Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q1.   What arrival time keeps the first day comfortable?

    A morning or early afternoon arrival works best for this route. The first day includes hotel check-in, a Port Blair city tour, Corbyn’s Cove, and the Cellular Jail show. Most city attractions close by 4:00 PM. A late arrival can shorten the museum visits or move one stop. Share the final arrival time before booking so we can check what fits without rushing.

  • Q2.   What changes if we reach Port Blair on a Monday?

    The listed Port Blair city tour remains closed on Mondays. That affects museums and other city stops planned after check-in. Corbyn’s Cove or another open visit may still fit, depending on your arrival time. We will review the available slots before travel and confirm any changes in writing. The Light and Sound Show also remains subject to its operating schedule, weather, and local movement rules.

  • Q3.   Is the Cellular Jail show confirmed during bad weather?

    No, the show can stop because of rain, unsafe conditions, or official movement in Port Blair. The planned visit does not override those local decisions. We check the operating status before the evening transfer. If the show does not run, we will explain the available change. Any refund or replacement will follow the ticket rule and the final service booked for your date.

  • Q4.   Which museums are planned on the first-day city tour?

    The route lists the Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Museum, Cellular Jail, Forest Museum, and Naval Marine Museum. It also names the Science Centre and Chatham Saw Mill. Actual coverage depends on arrival time and opening hours. Most city points close by 4:00 PM, while Monday affects the city tour. We confirm the final order after receiving your travel timing, rather than promising every stop without enough time.

  • Q5.   Is Havelock Island Beach Resort guaranteed for our dates?

    No, the named resort is an indicative stay until we confirm availability. The booking terms permit a similar property when the listed hotel has no suitable room. We confirm the hotel after receiving your written approval and booking amount. Check the final voucher for the property, room category, and meal plan. A change within the same category does not automatically create a refund.

  • Q6.   Which room type comes with the listed couple price?

    The stated price uses double occupancy in a base-category room. The exact room depends on the hotel available for your dates. Before payment, check these details in the written quote:

    • The hotel name on each island.
    • The room category and bed request.
    • The meal plan is attached to the room.
    • Any upgrade or peak-date charge.

    A better room or hotel category will cost extra.

  • Q7.   Are all transfers private throughout the six-day trip?

    No, the road transfers use private air-conditioned cars, but the ferries carry other passengers. The package covers airport, hotel, jetty, and listed sightseeing transfers by car. Inter-island travel uses an air-conditioned tourist ferry. If the private ferry does not operate, the team may shift guests to a government ferry. Ferry seating and departure time follow the ticket issued for that sailing.

  • Q8.   Can we keep the private cab between sightseeing stops?

    No, the vehicle is not kept at your disposal for the full day. The driver follows the confirmed pickup, transfer, and sightseeing schedule. Extra waiting, an unplanned detour, or another visit may bring an added charge. Tell us before travel when you want another stop. We can then check the distance, time, and cab cost without affecting the ferry or attraction timing.

  • Q9.   What happens if the private ferry does not operate?

    The package terms permit a transfer by government ferry when the private service does not run. This change may affect the departure time, boarding process, and time available after arrival. Our team will adjust the linked jetty pickup once the new ticket is issued. Any extra expense caused by bad weather or a ferry cancellation remains payable by the guest at the actual cost.

  • Q10.   Does the Elephant Beach boat include water sports?

    No, the speedboat transfer is planned, but the listed water sports require payment at the beach. Current amounts shown with the schedule are:

    • Scuba diving: ₹3,500 per person.
    • Sea walk: ₹3,500 per person.
    • Parasailing: ₹3,200 per person.
    • Snorkelling: ₹1,500 per person.
    • Jet skiing: ₹750 per person.

    Kayaking is also listed separately at ₹4,500 per person. Confirm rates before participation.

  • Q11.   How does the Kalapathar sunrise visit fit the schedule?

    The schedule places Kalapathar Beach in an early morning slot for sunrise. You return for breakfast before the next fixed movement. The exact morning must match your Elephant Beach boat and Havelock-to-Neil ferry timing. We will state the confirmed visit on the final voucher. An early pickup is necessary because daylight, road time, and the next departure limit the available beach time.

  • Q12.   Can we add kayaking during the Havelock stay?

    Yes, the Havelock plan mentions evening kayaking as an extra-cost choice. It does not form part of the listed package price. The slot depends on your ferry arrival, weather, tide, and operator availability. Ask for it before travel so we can check the timing. A delayed ferry or late return from sightseeing may leave too little time for the activity that evening.

  • Q13.   Is the glass-bottom boat at Bharatpur Beach included?

    No, the Bharatpur Beach visit is planned, but the glass-bottom boat ride needs payment on the spot. The schedule currently shows ₹500 per person. Local activity rates can change, so confirm the amount before boarding. The ride also depends on weather, sea conditions, and operator service. You may skip it and continue with the planned beach visit without changing the ferry transfer.

  • Q14.   Which meals are included during the five nights?

    Daily breakfast forms part of the package. Lunch and dinner remain outside the listed price. The meal plan works as follows:

    • Breakfast is served at the booked hotel.
    • Excursion meals may be packed when stated.
    • Day six may use an early or packed breakfast.
    • Missed meals do not create a refund claim.

    Check your voucher because only meals printed there count as confirmed.

  • Q15.   Can you guarantee Jain food or another special diet?

    No, the booking terms do not guarantee a special meal or diet. We can pass your request to the hotel, but the kitchen may not accept every restriction. Share the exact food limits before payment. Do not write only “Jain food” if you also avoid roots, onions, or garlic. Keep a backup meal plan for ferry days and early departures.

  • Q16.   How is breakfast handled before an early ferry?

    A missed breakfast does not create a refund or cash adjustment under the meal terms. Tell our team when the ferry pickup falls before normal breakfast hours. The hotel may arrange a packed meal when the schedule permits. Day six already mentions an early or packed breakfast. Collect it before checkout because the hotel may not send it after the vehicle leaves.

  • Q17.   Are entry tickets covered for every planned sightseeing stop?

    Yes, entry and ferry tickets are included for the places named in the confirmed sightseeing plan. That cover does not extend to a new excursion, an optional water sport, or an activity bought at the beach. Read the final voucher before travel because it controls the confirmed services. Keep the voucher available during transfers in case the local team needs to check a ticket inclusion.

  • Q18.   Which extra charges should we keep money aside for?

    The listed price does not cover every expense during the trip. Keep a separate budget for:

    • Lunch, dinner, snacks, and personal orders.
    • Water sports and extra excursions.
    • Hotel or room upgrades.
    • Extra cab use and longer waiting.
    • Peak-date or gala dinner charges.
    • Costs caused by bad weather or ferry cancellations.

    The final quote should show any known surcharge before payment.

  • Q19.   Can we add another night in Havelock or Neil?

    Yes, request the extra night before hotels and ferry tickets are issued. The change affects the room booking, ferry date, cab schedule, and final Port Blair stay. Havelock works better for more beach or activity time. Neil suits a slower stay around its coastal visits. We will share the revised cost after checking rooms and ferry seats for the new travel date.

  • Q20.   What cancellation charges apply after we confirm?

    The current cancellation terms use the arrival date to calculate the charge for each service. They state:

    • On or before 30 days: a 10% processing fee.
    • From 20 to 29 days: a 50% refund.
    • Less than 20 days or no-show: no refund.
    • Bookings from 15 December to 15 January: no refund.

    Ferry and other transport tickets also follow their own cancellation rules.