INDIA RIVER CRUISES

Our Top 4 India River Cruises

4 cruises  ·  from $16 a head

Good india river cruises sell their best seats weeks ahead. Below: the 4 to book early, what each fare covers and how they differ on the water.

Varanasi : Full Day City Highlights Day Tour & Ganges Cruise - Walking the old city to Kashi Vishwanath
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Varanasi : Full Day City Highlights Day Tour & Ganges Cruise

1.Varanasi : Full Day City Highlights Day Tour & Ganges Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 520 reviews · 10 hours · from $61Our pick

See Varanasi by sunrise boat, sacred temples, BHU, Sarnath, and evening Ganga Aarti on a private 10-hour tour for $61.

“We had one full day in Varanasi and needed a good all day tour. Our guide was Shivam - he was friendly, patient, knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he tailored the day to our needs. The morning Aarti ceremony and the evening ceremonies were amazing and well worth getting up early and staying out late. Shivam read our needs/preferences well and we thoroughly enjoyed our day (if a little exhausted by the end). The tour price tickets are expensive compared to others but it was a long day and our driver was also very good and prompt. Well organised by our…”

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Full-day private Varanasi tour with AC car, boat & Sarnath - Kashi Vishwanath and Varanasi’s old lanes
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Full-day private Varanasi tour with AC car, boat & Sarnath

Varanasi & Sarnath: Full-Day Tour with Ganges Boat Ride - Old Varanasi, where the explanation matters
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Varanasi & Sarnath: Full-Day Tour with Ganges Boat Ride

3.Varanasi & Sarnath: Full-Day Tour with Ganges Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 10 hours · from $55

See Varanasi at sunrise, explore Sarnath, visit sacred temples, and witness the Ganga Aarti on a guided 10-hour tour.

“The extreme level of service from Rahul when our train arrived late and yet we were met by the driver! The boat ride at sunrise was perfect for photographers. Rahul was considerate and took good care of us.”

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Alleppey: Shikara Boat Ride with Village Tour & Canal Cruise

4.Alleppey: Shikara Boat Ride with Village Tour & Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 65 reviews · 3 hours · from $16Best value

Review of Alleppey’s $16 private shikara ride, with village visits, birdlife, sunset views, local guides, and practical booking tips.

“We had a wonderful experience on the backwater tour in Alleppey. Everything was very well organized and on time. Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The tour itself was beautiful, and we chose to do it early in the morning – something I can highly recommend, as it was very peaceful with hardly any other boats around. We also had a nice little stop for breakfast before heading back. Overall, a really great experience that I would definitely recommend.”

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