Get closer to India

India can be a daunting destination to many, but we are specialists in ensuring your first visit to India is absolutely magical. All our specialists have visited India countless times and have a great deal of experience in arranging holidays for the first time visitor to India. At Scott Dunn, we use the best private guides, drivers and logistics to ensure the destination comes to the fore. Sit back, breath in and let India unfold in front of you.

With majestic palaces converted into indulgent luxury hotels, jungles home to the Royal Bengal Tiger and of course colourful history and culture, India is a fabulous destination to begin married life. Perhaps a little culture before heading to the turquoise lagoons of the Maldives, or the palm-fringed beaches of Sri Lanka for the ultimate twin-centre honeymoon. The possibilities are endless, and we will tailor an exclusive itinerary totally around you. It goes without saying we will provide the best private transfers, personal guides and superb hotels to ensure the overall experience is absolutely unforgettable.

Escape the bustling major cities and fellow tourists with an off-the-beaten track adventure into India’s spell-binding rural heartlands. You don’t need to leave your creature comforts behind, as we know the perfect bolt-holes to spend the night, yet you will have the opportunity to witness India’s amazing culture and natural beauty in all its authenticity by day. Whether you're an old India-hand returning to the subcontinent yet again, or just have a passion for getting away from the major sights, our India team are specialists in crafting private tailor-made itineraries to all the remarkable hidden corners of India.

An Indian wildlife tour may surprise you. Beyond the amazing Royal Bengal Tiger, in fact you can meet all the characters from the Jungle Book in real life, whether it is leopard, bear, many forms of deer, fantastic birdlife, rhino, wild elephants, bison and even Asiatic lion – in some ways the variety on offer rivals that of an African safari. Experience India’s stunning landscapes and rural heartlands along with its magical culture. In recent years, a range of luxury safari lodges have opened in many of the parks ensuring your wildlife experience is taken to the next level.

India is a magical destination for a family holiday, and depending on the ages of your children, we can tailor-make an itinerary totally around your family’s interests. India will no doubt be one of the most remarkable destinations they will have visited, hitting all the senses and no doubt creating memories they will never forget. We know that they might not want to trudge around countless temples and forts, so we blend experiences which kids will find interesting. We also know that a balance to seeing things and dedicated pool time is a must! We hand pick guides that know how to make children smile.

From the high mountains of the Himalayas through the forts and palaces of Rajasthan and the backwaters of Kerala, India offers so many amazing travelling experiences. Here is just a few of our favourite suggested itineraries, each of which can be tweaked to provide you with your ideal private tailor-made holiday through the subcontinent. These are just a taster of what we can create in India, and we love to blend luxury and adventure in equal measure, melding bustling cities with off-the-beaten track rural delights using a range of wonderful boutique hotels.