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Andamans Overview

Environment Conservation

14-Day Itinerary

8-Day Itinerary

Why Travel With Us

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TROPICAL ANDAMANS

Beaches, diving and

Eco-Volunteering
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Active sightseeing trip that includes 5 days volunteering (environment conservation)

Trip Overview

This one of a kind trip presents a pristine side

of India most travelers dont get to experience.

On your trip you will be spoilt by the treasures of

Andaman Islands - Indias Maldives

Dive or Snorkel along coral reefs teeming

with innumerable species of sea life

Play on white sand beaches & azure lagoons

Be inspired by the indescribable sunsets on

Havelock Island

Immerse yourself in virgin rainforests

brimming with life

Kayak or cruise through mangrove lled

islands far from civilization

See the ageless beauty of the Taj Mahal

You will come back refreshed and carefree.

Youll return happy knowing that you contributed

to the future of an endangered eco-system

Why Andaman Islands

Situated deep in the Indian Ocean, about 500 miles east

Chennai, Andaman Islands are home to some of the oldest trib

people in the world. From 600+year old tribal populations o

protected islands to enchanting marine life, tropical rainforest

solitary beaches and spectacular snorkeling lagoons, Andama

islands are truly an escape from the modern world.

As the Indian economy booms, gems like Andamans are starti

to receive mass tourism. A trip offering this combination

experiences and pricing will simply not be possible tomorrow.

Why Voluntour

Voluntouring combines active sightseeing in pristine destinatio

with local community volunteering, in a single trip.

You interact with communities and locals in authentic setting

Youre able to give back by preserving environments that sustaage-old tribes and rich marine life.

You return with a lifetime of stories about the places and cultur

you experienced and the community whose stories inspired you
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Voluntourism

Overview

We go to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to immerse

ourselves in untouched, natural beauty. We volunteer

with ANET to protect it.

Your volunteering work will take place on or near ANETs

base camp at North Wandoor on the southern tip of South

Andaman Island. Tucked away among forested hills and

mangrove swamps, the base camp is just a few kilometers

from Marine National Park that has great snorkeling.

What you will be doing

Your work on the islands will help preserve and protect

the indigenous mangrove habitats here. The mangrove

forests play a critical role in not only Your volunteering

program includes:

Conserve mangrove habitats and learn about the role

they play in protection from natural disasters

Assist with photography surveys of natural habitats Help catalog and organize research information

Supplement on-station researchers with hands on

surveys and studies

How your work will help

Your volunteer work will help ANETs extensive study of

the natural regeneration of the mangrove forests as well

as rebuild of the habitats that have suffered damage from

human trafc and from the 2004 Christmas tsunami

You and your fellow Always Outbound travelers each will

bring a fresh outlook and a unique skill set to ANET that

are scarce in terms of education, skills and experience as

well ANETs remote location from mainland India.

Our Voluntourism Philosophy:

Our desire to impact communities in a positive way

guides all of our decisions. We:

Combine active sightseeing and volunteering

with a respected NGO in short trips.

Know how to help without being a burden on an

NGOs limited time and budget.

Select projects suitable to our schedules and

diversity of guests.

Voluntourism: (Clockwise from top) 1. ANET green house, 2. ANET

campus, 3. Native monitor lizard
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14-Day Itinerary

Day 1 - New Delhi

Arrive in New Delhi in the early morning. Your guide will meet you a

the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Highlight: Evening trip brieng and dinner

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - New Delhi to Agra

Travel by car to Agra, home to Indias most famous icon - the majest

Taj Mahal. In the afternoon, we will visit Agra Fort, begun by Emper

Aqbar in 1565 as a military structure, and nished by his grandso

Shah Jehan, as a luxurious palace.

Highlight: Agra Fort, Taj Mahal

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Agra to New Delhi

Today you have the option to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise and retu

to the hotel for breakfast. Enroute to Delhi we visit the Baby Taj.

Highlight: Taj Mahal at Sunrise, Baby Taj


Day 4 - New Delhi to Andaman Islands

Today, you will y from Delhi to Port Blair, over the Bay of Benga

After lunch in Port Blair, we take a relaxed ferry ride to Havlock isla

arriving in the late afternoon to our beach-front resort.

Highlight: Flight to Andaman Islands, Island Ferry

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dates: Nov-March | Custom

Region: South East India

Volunteer: Eco conservation with ANET

Pricing: US $2498

Notes: Internal Flights $495

Lotus Temple, Delhi

Taj Mahal, Agra
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14-Day Itinerary

Day 5 - Havelock Island, Andaman Islands

Wake up whenever you want to a relaxed island vibe. There a

several options today - relax on a beach hammock, go for a walk

the main market, rent a motorcycle ($5/day), swim/snorkel in th

lagoon.

