Caves

Private Elephanta Caves Tour

A private guided Elephanta Caves trip by ferry from the Gateway of India, with hotel pick-up.

Gateway of India, departure point for Elephanta Island

In short: The Private Elephanta Caves Tour is a private guided Elephanta Caves trip by ferry from the Gateway of India, with hotel pick-up. It is priced from ₹7,825 / $94 per person.

Listed priceFrom ₹7,825 / $94 per personFinal quote confirmed for your group size and add-ons.

DurationAbout 5 hours (confirmed with your concierge)

Start timeMorning (confirmed with your concierge)

GroupPrivate, your group only

PaceModerate. Ferry and a flight of steps

Best timeCooler months. Closed on Mondays

Pick-up & dropHotel to hotel in MumbaiOr any address you choose.

Reply timeAbout 15 minutes24/7 concierge on WhatsApp.

About this experience

Elephanta Island sits in Mumbai Harbour about an hour by ferry from the Gateway of India. Its Shaivite cave temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1987.

This private tour gives you your own guide and a hotel pick-up, so you can visit at your own pace.

Itinerary

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

Morning

Hotel pick-up

Your chauffeur collects you and drives you to the Gateway of India.

Morning

Ferry to Elephanta

Cross the harbour by ferry, about an hour each way.

Late morning

The cave temples

Climb to the caves and see the rock-cut sculptures with your private guide.

Afternoon

Return by ferry

Take the ferry back to the Gateway of India.

Afternoon

Drop-off

Your chauffeur returns you to your hotel or another Mumbai address.

Pick-up & drop details

Hotel pick-up in Mumbai at the time you choose.
Your car and driver stay with you for the whole tour.
Drop-off at your hotel or any Mumbai address.

What to expect

Included

Private chauffeur-driven AC car
English-speaking local guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Mumbai
Ferry trip from the Gateway of India (confirmed in your quote)

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. There is a flight of steps.
Carry water and a hat.