Highlights
Hotel
Corbyn’s Cove Beach
Breakfast included
Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail
Baratang Island
Limestone Caves
Andaman Karen Center
Karmatang Beach Or Beach Dera
Fishing
Karen Cuisine Cooking Session
Participate In Farming
Ross Island
Transfers
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Port Blair
You will be met on arrival at Port Blair airport and taken to visit Corbyn’s Cove beach. Later proceed for sound and light show at Cellular Jail, to watch a fascinating saga of the Indian freedom struggle come alive in this national monument. Transfer you to your hotel for overnight.
Day 2
Port Blair - Webi
Our vehicle will be with you early morning to take you to Webi. The journey length is 230kms and will take 8hrs (12hrs including halts). You will be provided with a packed breakfast and snacks. You will depart Port Blair at 04:00 and reach the Jirkatang check-post at 05:30, where you will have an opportunity for tea and a light snack while your escort completes the formalities to join the convoy through the Jarawa Reserve section of the Andaman Trunk Road. The convoy departs at 06:00 and reaches Nilambur jetty by 07:30. Here, your vehicle will drive on to the vehicle ferry to cross over to Baratang Island, reaching by 08:15. While at Baratang, we will stop to visit its famous limestone caves. The journey to the caves involves a scenic (shared) speedboat ride eastwards through the mangrove-fringed Middle Strait, followed by a short trek through mangroves, forest, and field to the location of the caves with stalactite and stalagmite formations in the karst landscape. A 30-minute drive across Baratang will lead to the next vehicle ferry crossing point for Kadamtala on Middle Andaman Island, which you can expect to reach by 11:30. The town of Rangat is less than 2 hours away, and the group will stop here for lunch at 13:30. We will reach Webi village by 16:30 subsequently. In the evening, visit the Andaman Karen Center where your hosts will give you an introduction to the Karen tribe and teach the making of basic handicrafts.
Day 3
Webi
Guided trek in the forest, to Karmatang Beach or Beachdera. Your host, who is a trained naturalist, will arrange a guided trek through the village, into the rainforest, and beyond. Depending upon your fitness level and permits, the trek may extend up to Beach Dera or Karmatang Beach, a 3-4hrs walk through the jungle each way. At the other end, our vehicle will be waiting to bring you back should you choose to use it. Jungle survival: learning to fish the traditional way/crabbing in the creek. A local Karen villager will take you to one of the seasonally productive creeks to teach you their local fishing techniques, and you can try your hand at it to gauge your proficiency. Depending upon the phase of the moon, the time may be right for crabbing, in which case, you can learn how the Karens trap and gather mud crabs, a local delicacy.
Day 4
Webi
Cooking classes for Karen cuisine. Your host will help you prep and cook traditional Karen dishes including one or more of the following dishes Karen Salad, Napi paste from fish, Karen rice noodles, Tapo Pa (smoked meat/fish/veg), etc. Participate in farming (specific activity depending upon season). Help around the farm or with the farm animals or vegetable garden. Depending upon the season, you may be in time to assist with either rice planting, transplanting, harvesting, grinding, threshing, or winnowing. Learn how to make a shelter with natural materials (on a smaller scale). Make a scaled-down version of a basic Karen shed using locally growing traditional materials of cane, bamboo, and thatch.
Day 5
Webi - Havelock
Our vehicle will take you to the Nimbutala jetty at Rangat. Ferries ply this sector only on Tuesday, Friday, Sunday. If on Tuesday or Sunday, the ferry will depart at 6 am from Rangat, which means you will have to leave Webi at 03:30 am. If on a Friday, the ferry will depart at 13:30 hours and you can depart Webi after a satisfying brunch at 11:00 am. The ferry transfer from Rangat to Havelock is by Government ferry. The journey to Rangat, on a direct sailing, will take 21⁄2 hours (Friday), if via Strait Island and Long Island, it will take 4hrs (Tuesday and Sunday). At Havelock jetty, you will be met by our vehicle, which will transfer you to the hotel at Havelock resort, where you can spend the rest of the day unwinding on the world-famous Radhanagar Beach.
Day 6
Havelock
Post breakfast at the hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure. OPTIONAL: Scuba Diving Experience - Depart early morning to Barefoot Scuba where you will kit out for your first ever dive experience (Try Dive at Nemo Reef). Your instructors will guide you through the theory and familiarize you with all equipment and then take you to Nemo Reef for your first ever scuba dive. Please ensure that your medical form is completed and shared with us prior to arrival to ensure that there are no contraindications in your medical history that would exclude you from diving. OPTIONAL: Kayaking in the Mangroves. Havelock has an extensive network of mangrove creeks, and our experienced paddlers (including a National Games Champion who has represented India in the Asian Games) will teach you the basics and take you on a guided excursion through the mangroves.
Day 7
Havelock
Post breakfast at the hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure. OPTIONAL: Paddle Boarding (Stand up Boarding) - Here, you will be instructed on the fast-growing watersport of Stand Up Paddling (SUP), which is practiced on a surfboard (if the wave action on Radhanagar Beach is too significant at the time of your visit, the activity will be conducted at Govindanagar Beach instead). OPTIONAL: Cycling and Short Trek - In the afternoon, embark upon your visit to Kalapathar, departing from Barefoot Scuba Resort at Govindanagar Beach and cycling 8kms to Kalapathar Beach with your guide. Kalapathar is a scenic beach, access to which is through a wonderful coastal road. Spend time at Kalapathar beach, including a short coastal and forest trek, before cycling back to your departure point.
