School and college trips · Surat
School and college trips from Surat
A 1 day school trip from Surat to Statue of Unity (158 km) in a 56-seater coach costs ₹24,300–31,600, about ₹430–560 per student with every seat filled (as of Oct 2026). Sasan Gir over 3 days is ₹88,400–1,14,900.
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- Outings
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- 2 one-day, 2 overnight
- Bus fare from
- ₹24,300–31,600
- Statue of Unity, AC Coach 50–56 seater
- Per student
- ₹430–560
- Statue of Unity, every seat filled
- Advance
- 30%
- paid to the operator
Surat schools reach the Statue of Unity and Saputara's hills in a day, and Gir and Diu in two. Many groups leave before sunrise to make the most of a one-day trip, so agree the departure time and the return time with the operator.
How many students and teachers?
Slide to the group size: the bus that fits and its fare for each outing, from the table below.
Fits your group
AC Coach 40–49 seater
36–49 seats
₹15,000–20,200 for a full day (250 km)
Surat → Statue of Unity
₹20,600–27,900
AC Coach 40–49 seater · 158 km one way · 1 day, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Safety checklist: what to ask the operator for
Put these in the request so every operator quotes for them. Your school's board or education office may set more rules for tours.
Permit
Ask the operator for the vehicle's permit and check it covers every state on the route.
Fitness certificate and insurance
Ask for copies of both and check they are valid on the trip dates, not only on the booking date.
Speed governor
Ask the operator to confirm the vehicle has a working speed governor (speed limiting device).
Driver's licence and experience
Ask for the driver's name, licence and phone number before the trip, and for a second driver on long days.
Female attendant
When girls travel, ask the operator for a female attendant in each vehicle, in addition to the school's own staff.
First-aid kit and fire extinguisher
Ask the operator for a stocked first-aid kit and a working fire extinguisher in every vehicle.
GPS tracking
Ask whether the vehicle has GPS tracking the teacher in charge can follow.
A seat for every student
Book enough seats for every student and teacher: no standing, no extra passengers.
1-day trips from Surat
Statue of Unity158 km · 1 day · ₹24,300–31,600
The Statue of Unity and the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada.
- An early start, the viewing gallery, the Valley of Flowers and the dam viewpoint, home by night.
Saputara153 km · 1 day · ₹23,500–30,600
Gujarat's hill station in the Dang forest: the lake, viewpoints and the plateau.
- The ghat road up to Saputara, boating on the lake, Table Land and Sunset Point, then the drive back.
Overnight trips from Surat
Sasan Gir574 km · 3 days · ₹88,400–1,14,900
Gir, the only wild home of the Asiatic lion, and the Devalia interpretation zone.
- Day 1: Drive to Sasan Gir and settle in.
- Day 2: The Devalia interpretation zone in the morning (the park's own vehicles), then the drive home.
Diu538 km · 3 days · ₹83,000–1,07,900
Diu's Portuguese-era fort, churches and beaches.
- Day 1: Drive to Diu, the fort and St Paul's Church.
- Day 2: Naida Caves and a beach in the morning, then the drive home.
Bus fares and cost per student
Round trip with driver for each outing; per student assumes every seat of the largest coach is filled.
| Trip | Distance | Days | Mini Bus 28–35 seater | AC Coach 40–49 seater | AC Coach 50–56 seater | Per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statue of Unity | 158 km | 1 day | ₹15,100–20,600 | ₹20,600–27,900 | ₹24,300–31,600 | ₹430–560 |
| Saputara | 153 km | 1 day | ₹14,700–20,000 | ₹20,000–27,100 | ₹23,500–30,600 | ₹420–550 |
| Sasan Gir | 574 km | 3 days | ₹55,300–75,100 | ₹75,100–1,01,700 | ₹88,400–1,14,900 | ₹1,580–2,050 |
| Diu | 538 km | 3 days | ₹51,900–70,600 | ₹70,600–95,400 | ₹83,000–1,07,900 | ₹1,480–1,930 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes. Entry tickets, food and stays are extra.
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Which bus for your class
Count students and teachers together; every person needs a seat.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 45 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| 56 | AC Coach 50–56 seater (50–56 seats) | ₹17,600–22,800 |
| 90 | 2 × AC Coach 50–56 seater (50–56 seats) | ₹17,600–22,800 |
| 120 | 3 × AC Coach 50–56 seater (50–56 seats) | ₹17,600–22,800 |
| 160 | 3 × AC Coach 50–56 seater (50–56 seats) | ₹17,600–22,800 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- The park's safaris close from 16 June to 15 October; plan Gir between December and April.
- Diu is a Union Territory: a small entry tax applies to tourist vehicles.
- Operators ask a 30% advance for school and college trips, paid to them directly.
Questions groups ask
How much does a school trip from Surat cost per student?
For Statue of Unity, 1 day: ₹24,300–31,600 for a 56-seater coach, about ₹430–560 per student when all 56 seats are filled (indicative, October 2026). Entry tickets, food and stays are extra.
What does a 2-day school trip from Surat cost?
Sasan Gir (574 km each way) over 3 days: ₹55,300–75,100 in a Mini Bus 28–35 seater, ₹75,100–1,01,700 in a AC Coach 40–49 seater, ₹88,400–1,14,900 in a AC Coach 50–56 seater (Oct 2026). The fare includes the driver's allowance and night halt; hotels are extra.
Which bus do we need for our class?
30 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater; 56 people: AC Coach 50–56 seater; 90 people: 2 × AC Coach 50–56 seater; 120 people: 3 × AC Coach 50–56 seater; 160 people: 3 × AC Coach 50–56 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
What safety documents should we ask the operator for?
8 things: permit, fitness certificate and insurance, speed governor, driver's licence and experience, female attendant, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher, GPS tracking, a seat for every student. Operators on Yippigo upload their permits, fitness, insurance and driver licences before they can quote.
How much advance do operators ask for a school trip?
30% of the quote, paid to the operator to confirm; the balance as agreed with them. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Can we get a GST invoice in the school's name?
Yes: ask for it in the request. Operators quote with GST shown as its own line, and the invoice comes from the operator you book.