Beautifully Planned Andaman Trip with Great Support from Emerald Holidays
We recently visited the Andaman Islands, and overall, it was a wonderful experience. The trip was well-planned and executed s (Read More)moothly, letting us enjoy the stunning beaches and serene surroundings.
Highlights:
A special mention to our tour company, Emerald Holidays (based in Andaman), and the organiser Saritha. I had contacted several travel agencies, but most quoted high prices or had date conflicts. Then I found Emerald Holidays and spoke to Saritha, who made the entire trip possible. She was very soft-spoken, down-to-earth, and extremely helpful throughout. She even arranged our flight tickets at reduced rates through group bookings—a big plus!
The stays at Port Blair and Havelock were comfortable and well-managed.
Our tour operator at Havelock, Atish, was excellent—very courteous and efficient.
Cons:
Unfortunately, Elephant Beach was closed during our trip, so we couldn’t visit it.
The experience at Neil Island was disappointing. The local tour agent never contacted us beforehand. I had to call him upon arrival, only to learn he wouldn’t be coming and had sent his father instead.
The accommodation at Neil Island was poor and didn’t match the standard of the other places.
The last day at Port Blair could’ve been better—late ferry timing left us with almost a full day wasted, just for 30 minutes of shopping. An earlier ferry could’ve allowed a visit to Ross Island too.
Overall, despite a few issues at Neil Island, the trip was a memorable one. Thanks to Saritha and Emerald Holidays for making it happen. I’d highly recommend them to friends and family planning an Andaman vacation.