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The 15 best elephanta caves tours in Mumbai. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Private guided trip from Mumbai to Elephanta Caves. English guide, ferry tickets, entry included, plus hotel pickup. Steep steps and heat to plan for.
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Half-day guided trip from Mumbai to UNESCO Elephanta Caves: ferries, skip-the-line entry, 120 steps, expert explanations of Hindu and Buddhist temples.
AC car comfort plus a guided day trip to Elephanta Caves and Mumbai highlights, with ferry ride, photo stops, and bottled water.
“Our guide Nisar arrived at 0815 with a car and driver. We were at the Taj Land's End hotel so had a long drive to India Gate and were able to see more. Nisar was very enthusiastic about his city and showed us many sites that were not on tRead more”
Guided Elephanta Caves tour from Mumbai with ferry and entry included. See UNESCO sculptures, including the three-headed Shiva, via a local guide.
“The elephanta caves are an impressive historical monument to the gods. The scale and detail is especially inspiring given the age it was build (700 AD). Our guide Harish provided great context for the carvings throughout the cave, giving us greater appreciation for both the carvings and the 9 faces of Shiva.”
Guided half-day trip from Mumbai to the UNESCO Elephanta Caves, with a Gateway of India ferry ride, cave guide, and island time.
Private Mumbai day tour with ferry to UNESCO Elephanta Caves, a Dharavi slum visit, and classic city stops in an AC car.
Guided Elephanta Caves tour from Mumbai with ferry ride, UNESCO sculptures, and expert storytelling for about half a day.
“Our guide was knowledgeable and earnest.”
Elephanta Caves guided tour from Mumbai with flexible times, possible hotel pickup, and a ferry ride. English guide and cave visit.
“Ashmita was our guide and was super friendly and nice. We had a great time! It is a hour boat ride, each way. Just a heads up, be prepared to walk up a bunch of stairs once you get to the island.”
A private, guided half-day to the UNESCO Elephanta Caves from Mumbai by ferry, with time at the Shiva Cave and village lunch options.
“This was an incredible experience! Our guide lived on the island, was very knowledgeable, and helped us capture so many great photos along the way! Highly recommend!”
Private Mumbai day trip hitting Elephanta Caves and major South Mumbai landmarks with ferry, AC car, guide, and pickup/drop-off.
“Sub and our driver awesome!! They informed us just enough and kept us safe.suba was our guide. She is a force of nature in taking control and getting things done. Our driver kept us on schedule and safe in the crazy mumbai traffic. Wau better than a cruise ship tour.”
Private full-day Mumbai tour with Elephanta Caves and South Mumbai landmarks, pickup, admission included where noted, tickets, and an English guide.
“This is a great tour to see a lot in one day. Perfect if you have limited time. The guides were excellent and were very professional. They made sure they accommodated my requests of what to do and see. You will enjoy this, but make sure you can walk a lot.”
Full-day Mumbai tour to Elephanta Caves by ferry, plus top South Mumbai sights, local guides, and included entry fees and water.
“Our fantastic guide throughout the day was Priti. She was top notch ! Pankaj, our guide on Elephanta Island was superb. He actually lives there. The whole day was unforgettable and were are so happy that we selected this tour.”
Two-day private Mumbai tour with Churchgate dabbawallas, Dhobi Ghat and Dharavi, plus Elephanta Caves with AC transfers.
“Learning how industrious the people are and how much recycling is done particularly in the poor areas.”
Premium speedboat to Elephanta Caves from Mumbai with a small-group guide, early arrival to beat crowds, and entrance fees included.
“My husband and I were very happy that we spent a little extra to go on this tour! Having the speedboat take us to the island meant that we arrived well before the crowds and had the Caves all to ourselves for most of the tour. It also meant Read more”
Ferry to UNESCO Elephanta Island from Mumbai, tour Shiva caves with an English guide, and return with hotel pickup.
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