Basics

• Price is subject to change
• Price is based on the ‘Base’ Category of Hotel Room/Airlines Seats/Ferry Seats. This is Irrespective of the Package Category Chosen. Upgrade to Higher Category is available at an extra cost.
• All domestic Hotels/Transport rates are based on current tariff and subject to change without prior notification; the revised rates will be charged extra.

• Many regions do not have star category hotels. Hotels in Andaman are less on amenities if compared to a similar category in Indian Metros. Generally there isn’t any star categorization in this sector too, however, the same is demarcated as per prices and put into slabs of 2*/ 3*/ 4* or STD/ DLX/ PRM or equivalent.
• Accommodation is provided in Mentioned or Similar Hotels.
• In Andaman, 0800 hrs early morning is the usual check-out time for around for most hotels. For early check in / late checkout / extending of stay, subjected to the availability.
• Only 01 extra bed/mattress is allowed per room. This extra bed means a Mattress / Roll Over
• All special requests like early check-in, smoking, nonsmoking, views, floors, king, twin,adjoining and/or interconnecting rooms are strictly subject to availability upon arrival and cannot be guaranteed prior. Any expenses arising out of this is to be borne by the customer.
• In case of guests cannot climb the higher floors, we request you to update this at the time of booking so that we may take appropriate action and try for rooms in the Ground floor. This is again subject to availability and difference if any will have to be settled directly before check out
• Consumption and serving of alcohol in hotels / rooms is subject to hotel’s rules and regulations.
• For meal plans, menu will be on fixed plan/ buffet basis depending on occupancy level. MAP and AP Meal plans do not include Evening snacks and cold drinks / liquor, Soups or Deserts. For order on A-la-Carte basis, guests are requested to make direct payment for additional items. Many regions do not have star category hotels. Hotels in Andaman are less on amenities if compared to a similar category in Indian Metros. Generally there isn’t any star categorization in this sector too, however, the same is demarcated as per prices and.

• Vehicles are used as per the itinerary and cover the mentioned sightseeing only. Extra Sightseeing on extra charges
• Vehicles are Limited and the SUVs (Xylo, Ertiga, Scorpio, Innova) are mostly provided. Other Vehicle types are available like Sedan, Tempo, Coaches but much less in numbers. We Use AC Vehicles but sometimes due to heavy tourist rush, Non-AC vehicles may be used.
• Vehicle Transfers are primarily point-to-point. Same vehicle and Driver do not stay with the guest for the entire This doesn’t matter much as the driving distances in Andaman are very short between any 02 sightseeing points esp. in the most common itineraries. Just Keep in mind, as the vehicles and drivers change always, we will request you to be very careful with personal belongings
• Ferries: On priority we use Inter-Island Ferries between 03 islands (Port Blair, Havelock, Neil) operated by Private Companies (Makruzz, Green Ocean, Coastal Cruise, Sea Link)
• The sailing of Private Ferries is subject to weather condition. In case it does not sail due to bad weather or a technical snag, the guests will give alternate sailing on Government Ferry. Government ferries are heavier but slower vessels (takes 2.5 hrs between Port Blair – Havelock against 1.5 hrs of private ferries). For your surprise, the Govt. Ferries, too, are an experience for their open deck and many guests request for that!

• Incidental Charges Due to Unforeseen situations (Flight Cancellation/ Ferries Cancellation/ force majeure/ traffic jams / traffic halts/ diversions/ bandh/ curfew, Union strike, VVIP movement, 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. We will request you to bear with us the situations and meanwhile, we will arrange for alternate sightseeing/accommodation/best possible solution

