Caves

Elephanta Caves Group Tour

A group ferry trip to the UNESCO-listed Elephanta Caves with a guide. Runs Tuesday to Sunday.

Rock-cut sculpture at the Elephanta Caves

In short: The Elephanta Caves Group Tour is a group ferry trip to the UNESCO-listed Elephanta Caves with a guide. Runs Tuesday to Sunday. It is priced from ₹2,900 / $35 per person.

Listed priceFrom ₹2,900 / $35 per personFinal quote confirmed for your group size and add-ons.

DurationAbout 5-6 hours (confirmed with your concierge)

Start timeMorning (confirmed with your concierge)

GroupGroup tour, shared with other guests

PaceModerate. A flight of steps up to the caves

Best timeCooler months. Closed on Mondays

Pick-up & dropConfirmed when you book

Reply timeAbout 15 minutes24/7 concierge on WhatsApp.

About this experience

Elephanta Island sits in Mumbai Harbour and holds a UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut cave temple, inscribed in 1987. This group tour takes the ferry from the Gateway of India with a guide who explains the sculptures.

It is the most affordable way to visit the caves, with a guide to make sense of what you see.

Itinerary

Timings are indicative. Your guide adjusts the plan to your pace, the weather and what you enjoy most.

Morning

Meet at the Gateway of India

Meet your guide at the waterfront jetty.

Morning

Ferry across the harbour

Cross to Elephanta Island by ferry, about an hour each way.

Late morning

The cave temples

Walk up to the caves and see the rock-cut sculptures with your guide.

Afternoon

Return by ferry

Take the ferry back to the Gateway of India.

Pick-up & drop details

Meeting point and time are confirmed by your concierge when you book.
Tell us your hotel area and we will suggest the easiest place to join.
Ask about a private version if you prefer your own car and guide.

What to expect

Included

Guide for the group
Ferry trip with the group (confirmed in your quote)
Briefing on the caves

Confirmed in your quote

Final price for your group size
Entry tickets and fees where they apply
Food and drinks
Optional extras

Your concierge confirms the final quote, including group size and any add-ons, before you pay anything.

Good to know

Elephanta Caves are closed on Mondays.
Boat services can be limited in the monsoon.
Wear comfortable shoes. The climb includes steps.
Carry water and a hat.