# Foliage Outdoors — Full Reference Foliage Outdoors is a travel company based in Kothrud, Pune, Maharashtra, India, founded in 2000. It organises wildlife safaris, adventure tours, seasonal and age-segmented camps for students and young adults, school educational tours, and customised travel packages within India and internationally. Bookings are handled through an online booking system provided by Vacation Labs. Air ticketing and visa assistance are offered through a sister company, Infinite Journeys Pvt Ltd. Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/ --- ## Company Overview Foliage Outdoors describes itself as having operated for over two decades and having served more than 50,000 travellers. Its stated areas of expertise are wildlife and adventure tours, student and youth programmes, and tailored/bespoke travel through a division it calls Foliage Travel & Leisure. The company also operates Camp365, an owned campsite property located approximately 60 km from Pune, used for school groups, families, and corporate outings. The homepage displays accreditation and affiliation logos including the Ministry of Tourism (Government of India), Incredible India, the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), the International Award for Young People (IAYP), the Directorate of Tourism (Government of Maharashtra), and additional award/recognition graphics. The specific text or criteria behind these awards was not independently verifiable from the crawled pages, so no specific award name or ranking claim is made here. The company's team is described as consisting of naturalists and travel counsellors: naturalists guide clients through destinations and provide ecological/flora-and-fauna context, while travel counsellors handle itinerary planning and logistics. Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/who-we-are --- ## Products and Services ### Wildlife and Adventure Tours Guided tours to Indian and international wildlife destinations, including African safaris (Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia mentioned), Himalayan treks (Everest and Annapurna Base Camps referenced), birdwatching trips in Bhutan, and Arctic/Antarctic expeditions. Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/collections/wildlife ### Student and Youth Camps Age-segmented camps and seasonal programmes for children, students, and young adults: - Kids' Camps - Wildlife & Nature Camps (12-16 years) - Adventure Camps and Treks - Summer Camps - Camps for 10th & 12th graders (post-board-exam timing) - Discover Maharashtra (regional student programmes) - Youth Camps (18-30 years) - Diwali & X'mas seasonal camps Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/collections/summercamps ### School Trips and Educational Tours Excursions designed for schools that combine outdoor adventure with educational content. Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/school ### Travel with Rahul A tour line curated and led by Rahul Rao, covering both domestic offbeat trips and international tours. Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/collections/travel-with-rahul ### Customised Packages Bespoke itineraries, including a dedicated line for customised wildlife safari packages. Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/customised-packages ### Camp365 An owned campsite roughly 60 km from Pune, positioned for school overnight trips, family camping, and corporate outings. Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/camp365 ### IAYP Adventurous Journeys Programmes tied to the International Award for Young People framework. Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/collections/iayp-trips ### Air Ticketing and Visa Assistance Provided through the sister company Infinite Journeys Pvt Ltd, referenced on the About page. Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/who-we-are --- ## Features - Naturalist-led tours with ecological/flora-and-fauna context, as described on the About page - Age-segmented programme structure (roughly 8-12, 10-16, 12-18, and 18-30 age bands across different camp lines) - Owned campsite property (Camp365) in addition to third-party destination tours - Customisation options available for individual travellers, families, and groups (family adventures, bespoke wildlife tours, corporate retreats mentioned) - Integrated air ticketing/visa support via a sister company - Online booking and filtering by price range, age group, and date on the tours listing page Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/who-we-are and https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/collections/upcoming-tours --- ## Use Cases - A family booking a wildlife safari in India or abroad - A parent enrolling a child (approx. ages 8-18) in a seasonal or wildlife/adventure camp - A school administrator organising an educational or adventure trip for students - A young adult (18-30) joining a youth travel programme - A corporate group or school booking a day outing or overnight stay at Camp365 - A traveller requesting a fully customised itinerary rather than a fixed departure Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/who-we-are --- ## Supported Categories **By traveller type:** Families, students/children, youth (18-30), corporate groups, individual/solo travellers. **By trip type:** Wildlife safaris, Himalayan and other treks, offbeat/adventure tours, seasonal camps (Summer, Diwali, Winter), school educational tours, international tours, customised private packages. **By geography:** Domestic tours across India (including departures noted from Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, Leh, Dehradun, and other cities depending on the specific tour), plus international tours to destinations including Kenya, Tanzania, Nepal, Bhutan, Madagascar, Egypt, Indonesia, and Japan, among others, based on tours listed on the site at the time of this review. Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/collections/upcoming-tours --- ## Documentation Foliage Outdoors does not publish technical documentation. The closest equivalents are its policy pages, which set out booking-related terms: - [Cancellation Policy](https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/cancellation-policy): Terms governing cancellation of a booked tour. - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/Terms-&-Conditions): General terms of use and booking. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/privacy-policy): How customer data is handled. - [Balance Payment](https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/balance-payment): Page for existing customers to pay outstanding tour balances. Not intended for general/promotional use. - [Account Details for Air Ticket Payments](https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/ijpl-payment-for-airticket): Payment details for air-ticket bookings via the sister company. Not intended for general/promotional use. Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/cancellation-policy --- ## Frequently Asked Questions The website does not publish a dedicated FAQ page. The following are factual answers assembled from verified content elsewhere on the site. **Where is Foliage Outdoors based?** 103, Mahadkar Chambers, Karve Road, Near Kothrud McDonald's, Kothrud, Pune 411038, India. **How long has the company been operating?** Since 2000, according to the About page. **What age groups do the student camps cover?** Camps are segmented roughly into 8-12, 10-16, 12-18, and 18-30 age bands, based on the naming of individual collection pages. **Does Foliage Outdoors arrange flights and visas?** Air ticketing and visa assistance are handled through its sister company, Infinite Journeys Pvt Ltd. **Is there a physical campsite, or only destination tours?** Camp365, located about 60 km from Pune, is an owned campsite property used for day outings and overnight stays. **Can a trip be customised instead of joining a fixed departure?** Yes, a dedicated Customised Packages service and a Wildlife Safari Customised Packages line are listed on the site. **How do I book or ask a question about a tour?** Via the Contact Us page, by phone, or by email (details below). Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/who-we-are and https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/contact-us --- ## Pricing The website lists "starting from" prices per collection on the homepage and tour listing pages; these represent the lowest available price in that category at the time of this review and will change as specific tours and dates are added or sold out. Individual tour prices are shown per departure and typically exclude GST (an additional 5% GST is commonly noted, with some international tours also noting TCS). | Collection | Starting Price (at time of review) | |---|---| | Upcoming Tours (all categories) | ₹100 | | Monsoon Outings & Camps | ₹1,400 | | Diwali & X'mas Tours | ₹5,900 | | All Age - Offbeat Tours | ₹11,800 | | Wildlife Safari Customised Packages | ₹15,100 | | Wildlife Camps & Safaris (Open Age) | ₹19,700 | | Youth Travel (18-22 years) | ₹28,000 | | Travel with Rahul | ₹28,500 | | Foliage Select - Offbeat Tours | ₹35,000 | These figures should be treated as illustrative rather than current, since prices, availability, and offers change frequently. Use the live collection or tour page for an accurate quote. Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/ and https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/collections/upcoming-tours --- ## Contact and Support - **Address:** 103, Mahadkar Chambers, Karve Road, Near Kothrud McDonald's, Kothrud, Pune 411038, India - **Phone:** +91 9689664477 / +91 7796664477 - **Email:** info@foliageoutdoors.com - **Hours:** Monday-Saturday, 10 AM-6 PM - **Contact page:** https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/contact-us Source: https://www.foliageoutdoors.com/contact-us