You will have several accommodation options according to your budget:

• Budget Hotels: Hotel Marine View, Hotel Shreesh etc.
• Mid-range Resorts: Symphony Palms, TSG Blue, SeaShell Havelock.
• Luxury Resorts: Havelock Island Beach Resort, Taj exotica, bare foot at havelock

The partner hotels are all contemporary and are chosen based on their cleanliness, service, and having access to beaches.

Andaman is the heaven of water sports in India. The majority of packages also involve sightseeing and recreation activities, but adventure sports may be introduced as an extra.

Popular activities include:

• Snorkeling at Elephant beach and the North Bay.
• PADI scuba diving in Havelock
• Walking on the sea, parasailing, and kayaking.
• Glass-bottom boat tours and island-hopping tours.

NOTE- Inquire of your tour operator whether they can be part of your itinerary to experience it fully.

Yes, every package has the airport pick-up and drop in Port Blair. A local representative will meet you in Veer Savarkar International Airport and helps with the luggage and transfer to the hotel. Most of the packages also include return transfers and inter-island transfers between hotels and ferry terminals.

Yes! And customisable packages are fully customisable. Whether you are on a romantic honeymoon, family getaway or an adventure trip, you can make your itinerary to suit your needs. Honeymoon package may also include private candle light dinners, photoshoot, family tours may be provided with leisure tourism, and adventure tours may include scuba diving or trekking.

Daily breakfast is already included in most packages but lunch and dinner are optional. You will be able to select half-board and full-board meal plans during booking. Most of the hotels serve local seafood delicacies and there are numerous beachside restaurants on Havelock and Neil Islands which allow one to dine on his/her own.

Depending on the provider, cancellation policies vary, though as a rule:

• Cancel within 30 days to travel: 70 80% refund.
• Cancel 15–29 days before: 50% refund.
• Less than 15 days cancelation: No refund.

NOTE- Make sure that you check the terms of the package that you are buying, and you should particularly do it during the peak season.

Yes, most of the tour operators organize restricted area permits (RAP) to foreign nationals visiting Andaman Islands. Such permits may as well be given on arrival at Port Blair airport. There are no special permits needed by Indian nationals to visit.

Travel insurance does not form a part of the package, but it is highly advised. It insures trip cancellations, ferry delays, medical emergencies, as well as lost baggage. Travel insurance is a sure way of having a relaxing time, particularly when accessing remote islands

• An average 5 Toyota 7-day tour to the Andaman Islands is estimated to cost: ₹20,000–₹30,000 for budget travellers.
• ₹35,000–₹45,000 for mid-range travellers.
• ₹50,000 and above for luxury seekers. The price will be increased by ₹10,000–₹20,000, including flights between Delhi, Mumbai or Bangalore.

Yes, most of the reputable operators charge GST, ferry terminal fee, and entry permits to the islands as the final price. Normally excluded are personal expenses, water sports which are optional and camera charges. The inclusions section is always to be read before one can be sure of his or her booking.

Andaman Islands in India is among the clean and secure tourist spots. The residents are also friendly and all the key operators have taken out licenses to operate and yield safety gears in all major water sport activities in Andaman. There are very low crime rates and tourist spots are highly controlled. Wear life jackets whenever engaging in water activities and observe safety recommendations in the area. 

Pack light and comfortable clothing suitable for a tropical climate. Essentials include:

• Swimsuits, Cotton clothes, and flip-flops.
• Sunglasses, hat, waterproof mobile cover and sunscreen. a hat,
• Basic medicines and insect repellent.
• Cash (ATM is scarce on certain islands).
• Valid ID proof or passport.

Certainly, there are opportunities for last minute deals especially in the off season months (June - September) when hotel rates tend to be lower. Resorts in Andaman are normally less expensive then as well, and inter-island transfers tend to be cheaper. If you are traveling in season (December - April), it is always better to book ahead of time for the best rates - not to mention, potentially better ferry seating.