• Guests to carry their ID Proofs with Address (except Pan Card) – Passport/Voter ID/DL/Aadhar is valid photo ids in Andaman.
• Carry comfort clothing – Shorts, T Shirts, Open Footwear, Cap or Hat, Sunglasses, Sun screen lotion, Rubber soled shoes
• Food in Andaman: Vegetarian, North Indian, South Indian, Sea Food, Continental and Chinese dishes are available at all restaurants and hotels. In hotels, buffet is provided based on occupancy.
• Please follow the stipulated timings for the sightseeing trips / activities as informed by our representative. It helps manage the tour in a destination low on vehicles and dependent on ferry timings.
• Itinerary can be shuffled but in all cases we manage to provide all the inclusions as mentioned or similar or
• No refund for Complimentary Activities cancelled or unutilized due to reasons beyond our control (natural/technical)
• Tour Manager Services in Fixed Tours: Tour Manager Services are provided in Fixed Tours Only. Tour Managers and representatives are fixed to particular islands. They do not travel with the group. They Ensure that the entire Group movement is smooth including the Arrivals and Departure; Hotel Check in; Ferry Tickets; Entrances; etc
• Closed on Monday and National Holidays: Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Museum, Cellular Jail, Samudrika, Mahatma Gandhi National Park; Closed every Wednesday: Ross Island; Closed on Sunday and National Holidays: Chatham Saw Mill, Forest Museum, and Sagarika Cottage Industries Emporium. We Shuffle Itinerary to manage this.
• Water Sports, Precaution and Doctor’s advice: You Can Do Diving and Sea Walk, even if You have never tried them before or You do not know how to swim or You have no underwater experience but Diving and Sea Walk good fitness and an age between 10 -60 years. Seek Doctor’s advice for water activities like SCUBA and Sea Walk. Please Consult Doctor if you have High BP, Sugar, Asthma, Ear Pain, past Surgery, or Pregnancy. Glasses or contact lenses may be worn during this Underwater Sea Walk (you will not get your head wet). The Risk for Any Activity is that of the Guest undertaking it.
• Five Things to Avoid till next 24 Hours after Scuba Diving: Fly, Heavy Drinking, Massage, Zip-Lining, Mountain Climbing
• Weather, Rains and Cyclones in Andaman: Andaman is a Tropical island, with temperature averaging between 23 – 32 degrees year round. This feels pleasant under the shade of coconut groves with cool breeze from the lagoons and sea. Being Tropical, rains is difficult to predict. So light showers anytime of the year is no surprise. Cyclones may disrupt ferry movements any time of the year and not necessarily monsoon. In case of discontinued ferries, no refund of on the booked arrangement but we do manage the alternate sightseeing and accommodation basis availability.

• While some of the pointers require Self-awareness, some actually are strictly prohibited.
• Take a Little Consent before taking pictures of people and their materials;
• Respect things local including Drivers, Guides, and Staff. Do not misbehave or manhandle.
• A little bargaining is expected but not too much haggling;
• Bother to learn/understand the local language -it helps a lot. This helps differentiate ‘rude’ from ‘local tone’ and also helps your bargaining
• Maintain Cleanliness. Pls. use dustbins or take back the days litter to your hotel’s bin.
• Do Not Touch Shells and Corals; do not enter waters when inebriated or where or where not allowed; do not drink or Smoke in Public Places;
• Do not enter in restricted or tribal areas around the Islands. Tribal Tours are banned;
• Do not set up tents and hammocks during nights by the beaches or forest is not allowed;
• Do not take pictures of the airport, government dockyard, naval wharf, dhanikari dam, defence establishments and Chatham Saw Mill or wherever prohibited.
• Take Proper permits are required to take video or film; Drone Photography is not permitted;
• Do not dirty and damage vehicles, hotels; property; place; vegetation; habitat;
• Do not carry Alcohol on board the ferry. Do not dirty and damage vehicles, hotels; property; place.
• Do not carry Alcohol on board the ferry
• Leave Places Better than you found it!

 Most leisure holiday destinations are relaxed, remote places. They may look less on professionalism but are high on humility. Let us be respectful of locals and the ‘culture’ that we have paid to experience. Let us all be The “Great Guests” that we expect from others visiting our homes. Jai Hind!