Itinerary Highlights
Day 1 Port Blair Airport – Port Blair City (2 Nights) (4 km, approx. 10 mins)
Arrive at Port Blair airport and proceed for your transfer to the hotel. After lunch(on own expense) proceed to the Aqua Fun Park with water sports (Optional: Jet Ski, Para sailing, Zorbing ball at extra cost) and obstacle area in a safe and enclosed area of the sea (Please carry change of clothing). In the evening proceed to attend the enthralling Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail - (at 1800 hrs or 1900 Hrs, depending on light and sound show ticket availability) where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive. Overnight stay at Port Blair Note: All water sports activities at an additional cost. The cellular jail is closed on Monday’s and National Holidays
Day 2 Port Blair – City Tour and Mount Harriet
After breakfast, at 0830 hrs proceed to Mount Harriet - the 2nd highest peak (365 meters high) in the Andamans, which offers a magni??icent bird’s eye view of Port Blair’s adjoining islands (Must see: Spot where Lord Mayo was murdered/Largest Church in Andamans/ Rs 20 VIEW /Summer Bungalow of British/ The only kind of Mango tree in whole of S/E Asia/ Nicobari Hut). The summer headquarters of the Chief Commissioner during British Raj, this place provides fascinating views. Return to Port Blair and start for a tour of places in & around Port Blair (1130 hrs) proceed for City Tour - covering the famous Cellular Jail*(a witness to the freedom struggle), Chatam Saw Mill (one of the oldest & largest in Asia), Forest Museum, Anthropological Museum, Fisheries (Marine) Museum, Naval Marine Museum (Samudrika). Evening at Leisure for local shopping Meal: Breakfast Note: The Vehicle ferry to Mt Harriet does not have ??ixed timings and there may be a waiting time of 20 – 30 mins before boarding the ferry Note: Anthropological Musuem, Fisheries Musuem, Cellular Jail, Samudrika, Mahatma Gandhi National Park is closed on Monday and National Holidays.Chatham Saw Mill, Forest Museum, Sagarika Cottage Industries Emporium is closed on Sunday and National Holiday
Day 3 Port Blair – Havelock (2 Nights)
Early morning departure (0600 hrs) ferry from Port Blair to Havelock. The ferry takes 2.5 hrs to reach Havelock. On arrival proceed to your hotel and in the evening proceed to Beach No 7* (Radhanagar Beach) rated as the ‘Best Beach in Asia’ by Time Magazine(Local Hot Tea will be offered) (N/Ac Car/Jeep will be provided for pickup and drop, time spent 2-3 hours). Return back to the hotel to relax and unwind. (Kindly inform hotel to provide packaged breakfast as the same is not included at Havelock). Overnight in Havelock Meal: Breakfast Note: Upgrade to Makruzz Speed AC catamaran ferry from Port Blair to Havelock @ INR 1100 per person per way. Makruzz ferry does not operate from April to September Note: All guests travelling to Havelock are required to carry ID proofs in order to issue their ticket back from Havelock – Port Blair
Day 4 Havelock Island – Excursion to Elephant Beach
This morning , the car will arrive at 0800 hrs and please ensure you are ready as the boat will leave at 0830 hrs and it is a further 10 min drive away to the boat) Embark on the most memorable snorkelling trip, just 40 min by Boat this beach offers snorkelers calm blue shallow waters and is the perfect spot for beginner snorkelers. The boat goes right up to the beach and it’s so easy to slip on your gear and just start snorkelling. It’s also a great place to just spend the day lying on the beach and relaxing. The beach is very scenic with fallen trees and white sand giving the photographer some interesting shots. The reef here starts very close to shore at a depth of about 1 metre. The large reef is mostly made up of hard coral and has plenty of marine life. Overnight in Havelock Meal: Breakfast Note: Inclusive of snorkelling equipment and car pick up and drop to jetty. (The trip may be changed to light house subject to weather conditions and visibility)(Do note that incase guest is delayed for Elephant Beach No Refund will be offered if the boat has left)
Day 5 Havelock - Port Blair (2 Nights)
Today return from Havelock Island in the evening by Govt ferry 1600 hrs/ 1630 hrs and transfer to hotel in Port Blair. (Do note that all hotels on Havelock have an early morning check out time and late checkout is provided at the discretion of the hotel management). Overnight in Port Blair Meal: Breakfast
Day 6 Port Blair – North/Ross Island/ Viper Island
