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Private Full-Day Varanasi Tour including Sarnath and Boat Ride on the Ganges

Varanasi, India
  • 9 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this full-day private tour of Varanasi. Visit local temples, one of the world's oldest universities, and Sarnath, a holy Buddhist site. Watch a prayer ceremony on the banks of the Ganges from your private boat. Round-trip private transportation from your Varanasi hotel included.
  • Full-day private tour of Varanasi
  • Private tour ensures personalized attention from a dedicated guide
  • Visit Sarnath, the site of the Buddha's first sermon
  • See local temples and the university
  • Watch a prayer ceremony from your boat on the Ganges
  • Round-trip private hotel transport

What's Included

  • Round-trip private transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local guide
  • Boat ride
  • Bottled water
  • Entrances to monuments
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Complimentary pick-up from & drop at any Hotel / Vacation rental / Guest House in Varanasi city location. Supplement applicable for airport pick-up and/or drop.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

1

Sarnath

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

2

Sarnath Museum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3

Sankat Mochan Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Banaras Hindu University (Pass By)

4

Durga Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

New Vishwanath Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Maximum group size is 8 people
  • Both women and men must wear clothing covering both knees and shoulders
  • Museum at Sarnath is closed on Fridays
  • 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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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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