Elephanta Caves Private Tour: Explore an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Western India

Embark on a private tour of the Elephanta Caves, an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Western India. Explore ancient archaeological remains and marvel at the stunning rock-cut caves.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Elephanta Caves - Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri (literally “the city of caves”) in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra. The…
What's Included
  • Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off (not available for small group tour)
  • Expert guide in English, Hindi, and Marathi
  • Mineral water bottles
  • Entry/Admission to Elephanta Caves and ferry tickets
  • Air-conditioned vehicle (not available for small group tour)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and Drinks
Additional Information

Located in Western India, the Elephanta Caves are found on Elephanta Island, also known as Gharapuri Island, distinguished by two hills separated by a narrow valley. Scattered across the tiny island are numerous ancient archaeological artifacts, perpetuating its deep cultural history. These relics shed light on inhabitance dating back to the second…

Location
Regal Cinema
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sameer
Jun 9, 2025
Interesting and worth a visit - We had a good time at Elephanta Caves. Manoj our guide was very knowledgeable and even knew the ways of the people currently residing on the island. He took pains to answer our questions diligently. He explained each of the statues and their significance to us.
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Mustafa_r
Jun 4, 2025
Brilliant tour from start... - Brilliant tour from start to finish. The private boat early in the morning made a big difference with crowds, it's was almost empty when we arrived meaning we got unrestricted access to all the main carvings and spires How's was brilliant and very informative, took great photos of us too.
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Jun 1, 2025
Danyaward SAM!! - we come from Japan! SAM was good explane for the Temple! thank you nice photos! ありがとう!! ダンニャワード!!! エレファンタ島!! 日本にきてね!!!
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Daveandemmab
May 21, 2025
Linda Tour with Sam and Max - Sam and Max were amazing hosts. Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I fully recommend this trip to such a fascinating place.
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Paulaandreao221
May 21, 2025
Memorable experience - Sam and max are amazing guides. A Truly Memorable Experience – Beautiful Photos and Excellent Storytelling! This experience was absolutely wonderful from start to finish! What made it truly memorable was the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and explained the history with so much clarity and passion—it really brought the place to life. One of the highlights was how they took stunning photos of us throughout the tour. They know exactly where and how to capture the best moments, which made everything even more special. This experience is perfect for all kinds of visitors—families, couples, or solo travelers. It's also quite accessible and well-organized, so you can simply relax and enjoy. Highly recommended!
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Venture402339
May 21, 2025
Spiritual Journey - Great exolanations. Deeply understanding of the meaning of everything. An spiritual Journey with Sam and Max. We recomend this People.
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Waanjutatip
May 18, 2025
Amazing experience in elephant village - Manoj, our tour guide for this trip is very knowledgeable. His photographer skill is also amazing. We have enjoyed our trip very much.
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175napatp
May 18, 2025
First Time Elephanta Caves - First time here with Manoj. He did the great job! Book him for sure when you visit here. He took photos for us with wonderful angles!!
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Neha
May 15, 2025
It was great! - We had a great experience touring the Elephanta caves with our tour guide Manoj and our escort Mr. Arman. The caves were beautiful with historic sculptures that Manoj explained the significance of to us very well.
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Excursion55142764367
May 14, 2025
Excellent excursion - Very knowledgeable guide, friendly and geneticist man. Highly recommended this tour. Learn alot about the culture and history of the Island
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From $42
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).