We had one of the most amazing day trips ever and truly enjoyed our time in Agra. After seeing their website, we requested a day trip to Agra, which has been perfectly designed by Madeleine herself - she called me before our arrival to make sure she understands our interests, our schedule and our plans. The idea to have lunch at one of India's best hotels was simply outrageous. We were impressed and felt like the Kings of India with Indian Excurisions! Our tour guide was extremely good, he knew all details and always had a response for us. It was so interesting to see how things work in India if you have a perfectly planned tour, organized by a local operator! We did not have to wait for the golf car to the Taj Mahal, nor did we have to wait in the queue in front of the Taj. At the end of the day, we had the possibility to purchase marble souvenirs, which was a lovely touch to encourage with the locals and to see the local habits. The car was superb and the snacks plus hygenic articles were a great plus! Our driver was so kind and welcoming as well. A big thanks and I am sure you will have a great time with Indian Excursions.

Our trip was planned in meticulous detail by Madeleine at Indian Excursions, whose interpretation of our requirements, sensible advice and detailed answers to questions were efficient and highly personalised. We were met on arrival at Delhi by her partner Shiv and driven everywhere by the same experienced driver, Sanjay. Our guides at the monuments and palaces were all courteous, friendly and knowledgeable, and we enjoyed many conversations about the history and culture of India which added to our appreciation of this fascinating country. The tone of voice on Indian Excursions' website was what convinced us to contact them initially, but it soon became apparent that we had stumbled upon a great example of a small company whose owners really are hands-on and passionate about pleasing their clients, something that was constantly demonstrated throughout our stay. If you are concerned about booking through a non-UK Delhi-based business, don't be. They clearly have local knowledge and experience which is unlikely to be matched by even the biggest UK tour operators. And the combination of an English woman and an Indian gentleman ensures your every need is catered for. After many years of 5 star holidays, we think these people are among the best we have ever used.

We started planning this trip months before travelling and the information, advice and guidance we received from Madeleine and Shiv at Indian Excursions Co was brilliant. At no time did we feel lost, out of our depth or neglected. Our hotels and home stays were all of them just what we wanted. A special mention for our stay at Dev Shree a oasis of calm, elegance and hospitality. We cannot recommend it enough, tea in the village and a train journey that will stay with me forever. We did the Golden Triangle and from the moment we were picked up to being dropped off for our return everything went just as they said it would-even the bad stuff! When we settled our itinerary we wanted a flight from Udaipu to Delhi which Madeleine suggested may not be a good idea as the fog often disrupts flights that time of year. We went ahead regardless and as she predicted our flights were disrupted and we had a little stress time. :-). Shiv and Madeleine came through and sorted us out with alternative flights and even met us at Delhi to refund our lost flight and give us a cool beer for our journey to the hotel. Guides at all our stops were knowledgeable and eloquent, some more than others, but none of them left us feeling as if we had been patronised or talked down to. Our driver "Gandhi" was most impressive and we were able to see local sights that we'd have otherwise missed thanks to him as well as those on our itinerary. Many thanks to everyone at Indian Excursions Co for making this trip so special. Andrew and Lorraine

This is a personal email I sent Indian Excursions after my trip to Rajasthan. Dear Madeleine, I am good and missing India already! Oh we had a fantabulous time... Thank you so much for that beautiful trip! My husband and I felt like royals, extremely pampered and indulgent. I've already left a review on the trip advisor link you provided. But I would like to give you feedback here as well. We are truly impressed and satisfied with this trip and your company. You delivered everything promised and much more! The car was in great condition and Sanjay was a gem! The car was cleaned everyday and new water bottles provided daily. Nothing was too much work for him, he would always do it with a smile. The tour guides were good and we particularly liked Mr Deepak in Udaipur (who we thought looked like Gary Oldman) and AK in Agra. Mr Raju in Delhi was good as well. They were very knowledgable, professional and had great personality. We were also surprised by presence of both the tour guides and the agents at each hotel check in, which really made us feel like we were VIPs. The hotels were some of the best we had stayed in! And we are so happy we took up you suggestion on Chhatra Sagar. That was one of the highlights of our trips, just as you had promised! Beautiful place. Raas was a fantastic choice too with great views of the fort. My husband especially loved Dera Amer and the elephant ride. The Oberoi and Taj were obviously in a league of their own but even then, they exceeded our expectations. Overall, we are very happy customers and truly impressed with Indian Excursions. There were no unexpected costs, short-changes or glitches, which is a marked difference from my previous interactions with Indian companies. We hope to use your services again. Cheers, Loshini

