing with us and the Viator/TripAdvisor community how much you enjoyed your tour with our services. Your positive feedback is a great source of motivation for us all, as we try to achieve even higher standards of service and care. We are extremely delighted to have you as an “ambassador” for PCTI and look forward to welcoming you back. Shakul Garg Call / Whats-app: +91 9837118670
via Tripadvisor
Taj Mahal, Ranthambhore and more.
From the minute we were met at our cruise ship port until we were dropped off at airport in Jaipur, every mile was fabulous! Our van driver and tour guide were outstanding. The highlights kept coming around each corner, in each village, at every photo stop and in every temple and mosque. I encourage everyone who is interested in visiting India to use Pacific Classic Tours!
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Warm greetings from PCTI and thank you for sharing with us and the Viator/TripAdvisor community how much you enjoyed your tour with our services. Your positive feedback is a great source of motivation for us all, as we try to achieve even higher standards of service and care. We are extremely delighted to have you as an “ambassador” for PCTI and look forward to welcoming you back. Shakul Garg Call / Whats-app: +91 9837118670
via Tripadvisor
Trip of a lifetime
From first to last this was a wonderful trip. Shakul did a great job of making our plans for us and was easy to contact and communicate with, and all the plans worked out perfectly. Then while we were there, Rajni, our guide did an excellent job of telling us more information than we needed, and taking us to more places than we had planned on. He was always helpful, friendly and informative kind and became our good friend. Arif, our driver was excellent and although we had hair-raising experiences in that Indian traffic, we came to trust him implicitly, and he didn’t let us down. it was a fabulous trip and we saw everything we wanted to and more. I would highly recommend the trip.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Warm greetings from PCTI and thank you for sharing with us and the Viator/TripAdvisor community how much you enjoyed your tour with our services. Your positive feedback is a great source of motivation for us all, as we try to achieve even higher standards of service and care. We are extremely delighted to have you as an “ambassador” for PCTI and look forward to welcoming you back. Shakul Garg Call / Whats-app: +91 9837118670
via Tripadvisor
India Highlights Excellence
Fabulous trip of the Golden Triangle in India. We packed a ton into our days there. Dillip Singh was our guide and took excellent care of our group of 8. He is very knowledgeable, and passionate about the country and extremely helpful. Sanjay our driver was a whiz at navigating tricky streets and also very kind and helpful. The Taj Mahal a dream come true and a huge highlight was seeing tigers in a natural environment . We loved our time here and would recommend this tour
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Warm greetings from PCTI and thank you for sharing with us and the Viator/TripAdvisor community how much you enjoyed your tour with our services. Your positive feedback is a great source of motivation for us all, as we try to achieve even higher standards of service and care. We are extremely delighted to have you as an “ambassador” for PCTI and look forward to welcoming you back. Shakul Garg Call / Whats-app: +91 9837118670
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 120 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $1668 to $2276
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
5 Day Private Tour of Tigers, Taj Mahal and Palaces from Cochin: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kochi.
How much does 5 Day Private Tour of Tigers, Taj Mahal and Palaces from Cochin cost?
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Prices start at $1668 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kochi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 5 Day Private Tour of Tigers, Taj Mahal and Palaces from Cochin take?
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Plan for about 120 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kochi is not rushed.
Is 5 Day Private Tour of Tigers, Taj Mahal and Palaces from Cochin worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 18 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kochi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 5 Day Private Tour of Tigers, Taj Mahal and Palaces from Cochin?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 5 Day Private Tour of Tigers, Taj Mahal and Palaces from Cochin suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 120-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 5 Day Private Tour of Tigers, Taj Mahal and Palaces from Cochin?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kochi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kochi and add a light layer if any part of the 120-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 5 Day Private Tour of Tigers, Taj Mahal and Palaces from Cochin start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kochi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kochi?
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On Outty we rank every Kochi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour, Local Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour, Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kochi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kochi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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