Overview

COVID SOP FOR TOURISTS TRAVELLING TO ANDAMAN ISLAND

 

As per Andaman & Nicobar Administration’s order (1/CA/COVID-19/2019-2020/1) dated 23th Sept 2021 all guests travelling to Andaman Islands will be screened as per below:

 

1.      All asymptomatic passengers who have been vaccinated with both doses of the COVID 19 vaccine and 15 days have lapsed since the administration of second dose of the vaccine and are in possession of the final vaccination certificate issued through the COWIN portal are exempted from mandatory requirement of carrying a negative RTPCR report to travel to Port Blair from Mainland and also such passengers will be exempted from undergoing additional RT PCR test on arrival at Port Blair airport. Such passengers shall also have to produce the ID card /document mentioned in the Vaccination Certificate, for verification.

2.      Passengers who are found symptomatic on arrival at Port Blair, irrespective of their vaccination status shall be subjected to RTPCR / Rapid Antigen Test at the airport terminal to aid identification.

3.      All other passengers viz. unvaccinated, partially vaccinated (those who have taken only 1st dose of COVID vaccine) and those who have taken both doses, but have not completed 15 days since the administration of 2nd dose, shall have to produce negative RT-PCR report to travel to Port Blair from mainland, as is the practice now. They will also undergo additional RT-PCR test on arrival at Port Blair.

Day Wise Plan

Day 1: Land at Port Blair - Cellular Jail + Sound & Light Show at Cellular Jail

Land at Port Blair airport in the morning or afternoon and transfer to hotel. After some rest, visit the famous Cellular Jail, (entry closes at 1545hrs), an old colonial prison situated in Port Blair also known as 'Kalapani'. Later, attend the enthralling Sound & Light Show at Cellular Jail where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive and then drop back to hotel.

• In case your flight lands in the afternoon,  we may offer to take you direct from the airport to Cellular Jail so that you are able to watch the Sound & Light show.

• If your hotel is located at Wandoor or Chidyatapu, we will first take you to Cellular Jail and then drop you to the hotel.

• Please note that since vehicles are not allowed to wait outside Cellular Jail, all guests will be dropped at the parking point (approximately 400mtrs from the entry gate of the Jail) and will have to walk from the parking point until the entrance. Once the Jail visit or Sound & Light show is done, the guest will have to walk back to the parking point to board the vehicle.

• Please note that the Sound & Light show timing is subject to ticket availability    

Day 2: Port Blair - Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) - Afternoon visit to Beach No 7

Departure by morning or afternoon Private ferry (PB- HL)  (Journey time is 1.5 / 2.5 hrs). On arrival at Havelock (Swaraj Dweep),  our team will meet the guest at the exit gate and then the guest will be dropped to their havelock hotel. At around 1430hrs - 1530hrs, proceed to Beach No. 7 (Radhanagar Beach) rated as the ‘Best Beach in Asia’ by Time Magazine to unwind, relax and enjoy the pristine white sand beach. Later drop back to the hotel. Evening at leisure.

Kindly remind the Port Blair hotel to provide packed breakfast since the same is not included at Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)

• Kindly carry a valid PHOTO ID (Pan Card not accepted) to enter the Port Blair jetty. Alcohol cannot be carried on-board the ferry.

• Beach No 7 is closed for guests after sunset.

• Cars are limited on Havelock island (Swaraj Dweep) and hence guests are requested to kindly adhere to the timelines as shared by the tour manager.

Day 3: Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) - Elephant Beach/ Lighthouse
 

Embark on the most memorable excursion to Elephant Beach or Light House by sharing boat. The journey time is 30-45 mins and you can also opt for some water sports activities like Snorkelling, Sea Walk, Jet Ski, Glass bottom Boat, Banana Boat Ride, Sofa boat ride, Parasailing, etc. on direct payment. Return after 3 hrs in the same sharing boat to the Beach No 1. Our tour manager will meet and assist with car transfers to proceed to the hotel. Evening at leisure.

• The boats to Elephant Beach are managed by a boat association who need individual guest consent forms after which boats are allotted based on rotation and sharing basis. Due to limited boats, guest may have to wait until their boat is allotted and please note that we have no control over the wait time.

• Alcohol is strictly prohibited on Elephant Beach.

Day 4: Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) -Neil (Shaheed Dweep)- O/N at Neil (Shaheed Dweep)- Evening leisure

Check-out from the Havelock hotel and head to the Havelock jetty to board the morning or afternoon private ferry from Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) to Neil (Shaheed Dweep) (Journey time is 1.5 / 2.5 hrs). On arrival at Neil (Shaheed Dweep), our team will meet the guest at the exit gate and then the guest will be dropped to their Neil hotel. Evening at leisure.

• Do note that all Havelock hotels have an early morning check-out time and late check-out is provided at the discretion of the hotel management and subject to availability.

• Guest should be ready for check-in at the Havelock private ferry counter at least an hour prior to the vessel departure time.

