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Car, Cruise
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3 Stars Hotels
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Port Blair
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Eco-Tour, Water Sports
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English, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali
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Easy to Moderate
Overview
Embark on a captivating 6-day, 5-night tour of the Andaman Islands, exploring the enchanting trio of Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil Island. Begin your journey in Port Blair, the vibrant capital, where historical sites like Cellular Jail and Corbyn’s Cove Beach await. Traverse the azure waters to Havelock, renowned for Radhanagar Beach’s pristine sands and the vibrant marine life at Elephant Beach.
Next, venture to Neil Island, a serene paradise known for its tranquil ambiance and stunning natural beauty. Unwind on the idyllic beaches of Bharatpur and Laxmanpur, surrounded by crystal-clear waters and coral reefs. Experience local culture and indulge in water activities like snorkeling and scuba diving. This 6-day escape promises a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, immersing you in the Andaman’s captivating landscapes and rich marine wonders. Read Cancellation Policy
Highlights
- Cellular Jail and the incomparable evening light and sound show
- The enigmatic Laxmanpur and Bharatpur Beaches of Neil Island
- Elephant beach with snorkelling and other beach activities of choice
- High-speed catamaran cruises between islands
- The enthralling Radhanagar Beach
- Beautiful Corbyn’s Cove Beach
Itinerary
Arrive at Port Blair where our representative will help assist you board the vehicle.
You will be taken to the hotel. Check in, freshen up and relax at the hotel (Depending on your flight timing). At 1500 Hrs we proceed for sightseeing of national memorial monument of Cellular Jail (closed on Mondays). We do the Guided Tour of Cellular Jail Museum and later enjoy beautiful Light and Sound show. Overnight at the hotel in Port Blair.
Note: The cellular jail is closed on Monday’s and National Holidays. Entry to Cellular jail and Museum closes by 1600hrs and Light & Sound tickets are on 1st come 1st serve basis and subject to operation. Cellular jail Light and Sound, if closed, we visit the Flag Point, which is the exact spot where the Indian flag was hoisted by Netaji Subash Chandra Bose for the first time on Indian soil on December 30, 1943. The Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unfurled the Indian flag on the flag point on its inaugural day, the 30th day of December 2018 to mark the 75th anniversary of Azad Hind Government and the first flag hoisting in Indian soil.
Morning we go to Corbyn’s Cove Beach – the most active beach side of Port Blair. Here we have multiple activities to do on direct payment basis including island’s Top Activity of Sea Kart.
We start our journey towards Havelock Island via ferry from Port Blair Harbor. On arrival at Havelock Island, our representative will receive and escort you to check-in to the resort. After relax, day free for own leisure at Havelock Island. Overnight stay at Havelock Island.
After breakfast, today early morning, will proceed to Elephant Beach by motorized boat which is famous for Water Sports Activities at Havelock. The Trip of Elephants Beach inclusive of Snorkeling, which is provided complimentary by the Boat Association (if available).
Afternoon we proceed to Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7), the Times Magazine rated the finest beach among the best beaches in Asia. It is an ideal place for swimming, sea bathing and basking on the sun kissed beaches.
Overnight in the Hotel.
After buffet breakfast, check out from the hotel. Transfer to the Havelock jetty to board the ferry for Neil Island. Disembark at Neil and transfer to the hotel. Post lunch, proceed to visit Bharatpur beach, Laxmanpur beach and Howrah Bridge (depending on tide conditions). You also get to do glass bottom boat ride in Neil.
Return to the hotel in the evening. Enjoy your dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel. overnight at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast you will transfer to jetty for the ferry to Port Blair. We Check-in in to our Hotels and have lunch.
Port Blair City tour includes museums. Anthropological Museum that displays tribal essential and artefacts and Naval Marine Museum (Samudrika) that gives a good retrospect of the history, shells, Corals marine life, geography and archaeology of these islands.
Return check in at the hotel & overnight at the hotel.
This morning after breakfast you will transfer to Port Blair airport in time to board your flight. Depart Port Blair with fond memories of these mesmerising Islands.
Cost
Package Inclusion(s):
- 02 nights stay on twin sharing basis at Port Blair
- 01 nights stay on twin sharing basis at Neil Island
- 02 nights stay on twin sharing basis at Havelock
- Greeting and assistance on arrival at Port Blair Airport by a HolidayAndaman representative
- Sightseeing in Non-AC vehicle as per the itinerary
- All pickups and drops from airport and ferry jetties
- Entry tickets to all sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary
- All ferry transfers by private ferry
- Includes all taxes
Package Exclusion(s):
- Car on disposal
- Availability of vehicle on leisure days
- Guide charges and camera fees
- Tips, insurance, laundry charges, phone calls
- Room mini bar services
- Anything that is not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’ section
FAQs
The best time of visiting Andamans would be the month from October to March when the weather is very pleasant. Even the months of April, May and September see tourists though a bit hot. It is recommended to avoid the monsoon months of June, July and August.
