Varanasi One Day Tour with Sarnath, Boat Ride & Aarti

4.9(35)14 hFree cancellationBy Varanasi Day Tours

About this activity

This is a Private Tour, designed for the regular tourist who comes to Varanasi first time and wants to experience to way of life in India with Hinduism and Buddhism.

It includes Morning boat ride at the dawn followed by old city walk, Sarnath Tour [The Birth Place of Buddhism] and Evening Boat ride followed by Ganga Aarti.It will includes:

This tour have two break one after morning boat tour for breakfast and another after Sarnath Tour for lunch.

Note: This tour can also be done in two days. Like first day Start from Afternoon Sarnath tour or in the Evening start with Evening Ganga Aarti and next day morning boat ride followed by old city walk and after breakfast Sarnath tour.

What's included

✓Hotel pick up and drop off
✓Professional Private Guide Licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
✓Guide in other language [French/ German/ Spanish/ Italian] on demand and availability
✓A seating arrangement offering one of the best views of the Aarti
✓Exclusive boat during morning boat ride
✓Sarnath Entrance Tickets

Not included

✕Food and drinks
✕Gratuities
✕Tips

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour includes two breaks: the first after the morning boat tour for breakfast, during which travellers will have the option to return to their hotel—depending on its location—and rest for around two hours before heading to Sarnath. The second break will be after visiting Sarnath, allowing time for lunch and relaxation before proceeding to the Ganga Aarti experience.

Cancellation policy

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

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