Day 5: Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)- 3 Beach Visit - Port Blair

Wake up to the quaint and mesmerising Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) also called the 'Vegetable bowl of Andamans' and check-out as per hotel allocated time and then proceed for the 3- beach visit covering  Bharatpur, Laxmanpur beach and Natural Bridge (also known as Howrah Bridge by the locals and can be accessed only during low tide). Then, proceed to the Neil (Shaheed Dweep) jetty to board the afternoon private ferry (NL-PB) Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) - Port Blair. On arrival at Port Blair, our team will meet the guest at the exit gate of the jetty and and will be dropped to their Port Blair hotel. Evening at leisure.

•The beach visit is subject to tide timings and our representative will update the exact timing based on the tide.

• Do note that all Neil (Shaheed Dweep) hotels have an early morning check-out time and late check-out is provided at the discretion of the hotel management and subject to availability.

Day 6: Port Blair Airport

Enjoy your breakfast and check-out from the Port Blair hotel as per the hotel allocated time. Head straight to the airport to board the departure flight. Have a safe trip home taking back fond memories of these stunning islands.

• Do note that all Port Blair hotels have an early morning check-out time and late check-out is provided at the discretion of the hotel management and subject to availability.

• Port Blair airport has a small single runway and usually with a heavy rush of tourists. Request all guests to report at least 1.5hrs before departure flight timing.

Inclusions
  •  2 Nights stay at selected category of hotel at Port Blair + 2 Nights stay at selected category of hotel at Havelock + 1 Night stay at selected category of hotel at Neil Island
  •  Daily breakfast on set menu or buffet basis, as indicated in the meal plan. (Except breakfast on day of arrival)
  •  Entry tickets, and ferry tickets to all sightseeing places as per the itinerary. Port Blair - Havelock + Havelock - Neil + Neil - Port Blair by Private Ferry
  •  All transfers by 1 Ac car in Port Blair/ Havelock/ Neil (We provide AC Xylos / Ertiga at Port Blair and Havelock)
  •  Excursion to Elephant Beach or Light House subject to weather conditions
Exclusions
  •  Vehicle at disposal
  •  Any personal expenses. Room service and special orders Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  •  Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the suggested tour itinerary.
  •  Porter Charges, Guide Charges including Cellular Jail & Ross Island and Camera Ticket charges.
  •  Other meals not mentioned laundry, telephone calls, and incidentals.
  •  5% GST is extra and not included.
Price & Dates

Magical Andamans (5N/6D)

(2N Port Blair + 2N Havelock + 1N Neil Island)

RATES NOT VALID FROM 15TH DECEMBER – 15TH JANUARY

 

LUXURY CATEGORY (SERVICES ARE SIMILAR TO A 4 STAR CATEGORY)

BEST HOTELS WITH SUPER REVIEWS ON TRIP ADVISOR.COM

No. Of Nights Island Name  Hotel Name Room Type
2 Nights Port Blair Hotel Lemon Tree (Formerly Keys) / Hotel Peerless- Superior AC Room AC Superior Room / ( Sea View)
2 Nights  Havelock Hotel Sandy Waves/  Hotel Silversand Beach Resort  AC Premium Room/AC Andaman Villa (Located near the most scenic beach in Havelock)
1 Night Neil Island

Hotel Aquays Hotels & Resorts (Formerly Holiday Inn) / Hotel Symphony Summer Sands – 

 AC Crane Sea Villa (Room with Bathtub & Beachside) /AC Casa Air (Pool View)

 

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO STAR RATINGS AT ANDAMANS AND WE GENERALLY CATEGORIZE THE HOTELS BY STANDARD, DELUXE, LUXURY AND PREMIUM. AS PER YOUR REQUEST WE HAVE QUOTED WITH LUXURY OPTION.

HOTELS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. WE ARE NOT HOLDING ROOMS.

 

 

 

PRICES VALID FROM 01ST JANUARY 2022-31ST MARCH 2022

Per Person on Double Occupancy  INR 29,999 + 5% GST
Extra Adult and child with mattress (5 and above) INR 20,999 + 5% GST
Extra Child without mattress (5-11yrs) INR 15,999 +  5% GST

THE MEAL SUPPLEMENT FOR MAP PLAN WOULD BE INR. 4700 + 5% GST PER PERSON FOR ALL NIGHTS

IMPORTANT POINTS FOR YOU TO NOTE:

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO STAR RATINGS AT ANDAMANS AND WE GENERALLY CATEGORIZE THE HOTELS BY STANDARD, DELUXE, LUXURY AND PREMIUM. AS PER YOUR REQUEST, WE HAVE QUOTED WITH LUXURY OPTION.

HOTELS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. WE ARE NOT HOLDING ROOMS.

LUXURY CATEGORY (SERVICES ARE SIMILAR TO A 4 STAR CATEGORY)

BEST HOTELS WITH SUPER REVIEWS ON TRIP ADVISOR.COM

 

BOOKING PROCEDURE

All bookings are confirmed subject to 100% advance payment as per cutoff date shared and we need below details to issue the final Confirmation voucher:

1)    Arrival and departure flight details to ensure timely pick-up and drop to and from the airport.

2)    Full names and Age of ALL the guest travelling

3)    Contact Number of the guest 

4)    Valid ID Proof for all passengers

5)    GST details of your company