In the mid-afternoon, you can choose to go on a tropical forest hik

to Radhanagar beach.

Highlights: Havelock island, Free afternoon/Forest hike


Day 6 - Havelock Island, Andaman Islands

If youre diving, youll wake up early today. After a quick snack, you

get on the dive boat and head to some unforgettable dive spot

Drinks and snacks will be provided on the boat. Youll be in time f

lunch. Options to go on afternoon and night dives (not included) a

also available.

For the non-divers, you can relax and enjoy the beach and the reso

or you can join us on another hike on the island.

We dine on the beach tonight.

Highlights: Diving, Optional Night Dive, Snorkeling, Beach dining


Day 7 - Havelock Island, Port Blair

Today you have the option to go on an early morning trip around th

islands, if the weather holds. We will be up before dawn. As we lea

the harbor, the brilliant sunrise and chaiwill awaken all your sense

Well visit several islands, stopping on a couple. If were lucky, w

might also get to see some dolphins and perhaps the rare sea eag

If you so desire, you can skip this excursion and instead go for

morning dive instead or just sleep in.

In the late afternoon well take a ferry to Port Blair and enjoy th

sunset enroute. Today we also get an overview of our volunteeri

with ANET.

Highlights: Island cruise, Diving, Snorkeling, Sunset Ferry


Marine life, Andaman Islands

Beach walking - Andaman Islands

Mangroves foating in the Indian ocean

Radhanagar beach, Havelock island
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Day 8, 9, 10, 11 - Volunteering at ANET, Andamans

After breakfast, we arrive at Wandoor, the base for ANET. Your wo

with ANET will focus on environment conservation - preservation

the indigenous mangrove habitats that are critical for marine lif

and tsunami protection.

We will be supplementing on-station researchers with survey

studies and other tasks. We may also go on eld trips with them a

part of our volunteering.

Highlights: Environmental conservation volunteering with ANET


Day 12 - Volunteering wraps up

After breakfast today, we will get a nal presentation from ANET sta

members. After a few days of dedicated volunteering, we make a tr

to Cinque island, weather permitting. Located to the south of Po

Blair, it features twin beaches, and amazing diving and snorkeling

Highlights: Volunteering wrap-up, Cinque island


Day 13 - Fly to Delhi

After breakfast today we board a plane to New Delhi, arriving in th

late afternoon. The evening is on your own to explore.

Highlights: Fly to Delhi, afternoon and evening free


Day 14 - Tour Ends

After breakfast our tour ends. You can visit the governmental sta

emporiums of Connaught Place for last-minute shopping. There

also an option to go for a Heritage walk in Old Delhi. Transfer to yo

ight in the evening or take a tour extension.

Highlights: Souvenir shopping/Optional heritage walk in Old Delhi

Meals: Breakfast

Conservation session at ANET headquarters

ANET eco-campus in Wandoor, Andamans

Snorkeling in marine paradise

A monitor lizard, endemic to Andaman islands

14-Day Itinerary


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8-Day Itinerary

Day 1 - New Delhi

Arrive in New Delhi in the early morning. Your guide will meet you a

the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Highlight: Evening trip brieng and dinner


Day 2 - Delhi to Andaman Islands

After lunch you have to go on a short hike to the top of Mt. Harrie

or relax. In the evening we visit the old jail and watch the soun

and light show. At dinner we get an overview of island history an

information on our volunteering activities

Highlight: Flight to Andaman Islands, Island Ferry


Day 3, 4, 5, 6 - Volunteering at ANET

After breakfast, we arrive at Wandoor, the base for ANET. Your wo

with ANET will focus on environment conservation - preservation

the indigenous mangrove habitats that are critical for marine lif

and tsunami protection.

We will be supplementing on-station researchers with survey

studies and other tasks. We may also go on eld trips with them a

part of our volunteering.

Highlights: Environmental conservation volunteering with ANET


Dates: Nov-March | Custom

Region: North India

Volunteer: Eco conservation with ANET

Pricing: US $1699

Notes: Internal flight $495

Lotus Temple, New Delhi

Beach walking - Andaman Islands
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Conservation session at ANET headquarters

Mangrove trees, Andaman Islands

Snorkeling in marine paradise

A glassy sea meets the rising sun

9-Day Itinerary

Day 7 - Volunteering wrap up, Cinque island

After breakfast today, we will get a nal presentation from ANET sta

members. After a few days of dedicated volunteering, we make a tr

to Cinque island, weather permitting. Located to the south of Po

Blair, it features twin beaches, and amazing diving and snorkeling

Highlights: Volunteering wrap-up, Cinque island


Day 8 - Fly to Delhi

After breakfast today we board a plane to New Delhi, arriving in th

late afternoon. Our tour ends with a farewell dinner. You can contin

onward or join one our trip extensions.

