Picture Holidays Tour

Arrival at Port Blair and transfer to respective Hotel.

Afternoon visit the National Memorial - Cellular Jail, designed especially for solitary confinement it earned the Islands the dreaded name of Kala Pani. The Cellular Jail has a pride of place in India’s freedom struggle. Many a stalwart were imprisoned here. Declared a national memorial, this 3 storey prison constructed by Britishers in 1906, is a pilgrimage destination for freedom fighters. This colossal edifice has mutely witnessed the most treacherous of inhumane atrocities borne by the convicts, who were mostly freedom fighters.

In the evening witness the enthralling Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail - where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive. The Light and Sound Show provides you with a vivid experience of its strong association with the freedom fighters and their struggle for independence.

Stay overnight at Port Blair.

Note:
The Cellular Jail is closed on Monday’s and National Holidays. Entry to Cellular jail and Museum closes by 1600hrs. Light and Sound Show tickets are on 1st come 1st serve basis if not pre-booked online.

Day 2: PB to Havelock Island (By Ferry) & Excursion to Radhanagar Beach

After breakfast catch a ferry to Havelock. The Island (often just called Havelock) is one of the most beautiful and largest islands of Ritchie's Archipelago and is a placid heaven like no other. Situated 57 km north east of the South Andamans with an area of 92 sq.kms she offers a breath taking trail of nature expeditions. Bengali settlers primarily populate the island. This picturesque Island with beautiful sandy beaches and lush green forest is also rated as the seventh most beautiful island in the world. It hosts two of the world’s most renowned beaches, Vijaynagar Beach and Radhanagar Beach. Spend the day relaxing on this beach. Later proceed to selected hotel. Stay here overnight amongst sandy beach and lush green forest in a comfortable beach resort.

Note: This day your breakfast will be at Port Blair if you are traveling by an early morning ferry ask the hotel to give a packed breakfast, ferry timings are mentioned in the tickets provided to you please report 45 minutes prior to departure with a valid Photo ID Card. Ferry operations are purely subject to weather condition & Gov. clearance

Day 03: Havelock Island (Excursion to Elephant Island)

After breakfast visit for a trip to Elephant Island. Embark on the most memorable excursion to Elephant Beach by boat in the morning where guest can indulge in water sports like Snorkeling, Jet Kayak, Sea Walk - Subject to weather (All activities on extra payment), just 25 - 40 min by speedboat. This beach offers calm blue shallow waters and is the perfect spot for water sports. 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.

Afternoon back to Hotel.

Day 04: Havelock to Port Blair (Check out time 0800 hrs)

After Breakfast catch ferry for Port Blair. On arrival start for a tour of places around Port Blair (City Tour) – Anthropological Museum, Fisheries (Marine) Museum, Naval Marine Museum (Samudrika).

Overnight at Port Blair.

Day 05: Port Blair (Excursion to North Bay and Ross Island)

After breakfast, start off for a full- day excursion to Coral Island (North Bay) to see coral reefs, exotic varieties of beautiful ornamental fish and other marine life. This is an ideal place for snorkeling as this sandy beach coupled with clear water creates a breathtaking spectacle. After North Bay, Visit Ross Island, the former residential and administrative island of the British during their rule of South East Asia, was nick named the Paris of the East. This island was completely destroyed in an earthquake, now in ruins. Overnight stay at respective Hotel at Port Blair.

Note: Please carry your packed lunch, drinking water & changing dress (water sports activities available here are Scuba Diving, Underwater Sea-Walk, Snorkeling, Glass Bottom Ride, Jet Ski - Water Scooter, Banana Boat Ride, Speed Boat etc on direct payment basis)

Note: Ross & North Bay Island remains closed on every Wednesday's. Ferry departs at 0930hrs – subject to weather condition, please report to Rajiv Gandhi Water sports complex latest by 0900hrs

Day 06: Baratang Excursion (begins at around 3:00 AM)

Today, we start early from Port Blair and visit Baratang Island. Ride through a fascinating Mangrove drive, which leads to the start point of the trek to Lime Stone Caves. Trek through dense forest to reach the Limestone Cave.

Your journey begins at around 3:00 AM (If you want to see Mud Volcano) else at 6:00 AM in the morning from Port Blair by road through the dense tropical forest to reach the starting point of the entrance, which leads to the Jarawa Tribal Reserve. The gate is opened by the forest departments officials for Baratang and all the vehicles are allowed to pass through the Jarawa Tribal reserve in a convoy. Often you might see a member of the Jarawa Tribe while passing through the tribal reserve. At the end of this forest journey you would reach Baratang jetty. Launch service is available to cross the sea bay. Then enjoy the breathtaking fiber boat ride through a fascinating Mangrove drive, which leads to the start point of the trek to Lime stone caves. Trek through dense forest to reach the Limestone Cave. Made up of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate) the cave contains beautiful cave formation.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Are we allowed to take pictures of the tribe?
Its strictly prohibited to take pictures or to interact with the tribes. You may be sent to jail for violating these rules.
Note: We do not promote any tribal tours. This tour is specifically meant only for the Limestone Caves, Mud Volcano and Mangrove Forest ride which in itself is something one must experience in one's lifetime.

Trip includes all transfers, entry tickets, mud volcano trip, Limestone Caves trip, Mangrove boat ride and all pick up and drop. Personal AC Vehicle is provided during the trip.

Day 07: Port Blair Departure

After breakfast proceed to Airport to board flight to your hometown or onward destination holiday concludes. See you soon!

