Overview
Once a mysterious place and later a British penal settlement, the Andaman Islands are now a popular holiday destination. Pick this Andaman travel package, covering Port Blair, Havelock Island and Neil Island, and see for yourself what draws tourists here in such a high number. The stuffy cells of Cellular Jail will tell you about the plight of the political activists, imprisoned here by the British. Also on the holiday, make sand castles, swim in the sea, relax under palms or take a walk at Corbyns Cove, Bharatpur, Radhanagar, Kalapathar and Laxmanpur beaches. Witnessing a sublime sunset at Chidiya Tapu will be one of the fondest memories you make on your holiday.
Trip Highlights
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Port Blair.
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Havelock.
- Accommodation for 1 nights in Neil Island.
- Inter Island ferry transfers from Portblair- Havelock, Havelock- Neil Island, Neil Island- Portblair.
- Meals: Daily Breakfast (except on the arrival day) and Dinner (except on the departure day).
- Complimentary Gala Dinner on Day 5 in Portblair Hotel (ONLY FOR PREMIUM CATEGORY CUSTOMERS).
- All transfers and sightseeing in a AC vehicle in Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island on sharing basis.
- Flight: Mumbai To Port Blair & Port Blair to Mumbai.
Day 1 - Arrive in Port Blair
Board your flight from your respective hub and arrive in Port Blair. A EWS Holidyas representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Relax for some time at your hotel property and have lunch (at direct payment basis). Late afternoon, start your Andaman sojourn with a visit to the iconic Cellular Jail- a place that is full of stories of countless martyrs of the Indian independence struggle. A tour of the jail will give you a brief idea about happenings in the jail prior to India’s independence.
Andaman is known for its beaches, and in the evening you will be taken to one of the most fun beaches in the islands- the Corbyn Cove’s beach- a serene beach set in picturesque backgrounds of lush green coconut palms and the sea. Enjoy refreshing coconut water at the beach.
Later come back to Hotel, get freshen up and get ready for a luxury Dinner Cruise (launched for the first time in Andaman’s). Enjoy delicious food along with some live music and Nicobari songs for next 2.5 hours. (THIS IS NOT INCLUDED FOR DEPARTURE DATES BETWEEN 20th Dec- 5th Jan- for PREMIUM Category customers).
Return to your hotel for comfortable overnight stay.
Please note:
1. You may choose to skip the Corbyn Cove’s visit and instead choose to witness the Light and Sound Show at Cellular Jail in the evening (own expense).
2. In case you are arriving on a Monday, Ross Island will be covered instead of Cellular Jail on Day 1, while the latter will get covered on Day 2 of itinerary.
3. For customers arriving late in evening, Cellular Jail/ Corbyn Cove’s beach might be missed in order to reach at correct time for Luxury Dinner Cruise. In case of technical faults/ bad weather/ overbookings in Dinner Cruise, customers will be given Sunset/ Lunch cruise, if that is also not possible then refund option.
Day 2 - Port Blair - Havelock by ferry (1.5 Hours)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to visit Ross Island. This small island, located just across the Water Sports complex at Port Blair, is a peaceful destination famous for its friendly flocks of deer and lush green walking trails. It now stands as a ruin of the bygone days with the old structures almost in debris. Later, board the ferry for onward journey to Havelock Island.
Upon arrival, you will be taken to Something Different, a beach side café for complimentary high tea with snacks. Later, proceed for check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Comfortable overnight stay at your hotel property.
Day 3 - Havelock Island
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Havelock jetty for excursion to Elephant Beach.
At Elephant beach, you may opt for other water sports available at the beach (on direct payment basis). Return to the hotel for relaxation and lunch (At direct payment basis).
Later, you will proceed to visit one of the best beaches in Asia –Radhanagar Beach where you will be served light refreshments and have a Candid Photography session (only for customers who have booked package on or after 9th August).After savoring the sights of the splendid beach, return to your hotel, enjoy your dinner and have a comfortable overnight stay.
