Haif Day Tour of Elephanta Caves and Prince of Wales Museum
Overview
Experience the history and heritage of India on this full-day tour of the Elephanta Caves and the Prince of Wales Museum from Mumbai. Admire the Hindu sculpture and rock-cut architecture of the caves, then browse artworks from India, Nepal, and Tibet. Set out on an exciting hour-long sea voyage to Elephanta Island. Admire impressive views of the Arabian Sea and the skyline of Mumbai along the way. After arriving on the island, venture with your guide into the ancient, man-made Elephanta Caves.
The cave complex is a collection of shrines, courtyards, inner cells, grand halls, and porticoes arranged in the splendid symmetry of Indian rock-cut architecture. The pillars and reliefs in the main cave are gigantic in scale. Around the perimeter of the cave are sculptured compartments with images from Hindu mythology which represent some of the most impressive temple carving in all of India.
After exploring the caves, return to Mumbai and visit one of India's finest museums ̶ the historic Prince of Wales Museum. Browse the museum's impressive collection of Indian art, sculpture, Mughal jewelry, Tibetan armors, and a priceless collection of miniature paintings. At the end of your visit, settle comfortably in your private vehicle on the way back to your Mumbai hotel.
What's included
Itinerary
- Enjoy a scenic ferry ride to Elephanta Island
- Explore the unique rock-cut temples of the Elephanta Caves
- Discover an impressive display of Asian art and natural history at the Prince of Wales Museum
- Learn about Indian art and architecture from your expert guide
Know Before you go
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- During the Monsoon period from 15 June until 15 September, the tour of Elephanta caves will be weather permitting.
- If it is raining in Mumbai on the day of the tour, the trip to Elephanta caves cannot be undertaken. Similarly if there is high tide at the sea, this tour cannot be operated.
Things To Carry
Meeting And Pickup
Redemption Process
- Upon completing your reservation, anticipate receiving a comprehensive email and SMS containing booking details. Present your SMS or booking confirmation email at the reception counter during check-in.
- Access your booking information easily by logging into your account on Explorebees.com and navigating to the "Active Bookings" page in the dashboard.
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Cancellation Policy
- Partial refund if cancelled : We appreciate your commitment to your plans! Cancel at least 72 hours (local time) in advance, and you'll receive a 100% refund. This helps us manage resources efficiently and gives you flexibility.
- Unforeseen Circumstances : This activity requires good weather. In cases of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions leading this activity cancellations, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Refund Process : Refunds will be credited to the original booking payment source within 10 business days, and cash refunds will not be issued
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