Tour Overview
An epic voyage of discovery, travel from the heart of Southeast Asia to the bustle of northern India, exploring all the way. Our Cruise & Tour journeys bring together all the joy of a cruise, onboard the intimate Azamara Onward, with all the exciting exploration of a Wendy Wu Tours land itinerary. On this one, you'll explore Bangkok before sailing around the Malay Peninsula and across the Bay of Bengal to Sri Lanka and on to India, porting in Mumbai, from where you'll continue by land to discover the wonders of the Golden Triangle.
Itinerary
Day 1 - 2 : Days 1-2: Fly To Bangkok
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly overnight to Bangkok, Thailand's vibrant capital. On arrival at the airport, you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to the hotel. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 1 - 2 : Days 1-2: Fly To Bangkok
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly overnight to Bangkok, Thailand's vibrant capital. On arrival at the airport, you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to the hotel. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 1 - 2 : Days 1-2: Fly To Bangkok
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly overnight to Bangkok, Thailand's vibrant capital. On arrival at the airport, you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to the hotel. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 1 - 2 : Days 1-2: Fly To Bangkok
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly overnight to Bangkok, Thailand's vibrant capital. On arrival at the airport, you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to the hotel. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 1 - 2 : Days 1-2: Fly To Bangkok
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly overnight to Bangkok, Thailand's vibrant capital. On arrival at the airport, you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to the hotel. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 3: Bridge Over The River Kwai
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take a day trip to The River Kwai where, in a beautiful forest setting, you can discover more about the area's WWII legacy. See the notorious Bridge on the River Kwai and wander the Allied War Cemetery and Hellfire Pass. Return to Bangkok for dinner in a picturesque riverside restaurant.
Day 4: Board The Azamara
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to Bangkok's cruise terminal, Klong Toey, to board your cruise. The rest of the day is free to explore the ship's facilities and settle in. Throughout your cruise, when your ship comes into port, there will be a range of excursions available to help you explore each destination. These excursions are at your own expense and are bookable on your cruise reservation.
Day 7: Cruise - Explore Kuala Lumpur
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia. Home to soaring skyscrapers, a wealth of history and a vibrant mix of cultures, this city is a feast for the senses.
Day 8: Cruise - Explore Penang
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Penang. Once one of Asia's most important ports, linking local markets with those in the West, Penang today is an exotic mix of cultures and heritage. Centred around the cosmopolitan city of George Town, which is a delight to explore, there are also pristine beaches and exceptional food to discover.
Day 9: Cruise - Explore Phuket
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Thailand, at Phuket's port. An island of white sand beaches and azure waters, it is a haven for water sport enthusiasts with plenty to keep anyone entertained.
Day 12: Cruise - Explore Chennai
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Chennai, the bustling capital city of the culture rich state of Tamil Nadu, where grand colonial architecture sits side by side with towering, colourful temples.
Day 15: Cruise - Explore Colombo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Colombia is the hub of Sri Lanka's rich culture and heritage, and gives easy access to gorgeous beaches, tropical forests and beautiful gardens. There is also the option of visiting an elephant orphanage.
Day 16: Cruise - Colombo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend today ported in Colombo before setting off to sea once more.
Day 17: Cruise - Explore Kochi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kerela's Kochi is a melting pot of cultures and communities, all living harmoniously in a verdant waterfront setting.
Day 20: Arrive Mumbai
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark the Azamara Onward at Mumbai's cruise port, where you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel.
Day 21: Mumbai - Jaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Check out of your hotel and spend the morning exploring Mumbai, seeing sights like the Gateway to India, the colonial architecture of Mumbai University, the High Court, and Victoria Terminus and the Dhobi Ghat, an open laundry. Transfer to the airport to fly to Jaipur.
Day 22: Jaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The day begins with a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal, then a visit to the extraordinary Amber Fort. Explore the lavish Maharaja's City Palace and the fascinating instruments of Jantar Mantar. Heading deep into the backstreets of the old town, try your hand at traditional artistries at a block printing and carpet weaving workshop.
