Classic Andaman Circuit: Port Blair, Baratang, Havelock and Neil
Duration
8 Days 7 Nights
Pickup
Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
Drop
Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
Type
Short-haul
Overview & Highlights
This private classic circuit gives the Andamans a little more time than the usual week. Three nights in Port Blair cover Cellular Jail, Ross Island, North Bay and a long day trip to the limestone caves at Baratang. You then spend two nights on Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), one on Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) and a last night in Port Blair. You travel by private car and take ferries between the islands, with beach time at Radhanagar, Elephant Beach and Bharatpur. We can adjust the number of nights on each island to suit you.
- Cellular Jail and the evening Light and Sound show
- Ross Island's colonial ruins and North Bay
- Baratang limestone caves, by road and boat
- Radhanagar Beach at sunset, Havelock
- Elephant Beach boat trip
- Bharatpur Beach, Natural Bridge and Laxmanpur sunset on Neil
- Private car and ferry tickets included
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Port Blair | Cellular Jail and Light and Sound Show
- Arrive at Port Blair Airport, where your driver meets you.
- Transfer to your hotel and check in.
- Visit Cellular Jail, the colonial prison that is now a national memorial.
- Watch the evening Light and Sound show, subject to show timings.
- Overnight stay in Port Blair.
2Day 2: Ross Island | North Bay
- After breakfast, take a boat to Ross Island and walk among the ruins of the former British headquarters.
- Continue by boat to North Bay for a glass-bottom boat ride; snorkelling and sea walks are optional.
- Return to Port Blair in the afternoon.
- Overnight stay in Port Blair.
3Day 3: Baratang Limestone Caves
- Start early for a full-day trip to Baratang by road, passing through a protected tribal reserve where stopping and photography are not allowed.
- Take a boat through mangrove creeks and walk to the limestone caves.
- Return to Port Blair in the evening, tired but happy.
- Overnight stay in Port Blair.
4Day 4: Ferry to Havelock | Radhanagar Beach Sunset
- After breakfast, transfer to the jetty and take the ferry to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep).
- Transfer to your hotel and check in.
- In the late afternoon, visit Radhanagar Beach to swim and watch the sunset.
- Overnight stay in Havelock.
5Day 5: Elephant Beach | Free Afternoon
- After breakfast, take a boat to Elephant Beach.
- Swim, relax and snorkel on the reef, subject to sea conditions; water activities are optional.
- Return to the hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Havelock.
6Day 6: Ferry to Neil Island | Bharatpur Beach | Laxmanpur Sunset
- After breakfast, check out and take the ferry to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep).
- Check in at your hotel and visit Bharatpur Beach for swimming and a glass-bottom boat ride, subject to conditions.
- In the late afternoon, watch the sunset at Laxmanpur Beach.
- Overnight stay in Neil.
7Day 7: Natural Bridge | Ferry to Port Blair
- After breakfast, visit the Natural Bridge rock formation, best seen at low tide.
- Take the ferry back to Port Blair and transfer to your hotel.
- Spend the evening at Corbyn's Cove or shopping.
- Overnight stay in Port Blair.
8Day 8: Departure from Port Blair
- After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
- Transfer to Port Blair Airport for your flight home.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- 3 nights hotel stay in Port Blair on twin sharing at the start
- 2 nights hotel stay in Havelock on twin sharing
- 1 night hotel stay in Neil Island on twin sharing
- 1 night hotel stay in Port Blair on twin sharing at the end
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Private AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
- Ferry tickets between Port Blair, Havelock, Neil and back
- Entry tickets for Cellular Jail and the Light and Sound show
- Boat trips to Ross Island, North Bay, Baratang caves and Elephant Beach as per itinerary
- Assistance from our travel experts
Exclusions
- Flights or ships to and from Port Blair
- Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary
- Scuba diving, sea walks and other water activities not listed
- Camera fees at monuments and attractions
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
- Extra nights or costs caused by ferry or flight disruption due to weather
- GST as applicable
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Other Info
Must carry
- Valid government photo ID for each traveller
- Flight tickets
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Swimwear and a quick-dry towel
- Light cotton clothing and a light rain jacket
- Water shoes or sturdy sandals
- Insect repellent and regular medicines
- Some cash for the smaller islands
Notes
- Carry a valid government photo ID for every traveller; it is checked for flights and ferries.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
- Ferry timings and the order of the itinerary may change due to weather or sea conditions, without reducing the sights covered.
- Rates are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking.
- Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
- The Baratang day is long, with convoy timings set by the authorities; it may be changed or cancelled for safety.
- Book a flight that leaves late on the last day, as ferries can be delayed or cancelled in rough weather.
- Scuba diving can be added on request; avoid flying for at least 24 hours after a dive.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.