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Mumbai One Day Tour with Elephanta Caves
Same Day
- Starts Mumbai
- Ends Mumbai
HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the Mumbai full day city tour begins with an excursion to Elephanta Caves — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After touring the rock-carved temple caves, return to Mumbai for a comprehensive city tour that includes the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus), Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai (Crawford Market), Marine Drive, the Hanging Gardens on Malabar Hill, the Gandhi Museum, Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, and the Prince of Wales Museum. Includes private guide and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Private full-day Mumbai city tour with Elephanta Caves.
- Explore the rock-cut temple caves at the World Heritage-listed Elephanta Caves.
- See highlights of Mumbai such as the Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, and the Gandhi Museum.
- Click photos of the traditional outdoor laundromat at the 140-year-old Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat.
- English speaking private tour guide and vehicle, ferry tickets to Elephanta Island, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Day-to-Day ITINERARY
Morning 8 Am Alkof Holidays representative will meet you at your hotel lobby and will assist you with your "Mumbai One Day Sightseeing Tour". Start your sightseeing from the Gateway of India and harbour, from here you can board the ferry for the 1-hour ride to Elephanta Island, home to the World Heritage Sites-listed Elephanta Caves. The ancient cave temples date to the fifth century, carved with stunning reliefs and statues that honour the Hindu god Shiva. After touring the cave temples, return by ferry and start your city tour at the Gateway of India, a colonial-era monument that dates to 1924 and overlooks the harbour. At 1 pm, you can have your lunch at a local restaurant (at own cost), then we will drive to several landmarks in Mumbai. Take in Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus), a historic railway station in Mumbai and UNESCO World Heritage Site; Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai (Crawford Market), a venerable wholesale market; then take in the scenic coastline along Marine Drive, which runs next to the Arabian Sea from Nariman Point to Girgaum Chowpatty and on to Malabar Hill. Take in panoramic views of South Mumbai from the Hanging Gardens (Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens) on Malabar Hill, then stop at the Mani Bhawan (Gandhi Museum), a Gujarati-style residence that served as the headquarters for Mahatma Gandhi's organizing. Next, get great photo ops of Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, the largest unmechanized laundry facility in the world. Finally, pop by the Prince of Wales Museum (closed Mondays) before ending your tour at 6 pm with the hotel drop-off.
Includes: Lunch, Transfers, Sightseeing
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Mumbai
- All sightseeing, transfers in a private air conditioner Car
- Lunch at a Good Restaurant
- Local English Speaking Guide
- 1 Mineral water bottles per person per day
- All currently applicable taxes
Transport
- 1-2 persons - Air-conditioned sedan car such as Etios/Dezire or similar
- 3-4 persons - Air-conditioned MUV car such as Toyota Innova or similar
- 5-10 persons - Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar
EXCLUDED
- Visas Fee (if applicable)
- Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
- Any International or Domestic Flight
- Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines and alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of the itinerary
- Monument Entrance Fee, Camera Fee
- Anything not mentioned in the Itinerary
VIDEOS
Documents to be submitted:
- Photo ID proof.
- Passport (Only for Foreign Tourists / NRI).
Payment & Collect - Pay the registration amount / full tour price by Cheque, Demand Draft, Online and collect:<
- Tour itinerary, travel and hotel details (On Email & Hard Copy)
- Receipt of payment (On Email & Hard Copy)
- Visa folder for World Tour(s) (Hard Copy)
Note: After the payment is successful, an acknowledgement message is sent to the guest's registered email ID. This message contains the bank details, the amount credited along with the date and place of payment. In case the message is not received, you are requested to contact your dedicated tour manager or call Alkof Holidays corporate office immediately on +91-9717930209
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Travel is one of those things that naturally gives rise to queries, concerns and doubts, so we’re here to put your mind at ease. Various "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS" on your travel to India will be covered into the document. Kindly go through the same and if there are other unanswered questions and clarifications, it would be our pleasure to address the same too.
Many of our travelers join because they are traveling solo. So yes it is absolutely safe to travel solo on this tour. As a solo traveler, you have to pay single supplement charges. Please let us know at time of booking.
Our tour cost includes personal assistance during arrival and departure, all transfers, sightseeing and excursions by private air-conditioned car/van/coach depending on a number of persons with as per itinerary, English speaking local guide, all applicable taxes and dedicated manager with 24x7 support. We can also include lunch and dinner, domestic flights, and other services on request at an additional cost.
Alkof Holidays is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We ask that you carefully consider whether you are physically and mentally able to complete the itinerary. In this particular trip you should have a moderate physical fitness as this is a walking tour.
One must possess a passport which is valid for minimum 6 months from the date of entry into India. Many countries have been included in the list of countries whose citizens are provided E-Visa facility provided they apply 72 hours in advance. Other nationals need to obtain Indian visa in advance to enter India.
Yes. It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India.
You will be greeted by our representative at the airport on your arrival. He shall be holding a company placard with your name written on it for your identification. We shall also provide you list of emergency 24 hours contact numbers for any emergency.
We provide dedicated tour managers to all our guest with 24 X 7 personal assistance. Our office is open 24 hours a day which means that you will always have someone to assist you even at any point of time. We shall also give you mobile nos. of our executives who you may call, email or WhatsApp in case of any need.
YES. You can surely custom design the holiday packages as per your preferences.
If you are interested in booking any of our brochure tours, you may simply send us an email giving us your details. We normally need an advance amount once we confirm the arrangements for the tour. The amount depends on the services you may require for the tour. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash. We need balance payment before arrival.
We shall do our best to make changes as per your request and shall not charge you anything unless there is penalty charged by hotels etc, for making any changes.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Our team of travel experts are available 24/7 for you! If you have any questions about this amazing tour, then please feel free to contact us. We will get back to you latest within 2 hours!
PAYMENT TERMS
If you are interested in booking any of our brochure tours, you may simply send us an email giving us your details. We normally need an advance amount once we confirm the arrangements for the tour. The amount depends on the services you may require for the tour. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash. We need balance payment before arrival or as per below schedule.
- 30 days or more before the date of departure: 25% of the total cost
- 29 - 20 days before the date of departure: 50% of the total cost
- 19 - 16 days before the date of departure: 100% of the total cost
Important: The booking stands liable to be cancelled if 100% payment is not received 16 days prior to departure date and received amount will be fully forfeited.
CANCELLATION
If you cancel your holiday:
You or any member of your party may cancel their travel arrangements at any time. Written notification or an e-mail to that effect from the person who made the booking must be received at our office. The cancellation charges per person applicable are as per the published cancellation policy below:
- Between 30 - 45 days before the date of departure: 25% of the total cost
- Between 17 - 29 days before the date of departure: 50% of the total cost
- Up-to 16 days before the date of departure: 100% of the total cost
If we change or cancel your holiday:
We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements.