Day 8
Havelock
Post breakfast at the hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure. OPTIONAL: Trek to Elephant Beach - This popular early morning trek (1 1⁄2 hrs each way) takes you through the dense rainforests, the mangroves, and ends at the beach. You can merely relax, snorkel or take part in any of the water activities conducted by various operators (at further additional cost and direct payment) and later embark on the journey back through the fascinating jungle. OPTIONAL: Cruise of Ritchie’s Archipelago - In the afternoon, board one of our speedboats and embark upon a fascinating cruise through Ritchie’s Archipelago, sailing past a few uninhabited islands such as Wilson, Nicholson, Peel, Henry Lawrence Island: these islands, in the same archipelago as Havelock Island, were once home to the Akar Bale sept of the Great Andamanese tribe and now form part of the Rani Jhansi Marine National Park.
Day 9
Havelock – Port Blair
Depart Havelock in the morning (approx. 10 am ferry) and arrive at Port Blair in time for an early lunch. Then, proceed to visit Ross Island (Closed: Wednesday). The erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime, the island hosts the ruins of old buildings damaged by earthquakes and during the Japanese occupation during World War 2. The historical ruins include the Chief Commissioner House, Church, Bakery, etc all in a dilapidated condition with fig trees growing around and through them. Feral deer wander the premises and may come up to you to ask for a feed. Time permitting, you may choose to visit any of the museums such as Cellular Jail Museum, Anthropological Museum, Chatham Saw Mill, Naval Museum on this day or the following morning.
Day 10
Port Blair Departure
Spend the morning at leisure at your resort and we will pick you up in advance of your scheduled flight departure time and transfer you to the airport to check in to your flight.
Package Includes
- 9 nights accommodation at the hotel mentioned above or a similar category of alternate hotels.
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel or as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- A representative for assistance on arrival and departure transfers.
- All transfers, city tours, and transport services by A/C vehicle with All India Tourist permit as per the above itinerary.
- Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes.
- All transfers and excursions as per itinerary by respective car as mentioned above.
Package Excludes
- Monument/Monastery/Park entrance fee.
- Services of English-speaking local guide.
- Elephant ride/Jeep ride/Boat ride/Jeep Safari/Camel ride/Amusement park rides.
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Anything which is not mentioned under the “INCLUDES” header.
- Optional Tours which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, guide, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax, etc.
- The cost of PCR Test is not included and any medical examination will be treated as actual.
- Domestic airfare / Train fare / Bus fare.
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees.
- Government taxes / GST / Service charges.
- Mineral water on coaches/microbuses/cars.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Porterage fees.
- Drinks (unless otherwise indicated).
- Waiting or additional transfer fees.
- Heater, mattress, roll-away bed charges.
- Early check-in and late check-out charges.
- Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary.
- Insurance.
Package Information
- Surcharges applicable for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- Compulsory High Season surcharges and Gala Dinner charges are applicable to festive seasons and long weekends.
- The above price is not valid for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- The tour price quoted is subject to change should there be any hike in the fuel and hotel rates.
- Tour price given is valid for Indian nationals only.
- The above price is based on a minimum of 2 Passengers travelling together.
- The maximum number of persons (adult/child) allowed per room depends upon hotel policy.
- The price for single occupancy is only valid if:
– 2 adults traveling together and occupying two separate rooms.
– Traveling as a third adult in the party occupying a separate room.
- Midnight surcharges apply for transfers between 2200 hrs – 0700 hrs.
- Kindly note that the drivers are not guides until and unless it is mentioned in the itinerary.
- Confirmation of hotels and other services are subject to availability
- Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
- Generally, check-in time is 1400 hrs and check-out time is 1200 Noon at all hotels but it may differ depending on hotel policy.
- The category of rooms may differ depending upon the availability at the time of booking.
- WIFI, Tea / Coffee making facility, etc. in the rooms cannot be guaranteed. (Supplement charges may apply for such services)
- Meals other than those specified (if any).
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as road blocks, accidents, and any medical evacuations, train delays or re-scheduling, etc.
- Please note, the names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels. It is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey the confirmations to you on receipt of your acceptance. However in the event of any of the above-mentioned hotels not becoming available at the time of initiating the reservations, we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
- For guests’ safety and security, we do not allow night driving, hence guests are requested to leave on time so they can reach their next destination before 2000 hrs.
- The driving duration mentioned in the itinerary may not be precise; it is the time that can be expected when strictly driving, depending on the present road conditions. Otherwise, the journey is conducted in such a way that we always stop midway for visiting villages, markets, photography, major landmarks of importance or interest depending on the guest’s interest.
- In case of any amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.
- Any hike in the taxes, entrance fees, hotel rates, fuel, etc will be charged extra.
- Elephant rides are subject to availability and permission granted by the forest department.
- The offered itinerary is not a confirmation of the services and we shall proceed with your booking once we have received confirmation from you. And if rooms are unavailable in the original hotels, we shall provide equivalent/ alternative hotels.
- Please note that some of the sights/itineraries may change due to time limit, weather, national holidays, and special events. We maintain the right to alter the itinerary since tours are made in advance and unforeseen circumstances that mandate change may arise. Itinerary changes are made to improve your overall travel experience.