Day 23: Ranthambore National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel to Ranthambore National Park, a former royal hunting ground that now provides a sanctuary for majestic Bengal tigers.
Day 24: Ranthambore National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore Ranthambore National Park in search of tigers, taking early morning and afternoon safaris. There are around 70 tigers living amongst the park's undulating landscapes, as well as leopards, nilgai, sloth bears, wild boar, hyena and over 300 species of bird.
Day 25: Agra
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey to Agra by road, arriving in time for lunch. Next, tour the magnificent Agra Fort. This mass of red sandstone sits on the banks of the Yamuna River; from its ramparts you may catch a first glimpse of the magical Taj Mahal, just two kilometres downstream.
Day 26: Taj Mahal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rise early to share an unforgettable experience, sunrise at the Taj Mahal. At dawn, when the crowds are at their thinnest, watch this magical building tinge pink as it emerges from the early morning mists. Return to your hotel for breakfast, then enjoy a visit to a marble inlay workshop. After lunch, travel to Delhi by road.
Day 27: Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore India's capital, beginning in Old Delhi with a stroll through Chandni Chowk, savoring the ambience of this bustling bazaar. Continue to India's largest mosque, Jama Masjid, for a brief photo stop and pass President's Palace and India Gate. Then visit Humayun's Tomb, the 12th-century Qutab Minar and bustling Connaught Market, where you'll sample delicious local street foods.
Day 28: Fly Delhi To Uk
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same day.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.
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Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?
Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.
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What is 'Happy to Share'?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance in line with our normal booking conditions. Either way, our Operations Team will contact you around 75 days before departure to let you know whether a share partner has been found or not. We regret that Happy to Share requests cannot be accepted within 75 days of departure. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to change or withdraw this arrangement at any time.
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Do you allow children on your tours?
We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.
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Free Date Changes
Wendy Wu allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 0 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Wendy Wu requires a minimum deposit of 350 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of wendy wu charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 41 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 27 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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How we Keep you safe on our Tours
Your safety and well-being will always be our Number 1 priority which is why we’ve instituted the most stringent COVID health and safety protocols on all of our tours. Here is a brief summary of the steps we are taking to ensure you will be safe, secure and satisfied when you travel with us.
Guides and National Escorts
Our National Escorts and guides will conduct a Health and Safety briefing with you before the tour begins and will help everyone ensure they adhere to social distancing, hygiene practises and local regulations. They will carry a supply of face masks and hand sanitiser for you to use free of charge and will, of course, observe the highest level of personal hygiene at all times.
Should anyone on the group fall ill your National Escort will ensure the individual receives swift medical attention and can only return to the group once cleared to do so.
Transport & Sightseeing
Vehicles will be thoroughly cleaned with disinfectant after each excursion service, overnight and between different groups.
You will always have at least one seat between you and your fellow tourers, hand sanitiser will be given to the group on each embarkation and vehicles will be thoroughly ventilated prior to passengers boarding.
Drivers will always embark vehicles after clients, disembark the group vehicle prior to clients disembarking, and maintain social distancing and a high level of personal hygiene at all times.
Your guides will assess the situation on the ground avoiding large crowds – where possible, alter timings and splitting the group into smaller sizes.
Accommodation
Wendy Wu Tours will only offer hotels that have undergone a detailed hygiene assessment, have specific COVID-19 protocols in place and comply with government standards.
We will ensure these protocols include staff practising social distancing and wearing appropriate PPI, regular cleaning and disinfection of high frequency touch points in all areas and food safety.
Dining
All the restaurants we visit will be researched and inspected regularly to ensure that they follow the strictest health, cleanliness and safety guidelines.
All waiting staff will wear face masks and gloves and we will arrange à la carte dining, waiter-served meals or waiter-assisted buffets throughout the tour. We will not share open-buffet meals with other hotel or restaurant guests.
Hand sanitiser will be provided to the group before and after every food and beverage service.