At Great Beyond Adventures, we constantly challenge ourselves to discover the next great adventure,
the next unexplored destination, or the next new activity. Then we use our new discoveries to create
an expedition just for you. We started Great Beyond Adventures because we love new sights, new places, and
new experiences. We strive to constantly learn – from you, from each other, from friends and acquaintances,
and from unexpected sources – so that we can craft uncommon journeys just for you.
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An Adventure throughout India
15 days / November - April
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Spend several days whitewater rafting on the Ganges. We’ll be tackling several exciting Class II and Class III rapids.
• Indulge in a unique wildlife experience with a horseback safari.
• Partake in the famous opium ceremony, at your own discretion.
• Spend some time getting to know the fascinating Bishnoi people. Bishnois are fierce advocates for the environment and wildlife. They are considered, by many, to be the first “conservationists," and you’ll get a rare glimpse into their compelling lifestyle.
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Kali Sarda Rafting
16 days / November - April
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Take a bicycle tour through the pristine ecosystems of Rajaji National Park.
• Enjoy several days of Class III and Class IV white-water rafting on the Kali Sarda and Ganges, two of the most beautiful and important rivers in the world.
• Discover the beauty and mystery of Corbett National Park, home to a variety of flora and fauna, including Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, and Asian elephants.
• Take a walking tour through Rishikesh, the spiritual birthplace of yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda. This is where The Beatles came to stay with their guru, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, back in the 1960s.
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Rafting the Sacred Ganges
10 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Thrill to a multi-day rafting trip down the Ganges, through breathtaking scenery, holy sites, and some challenging Class IV rapids.
• Enjoy a guided tour of historic Agra Fort and the stunning Taj Mahal.
• Take a walking tour through Rishikesh, the spiritual birthplace of yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda. This is where The Beatles came to stay with their guru, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, back in the 1960s.
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Ultimate Himalayan Trek in Style
13 days / October - March
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Get to know the real India with village walks that include 10th and 12th century Hindu temples, overnight stays at authentic village homes, and an intimate view of everyday rural life in the Himalayas.
• Revel in the breathtaking panoramas of the mountains offered by the unique resort, 360° Leti. This chic and exclusive retreat is situated at 8,000 feet with 360-degree views of the Himalayas.
• Take a private elephant safari in Corbett Tiger Reserve. You’ll spend the morning and afternoon tracking in the bush, away from any other tourist trails as you search for the Bengal Tiger.
• Exhilarate during an active day of adventure white-water rafting on the River Ganges.
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Up Close With The Wildlife and Culture of India
14 days / October - May
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Track the elusive and majestic tiger – on Jeep and on the back on an elephant – at two of India’s most beautiful national game preserves. Also, see swamp deer, black bucks, Indian bison, barking deer, and leopards.
• Marvel at the elegant balance and beautiful symmetry of the Taj Mahal, one of the most stunning monuments in the world.
• Revel in the stark contrasts between New Delhi and Old Delhi in a privately guided sightseeing tour.
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Rafting the Indus and Zanskar
18 days / Mid June - September
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Raft down the Indus and Zanskar rivers for five days, soaking in the remote beauty of the region as you challenge yourself to a succession of increasingly difficult rapids.
• Expand your knowledge of temples and temple architecture with visits to some of the area’s most beautiful monasteries, temples, statues, carvings, and gompas.
• Marvel at the Dalai Lama’s beautiful golden-roofed summer palace and visit a local oracle.
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Kerala River Regeneration (Adventeers Wanted)
9 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Immerse yourself in an ancient and thriving culture with an intimate tour of Kerala’s villages, music, dance, and cuisine.
• Sail the backwaters of Kerala on a houseboat. This unique geographical formation has engendered a unique lifestyle which can only be appreciated from onboard a boat.
• Stay in one of the last remaining namboothiri illam, a traditional Kerala Brahmin manor, boasting a 2-acre sacred grove.
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Sunderbans Adventure with Tigers and Rhinos
12 days / November - April
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Catch a glimpse of the rare Great Indian Rhinoceros in its only natural habitat, the Kaziranga National Park. Get an intimate look at this magnificent and vanishing creature from the back of an elephant.
• Stalk the elusive and majestic Bengal tiger at the Sunderbans Tiger Reserve via riverboat cruise.
• Immerse yourself in a thriving and ancient culture with visits to small villages, encounters with local people, and performances of traditional dances and songs.
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The 3 Rs: Rustic, Rural, Rajasthan (Adventeers Wanted)
13 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Immerse yourself in an ancient and thriving culture with a village-by-village tour of rural Rajasthan.
• Discover the living traditions of skilled artisans and craftspeople with workshops, market visits, and one-on-one personal interactions.
• Spend the night in real India homestays in small villages, far from the usual tourist haunts.
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