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A boat with passengers at sunset, water, and birds flying. 1
A stone sculpture of a figure with a headdress, surrounded by smaller figures. 2
A river with boats and a large historic building with domes and towers. 3
A large stone structure with columns at the entrance, surrounded by a fenced area and grassy ground. 4
The Gateway of India in Mumbai, India, with boats and people around it. 5

Elephanta Island Caves Tour & Village Tour

By BOMBAY INSIDER TOURS
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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$50 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

Overview

  • See the ancient caves complete with sculptures carved into the rock
  • Explore Mumbai's main tourist attractions with a local, professional guide
  • Uncover India's rich heritage through vibrant sculptures that narrate's history

Activity location

    • Mumbai
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Tip Road, Unit no.58, Ground, Ram Mahal, Senapati Bapat Marg, Marinagar Colony, Station, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Small Group Slum Tour Only

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$49.56 x 1 AdultNZ$49.56
Total
Price is NZ$49.56

Small Group Elephanta Island Caves Tour & Village Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
NZ$135.00 x 1 AdultNZ$135.00
Total
Price is NZ$135.00

Private Elephanta Island Caves Tour & Village Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Private Elephanta Island Caves Tour & Village Tour including AC vehicle & Pickup and Drop off

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$199.94 x 1 AdultNZ$199.94
Total
Price is NZ$199.94

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ferry ride
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Monument entrance fees ($7USD per person)

What you can expect

Start the journey by meeting your guide at Meeting point.
“Gateway of India”. From there you will take a 1-hour ferry to Elephanta Island, where upon arrival you will take a train which, will prove to be a fun and quirky way to travel.

Following that you will proceed to the Elephanta Caves, which contain a collection of rock art linked to the sect of Shiv. You will have an hour to explore the Village & caves, also seeing the sculpted images of Kalyansundara, Gangadhara, and Ardhanriswara.
Following that you will board the ferry once more to head back to Mumbai where your Tour End.

Location

Activity location

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    • Mumbai
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Tip Road, Unit no.58, Ground, Ram Mahal, Senapati Bapat Marg, Marinagar Colony, Station, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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    • Regal Cinema, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India