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Most Popular 2-Day Guided Tour of Ajanta & Ellora Caves with Car

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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$172 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Explore the rich heritage of Aurangabad on this budget-friendly 2-day tour of Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Perfect for travellers with limited time, this smart tour offers a chance to visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Ajanta and Ellora Caves—along with other iconic attractions like Bibi Ka Maqbara, and Aurangabad City.

Choose your preferred vehicle—saloon or SUV—and decide if you'd like to include a guide who speaks your language, whether it's English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Japanese. This customisable tour ensures a personalised experience, allowing you to enjoy the historical wonders of India in a unique and unforgettable way.

Book now and embark on a journey that brings India's culture and history to life!

Activity location

  • Ajanta Caves
    • Ajanta Caves Road
    • 431001, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ajanta Caves
    • Ajanta Caves Road
    • 431001, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India

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Tour Only SUV car and Driver
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Private Car: This package features a private A/C SUV (Innova Crysta) for a comfortable ride. Please note, guide services are not included
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
NZ$264.83 x 1 AdultNZ$264.83
Total
Price is NZ$264.83
Tour only Saloon Car and Driver
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Private Car: This package features a private A/C saloon (Toyota Etios) for a comfortable ride. Please note, guide services are not included
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
NZ$172.33 x 1 AdultNZ$172.33
Total
Price is NZ$172.33
Tour with Guide and SUV Car.
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Private Car and Guide: This package includes a private A/C SUV (Innova Crysta), & a dedicated professional guide for a comfortable tour experience.
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
NZ$475.14 x 1 AdultNZ$475.14
Total
Price is NZ$475.14
Tour with Guide and Saloon Car
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Private Car and Guide: This package includes a private A/C Saloon (Toyota Etios), & a dedicated professional guide for a comfortable tour experience.
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
NZ$381.67 x 1 AdultNZ$381.67
Total
Price is NZ$381.67

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransfers and sightseeing throughout the tour by an Private A/c Car.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Professional guide (If tour booked with option including Guide)
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottles of mineral water during journeys.
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional driver who speaks good Hindi and English.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll toll parking, Fuel, taxes and service charges.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup offered from airport, railway station, hotel or any pickup location in Aurangabad.
  • What's includedWhat's includedTorch for exploring caves.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMonument Entrance Ticket.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel, Lunch & Dinner.

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Yes, you can catch a flight after visiting Ellora Caves! Explore the caves and local attractions in the morning, and we will drop you off at the airport between 2 pm to 6 pm. For a hassle free experience.
  • Note : Ajanta Caves are closed every Monday. Ellora Caves are closed every Tuesday.
  • Your guide will help you buy entrance fees at monuments, so you will not have to wait in a queue to buy entrance fees.
  • The duration of transfers is approximate; the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Ajanta Caves Tours.
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Ajanta Caves
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket not included
Welcome to Aurangabad: Our representative will greet you at your selected pick-up point and provide an overview of the day. You will be introduced to your guide or driver before beginning your journey to Ajanta Caves. Journey to Ajanta Caves: You will embark on a 2-hour drive (100 km) to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ajanta Caves. Upon reaching the car park, 4 km from the caves, a shuttle bus will take you to the entrance. Your guide will assist with purchasing shuttle and entry tickets. Explore Ajanta Caves: Spend about 3 hours exploring the 30 magnificent caves, which date from the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD. These caves showcase stunning Buddhist art, including intricate carvings and murals. Lunch & Return: After the tour, enjoy a local lunch as recommended by your guide. You'll then return to Aurangabad to conclude your day.
Day 2: Ellora Caves - Bibi ka Maqbara Tour.
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Ellora Caves
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket not included
Start your day with breakfast before meeting your guide or driver at 8:30 a.m. in the hotel lobby. From there, you'll travel 35 km, about a 1-hour drive, to the Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ellora consists of 34 caves showcasing Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain art, built between 600-1000 CE. A highlight of the visit is Cave 16, the remarkable Kailash Temple, a massive monolithic structure dedicated to Lord Shiva. After exploring Ellora, you can stop for lunch. The tour continues with a visit to Bibi Ka Maqbara, located 30 km from the caves, to end the day.
Bibi Ka Maqbara
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Afternoon Visit to Bibi Ka Maqbara: After exploring the breathtaking Ellora Caves, travel 30 km to Bibi Ka Maqbara, built between 1651-1661 AD by Azam Shah in honour of his mother, Dilraj Bano Begum. Known as the "Taj of the Deccan," this monument reflects the elegance of Mughal architecture. Shopping and Departure: Enjoy some free time for shopping in Aurangabad, renowned for its exquisite Himroo and Paithani sarees. You can then select your preferred drop-off point, including the airport, train station, or hotel. Note: This tour comfortably accommodates afternoon flights, with drop-off options available from 2-6 p.m.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAjanta Caves
    • Ajanta Caves Road
    • 431001, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAjanta Caves
    • Ajanta Caves Road
    • 431001, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India

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