All our contact with Indian Excursions Company was faultless. Madeline, Shiv and our driver Sanjay were excellent. They were very accomodating in helping to make my birthday celebrations something I will always remember. Sanjay even bought me flowers !! India is very " in your face" and all your senses come to life. Sanjay made sure we were safe at all times. I can thoroughly recommend this company. Well done

We have now arrived home after our amazing adventure of touring Rajasthan. Many thanks for your efficient and professional manner in which you arranged our holiday, for ourselves and friends. Can't thank you enough for your attention to detail and care from the moment we arrived in Dehli to the day of leaving again 17 days later. Madan was our driver with Raul as his helper. They were punctual, informative, friendly and made every day pleasant because of their care and attention to our comfort. Our journey was made extra special because of the people we met and sights like a mother tiger and her cubs at the Ranthamborne tiger reserve. Arriving at the Imperial Hotel in Dehli was such a treat, although not all the hotels were to this standard, we take full responsibility as the final choice was made by ourselves when booking with you. Very difficult to choose a hotel from the website as photos can be misleading as to the standard! Nothing could deter our enjoyment of being in India, sometimes testing all senses but wouldn't change a thing, as this is what the whole experience is about! We hope to plan another holiday soon, perhaps sample Southern India next time. Once again, thank you for all your kind attention and for making everything run smoothly from beginning to end. You deserve lots of success with your tour company and we will be sure to recommend your services as nothing less than five star!! Kind regards, Shan & Gary Ward, travelling with Trevor & Lee Falle.

Indian Excursions were great right from the very beginning. Madeleine was so helpful in her emails and quick to respond and didn't mind us making any changes, so that our trip was designed for us. The team in India were so welcoming and knowledgeable and was great be given a mobile phone that we could use if needed. Would definitely recommend Indian Excursions and hope to use them again soon ourselves!

Thank you Madeleine and Shiv so very much for organising such a fantastic and well planned journey through Rajasthan. All the arrangements worked perfectly and the guides were all first rate. We would particularly like to single out our guide Amir at Agra. He was very professional and knowledgeable and ensured that I fulfilled a lifetime dream of getting the best photos of the Taj Mahal possible (I think he knew a lot more about photography than he let on). He went out of his way to make sure we got the most out of our visit to Agra. One of the highlights for us was the visit to Tordi Garh. This provided us with a closer look at rural India and was enhanced by it being off the main tourist route. The Jeep tour at Tordi Garh and surrounds was sensational (to our delight the jeep was ancient and about the same vintage as the driver) and our guide Ved Prakash (from the hotel) made sure we experieced all that the local area had to offer to the fullest. He was also more than capable as our guide for a pre-dawn hike up to the fort and made sure I got some very impressive sunrise photos for which I am truly grateful. Also, thank you for including the cooking class. This was a bit of a surprise (don't recall seeing it on the agenda), but it made the world of difference to our approach to restaurant menus after that. Last but not least our driver Kaileesh was an amazing driver over the whole journey. Such courtesy, an unflappable manner, great sense of humor and caring nature, together with his precision driving over some trying roads helped to make our trip comfortable, safe and hassle free. We also really enjoyed the drive to Udaipur via the backroads which gave us further glimpses of Indian life in a rural setting and our visits to Seth Andji Kalyanji temple and Kumbhalgarh Fort. While we did not see a tiger, your wonderful itinerary provided us with many unforgettable experiences and a lifetime of memories and we cannot thank you both enough. Perhaps next time the Tigers will be a little less shy.

My husband and I went to Rajasthan with Indian Excursions for two weeks over Christmas 2014 and had a magical time. From the very first contact with Maddie and the itinerary creation process, to the meeting on arrival at the airport by Shiv and our fabulous driver Sanjay, all the way through the trip to seeing us off for our departure home, the whole team was extremely professional and helpful, dealing with all requests promptly, and ensuring we were happy and comfortable at all times (from giving us a mobile phone to use while we were there, to having the car well-stocked with water, sweets and tissues!). They could not have done a better job.

Indian Excursions were excellent! Madeleine was so helpful when we were planning our trip, and Shiv couldn't have done more to welcome us when we first arrived and keep in contact and make sure we were ok during our 2 week holiday. Even when we lost our mobile phone, Shiv had a replacement sent to us the very next day! The recommended hotels were very good, as were the guides in each city. Madan our Driver was just fabulous. It was our first experience of India, and it won't be the last. We will definitely recommend IE to our friends. Congrats and thanks to the Indian Excursions team!