Note: If Elephant beach is non-operational, Nemo Reef/ Kala Patthar will be arranged as an alternative.
Candid photography- Pictures will be shared in 25 days post travel, minimum 50 pics per family, 25 edited pics and 4 Collages will be shared on google drive.
Day 4 - Havelock - Neil Island (Ferry 1.5 hours)
After buffet breakfast, check-out from the hotel. Transfer to the Havelock jetty to board the ferry for Neil Island. Disembark at Neil and transfer to the hotel. Post lunch (on direct payment), proceed to visit Bharatpur beach & Lakshmanpur beach (depending on tide conditions).
Enjoy complimentary Jet Ski/ Glass Bottom ride in the crystal clear waters of Neil Island.
After savoring the sights of the splendid beaches, return to your hotel, enjoy your dinner and have a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 5 - Neil Island to Port Blair (Ferry 1.5 hours)
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Get transferred to the jetty for the ferry to Port Blair. Upon arrival in Port Blair check-in to your hotel where you can have lunch (at direct payment basis).
Post your meal you will head out to Chidiya Tapu, a pristine beach 40 km away from city center, famous for some incredible sunset views. The beauty of the sunset against the backdrop of the kaleidoscopic sky will for long remain etched in your Andaman trip memories.
Later, visit the Kala Paani Museum, which is newly opened and unique private history museum in the country. Set up in three storied building, the incredible history of our country is brought alive through miniature life size models, dioramas, and rare archival photographs and paintings. The museum also includes many rare original documents of Colonial and Japanese periods, including many documentaries and films related to the island and the Indian Freedom Strugle. A visit to this museum will give a great context and culmination to your holiday.
Return to your hotel for comfortable overnight stay. (GALA Dinner for Premium Category customers)
Day 6 - Departure
Post breakfast, check-out from the hotel & get transferred to the airport. Board the flight for your return journey.
We hope you have a wonderful trip!
Accommodation
| City | Hotel | Room | Category | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Blair | Hotel Sentinel | Deluxe |  |
Or Similar Hotels |
| Havelock | Sea Shell Havelock | Deluxe | |
Or Similar Hotels |
| Neil Island | Sea Shell Neil Island | Deluxe | |
Or Similar Hotels |
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Port Blair.
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Havelock.
- Accommodation for 1 night in Neil Island.
- Inter Island ferry transfers from Portblair- Havelock, Havelock-Neil Island, Neil Island- Portblair.
- Meals: Daily Breakfast (except on the arrival day) and Dinner (except on the departure day).
- Complimentary Candid Photography session at Radhanagar Beach in Havelock
- Complimentary Gala Dinner on Day 5 in Portblair Hotel (ONLY FOR PREMIUM CATEGORY CUSTOMERS).
- Complimentary High Tea at Something Different Cafe on day 2 in Havelock (Customers travelling in PRM category may get this in their Hotel).
- Candid photography session at Radhanagar beach (only for customers who have booked package on or after 9th August).
- Snacks / light refreshments as per itinerary, wherever mentioned.
- All transfers and sightseeing in a AC vehicle in Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island on sharing basis.
- Complimentary Snorkeling at Elephant Beach.
- Entrance fees at all monuments as per itinerary; road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes and portage at all hotels.
- Services of a MMT Holiday Manager in the destination.
- 1 luxury Dinner Cruise at Portblair on Day 1 for 2.5 hrs. Includes dinner along with live music and Nicobari Songs. (THIS IS NOT INCLUDED FOR DEPARTURE DATES BETWEEN 20th Dec- 5th Jan- for PREMIUM Category customers) .
Exclusions
- GST:5%
- Air/ train fare.
- Any expenses for optional activities.
- Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses.
- Any additional meals.
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
Things To Carry
- Hats.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Comfortable footwear.
- Comfortable clothes.
- Camera.
- It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card).
Payment Policy
- 30 days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost.
- 29 – 20 days before date of departure: 50% of total cost.