Highlights: Fly to Delhi, Free afternoon



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Why Travel With Us

Voluntourism

Active sightseeing, combined with meaningful community

volunteering, is our sole focus. That means we:

Choose incredible destinations that provide authentic

and immersive travel experiences.

Volunteer on existing community projects with well-

respected local NGOs/Non-Prots.

Ensure that your volunteer efforts create a positive

impact that will last long after youve left.

A Rigorous 26 Step Vetting Process

From the selection of lightly traveled destinations and

reputable volunteer organizations to lodging, local guides,

safety and dining; no detail is neglected in the vetting

process.

We test drive our itineraries by riding, walking, kayaking,diving, and hiking every inch. Our extensive planning

allows us to take advantage of fortuititous surprises like

an impromptu wedding invitation for example.

Small Footprint, Big Impact

We keep our groups much smaller than most other travel

companies. We do this because we are very serious about

keeping our footprint small and positive impact on the

communities high.

One of a kind Trips

Our voluntours are unique vacations that take you

spectacular destinations, provide amazing experienc

and bring guests back home with a lifetime of memorie

Our trips includes such memorable experiences as:

Organic camping in beautiful Himalayan valleys

Slow immersive travel by camels, kayaks and canoe

Scuba diving and snorkeling on hidden coral reefs

Homestays in remote and indigineous villages

And much more...

Flexible Itineraries, Many Options

We hate rigidity at AlwaysOutbound. Our guests don

come from cookie-cutters and neither do our trips. You

have time set aside to do your own exploring and pursu

your own activities. You can take part in group experienc

and still have the freedom to steal away for some muc

needed time alone.

Combining East and West

Our Asian roots provide us with the cultural understandin

insider knowledge and on-the-ground expertise require

for authentic experiences.

Our Western experience means that we understand th

subtle nuances of Western hospitality and service.

Extraordinary destinations, rich cultures, unspoilt places while making a difference. Lets go see the world for real
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Why Go Now

The economic boom in Asia is impacting tourism

as well. In 2003 the Taj Mahal saw 10,000

visitors per day. In 2011, that number was50,000 visitors per day and rising. Even the

remote Andaman islands are being impacted.

By going now, you can experience an unspoilt

and unhurried island paradise.

By volunteering now, you can help preserve

Andamans complex eco-system for both its

people and other travelers like you.

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Trip Duration and Dates:

14 day trip (US $2398 + $495*):

Mar 3 Mar16, 2013Nov 20 Dec 3, 2013

Nov 27 Dec 10, 2013

Dec 18 Dec 31, 2013

8 day trip (US $1699 + $495*):

Nov 26 Dec 3, 2013 Jan 7 Jan 14, 2014

Dec 3 Dec 10, 2013

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Trip Details

Inclusions

All internal ights

All transfers and internal transport

All accommodation (double occupancy, standard)

All breakfasts, most lunches and dinners

All activities, unless marked as optional

4 Dives, Unlimited snorkeling

All equipment rental, except for optional activities

Escorts and local guides

Bottled water

Exclusions

International airfare

Single supplements are not included

Snacks, drinks (including alcoholic drinks)

Items of a personal nature

A few lunches and dinners

Activities listed as optional in the Trip Itinerary

Tips are optional and not included

Active sightseeing vacations that include

community volunteering is the reason Always

Outbound was founded. This notion of our

guests giving back and getting authentic

travel experiences is at the core of everyaction and every trip we run. Our founder

and team members all come from South

Asia. Our founder is currently a 15 year US

resident. That means:

We speak the local language and have

local relationships that give us an insider

view on the region.

We understand the subtle nuances of

our diverse international guests that are

critical to a memorable vacation

Our goal is you come back recharged and

refreshed, with an idea of how meaningful

travel can be.

Its time to go see the world for real!

A note from founder Subir Kumedan:

I grew up in the bustling metropolis

of New Delhi, India. Starting with my

two-week trek in the Himalayas at 16, I

have long explored the serene beauty

of the Indian sub-continent.

Now a resident of San Francisco,

California, I travel to India and Asia

frequently. The economic boom, while

helping enormously, is also a threat

to the unique mix of cultures and

landscapes of Asia thatI love so much.

My desire to preserve them led me to found Always Outbound.

Through authentic voluntours, I can share these gems whilelending a hand to protect local communities, traditions and natural

environments.

Join me and together well make a difference.

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