Namaste, and welcome to India! We begin this adventure in one of the oldest and most sacred cities in the world: Varanasi.

Arrive at any time before 1pm, get transferred to our hotel to our hotel, check in, and take some time to rest, wander, and start absorbing the energy of India. In the evening, we will meet for our first unforgettable experience: a sunset boat cruise on the Ganges River.

From the boat, we will watch the famous Ganga Aarti, a beautiful Hindu ritual of fire, chanting, music, incense, lamps, and devotion performed along the river. This is one of those travel moments that is difficult to explain until you are actually there, floating on the Ganges, watching the city glow in the evening light.

And just like that, within hours of arriving, we will already be deep inside the magic of India.

OVERNIGHT: Rivatas by Ideal or similar

MEALS: N/A