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Varanasi Morning Boat Tour: Sunrise Ganges River Experience Highlighting Hindu Culture
4.8
86 Ratings
Varanasi
Cruising along the Ganges River at dawn is a major draw in Varanasi. Here, one can witness the Hindu lifestyle on the riverbanks of the Ganges (Ghats).
Cruising along the Ganges River at dawn is a major draw in Varanasi. Here, one can witness the Hindu lifestyle on the riverbanks of the Ganges (Ghats).
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Banaras Ghats - Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges
- Banaras Ghats - Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges

What's Included
- Private rowboat ride for a unique experience.
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide ensuring safety and respectful tourism.
- Availability of professional guides in multiple languages upon request.
- Private rowboat ride for a unique experience.
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide ensuring safety and respectful tourism.
- Availability of professional guides in multiple languages upon request.
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tips
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tips
Additional Information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Location
Banaras Ghats
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(86 Ratings)
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Michelle_a
Apr 15, 2025
Varanasi boat tour - Having experienced the boat tour on the Ganges in Varanasi we were pleasantly surprised by how beautiful this ancient town has survived the test of time Our guide was knowledgeable and kept us well informed on the history of this beautiful place
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Suni
Apr 15, 2025
Watching the Sunrise - Vinod was our guide and he was excellent!
He was born in Varanasi and is very passionate about his city.
He was very knowledgeable and was always helpful.
A must do when in Varanasi.
We did 2 other tours with this company and both were great. (See my reviews on Aarti at night and the sarnath Buddhist tour)
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Departure61541342936
Apr 2, 2025
There is also a Japanese language guide - Since all the boats were not out at the festival, it was a walking tour instead. The car is an SUV and you get off about 1km before the gart.
At the time of booking, there was no Japanese on the guide's language section menu, but if you wanted, a guide who spoke Japanese came.
The pace of the walk was also slow, and I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind in a gentle person.
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Saket
Mar 28, 2025
Worth a try - An amazing and memorable boat ride, started at Assi ghat with morning Aarti, on the way we visited Maharshi Tulsi das home, Rani laxmi bai birth place, Bade Hanuman Mandir, Vishalakshi mata shaktipeeth temple, viewing all ghats our trip ended at Namo ghat. Satish ji was our guide all along , a oerson with great knowledge of all sight seeing areas and history associated with them. we had our pick and droo booked from hotel.
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Tracey_m
Mar 18, 2025
Sunrise on The Ganges - Fabulous experience being on the Ganges for sunrise. Watching the red sun rise above the river and for the river come to life
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Jenmq5065br
Mar 10, 2025
Great tour with Vinod - Vinod was great! It was during Maha Kumbh Mela so the Ganga and ghats were really busy. He outlined all the amazing scenes unfolding on the River during the festival
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Gloriaz301
Feb 28, 2025
Very good - Excellent tour, the guide was on time, he explained everything so well, boat was good, totally recommended if you come to Varanasi
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Michelapa7446nx
Feb 25, 2025
Nice experience - Our guide Vinit picked us up at 6am, accompanied us to the main ghat from which we took the boat to do the tour. We saw the activities of the ghats at dawn and Vinit explained everything we could observe. Afterwards he took us for a walk in the ghats and was very kind and helpful. Thank you! Recommended
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Mariachristina_l
Feb 3, 2025
The best experience - Our tour in Varanasi was nothing short of magical, and it was all thanks to the best guide we could ever ask for! From the moment we met, it was clear that we were in the hands of someone deeply passionate about the city, its history, and its spiritual significance.
With his unmatched knowledge and warm personality, our guide took us on an unforgettable journey through the ancient alleys, vibrant ghats, and hidden gems of Varanasi. He shared stories that brought the city to life, introduced us to incredible local food, and ensured we experienced the essence of this sacred place in a way no ordinary tour ever could.
Watching the Ganga Aarti from a perfect, crowd-free spot, exploring centuries-old temples, and taking a serene boat ride at sunrise—all of it was seamlessly planned and executed with so much care. Our guide’s deep connections with the locals made us feel like insiders rather than just tourists.
If you're visiting Varanasi, do yourself a favor and book a tour with this incredible guide! He made our trip extraordinary, and we can't recommend him enough.
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N7545ltwolfgangs
Feb 2, 2025
Amazing sun rise in Varanasi - Very impressive to see Varanasi and its ghats during sun rise on a boat. I would definitely recommend it. We had an amazing guide who explained everything to us.
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