Varanasi Full day Tour with Boat Ride & Guide

5.0(12)12 hFree cancellationBy Trek India Tours

About this activity

Explore Varanasi on a private full-day tour that includes a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River. Visit landmarks in and around Varanasi including Banaras Hindu University (BHU)'s Bharat Kala Bhavan museum, and Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath — an important Buddhist site. Finally, watch the evening aarti ceremony from the Ghat.

Highlight

• Private 12-hour tour of Varanasi with Ganges River cruise

• Visit two Hindu temples, and a musuem on the Banaras Hindu University campus

• See Dhamekh Stupa, an important Buddhist site in Sarnath

• Includes private guide and vehicle, Ganges boat ride and hotel pickup and drop-off.

What's included

✓Morning boat ride at Ganges river ( If the option selected)
✓Pick up and drop from Varanasi hotel and Varanasi railway station.
✓Air-conditioned vehicle
✓Breakfast
✓Professional English speaking guide
✓Monuments entrances included ( If the option chosen)

Not included

✕Gratitutes to driver and guide

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
During Monsoon Boat rides are subject to availability.
Our Guide will help you to purchase tickets of any monuments
Car Type : 1-2 Travelers - Sedan Car, 3-5 Travelers - SUV Car, 6-10 Travelers - Minivan

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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