INDIA & SRI LANKA FARM TOUR 2027

Not Included:

• Airport taxes

• Flight upgrades. (ask for details)

• Tourist visas or ETA’s (if applicable)

• Meals other than stated

• Travel Insurance - Select Holidays recommends that all of our clients purchase vacation protection insurance

• Gratuities/ tips

• Drinks other than stated

• Items of personal nature

Day 01 - Feb 26, 2027: Depart Canada      [IFM]
Depart North America on an overnight flight to Delhi, India.

Day 02 - Feb 27, 2027: Arrive Delhi, India [IFM/D]
Upon arrival into Delhi, India. Clear local customs and meet your local guide before transferring to the hotel, your home for the next 2 nights.

Day 03 - Feb 28, 2027: Old Delhi, India [B/L/D]
Morning half day sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Raj Ghat the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi . Also drive past Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi. Afternoon half day sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (war memorial arch), Lakshminarayan Temple-a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place-shopping centre of New Delhi. Enjoy a “Welcome Dinner” this evening hosted by Select Holidays.

Day 04 - Mar 01, 2027: Delhi - Ludhiana, India       [B/L/D]
Visit the largest wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Asia this morning, where trading and auctioning take place early every morning. An afternoon visit to a poultry farm before proceeding to Ludhiana. The group will continue to Ludhiana by first class high speed rail. Upon the late arrival into Ludhiana, check into hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 05 - Mar 02, 2027: Ludhiana - Delhi, India   [B/L/D]   
A morning visit to a vegetable & flower farm. Also enjoy a visit to a Wheat Farm. An afternoon visit to a Cooperative Bank, which looks after the interest of farmers, assisting with loans and getting people in to farming. Return back to Delhi this evening.

Day 06 - Mar 03, 2027: Delhi - Agra, India   [B/L/D]    
After breakfast, travel by coach to Agra. The journey between Delhi and Agra   passes through the fertile agricultural  heartland , one of India’s most productive farming regions. Crops including  wheat, rice, sugarcane, mustard, potatoes, maize, and many seasonal vegetables. The rich soil, favorable climate, and extensive    irrigation systems make this corridor an excellent example of how  agriculture plays in supporting India’s food supply. Check into hotel in Agra for a 2-night stay.  

Day 07 - Mar 04, 2027: Agra    [B/L/D]  
A morning visit to Sikandara, Itmad-Ud-Duala and Agra Fort. Sikandara- is “Emperor Akbar's” mausoleum; Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Duala was built between 1622-28 by Empress Noor Jahan in memory of her father; Agra Fort contains halls of private and public audiences and other palaces. Afternoon visit to the Taj Mahal at sunset. The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. Overnight in Agra.

Day 08 - Mar 05, 2027: Ranthambore National Park   [B/L/D]     
Depart for Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve. Enroute to the park, visit Fatehpur Sikri.  Upon arrival into the park check into hotel for a 2-night stay.

Day 09 - Mar 06, 2027: Ranthambore National Park   [B/L/D]     
Enjoy a morning and afternoon game run. The park is a congenial habitat for Tigers, the stately Sambar - the largest of all Asiatic deer, water birds and crocodiles. The park is a wildlife enthusiast and photographer’s dream.  Later on you will visit a Guava Farm. Afternoon game drive again. Overnight in the National Park.

Day 10 – Mar 07, 2027: Jaipur, India   [B/L/D]    
Once again, another game run before traveling to Jaipur – known as the “Pink City”. Jaipur will be your home  for the next 3 nights.

Day 11 - Mar 08, 2027: Jaipur, India   [B/L/D]  
Visit Amber Fort in the morning, the ancient capital of the state. An unforgettable elephant or jeep ride is part of the highlight this day as well.  Later visit a milk collection center where milk is collected from nearby villagers.

Day 12 – Mar 09 2027: Jaipur, India [B/L/D]     
A morning tour of Jaipur, visiting the city palace and observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds plus through the rows-pink residential and business area.  Enjoy a “Farewell Dinner” hosted by Select Holidays, at a 30 acre agriculture farm, which is a typical Indian farm with thatched roofs and mud plastered wall.  The farm also has tube wells used for irrigating crops such as wheat, barley, millet and vegetables. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 13 - Mar 10, 2027: Jaipur - Delhi, India  [B/L/D]  
All too soon great things must come to an end as you drive from Jaipur back to Delhi.  A stop in the local countryside and visit the Amul Milk Plant, a state-of-the-art dairy factory that produces milk, curd, ice cream and cheese. Upon arrival into Delhi, check into an airport hotel. 

