Mumbai · ELEPHANTA CAVES TOURS
The launch from the Gateway takes an hour, the steps from the jetty take twenty minutes, and the sixth-century Shiva at the back of the main cave is worth both. These 15 compare boat timings, guides, ticket handling and the trips that add South Mumbai on the way back. Nothing sails in the monsoon.
Review of Mumbai’s private Elephanta Caves tour, with ferry travel, local guides, hotel pickup, UNESCO temples, costs, steps, and practical tips.
“Awesome tour!! We learnt so much. Mr Rajat, being a local, informed us about the history and significance of the Temple, in great detail. We loved it. Highly recommended”
Review the Elephanta Caves tour from Mumbai, with ferry rides, expert guides, ancient Shiva sculptures, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We had a great tour with Krupesh, as a local of the island he had a lot of insight and got a lot more out of our visit than we would have otherwise. Would definitely recommend, shout out to sis security!”
Review of Mumbai’s Elephanta Caves and city tour, with AC transport, ferry ride, local guides, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“Rishi was an excellent guide. He made the trip very memorable ensuring our trip was safe and seamless. The guide on Elephanta was very knowledgeable and helpful too. Great value for money. We thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Review of Mumbai’s Elephanta Caves tour, with ferry details, guide tips, walking demands, costs, highlights, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“It was a great experience. We took the ferry to the caves and our very knowledgeable tour guide ( Said at Vishnu Patil ) made it fun by explaining the story of everything to us and he was a local in the area just making it better.”
Sail from Mumbai’s Gateway of India to Elephanta Island for rock-cut temples, the Trimurti sculpture, a local guide, and harbor views.
“Hamid is an excellent tour guide: well informed, kind and helpful in every way. This tour is a recommendation. Good company. Thank you all.”
Explore Mumbai by private car, ferry to Elephanta Caves, and visit Dharavi with local guides on a flexible 4 to 10-hour tour.
“Great experience we have learnt a lot of things about Shiva with our excellent guide Thank you to him After we return to have a private tour of Mumbai and our new guide Loki was very interesting and kind and patient with us thank you very much for all you have made for us Thank you too to our driver because driving in Mumbai is a réal sport”
Explore Mumbai’s Elephanta Caves by ferry with a private guide, ancient Shiva sculptures, island views, bottled water, and flexible cancellation.
“Ferry ride was too crowded. They try to jam on as many as possible. Was not pleasant at all. Exclusivity of viator totally missing.”
Review of Mumbai’s Elephanta Caves tour, with ferry details, guides, costs, walking advice, private-tour limits, and practical booking tips.
“The Guides Imran and Trikal were good and the pick up was on time!! But it is just not worth the money spent!!! The price set for the tour is too over priced!! The tickets for ferry (round Trip) and the caves just cost 300 rupees for Indian NRead more”
Review of Mumbai’s Elephanta Caves tour, with ferry tips, Shiva sculptures, guide details, costs, lunch, and honest advice on value.
“This was an amazing day of wonder! These caves are truly spectacular and our guide was so informative and thorough that I learnt a lot about the Hindu religion that I didn't know before and the stories were great! There is great little market stores lining the steps on the way in and out that are hard to go past without bagging a bargain Unfortunately I had problems when my computer uploaded my photos from iCloud and lost them! But the memories will always be there!”
Explore Mumbai and Elephanta Caves in one private day, with hotel pickup, ferry travel, a local guide, and major city sights.
“Wonderful experience seeing the highlights of Mumbai, including the impressive Elephanta Caves. Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy-going. We all had a great time and enjoyed seeing as much of Mumbai as we could in the full-day tour. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Mumbai for the first time!”
See Mumbai’s landmark sights and UNESCO-listed Elephanta Caves in one private, guide-led day with air-conditioned transport.
“It was a great your and a hi did such a great job. He was kind, knowledgeable, & patient. We would recommend him. The driver Pravin was great & so patient. Than you guys.”
See Mumbai’s Elephanta Caves, colonial landmarks, markets, and Marine Drive on a private full-day tour with ferry and hotel pickup.
“Didn't realize I booked a private tour. Overall was great but I was handed off to another guide on elephant Island who was a high pressure sales person and wanted me to buy overpriced merchandise from 'family' and that put me in a sour Read more”
Explore Mumbai in two days with dabbawalas, Dharavi, Dhobi Ghat, major sights, and Elephanta Caves on a private guided tour.
“We had a wonderful tour both days. On the first day, Nisar showed us all over Mumbai! We saw the Gateway of India, Prince of Wales museum, Kantinagar Shwetambar Murtipujak Tapagach Jain Sangh (Jain temple), Hanging Gardens (so bRead more”
Reach Elephanta Caves faster by premium speedboat, explore its remarkable sculptures with a guide, and beat the ferry crowds on a small-group tour.
“My husband and I were very happy that we spent a little extra to go on this tour! Having the speedboat take us to the island meant that we arrived well before the crowds and had the Caves all to ourselves for most of the tour. It also meant Read more”
Explore Mumbai’s Elephanta Caves by ferry with a local guide, Hindu sculpture, island history, hotel transfers, and practical tips for the climb.
“Our guides Dinesh and Manoj were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Manoj gave us so much information and answered all of our questions. Dinesh made sure everything was and Manoj made sure people did not bother us.”
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