Varanasi Day Trip with Boat Ride and Sarnath

Varanasi Tour with Boat Ride and Sarnath

Varanasi

8 Hours
Free Cancellation
Skip-the-Line Entry
Private Tour
Pickup offered
Guided

Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest living cities, with a full-day tour that blends spirituality, history, and vibrant culture. Begin your journey with a peaceful sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River, explore the sacred temples and bustling lanes of the Old City, witness the scholarly grandeur of Banaras Hindu University, and visit the sacred Buddhist site of Sarnath. End your day with the spectacular Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat – an experience that stays with you forever. Perfect for travellers seeking to experience the spiritual essence and cultural richness of Kashi/Varanasi in a single day

Tour Highlights

Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River.
Walk through Varanasi’s historic Old City.
Visit Banaras Hindu University, Durga Temple, and Bharat Mata Temple.
Experience traditional Banarasi silk weaving.
Half-day excursion to Sarnath, a major Buddhist site.
Witness the enchanting Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

What's Included

Guided sightseeing tour with an experienced English-speaking guide.
Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Pick-up and drop-off from hotel/airport/railway station in Varanasi.
Entry fees to temples and monuments (where specified).

What's Excluded

Airfare or train tickets to/from Varanasi.
Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, unless specified).
Camera/video charges at monuments.
Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, or shopping.
Optional activities like museum entry, boat ride upgrades, or cultural performances.

Tour Plan

5:30 am – Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganges River

Begin your day with a soul-stirring boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. As the sun rises, watch the golden rays illuminate the ancient ghats and temples of Varanasi. Capture pilgrims performing morning rituals, priests offering prayers, and the mesmerising reflections of the cityscape on the holy waters. A truly divine way to start your day.

Breakfast (Own Expense)

After your boat ride, enjoy a hearty local breakfast at a riverside café or traditional eatery. Savour authentic flavours of Varanasi while soaking in the morning charm.

Additional Information

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual. Please be advised that shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended in the temples.
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes
No heart problems or other severe medical conditions, most travellers can participate.

Terms and Conditions

Tour will be booked only after receiving 100% advance.
Transaction fee 15% will be charged if the cancellation is made within 45 days and more then 30 days from the scheduled booking.
50 % cancellation will be charged on cancellation within last 30 days.
100% cancellation will be charged on NO SHOW.
Also be informed that cancellation has to be made on +91- 992915 2946 / 91 8905631046 or on the corresponding email ID: jaipurjanu@gmail.com / januprivatetoursjaipur@gmail.com ONLY otherwise no cancellation will be entertained.
Our 24 hours phone number and helpline is +91 9929152946
In case on any increase in cost of Hotel, Airfare, Transport, govt. tax, fuel etc we are bound to augment the same.
Any Hotel/ Package Booking would be tentative unless you pay in advance and book on guarantee basis.

Our liabilities & limitations:

Please note that after the finalization of the tour/service cost, if there are any hikes in entrance fees of monuments/museums, taxes, fuel cost or guide charges by the Govt of India and Rajasthan state government the same would be charged as extra.