Private 3-Day City Tour of Varanasi: Rickshaw & Boat Ride with Ganga Aarti

Varanasi, India

3 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Remove the hassle of visiting one of India’s oldest cities on this private tour that includes hotel pickup, two nights’ accommodation, some meals, transfers, sightseeing via private air conditioned vehicle, entrance fees, a boat and rickshaw ride, and a professional guide. See the highlights of this holy city and around, including the Buddhist site at Sarnath and the Hindu Ganga Aarti ceremony on the banks of the River Ganges.

Avoid the hustle (and risk of getting lost) in Varanasi on a private tour
Breakfasts and buffet lunches are included
Hotel pickup adds convenience and ease
Tour the ancient holy sites of both Varanasi and nearby Sarnath

What's Included

2-night hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast
All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle
Boat and Rickshaw ride in Varanasi
Professional private tour guide
Monument entrance fees
Water bottles throughout the tour
Breakfast (2)

Breakfast
Lunch (2)

Lunch

Drinks
Gratuities (recommended)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pickup from Airport / Railway Station in Varanasi

Meeting point

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Pickup from Airport / Railway Station in Varanasi

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.12:00 pm

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Varanasi

2 Stops

Varanasi (Pass By)

Ganga Aarti

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Ramada or similar

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Varanasi Full-Day City Tour

3 Stops

Banaras Ghats

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Bharat Mata Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Sarnath

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Ramada or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

Depart at Varanasi Airport

1 Stop

Varanasi (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Most travelers can participate
Mandatory Gala Dinner on X-mas and New Year Eve at hotel of stay is not included and will be charged extra.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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After a 10 day tour in India, my...

Margaret_N, Sep 2017

After a 10 day tour in India, my friend and I added on this side trip to Varanasi which was FANTASTIC. Prior to leaving Australia, the communication with the tour operator was prompt and professional using Viber and What's App and when we missed our connecting flight to begin the tour, again the tour operator reorganised for us with no fuss. Our private guide was the best - informative, organised and friendly and he arranged seats for us on a verandah overlooking the Ganges to view the evening aarti festivities. Watching the morning rituals at the Ganges was amazing too. This tour was a definite highlight of our entire Indian trip. Varanasi is a MUST VISIT and this tour was wonderful.