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All-Inclusive Private Varanasi City Tour with Ganges Boat Ride

Location Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
$140
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Overview

Experience the very best of Varanasi on this all-inclusive private city tour, featuring a comfortable private vehicle, expert local guide, and all entrance fees included for a seamless day of exploration. Start with a peaceful sunrise boat ride on the Ganges as the ghats come alive with rituals, chants and traditional morning prayers. Explore the newly restored Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, wander through atmospheric Old City lanes, and discover the sacred Buddhist site of Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.

Enjoy a lavish 5-star buffet lunch, followed by time to experience Varanasi’s vibrant culture, ancient temples, riverside traditions and spiritual rhythms. In the evening, witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony from your boat — a moving display of fire, music and devotion that becomes the highlight of many travelers’ journeys. Bottled water is provided throughout for your comfort, ensuring a smooth, enriching and unforgettable Varanasi experience.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

5 or more Travelers
Includes: Air-conditioned Vehicle + Live Tour Guide + Sunrise Ganges Boat ride + Entry Fees + 5★ Buffet Lunch + Bottled water
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Bottled mineral water throughout the tour
  • Morning Ganges boat ride (included – no extra charges)
  • Professional English-speaking local guide
  • Gourmet buffet lunch at a premium 5★ restaurant
  • Entrance fees to all monuments and sites as per itinerary
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day (hotel pickup & drop-off included)
  • Private tour – only your group participates
  • All parking, tolls, fuel charges, and taxes — no hidden costs
  • Any Kind of drinks with lunch

  • Ganges River
    Your private tour guide pick you at 5.30 am from your hotel in Varanasi. Begin your journey comfortably in a private air-conditioned car. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride at sunrise along the Ganges, where you’ll see: Historic Ghats, Daily rituals & ceremonies, Holy bathers, Riverfront architecture, Beautiful photo-worthy scenes. This is often the highlight of the tour.
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    Visit the iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple complex and walk through the impressive new corridor connecting the temple to the Ganga ghats. Your guide explains the temple’s history, significance, and rituals. Later drive back to your hotel for breakfast.
  • Banaras Hindu University
    Post breakfast Visit one of Asia’s largest universities and see the modern replica of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
  • Bharat Mata Temple
    Bharat Mata Temple – A Unique Tribute to Mother India, dedicated not to a deity but to Mother India. Built in 1936, the temple houses a remarkable relief map of India carved in marble, showing the country’s mountains, rivers and geography in perfect scale.
  • Varanasi
    Shopping in Varanasi (Optional, No Obligation to Buy), Enjoy an optional visit to Varanasi’s traditional craft shops, known for Banarasi silk, hand-woven textiles, wooden carvings and local handicrafts. Your guide will take you to reputable artisan workshops where you can see the craftsmanship up close. This stop is purely optional, and there is absolutely no pressure or obligation to purchase anything.
  • Relish a lavish multi-cuisine buffet lunch at one of Varanasi premium 5★ restaurant. Enjoy authentic local and international flavors in a royal ambiance.
  • Sarnath
    Travel to Sarnath — where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. See: Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Deer Park, Buddhist temples from around the world, Archaeological Museum (closed Fridays) Sarnath offers serenity and a deep contrast to the city’s lively Ghats.
  • Ganges River
    Evening witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony. The Aarti Ceremony is a devotional Hindu ritual performed at dusk on the banks of the Ganges, using fire as an offering to, the affectionately referenced, Maa Ganga, goddess of the holiest river in India. Your tour ends with a return to your hotel or other desired location in Varanasi.

  • 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
  • Dress code: modest smart-casual; please ensure shoulders and knees are covered while visiting temples and Ghats.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if this is required (meals are at your own expense)
  • Moderate walking and stair/climb at Ghats required — comfortable walking shoes recommended
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Please note: The Archaeological Museum in Sarnath is closed on Fridays
  • During rainy season (July to September), Boat ride is subject to availability due to Ganges river overflow.
  • Pickup and drop-off from any hotel or railway station in Varanasi included; private air-conditioned vehicle for your group only.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    All-Inclusive Private Varanasi City Tour with Ganges Boat Ride

    Location Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
    $140
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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