Few IMP SOPs (Standard operating procedure) to be followed are:
- The tourists need to carry COVID-19 negative test report from mainland based ICMR approved lab using Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RTPCR). However, the sample for RTPCR test should have been taken within 48 hours prior to starting the journey from the origin station. (For e.g., if the tourist takes a flight from Delhi at 0600 hrs. on 1st September, 2021, the sample for RTPCR test should have been taken not before 0600 hrs. on 30th August, 2021).
- The tourists/visitors on arrival at Port Blair airport have to undergo mandatorily Covid-19 screening with RTPCR test free of cost. Thereafter the tourists/visitors are allowed to move to their respective hotels. However, they will have to be under quarantine at Port Blair in their hotels rooms until the result of RTPCR tests are received. In case of RTPCR positive test results, the tourists/visitors shall be remaining in institutional quarantine in hotels notified by the Hoteliers Association in consent with the A&N Administration, on rates as specified or to the designated hospital/ Covid-19 care centre on case-to-case basis.
- Tourists may also have to undergo random Rapid Antigen Test conducted from time to time on payment basis as prescribed by A&N Administration.
- If the tourists test positive during stay in the Islands, he/she will need to undergo institutional isolation as per existing health protocols. The cost of such isolation for govt. facility will be paid by the tourists as fixed by the administration from time to time.
- Persons above 65 years of age, persons with home co-morbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 years advised not to travel for tourism purposes.
- Aarogya Setu App shall be mandatory for all incoming tourists/visitors.
- Use of Face Mask is mandatory, spitting on beaches, public places etc. is strictly prohibited.
- Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one's mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/ handkerchief/ flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly after use.
PLEASE NOTE :
- Due to non-availability of carriers in the vehicle in Andaman Islands, maximum seating capacity in 1 AC Vehicle is 5 people including children. If in case the guest wants to accommodate 6th person in the same vehicle then the guest has to opt for an extra luggage van (For Airport and Jetty transfers only) for which an extra cost of Rs. 3500 + 5% GST will be additional for Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Executive and Luxury Packages. And Rs. 7000 + 5% GST for Premium Packages.
- Also note the above package cost for 6 adults already includes the cost for 1 AC Vehicle + 1 Luggage Van (For Airport and Jetty transfers only)
- The Cost of 4 Passengers and 2 Passengers Does not include Luggage Van.
- Port Blair City Tour, Jolly buoy/Red Skin, Baratang is closed on Monday and on Government holidays. Ross Island is closed on Wednesday. Forest museum & Chatham saw mill are closed on Sunday.
- Timings of the ferry and other information / details of the tour will be provided over ground.
- Above rates are not valid from 15th Dec’21 to 20th January’22.
- The rates are valid for Indian National only.
- Vehicle provided will be as per the itinerary and not on disposal.
- Vehicle will change sector wise.
- Hotels are subject to availability.
- Most of the hotels in this area provide MATTRESS / ROLL OVERS instead of Extra Bed.
- The tourism infrastructures in the above sectors are not very advanced & one should not expect and match it with the plains & other developed destinations.
Terms & Conditions for Ferry Ticket Booking:
Please note:
- The above package includes base category seats for Ferries from Port Blair – Havelock – Neil – Port Blair.
- If in case seats are not available in base category at the time of booking, then the next available categories supplement charges will be as follows and the same has to be borne by the guest.