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16 Jul 2025
We recently booked our India trip with VWI Tours, covering the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Jaipur, Agra), Varanasi, and a tour of South Goa, and we had an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish.
From the moment we first got in touch, the communication was excellent. Sukret, our main contact, was incredibly helpful and responsive—answering all our many questions before we arrived and consistently checking in with us during our trip, even when we had no specific issues. His attention to detail and care made the whole experience smooth and reassuring.
Our first day in Delhi included a great sightseeing tour—highlights like the Red Fort, Gandhi’s Tomb, and exploring the bustling markets set the tone for an exciting trip. Jaipur was vibrant and beautiful, and Agra—especially the Taj Mahal—was simply breathtaking. Our driver for the Golden Triangle, Amit, was brilliant: reliable, friendly, and always making sure we were comfortable and happy.
Varanasi was a true highlight. The tour guide there was fantastic—so knowledgeable and passionate about the city. Experiencing the Ganga Aarti and the early morning boat ride was something we’ll never forget. Even the sleeper train experience was well-organized and memorable in its own way!
The only minor downside was that some of the hotels didn’t quite meet 4-star standards. In Delhi, the hotel staff wasn’t as attentive as we expected, and in Varanasi, although the late check-out was appreciated, our room had a noisy toilet and the breakfast service was a bit chaotic—we waited 20 minutes for an omelet that never arrived. While these were small issues, they didn’t take away from the overall experience, but we would suggest a bit more care when selecting accommodations for future guests.
That said, every member of the VWI team—from Sukret to the guides and drivers—was welcoming, professional, and went out of their way to ensure we had a fantastic time. If you're considering booking with VWI Tours, don’t hesitate—you’ll be in safe, capable, and caring hands.
I am so thankful that I chose this 7 day tour of the Golden Triangle and Varanasi. As a 72 year old woman travelling solo I found the driver and tour guides to be exceptional, respectful, friendly and knowledgeable at each venue. Everything ran smoothly and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the sites. The accommodations were comfortable and I also enjoyed the experience of riding the night train to and from Varanasi. India’s beauty, culture, art work, people and food has left an indelible impact on my heart and I surely will be returning to explore more of this amazing country. I met some truly beautiful people who I now consider to be my friend. Namaste to all. Don’t miss out on this life changing experience ????❤️????
Overall we loved our tour of Northern India. A positive feedback for this tour would be please check the itinerary and take control of what you are comfortable with. We found sightseeing all day followed by a 5-6 hours of driving is exhausting arriving at your hotel at 20.00-21.30 at night is far to late. We actually shortened some of the days visits to get to those times.
Allow yourself some downtime in between days.
The guides were first class and knowledgeable and really looked after us. Sharing their knowledge and going over and above to deliver an excellent experience, right down to taking us to our seats on the train (Sandeep).
Viator’s should rate their tours with an intensity value to allow you to make informed decisions.
Other improvements should be, have all your hotel booking references as we had to wait ages while the tour company had to be contacted for confirmation of our bookings which can be frustrating after a long day.
Hotel standards were good