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At Island Vinnie's, we are willing to tolerate
the belief that there may more to life than a hammock and
diving. So we do our best to meet the needs of non-divers
(and divers on their off-gassing days).
At present, we offer the following activities: |
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| Snorkeling trips : |
| If you want to take a day off diving, consider a half or full day snorkeling trip. Visit the best reefs of the Havelock area in the company of a dive professional who can help you identify what you see, and also give you tips on improving your snorkeling and skin diving capabilities. |
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| Mangrove cruises : |
| Take a trip back into time. Board one of our island-style canoes and go exploring the narrow mangrove waterways. With luck, you may even spot one of the rare salt-water crocodiles that are known to inhabit the area. |
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| Kayaking [coming soon]: |
| Explore some of the nearby islands and mangroves on our kayak - combine it with lunch and a mangrove cruise for a full day in some of the uninhabited islands around us. Or simply go out for a short spin in the lagoon in front of the resort. |
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| Fishing trips : |
| Interested in trawling for pelagics the old-fashioned way (ie, without electronics, sonar and such)? Try a trip on a traditional island-style canoe (modified slightly to improve comfort) with a local fisherman who has spent decades fishing in the local waters. Fishing trips are strictly catch and release - absolutely no exceptions . |
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| Bird-watching : |
| Explore the variety of birdlife in the Andamans, including a chance to spot some of the many endemic species. Within a few minutes from our resort, you can see species ranging from the white-browed mynah & magpie robin to white-rumped munias, brown shrikes, white-bellied sea eagles, whimbrels, black-naped orioles, long-tailed parakeets, chestnut-headed bee-eaters and Andaman specialties like vernal parrots, Andaman crake and Andaman serpent eagle (and a few LBJ warblers which have us baffled). Pack your Leicas! A scope is very nice if you want to enjoy good views. |
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| Beach barbeques: |
| We offer catered beach lunches for groups who want to combine a day of snorkeling and/or hiking with some pampering on the beach. We also offer romantic, candle-lit dinners for 2 (with fine domestic and imported wines) on the beach - an experience to remember and cherish! |
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| Hiking : |
| The outdoor enthusiast will find a variety of half-day hiking trails in Havelock, some leading to hilltops and others to secluded beaches. Combine that with a picnic hamper and have a wonderful day of solitude. |
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| Village and cultural tours : |
| Interested in experiencing a day in the life of a traditional Andamani fisherman, or checking out the sights and sounds of Indian villages? Speak to us about arranging a trip. We can even do homestays, with prior arrangement. A portion of the profits from these tours are donated to NGOs that are working ceaselessly to improve the lives of the locals. |
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| Also planned, subject to availability, are
Ayurvedic massages, visit to the limestone caves, and various
other excursions.
Our islands are under threat due to the growth of tourism
in a manner that far exceeds the limited facilities and infrastructure.This
is made worse by unscrupulous operators, who don't mind ruining
the very hand of Nature that feeds them. By providing a more
responsible alternative and involving local bodies in all
our activities, we are trying to ensure that tourism benefits
not large corporations, but the islands and islanders in a
manner that can be sustained over the long-term. |