Andamans, a group of 300 islands, is located in the Indian Ocean with the Bay of Bengal to the west and Andaman Sea to the east. It is 1,220 km southeast from the coast of West Bengal and 1,190 km from Chennai in the east.
Visa is required for foreign nationals. The Visa for India will be valid for Andamans also. Visa are issued by the Indian missions, consulates and high commissions overseas. Visas are valid from a range of 15-day period to a 6-month period for tourists.
No, Passport is not mandatory to visit Andaman, as its located in India only. In order to travel Andaman, people must have to carry a valid ID proof such as: driving licence, Aadhar card, Voter ID card, pan card etc… Do not require any permit to travel Andaman.
Andaman can be reached either by air/flight from the major cities such as Kolkata, Delhi or Mumbai or by water by regular passenger ships from Kolkata, Chennai and Vishakhapatnam.
The most popular tourists activities in Andaman can be listed as visiting heritage sites such as Cellular Jail; lighthouse and history in Car Nicobar, Indira Port; surfing, waterfalls and beaches in Little Andamans; turtles, beaches, volcanoes, caves and honeymoon in Diglipur; birds, Elephant Beach, dive sites in Havelock; caves, volcanoes, forests and parrots in Baratang Islands; scuba diving, snorkelling, beachside resorts, beach walks, sea walk in Neil Island, scuba diving and fishing in Rutland Island; parks and beaches in Wandoor.
Visit Bharatpur for beaches and scuba diving; visit Sitapur and Lakshmanpur for beautiful beaches; visit North bay island for water sports activities such as banana boat ride, glass bottom boat ride, high speed fun cruise, scuba diving, snorkelling and sea walking or in the Elephant Beach in Havelock; go for trek through the lush green forests of Port Blair, Havelock and Diglipur; go for beaches, lazing, reading, sunbathing walks to the North Andaman Islands; enjoy the active volcanoes, forests and beaches in the Middle Andaman Islands.
Yes, the Veer Savarkar Airport located around 2 kilometres South of Port Blair is an international Airport and the main airport of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
There are ship tours from Kolkata, Chennai and Vishakhapatnam for Andamans. The five ships that operate between these places are M. V. Nicobar, M.V. Nancowry, M.V. Akbar, M.V. Harshavardhana and M.V. Swaraj Dweep. Also, there are some very popular short ferry cruises connecting Port Blair to the other popularly visited Islands of Havelock and Neil Island. There are typically 60 min to 90 min cruises.
A trip to Andamans promises you a relaxing and fun-filled vacation. Expect beautiful seas, superb beaches, isolated and less trodden virgin forests and beaches, lively beach activities, adventurous water activities including snorkelling, scuba diving, parasailing and paragliding. Also, expect to meet very-down-to-earth people and have delicious cuisine spreads, enjoy lovely sunsets and amazing sunrises, relaxing cruises and active volcanoes, mangrove creeks and limestone caves.
Andamans is well connected with the major cities of India. By air, there are regular flights from Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. And by sea there are ships connecting Andamans from Kolkata, Chennai and Vishakhapatnam.
The beaches and islands are very safe and enjoyable gifted with rich nature’s bounty. Along the beaches at places you would find boards with Beware of Crocodiles written. It is better to avoid those areas even though no one has ever spotted any crocodile in the vicinity.
You can find ATMs of State Bank of India, Syndicate Bank, Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Indian Overseas bank, United bank of India, Vijaya Bank and Punjab National Bank mostly in Port Blair and few in Middle Andamans, Baratang and elsewhere.
Havelock Island can be reached from port Blair via short cruises plying between port Blair and Havelock. One-way cruise takes about 90 minutes. The cruise ferries are of three categories with different classes: Premium, Deluxe and Royal. Facilities such as sea view and sitting arrangement vary in the three categories. The three companies operating ferries are the Makruzz, the Coastal Cruise and the Green Ocean.
Ferries ply from Port Blair to Neil Island and tales around 2.5 hours to cover the distance of 40 kms. Also, ferries ply from Havelock to Neil Island and take approx. 3 hours for a distance of 60 kms. There are government ferries plying regularly and connecting all the islands of tourist interests and there are private AC ferries.
Baratang is 100 kms by road from Port Blair and is an enigmatic Island with exotic beaches, mangroves creeks, limestone caves and mud volcanoes. It forms a special attraction of Andaman visit and is definitely worth visiting.
