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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 3-day, 2-night tour of the Andaman Islands, exploring the enchanting blend of history and natural beauty. Begin your journey in Port Blair, the capital, where you’ll delve into the region’s rich past at the Cellular Jail and experience the captivating Light and Sound Show. The next day, venture to Ross Island, a historical gem showcasing remnants of British architecture and a tranquil ambiance. Immerse yourself in the island’s colonial charm.
Continue your adventure to North Bay Island, renowned for its vibrant coral reefs and aquatic wonders. Snorkeling and glass-bottom boat rides offer glimpses into the mesmerizing underwater world. As the sun sets, enjoy the panoramic views of the archipelago. This 3-day itinerary promises a perfect blend of history, nature, and adventure, providing an unforgettable Andaman experience within the confines of Port Blair, Ross Island, and North Bay Island. Read Cancellation Policy
Highlights
- You'll delve into the region's rich past at the Cellular Jail
- Venture to Ross Island, a historical gem
- Beautiful Corbyn’s Cove Beach
- Experience the captivating Light and Sound Show
- Adventure to North Bay Island
Itinerary
Land at Port Blair, the chief city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and get a first glimpse of the remote island beauty. Greeted and welcomed at the airport by Holiday Andaman representative and dropped at the hotel. Get relaxed and freshen up and get picked for visiting the history-wrapped Cellular Jail.
After Lunch proceed for the peaceful Corbyn’s Cove Beach. Catch the warm and pleasant scenic beauty of the sea and feel the gentle waves. Enjoy a refreshing swim, speed boat ride or go for swimming. Walk on the beach or sit on a bench sipping a cup of coffee or green coconut.
Light & Sound Show at Cellular Jail : At evening, we move for the Light and Sound Show at Cellular Jail where the saga of the freedom struggle brought alive. Overnight stay in Port Blair.
After breakfast we will proceed for a full day cruising towards Ross Island, & North Bay (Coral Island). Ross Island: First we starts the exhilarating journey (by boat) to Ross Island the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime, it now stands an imposing relic, with the structure almost in debris. A small museum displays photographs and other antiques of the Britishers, relevant to these islands. North Bay (Coral Island) : From Ross Island, we proceed for a joyful trip to North Bay island (Coral Island) offering exotic coral, colorful fishes and underwater marine life. Enjoy the most exciting and fun beach activities such as scuba diving, banana boat ride, tube ride, Dolphin ride, sea-walking, snorkeling and glass-bottom boat ride.
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.
Conclude your tour with transfer to the airport to board your return flight back home. Arrive home with wonderful memories of your holiday in Andaman, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.
Note: Settle your extra food bill etc with the hotel in advance to avoid any last moment delay / inconvenience. Report to airport at least 2 hours prior to departure time.
Cost
Package Inclusion(s):
- All stay on twin sharing basis.
- Greeting and assistance on arrival at Port Blair Airport by our 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.