If you are looking for a tour company that is committed to providing you with an excellent vacation in India, then Indian Excursions is the company for you. They were extremely patient and knowledgable in advising me, answering many many questions, making recommendations, preparing me in every way for my first trip to India and developing an excellent itinerary. They followed up with me throughout my trip to ensure that everything was going well, they set up tour guides and a driver at every stop and ensured that everything occurred on time as per the itinerary. The personal service they provided was excellent. I researched a lot of companies before selecting this company and we were very appreciative and satisfied with the service we received. You will definitely enjoy your trip by securing this company.

My birthday day and evening were simply the best. Thank you both for organising the TWO cakes - I was touched by your thoughtfulness and generosity. And please thank lovely Sunil for his present of Ganesh, who is currently sitting on the bookshelf in our living room, dispensing good fortune. We had such an incredible time - so much so that we recommended your company to some friends from Sydney who also found Indian Excursions excellent.

Indian Excursions Co from the very first contact, made us their priority. They customised the itinerary to suit our needs and provided us with excellent guides and amazing accommodation. Nothing was left to chance. We particularly enjoyed the way we were made to feel so very welcome. For anyone who is looking for the experience of a lifetime. Do not hesitate to put yourselves in their hands and then relax they will do the rest.

Madeleine is the best organiser I have ever experienced for international travel. No amount of changes to the arrangements, were too much for her Shiv was superb with the logistics and our driver was just excellent. I strongly recommend them to anybody who is travelling to India. Tom

I really had a great time in India thanks to Shiv and Madeleine. I was travelling alone and always felt safe thanks to them. The organization of the tour was absolutely perfect. Every details of the trip werefully prepared (transportation, hôtels, guides...) My driver, Sanjay was also a very good driver and so nice person. I definitely recommend to use Indian excursions if you want to spend the best of your time in this fabulous country!

The Indian Excursions Co pro-actively assisted me in planning my trip to India by preparing a tour exclusively tailored to my needs. They appreciated that I would be travelling with my teenage daughter and that security and safety were a concern. They understood, from the outset, what we wanted: not a frenetic whistle-stop tour of all the major centres with endless sightseeing, but a gentle introduction to India that would allow us to spend some time in each city, savouring what each city had to offer. Nothing was too big an ask: they were always so patient and courteous, changing itineraries and making gentle suggestions without forcing us to accept their particular point of view, even though they ultimately knew what was best for us. We were accommodated in top class hotels and, more than once, our room was upgraded at no extra cost. The driver allocated to us took us under his wing and treated us like family. Our guides were knowledgeable and interesting, and fun to be with. A big plus was the cellphone that we were given, which gave us that added bit of security. All in all, the Indian Excursions Co gave us a truly memorable visit to India. Shiv and Madeleine are consummate professionals and, when we return to India (which we hope to do in the next year of two), we shall again call on them for assistance. I recommend them without hesitation.

Indian excursions services way exceeded my expectations and my friend Gabriela's as well. From the beginning your detail planing of the Golden triangle trip with such a deep understanding of our likes and needs was superb. You consider every single possible detail. From the arrival at the airport when Shive greeted us and introduce us to our driver, whom accompany us everywhere from day one until we departed, every thing was perfect. Besides the fact that the hotels where we stay, Leela in New Delhi and Oberoi in Jaipur and Ranthambore, were 5 stars. Indian excursion's services were impeccable and of the highest standards. You made our experience incredibly amazing. I can not wait to go back to India and I will definetely contact you to plan my next trip. I highly recommend you to my friends specially some of them that were afraid to adventure to India. I will never be able to thank you enough for making our travel experience so incredible. Sincerely Miriam Casal

From the day we contacted Indian Excursions to the day we left India to go back home, we would not have been able to say something bad. Madeleine prepared our trip with looking after all possible details to fit our requirements and Shiv took care of us during all our trip not leaving one thing out of control. This is a trip we remember, not only that Rajastan is a beautiful place but more important Madeleine and Shiv made it even more beautiful. Thanks a lot to both of you and to all the staff we met. Special thanks to our good and dedicated driver. We highly recommend Indian Excursions for your next holiday in India.

excellent organization warm welcoming continuous assistance. True Indian hospitality experience. We have repeated the experience three times and surely will go back for the fourth!!