Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at Port Blair
Your Andaman Nicobar trip starts with your arrival in Port Blair in the morning/afternoon. After reaching the airport, meet our tour representative who will assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest for a while.
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Port Blair:Â For centuries, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands were cloaked in mystery due to their inaccessibility. These islands are shimmering like emeralds in the Bay of Bengal and present a scenic and picturesque landscape. The dense forests cover these islands and the innumerable exotic flowers & birds create a romantic and lovely atmosphere.
After lunch, you will visit the extremely popular Cellular Jail. An excursion to the jail will surely make your family holiday memorable. Formerly known as Kala Pani, it was a colonial prison used by the British to deportee political prisoners to this remote location. Next in line is a visit to the Water Sports Complex (closed on Wednesday). Partake in water activities of your interest such as speedboat ride, banana boat ride, Jet Ski, Glass Bottom Boat ride and so on. (You can carry extra clothes for a change). Relaxing at a seaside café is another option.
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The evening is scheduled for enjoying the famous Light and Sound Show at Cellular Jail. The show speaks volumes about the saga of countless martyrs of Indian Independence struggle who laid down their lives. It is conducted every evening within the premises of cellular jail.
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By evening, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2
Port Blair – Havelock by Ferry (2.5 Hour)
Day 2 of your Andaman Nicobar tour starts early. You board the morning ferry from Port Blair to Havelock Island. Carry packed breakfast. This journey is of around 2.5 hours. On reaching, get transferred to the respective hotels to complete the check-in formalities. Unwind yourself.
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In the evening, you visit the popular Radhanagar Beach, which is also known as Beach No 7. It was also rated as the ‘Best Beach in Asia’ by the Time Magazine. Sunset views appear truly magical from this beach.
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Back to the hotel for unwinding and overnight stay.
Day 3
Havelock Island(excursion to Elephant Beach)
Wake up early on day 3 of the Andaman Nicobar trip. On this day, you are going for a memorable excursion to the beautiful Elephant beach. The car will come at 07:00 hours. Be ready as the boat will leave the jetty at 07:30 hours. The boat ride from Havelock Island to Elephant beach takes around 23 minutes. This surely is going to be an unforgettable snorkeling experience for you.
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Get into the snorkeling gear and get all set to explore the colorful underwater world. The reef close to the shore is around 1 meter deep and the larger reef is formed by an amazing variety of corals and marine life. After the snorkeling session, you can simply relax at the beach. The atmosphere is serene and the sight is soothing. Do not forget to catch the beauty of this white-sand beach in your camera. (Note: Snorkeling at the Elephant beach is subject to weather conditions.)
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Return to Havelock Island.
Day 4
Havelock – Neil Island by Ferry (1 Hour)
Post breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel. Board a ferry from Havelock and get transferred to the Neil Island. On arrival, you will be transferred to the respective hotels for check-in. Your Andaman tour package allows you to enjoy a visit to the very popular Bharatpur beach and Laxmanpur Beach in the evening.
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Bharatpur Beach:Â Bharatpur Beach is a beautiful white sandy beach. Here one can relax, enjoy a leisurely walk on the sands and treat their eyes with the coral views. The Sea around the Jetty area is full of corals and schools of fishes swimming around.
Laxmanpur Beach:Â Located 2 kilometers north of Neil Jetty, Laxmanpur Beach is a secluded beach scattered with white shell sand with shallow water offering snorkeling opportunities. Swimming and sun basking are other two options. Tourists can enjoy spectacular sunset views from the beach.
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Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 5
Neil Island – Port Blair by Ferry
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and go on-board the ferry for your onward journey to Port Blair. On arrival in Port Blair, the rest of the day is at leisure. Explore the surroundings on your own. Partake in some adventure activities to make your Andaman Nicobar trip enthralling. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6
Departure from Port Blair
Today, you will say a final goodbye to the Port Blair city. Later, check out of the hotel and get transferred to the airport for your journey back home.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in above Hotels using 02 Double Starting Rooms Category of Each Hotels.
- 02 Nights stay at selected category of hotel/resort at Port Blair + 02 Nights stay at selected category of hotel/resort at Havelock + 01 Night stay at selected category of hotel/resort at Neil Island
- Daily Meals- 05 Breakfast & 05 Dinner only for all Guests in above Hotels.
- Entry tickets, and boat tickets to all sightseeing places (as per itinerary).
- PB – Havelock – Neil – PB by Govt ferry/ Private ferry (Makruzz/Green Ocean) – subject to availability and schedule (Morning or afternoon)
- Trip to Elephant Beach by a Speed Boat.
- All transfers by an Air- Condition Vehicle/Similar at Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island.
- Travel Assistance on all the touring days by our local travel experts.
Exclusions
- Any Air Fare.
- Vehicle at disposal at Port Blair, Havelock and Neil.
- Any personal expenses. Room service and special orders. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the suggested tour itinerary.
- Guide Charges until specified, Camera Tickets are NOT INCLUDED in the mentioned cost of Sightseeing & Transfers.