Inclusions

04 nights accommodation in Port Blair
02 nights accommodation in Havelock
Rooms: All rooms are on double sharing basis
Meals: Daily Breakfast at the hotel
Port Blair: Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail
Port Blair: Ross Island + North Bay
Port Blair: Baratang Island + Jarawa Tribal Village + Limestone Cave
Havelock: Radhanagar Beach, Elephant Beach
Ferry Tickets: PortBlair to Havelock
Ferry Tickets: Havelock to PortBlair
All ferry tickets by AC Makkruzz / AC Green Ocean / AC Coastal Cruise / similar
Accommodation on double sharing basis at the hotels mentioned or similar
Transportation: Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the above itinerary
All car transfers on private basis by Mahindra Scorpio / Mahindra Xylo / Chevrolet Tavera / Maruti Ertiga / or similar at Port Blair & Tata Sumo / Chevrolet Enjoy / or similar at Havelock Island & Neil Island
Vehicles not at disposal
Vehicle Charges are inclusive of all toll taxes / parking and driver allowance
Entry permits, Entry tickets, Boat tickets, Ferry tickets wherever required
Note: All Andaman Tours are subject to weather conditions and availability of Ferry Tickets and other conditions, the itinerary may be shuffled or cancelled
Note: On tour guests are requested to carry original & 2 photo copy (xerox) of any Photo ID proof (Except Pan Card) i.e. Passport / Driving License / Aadhar Card along with them. Also submit a copy of the same at the time of booking.
Note: Children / Students are requested to carry original & 2 photo copy (xerox) of school or College Photo Identity card along with them. Also submit a copy of the same at the time of booking.
Note: NRI / Foreigner guest required Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Andaman.
Note: Cellular Jail remains closed on every Mondays & National Holidays.
Note: Ross & North Bay remains closed on every Wednesdays
Note: Jolly Buoy Island is open for only 6 months between November to May (closed every Monday)

Jolly Bouy Island / Red Skin Island Information:

Jolly Buoy Island is a No Plastic Zone
Jolly Buoy Island remains open between November to April (closed every Monday)
Red Skin Island remains open between May to October (closed every Monday)
Jolly Buoy and Red Skin islands are close to each other and offer the same attractions. At any given time, Tourists are permitted on only one of them. If Jolly Buoy is not accessible, then Red Skin will be.
Jolly Buoy Island Ferry Timings: 09:00 am
The opening and closing time of the island is 08:00 to 14:00 hrs after this the island is closed to civilians.
There are no changing booths or places on the island, so make sure you don't wet your clothes.
Carry all important things like sunscreen, extra clothes, insect-repellent, power bank, sunglasses and medicines as there is no accessibility to all these things on the island.
You will be asked to list every item you are taking with you to the island by the forest department, so make sure you pack light.
There are no food stalls or drinking water available at the beach, keeping a bottle of water and light snacks will go a long way.
Its takes approximately 40 minutes to reach Jolly Bouy from Wandoor Jetty in a boat.
Do not enter the island without taking a proper permit from the administration. Permit to visit the island can be obtained at Wandoor beach.

Exclusions

GST
Any airfare / train fare
Any meal plan not mentioned
Any additional sightseeing or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Any activity charges like Scuba Diving, Jet Ski, Snorkeling, Sea Walk, Water Rides. They are to be paid directly at activity spot.
Camera Fee (Still or Movie)
Hotel surcharges (if applicable) during high / festive season to be paid extra per person
Travel Insurance
Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature
Tips & Gratuity or any other hotel expenses
Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like ferry and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
City museums and monuments remain closed on Mondays. 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
In case Makruzz/Green Ocean are not operational due to weather, technical or other unavoidable reasons, best possible alternate arrangements will be organized. However, we will not be liable for any refund claims arising from this if time permitting.
Ferry timings are subject to change depending on the weather condition without prior notice.
Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Inclusions' box.

Extra Adult/Child Policy

Extra cost for adult will be 90% of the package cost (with extra bed)
Child below 5 years will be complimentary (without extra bed)
All rates are with hotel base or standard rooms. Higher room categories will attract extra charges.

Hotel Rating	Meals	Min 02 Pax	Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax	Min 08 Pax	Extra Adult
3 Star	Breakfast	₹ 24,420	₹ 20,640	₹ 19,380	₹ 18,750	90% of adult rate
4 Star	Breakfast & Dinner	₹ 34,380	₹ 30,600	₹ 29,340	₹ 28,710	90% of adult rate
4.5 Star	Breakfast & Dinner	₹ 38,670	₹ 34,890	₹ 33,630	₹ 33,000	90% of adult rate
5 Star	Breakfast & Dinner	₹ 69,760	₹ 65,980	₹ 64,720	₹ 64,090	90% of adult rate
Rates Based On	Per Person	Per Person	Per Person	Per Person	Per Person	Per Person
Complimentary Child Below 5 Years	Complimentary	Complimentary	Complimentary	Complimentary	Complimentary	Complimentary

Hotel Rating	Port Blair	Havelock
3 Star	Grand Paradise/ J Hotel/ Salt Life/ or Similar	Eldorado Resort/ Radha Krishna Resorts/ Moon Lit Sands/ or Similar
4 Star	TSG Emerald/ Kalki/ Peerless Resorts/ or Similar	TSG Blue/ Senses Havelock/ Blue Bird/ or Similar
4.5 Star	TSG Emerald/ Kalki/ Peerless Resorts/ or Similar	Havelock Island Beach Resorts/ Aparupa Sands Marina/ Wild Orchid/ or Similar
5 Star	Sea Shells Resorts/ Sinclairs Bay View/ Silver Sand Sea Princess/ or Similar	Silver Sands Beach Resorts/ Sea Shells Resorts/ Munjoh Ocean Resort/ or Similar