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Reality Tours and Travel is a socially responsible tour operator based in Mumbai and Delhi, India, that was founded upon a desire to challenge negative stereotypes about slums and to use 80% of profits to affect positive change in these communities.

Over a decade later and as well as our signature Educational Slum Tour, we now offer a wide variety of city and multi day tours including Plan Your Trip. All of these tours are united in their aim to show guests places that might be difficult to access, experience and understand without us.

Good to know

  • Award-winning responsible operator
  • Community-based tours and guides
  • 1000's of 5* reviews

Key information

Destinations India
Activity Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Responsible Travel, Community-led Tourism, Solo Travel
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour

Reality Tours and Travel Reviews

What people are saying about Reality Tours and Travel

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Valentina G
12/01/2023

We contacted Reality Tours (recommended in Lonely Planet) to help us organise a two-week trip from Mumbai to Goa and Kerala for my husband, our 14-year-old son and myself. This was the best decision ever! They reply to our email a few hours later, we had a couple of meetings on line and soon after, we had an itinerary organised. Getting in touch with them at every stage of the planning and journey was easy and efficient. Krishna and Dhaval, the tour organisers, were amazing!

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Phillip R
01/06/2022

I worked with Krishna to design a custom tour for me and my 2 kids as a high-school graduation present. I wanted them to see the full breadth of the Indian experience and Reality Tours delivered. We explored Mumbai, Kerala, Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan over 3 weeks. From local village meals, houseboats, wild elephants, tea plantations, palaces, forts and rooftoop restaurants to mystic sites, Dharavi, temples of every faith, cultural performances and behind the scenes restaurant kitchen tours - we saw it all. Krishna's team consisted of high energy and knowledgeable local guides who were there to take you as deep into the Indian adventure that you wanted to go. This was a trip of a lifetime for me and my kids and I am pleased I worked with Reality Tours to make this vision come to life. There was no cookie cutter approach and every little detail could be customized for our experience - and best of all is the low hassle no shopping guarantee that leaves you with a no pressure trip! I would highly recommend Reality Tours and the great team Krishna has assembled.

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Jan
04/08/2022

After doing the Dharavi streettour (which was a great experience) and travelling on our own from Mumbai to Kovalam, we decided to ask realitytours to put together a customised programme of 10 days from Kovalam back to Mumbai.

The owner (Mr Pujari) put together a great programme with all our wishes in mind. We had a private driver with knowledge of Kerala to accompany us for 5 days, arranged trains, and the most idyllic accommodations on route. The must see highlights on our stops were carefully selected and absolutely gorgeous!

Mr Pujari suggested to stay for a few days at his hometown to experience local life in Udupi-district Karnataka. We agreed and were a houseguest with him and his family. Thank you so much for the hospitality!

Realitytours does not just simply pick touristspots that everyone knows, but also makes sure to do it in a responsible way that is sustainable and gives back to the community. It shows India in a way that let's you experience the local life, which in our humble opinion is what travelling is all about. We visited community projects such as a farm, local restaurants with the best food, and a school in his hometown.

The whole experience was perfect! We highly recommend realitytours and especially the service, expertise and hospitality of Mr Pujari!

Reality Tours and Travel tours

Rajasthan & Golden Triangle Tour by Train

Experience India’s famed Golden Triangle

12 days From $1,215 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan
Activity Active, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Responsible Travel, Community-led Tourism, Train
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
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North India Hills & Beyond Tour

Explore the holy temples and roam through the green rolling hills of the North

12 days From $1,300 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Delhi, Amritsar, Dharamshala, Shimla, Chandigarh, Rishikesh
Activity Active, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Responsible Travel, Community-led Tourism, Train
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
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Rajasthan, Taj Mahal & Delhi Tour

Explore “the Land of Kings” and discover the majesty of Rajasthan!

11 days From $1,760 Customisable
Destinations Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan
Activity Active, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Responsible Travel, Community-led Tourism
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
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Goa & South India off the Beaten Path Tour

A complete view of South India

10 days From $1,150 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka, Shivamogga, Heranjalu
Activity Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Responsible Travel, Community-led Tourism
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
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Kerala & Village Experience Tour

Witness the sublime beauty of South India

15 days From $1,230 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Kerala, Mumbai
Activity Cruise & Sailing, Beach, Adventure, Active, Yoga, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Responsible Travel, Community-led Tourism
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
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Kerala Highlights & Backwaters Tour

9-day fully guided private tour

9 days From $902 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Kerala
Activity Cruise & Sailing, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
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What's included

All trips with Reality Tours and Travel include the following services. Get in touch to find out more.

Accommodation
Guided excursions
Ground transfers
Some meals
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