• Duration: 17 Days & Nights
   

• Group Size: Maximum 14 Guests
   

• Accommodation: Premium 5-Star & Heritage Hotels
   

• Style: Food, Culture & Immersive Experiences
   

• Fitness Level: Moderate
   

• Hosted By: Sarah Meikle

• Discover India's extraordinary regional cuisines
   

• Meet renowned chefs, growers and food producers
   

• Visit bustling markets and traditional spice merchants
   

• Enjoy exclusive cooking demonstrations and hands-on classes
   

• Experience unforgettable street food with trusted local experts
   

• Dine in exceptional restaurants, heritage homes and hidden local favourites
   

• Learn the stories behind India's diverse culinary traditions
   

• Travel with a small group of like-minded food lovers

• 17 nights premium accommodation
   

• Daily breakfast

• Extensive selection of lunches and dinners
   

• Exclusive culinary experiences and cooking classes
   

• Market tours with local experts
   

• Visits with growers, producers and artisans
   

• Air-conditioned transport throughout
   

• Domestic flights within India
   

• Airport meet & greets and transfers
   

• Entrance fees and guided sightseeing
   

• English-speaking local guides
   

• Pre-departure support and visa guidance
   

• 24/7 local assistance while in India

• International Flights
   

• Departure taxes (if required)
   

• Health & Travel Insurance (you are required to have travel insurance)
   

• Meals not listed
   

• Additional tips (mainly hotel porters)
   

• Spending Money
   

• Indian entry visa
   

• Vaccinations (if required/desired)
   

• Additional travel arrangements/activities not noted on itinerary

Tour Cost: NZ$16,995 per person twin share

Single Supplement: NZ$4,450 per person*

Deposit: $2,500 NZD per person*

Balance Due 90 days before departure.

Payment Options:

• Bank transfer (preferred)

• Credit and debit cards accepted (fees apply)

Please Note:

Payment plans are available. All payments are made in NZD. Prices are correct as of September 2026 and are subject to exchange rate fluctuations.

*Deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred. Refer to Terms & Conditions for more information.

If food is one of the main reasons you travel, this is the tour you've been waiting for.

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Designed for travellers who love discovering culture through cuisine, this journey offers access to experiences that simply aren't available on a typical holiday. You'll meet the people behind the food, explore bustling produce markets, visit farms and spice growers, learn traditional techniques from local cooks and enjoy unforgettable meals that showcase the incredible diversity of Indian cuisine.

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Whether you're an enthusiastic home cook, a dedicated foodie or simply someone who believes the best travel memories are made around a table, this tour will leave you with a deeper understanding of India and flavours you'll never forget.