Depart at 0900 to Water Sports complex in a boat to see under- water marine life and varieties of corals at North Bay (Snorkeling and Glass Bottom at extra cost. Lunch included). After North Bay, proceed to Ross Island (Wednesday Closed), the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime. The island presently houses the ruins of old buildings like Chief Commissioner’s House, Government House, Church, Bakery, Press, Swimming Pool, Cemetery, etc. and all in dilapidated condition. After that proceed for a Harbour Cruise which includes a trip to tiny, serene, beautiful island called, "VIPER ISLAND" where the gallows is a sight to watch. Evening is free for shopping. Overnight in Port Blair Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Note: North Bay and Ross Island is closed on Wednesday
Day 7 Port Blair – Departure to hometown
After breakfast it’s time to check out. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight or back home Meals: Breakfast Holiday Concludes! Let’s stay in touch on facebook/email and meet again on another memorable Holiday. See you soon
Inclusions
- 06 nights hotel accommodation at suggested or similar category hotels
- Meals: Breakfast as mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfers and Sightseeing as per the itinerary in a Non AC car in Port Blair and Non AC Jeep in Havelock. All eco tours and activities are subject to weather conditions
- Port Blair – Havelock – Port Blair by ferry
- Entry tickets and boat tickets at sightseeing points mentioned in the itinerary above
Exclusions
- Airfare & Railway Fare
- Any other meals other than those mentioned above
- Any up gradation in airline class or hotel room category
- Any items of personal nature like tips to guides & drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set group menu,Any services or activity charges other than those included in Itinerary
- Any optional tours, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions,GST 3.09% (Government Tax) on total package cost
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident , hospitalization or any personal emergency
Remarks
Notes • The above price is valid for travel till 30th September 2015. Rates are not valid from 15th December 2014 – 15th January 2015• All rates are valid for Indian Nationals only • Vehicle is not at disposal. Additional charges for extra usage or sightseeing has to be paid for • Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving License, Passport • Hotel check in is 0700hrs and checkout would be 0730hrs. Early check in and late check – out subject to availability • The Government ferry which is used to travel between Port Blair – Havelock takes between 02-03 hrs travel times. It is our endeavour to guarantee the best seat on this ferry but having a capacity of only 100 passengers sometimes getting preferred seats is difficult though we will ensure that the guest is boarded on the ferry. • Kindly note that drivers are not guides • Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability. If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels will be used• Itinerary is subject to change. • All arrangements made by us are in the capacity of a ground handling agent only. We will not be liable for claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents, injuries delayed or cancelled flights & acts or forces of nature.
Cancellation Policy
If the Guest decides to cancel the tour for any reason whatsoever then s/he shall give a written application to the Company within specified time limit along with original receipt issued by the Company. Such cancellation will attract cancellation charges stated hereunder.
- Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation.
- Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
- Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
- Any refund payable to the Guest will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The Company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest.
Percentage of cancellation charges per person.
| No of days prior to departure | India | World |
|---|---|---|
| More than 60 days | 5% or Rs.1000/-whichever is more | Registration amount |
| 60 to 46 days | 15% | 15% |
| 45 to 31 days | 25% | 25% |
| 30 to 15 days | 50% | 50% |
| 14 to 4 days | 60% | 60% |
| 3 to 1 day | 80% | 80% |
| On the day/on tour | 100% | 100% |
Note: Charges are levied on the gross tour price and not the discounted price.
For Indian tours, cancellation charges do not include air ticket cancellation and they will be levied separately.