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Andaman kayaking — light

4.5(17 reviews)6 daysStart and end in
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Saltline Outfitters
Runs this trip
6 Days · 5 Nights
Fully planned multi-day journey
Accommodation
Port Blair Hostel
Instructor-led
A certified instructor runs the activity and briefs you before you start.
Kayaking / canoeing
Six days, two islands, and one night paddle
Moderate Intensity
Travelers can expect 4-6 hours of daily trail walking
Group size on request
1 guide per 15 ratio
Ages 12+ Welcome
The operator's minimum age for this trip is 12

Where this operator goes

6 days · 12 stops

Itinerary

6 days, planned by Saltline Outfitters

Pickup point

Day 1 · Fri, 18 Sept, 2026

Meet atPort BlairVeer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ), Port Blair
Reporting time00:00 - 23:59
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What the price covers

Included in the price

You arrange yourself

Most of these can be added to your booking later — the operator confirms within a day.

Where you'll stay

Published by the operator. Nights on the ground can move with weather and permissions.

Port Blair Hostel

Hostel, homestay or tent, shared

Night 1

Havelock Hostel

Hostel, homestay or tent, shared

Nights 2–4

Neil Island Hostel

Hostel, homestay or tent, shared

Night 5

What you'll eat

5 breakfasts and 5 dinners across 6 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 6.

  • DinnerServed on days 1–5
  • BreakfastServed on days 2–6

10 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking

One other operator runs this stretchThe same stretch, at their own price, group size and refund window.Tidewrack Voyages₹48,899See all 2
BEFORE YOU GO · CAUTIONARY DETAILS
Learn the wet exit before anything else
Getting out of a capsized boat calmly is the one skill the whole day rests on, and it takes ten minutes to learn.
Dress for the water, not the air
You will be wet. A warm afternoon over cold water is still cold water.
Wind matters more than distance
A flat crossing into a headwind is harder than twice that with it behind you. The guide's route will change with the forecast.
Sunburn comes off the water too
Reflected light gets the underside of your chin and your forearms. Long sleeves beat reapplying.

Who runs this trip

Operated by
Saltline OutfittersVerified

“Coast and surf from guesthouses rather than resorts”

Based in Varkala Running treks since 2018
Rating
4.5(17 reviews)
Response time
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About Saltline Outfitters

Surf coaching and coastal trips run out of village guesthouses. Two sessions a day, because one is not how anyone learns.

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Cancellation policy: Full refund up to 14 days before departure

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Customer reviews

Overall rating
4.5/5
Based on 17 reviews
Review summary
Food
4.1/5
Guide
4.2/5
Itinerary
4.2/5
Transport
4.2/5
Accommodation
4.4/5
Tour operator
4.4/5
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Dev Chatterjee – Chennai2025-09-28 · Verified booking

Boat was crowded. Fine for the diving, less fine for the surface intervals.

Reply from Saltline Outfitters

Thanks for writing this up. We've passed your note to the team.

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Nikhil Joshi – Hyderabad2025-09-28 · Verified booking

Instruction was patient — I came in nervous and finished wanting to book the next level. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Simple food, well made, and enough of it. Would send friends their way.

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Ananya Gupta – Mumbai2025-09-28 · Verified booking

Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Whoever planned the days knew what they were doing. Worth every rupee.

Reply from Saltline Outfitters

Thank you for travelling with us — glad the route worked out.

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Hannah Lindqvist – Amsterdam2025-09-28 · Verified booking

Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Solid operator.

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James Whelan – London2025-07-06 · Verified booking

Instruction was patient — I came in nervous and finished wanting to book the next level. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. Plenty to eat and they were happy to work around a gluten allergy. Would send friends their way.

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Sneha Kulkarni – Chennai2025-07-06 · Verified booking

Instruction was patient — I came in nervous and finished wanting to book the next level. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. Crew were professional without being stiff about it. Good value for what's included.

Reply from Saltline Outfitters

Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.

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Ananya Gupta – Hyderabad2025-07-06 · Verified booking

Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. Guides answered every question, including the daft ones. Good value for what's included.

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Divya Reddy – Nagpur2025-07-06 · Verified booking

Visibility was excellent and the boat ran on time every morning.

Reply from Saltline Outfitters

Appreciate the honest feedback; we're looking at the pacing on that section.

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Questions people ask

No. It needs a dark night and reasonable plankton, and both operators schedule the night paddle within a few days of the new moon to give it the best chance. Cloud helps, a bright moon kills it. Nobody can promise it and neither operator does.

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