- 19 – 16 days before date of departure: 100% of total cost
Cancellation Policy
If you Cancel your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel their travel arrangements at any time. Written notification or an e-mail to that effect from the person who made the booking must be received at our offices. The applicable cancellation charges are as per the published cancellation policy below.
Cancellation Charges Per Person
- Prior to 30 days or more: Booking Fee.
- Between 30-20 days ahead of departure: 50 Percent of tour cost.
- Between 20-15 days of departure: 75 Percent of tour cost.
- 15 days to date of departure: 100 Percent.
- In case of no show: 100 Percent.
If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday
We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you.
If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond our control (for instance, bad weather): We shall first try to offer you alternative dates for the tour if the tour has not already commenced;
If the tour has already commenced, then we shall refund the booking price/fee charged from you on a pro-rata basis depending on portion of the tour standing utilized by you
In all circumstances, however, our liability shall be limited refunding to you the price we charged as the tour fees.
Change Your Holiday Plan
After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by yourself.
If You Have a Complaint
If you have a problem during your holiday, PLEASE INFORM THE RELEVANT SUPPLIER, (e.g. your hotelier, transporter etc.) and/or our representative IMMEDIATELY who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to us, giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. However, please be advised that while we are happy to assist you in the redressal of your complaint, if any, we will be able to extend only our best efforts in managing/coordinating your complaint with the respective service provider. All third party service providers are independent contractors who at no time are under our control or supervision.
All the booking voucher and tickets will be provided 3 days prior to departure.
Terms & Conditions
- Per person prices are quoted on twin-share basis (2 persons sharing a room).
- A maximum of 3 adults are allowed in one room.
- The third occupant of the room shall be provided a mattress/rollaway bed.
- The price does not include –
Expenses of personal nature, such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bar charges, tips, portage, camera fees etc.
Any meals and services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions. - Airline seats and hotel rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- In case of unavailability in the listed hotels, arrangement for an alternate accommodation will be made in a hotel of similar standard.
- Check-in and check-out times at hotels would be as per hotel policies. These are generally pre-decided as per ferry operation schedules.
- Transportation shall be provided as per the itinerary and will not be at disposal.
- City museums and monuments remain closed on Mondays while Ross Island remains closed on Wednesdays. If any visit is missed due to closure or maintenance issues, all efforts will be made to cover the sightseeing after returning to Port Blair from Havelock/Neil, time permitting.
- Guests who have pre-booked Scuba or Sea walk shall be provided the activity in Havelock as per time slot availability.
- Snorkelling is a complementary activity and in case this is missed due to any reason, there would be no refund/compensation for the same.
- It is advisable to seek your doctor’s advice before undertaking activities like Scuba or Sea walk, especially in case of any pre-existing medical issues.
- EWSH reserves the right to modify the itinerary at any point, due to reasons including but not limited to: Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels / flights, cancellation / rerouting of flights, closure of / entry restrictions at a place of visit, etc. While we will do our best to make suitable alternate arrangements, we would not be held liable for any refunds/compensation claims arising out of this.
- It is mandatory for all guests to carry valid photo ID’s (Passport/Driving License/Voter ID Card). PAN Card is not accepted at many places as a valid photo ID.
- Foreign Nationals need to clear immigration at Port Blair, where they are issued with a RAP (Restricted Area Permit) free of cost. This permit is to be carried by the foreign national at all times and would be required at the time of check-in at the hotel, during security checks before boarding vessels, landing on every island etc. It is mandatory to carry valid original passport and visa in order to obtain the RAP. Photocopies/scan copies are not accepted.
- In case Makruzz/Coastal Cruise are not operational due to weather, technical or other unavoidable reasons, EWS Holidays shall make the best possible alternate arrangements. However, EWS Holidays will not be liable for any refund claims arising from this.
- If your flights involve a combination of different airlines, you may have to collect your luggage on arrival at the connecting hub and register it again while checking in for the return journey to your origin.
- Service Tax shall be applicable over and above the mentioned prices.
- For queries regarding cancellations and refunds, please refer to our Cancellation Policy.
- Disputes, if any, shall be subject to to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi.
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