Varanasi: Private Guided Tour with Boat Ride & Lunch

Discover Varanasi on a private tour with a guide and driver. Enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges, visit Sarnath, and savor a 5-star lunch. Choose to visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple or other sites.
Begin your day before first light. Meet your private guide and be escorted to a privately reserved boat on the Ganges. Settle onto plush cushions with a warm shawl and steaming masala chai, and witness the sunrise over the sacred river. Listen as your guide narrates the profound rituals unfolding at the ghats, offering a private, contemplative experience far from the crowds.

After the serenity, choose between a sublime breakfast at a premier 5-star hotel or an immediate delve into the labyrinthine alleys to discover hidden temples with your guide.

Continue to Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Learn about the birth of Buddhism from your guide. Return to explore the city's artistic soul with a private viewing of Varanasi's legendary Banarasi silk, appreciating a living heritage.

As the sun ascends, be chauffeured to a preeminent 5-star hotel for a gastronomic event. Savor a sumptuous lunch from a curated menu, a perfect interlude to reflect on the morning's profound experiences.

Refreshed and nourished, tailor your afternoon to your interests. Choose to delve deeper into spirituality with facilitated access to the majestic Kashi Vishwanath Temple, or visit other architectural wonders like the Durga Temple or Bharat Mata Temple, each brought to life by your guide's stories.

At dusk, return to the ghats for the legendary Ganga Aarti. Enjoy reserved seating for an unobstructed, immersive view of the captivating ceremony—a breathtaking, sensory finale.

Finally, be driven back to your hotel, leaving you with a spirit touched by the divine and the quiet satisfaction of a traveler who has truly connected with the essence of Varanasi.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.