Day 14: Mar 11, 2027:  Delhi, India to Colombo/Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka   [B/D]
Morning flight from Delhi, India to Columbo, Sri Lanka. Upon arrival, receive a traditional Sri Lankan welcome: “Ayubowan”—a wish for long life. Travel to Anuradhapura, one of Sri Lanka’s ancient agricultural heartlands. En route, visit a coconut cultivation operation and a mixed-crop farm featuring cashews, pineapples, and tropical fruits. Learn about coconut harvesting, husking, toddy tapping, coir production, and traditional intercropping practices. Check into your hotel and enjoy the facilities.

Day 15:  Mar 12, 2027:  Anuradhapura – Dambulla, Sri Lanka    [B/L/D]
Travel to Dambulla and visit traditional Wewa Gam—or “Tank Villages”—where ancient irrigation reservoirs support paddy fields, seasonal vegetables, and dry-zone crops. Explore the sustainable Ellangawa cascade irrigation system, traditional farming tools, and the relationship between water management, land use, and village life. Overnight in the Amaya Lake region.

Day 16:  Mar 13, 2027:  Dambulla – Kandy, Sri Lanka    [B/L/D]
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a remarkable complex of ancient cave temples, murals, and sculptures carved into a massive rock outcrop. Continue to the Matale region for a visit to a spice garden, then travel to Kandy to explore the Kandyan Home Garden System—an environmentally sustainable mix of spices, fruit trees, timber species, medicinal plants, and food crops. Overnight at Amaya Hills Kandy.

Day 17:  Mar 14, 2027:  Kandy – Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka   [B/D]
Visit the Agricultural Genetic Resources Centre at Gannoruwa to learn about vegetable and fruit crop conservation. Continue into Sri Lanka’s central highlands, where tea cultivation has shaped the landscape for generations. Arrive in Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England,” surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, vegetable farms, and tea estates. Tour the town, including Gregory Lake and Sita Amman Kovil. Overnight at Araliya Green Hills.

Day 18:  Mar 15, 2027:  Nuwara Eliya – Ella, Sri Lanka [B/L/D]
Travel through Sri Lanka’s highland farming country to Ella. Visit an up-country vegetable farming village, explore Uva home gardens, and learn about analog forestry practices in the Welimada and Bandarawela areas.

The afternoon is at leisure, with optional visits to the Nine Arch Bridge and Ravana Falls, or a walk to Little Adam’s Peak for panoramic views over tea-covered hills. Overnight at Hotel Morning Dew Ella.

Day 19:  Mar 16, 2027:  Ella – Udawalawe, Sri Lanka   [B/L/D]
Journey into Sri Lanka’s lowland dry zone, visiting farms producing bananas, papayas, vegetables, sugarcane, and other tropical crops. Learn about community seed-saving initiatives and local farming practices. In the afternoon, enjoy a safari in Udawalawe National Park, known for its elephants, dry-zone birdlife, and open grassland landscapes. Overnight at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort.

Day 20:  Mar 17, 2027:  Udawalawe – Colombo, Sri Lanka / Depart Sri Lanka   [B/L/IFM]
Visit a cinnamon cultivation and processing centre, followed by a rubber plantation visit, before continuing to Colombo. Discover Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, where South Asian, colonial, and modern influences meet. This evening, transfer to the international airport for your overnight flight home to North America.

Day 21:  Mar 18,  2027:  End of Tour   [IFM]
Arrive North America early this morning, concluding your Sri Lanka Agricultural Discovery Tour.

$18,864.00 CAD per person, based on double occupancy
Price includes international air from Canada and flights within India in economy class
Plus taxes of $1,872.00 CAD per person

Single Occupancy - add $3,874.00
INITIAL DEPOSIT - $4,000.00 per person at time of booking
Second Payment of $4,000.00 is due prior to September 15, 2026
FINAL PAYMENT per person is due before November 06, 2026

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