The daily program includes Cellular Jail, Port Blair, Light & Sound Show, time at Elephant Beach, Radhanagar Beach, and Havelock Beach, and if the package includes it, travel to Bharatpur Beach and Natural Bridge on Neil Island. There would be extra excursions, but only for a fee for places like Baratang Limestone Caves, Ross Island or North Bay Island, in case, you would like to do more on your trip.

Flights are usually not included in your package but you can typically ask to add it in. Port Blair can be reached with direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru. You will find substantial savings if you book in advance.

Most packages are designed for two to eight persons and are private. We also offer group packages of 15 -30 persons to suit your travel needs, for example, if you are traveling with a big company or family. Privacy packages offer greater flexibility and are more bespoke.

Certainly, Andaman is a wonderful family vacation destination. The beaches are clean and reasonable distance from the resorts. Older members of the family can take in the sights at a more leisurely pace, while children can play on the beach or take out a ferry. This will also help the travel operator refine a more family suitable itinerary.

Yes, extensions are possible. You can add anights in Havelock or Neil Island so that you could experience some of the relaxing or water activities offered there. Just give notice to your tour operator to re-arrange hotel and ferry bookings.

Yes, packages do differ based mostly on hotel class, ferry types and inclusions.

• Budget - 2-3 stars hotels, shared transfers and breakfast only.
• Midrange - 3-4 star hotels, private transfer and breakfast plus 1 other meal.
• Luxury - 4-5 star hotels on the beach, private cruise, all meals and/or extra like couple dinner, massage etc.

Price of Andaman tour package depends on the time period, the season of the year, the type of hotel, and the inclusions.

• Budget packages: ₹20,000 – ₹30,000 per person (without flights).
• Mid-range packages: 5-7 days, 25,000-40,000 per person.
• Luxury packages: ₹50,000 – ₹70,000 and above per head (luxury hotels and personal cruises). Delhi or Mumbai flight to Port Blair usually charges an extra ₹8,000–₹20,000 more per person, depending on the time of booking.

NOTE- PRICING MAY DIFFER ACCORDING TO CUSTOMISATION 

A trip to the Andaman Islands lasting anywhere from five to seven days is ideal for the new traveler looking to strike a balance between adventure and relaxation. The five-day trip will largely be for Port Blair, Havelock Island, and Neil Island. An eight- to ten-day trip allows for more distance bopping like Baratang, or Diglipur, but also allows you to take more time to enjoy the nature scenery as well as watersports. 

• Port Blair for cellular jail, Ross Island, and Corbyn's Cove;
• Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) for Radhanagar, and Elephant beaches;
• Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) for coral reefs, and natural rocks;

If you are traveling an extensive package you can also add Baratang Island, North Bay, Ross Island, or Diglipur if time permits. 

October to May is the perfect time to visit the Andaman Islands because of the sunny and pleasant weather that you can enjoy any types of water sport activity. The sea is calm but perfect and consistent for scuba diving, snorkeling, and all ferry transfers for the entire trip. You want to think twice about planning to travel in monsoons because of down pours and tides that vary make travel complex. 

Air fares from Mainland India (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai) are usually not included in the pricing unless you are reserving an all-inclusive package. Ferries between the islands, and land boat transfers between Port Blair and Havelock and Neil, are almost always included. When making your reservations it's always good to check in advance if you are reserving a private cruise or government ferry.

An Andaman tour package normally covers all you require to have a comfortable and stress free vacation in the island. The majority of the packages include hotel or resort stay, daily breakfast, airport transfers, inter-island ferry transfers, sightseeing tours and permission to the various destinations on your itinerary. Your tour coordinator also takes care of the logistics and domestic assistance in the trip. Candle light dinners, private cruises, and other adventure activities such as scuba diving and sea walking might be a part of some of the premium packages as well.

Following are the famous packages from which travellers can choose accordingly:

• Economical Andaman Tour Package
• Family Holiday Tour Package
• Andaman Luxury Package
• Andaman Honeymoon Package
• Andaman Island Speciality
• Corporate Tour Package
• School Trip to Andaman
• Andaman Solo Trip