- Other meals not mentioned laundry, telephone calls, and incidentals
- Any additional charges arising due to natural calamities, political disturbances, VIP movement, etc.
- All applicable Taxes.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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- Hotels used in the itinerary and ferries have not been booked yet and will be subject to availability at the time of booking
- Full names and ID proof will be required to initiate ferry bookings
- Current Govt. regulations require all guests to present proof of identity at the time of check-in. This could be a passport (essential for all foreigners), Driving License, Voter ID Card, Aadhar Card or any other Identity card issued by the Government of India with address proof. Pan Card will not be accepted as Proof of Identity
- Citizens of Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, foreign nationals of Pakistani origin, foreign diplomats, members of the United Nations, International organizations holding diplomatic/official passport and Journalist, Conference/Research Visa holders shall not be issued RAP without approval of Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, prior to entry into Andamans
- All trips, excursions and sailings are subject to clear-weather conditions and subject to operations
- Twin bedded rooms are not available in Andaman. All rooms will be double and co-joined bedded
- You may experience poor to worse mobile and wi-fi connectivity in Andaman Islands
- Satellite Phones are banned in India.
- Prices have been calculated with existing rate of input taxes and may change owing to change in tax structure. Any such hike in taxes shall be chargeable
- Check-in and check-out timings will be as per respective hotels rules
- Please read all the points, terms & conditions carefully, before confirming your trip.
- There are only 02 ATMS on island & not necessary cash will be dispensed all the time & due to network issues card machines transactions are also not guaranteed, hence please carry sufficient cash during your travel.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
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- 50% refunds for cancellation received 30 days or more in advance.
- No refund for cancellation received 15 days in advance or more.
- In itineraries using Sea Shell hotels & Jalakara (Port Blair/Havelock/Neil) 50% refund will be made for cancellations received up to D-30 of the travel start date.
- Cancellations or reductions received from 30 days until 15 days prior to commencement of itinerary: No refund for hotel charges. However, unused element of transport charges will be refunded for bookings that are cancelled except for cancellations within less than 24 hours of travel, where the first day’s services will remain chargeable. Ferry cancellation charges will be as per the cancellation charges levied by the ferry operator. On all refunds so processed, a 5% handling/banking charge will be deducted prior to refund.
- No refund for any services / hotels / ferry bookings for travel commencing during peak season 01st December – 31st January, both days inclusive
- No refund for unused nights, early check-outs, missed meals or unused transport services if it occurs during travel
- All ferry tickets will be non-changeable and non-transferable, and any cancellation and reissue fees will be applicable as per policy of the ferry company.
- Weather related disruptions before or during travel will be compensated only in accordance with the rules of the booked hotels or ferry operator.
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PERMITS REQUIRED FOR FOREIGN NATIONAL / NRI / OCI CARD HOLDER TO ENTER ANDAMAN:
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- It is mandatory to have PASSPORT which is valid with 6 months duration prior to travel & valid VISA.
- Visa & Entry Permits: Foreign Passport Holders (Including PIO/OCI cardholders) and Except for Citizens of Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, foreign nationals of Pakistani origin: Possession of a valid Indian visa or e-visa is mandatory to visit the Andaman Islands. Additionally, registration upon arrival is required, which is easily conducted at the Port Blair airport immigration arrival counter. If you hold a foreign passport, please declare yourself here and complete the registration process. The process is swift, easy and free of charge. Your hotel is legally required to also submit a ‘C-Form’ on your behalf on the day you check in, and the databases are cross-checked and so it is important to declare your nationality at the airport and at the hotel and complete the registration process.
- Citizens of Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, foreign nationals of Pakistani origin: these individuals require special permission to visit Andaman Islands and cannot enter the territory without prior approval of Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. Application may be made through Indian missions overseas at the time of applying for your Indian Visa or, if living in India, it may be made at the FRO in which you are registered in the city of your residence in mainland India or directly through the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- If any foreign national of above stated category arrives without obtaining prior approval at Port Blair would be sent back by the same flight by concerned airlines on instruction from Foreigners Regional Registration Office, Port Blair.
- Kindly note this is a Government related requirement and we will not take any liability in case guest has to return back from airport due to non-compliance of the government rules and regulations. Our normal cancellation policy will apply for all bookings
- After deplaning, foreign guests should walk into the arrival hall, where the immigration counters are located (these counters are just ahead of arrival hall gate and before the baggage conveyers). The entry formalities can be completed here, and it is mandatory, not to be missed.
- IHPL representative will meet up with the guest outside the arrival hall of Port Blair airport.
- Indian Passport Holders: Resident Indian nationals only require proof of identification such as Aadhar Card, Drivers Licence etc. (passport is not mandatory) to visit the Andaman Islands. Please note that PAN Card is no longer an accepted idsentification card for registration formalities at hotels.
- Only those Bangladeshi nationals who are serving/retired personnel of Military/semi-military, police/semi-police, security and/or intelligence organization are required to seek prior permission from MHA before visiting Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
