Trip Overview
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands sit in the Bay of Bengal, closer to Myanmar and Thailand than to the Indian mainland. Their isolation has preserved something extraordinary: clear turquoise waters with 20+ metre visibility, vibrant coral reefs untouched by mass tourism, dense tropical rainforests, mangrove creeks, and beaches so pristine they appear unreal. Radhanagar Beach on Havelock Island has been ranked among Asia's best beaches multiple times — and when you stand there watching the sun set over the Andaman Sea, you'll understand why. But the Andamans are not only about nature. Port Blair, the capital, holds the Cellular Jail — a deeply moving colonial monument where India's freedom fighters were imprisoned and tortured by the British. The Sound & Light Show here is one of India's most powerful heritage experiences, bringing to life the stories of Savarkar, Batukeshwar Dutt, and hundreds of others who suffered in these cells. This 5-day island escape begins in Port Blair with its history and heritage, then ferries you to Havelock Island (Neil's Cove, Radhanagar Beach, elephant beach snorkelling) before ending at the quieter Neil Island with its coral gardens and night swimming. It is the perfect combination of history, nature, and tropical relaxation — and unlike anything else India has to offer.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Port Blair — Cellular Jail
Arrive at Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon: visit the Cellular Jail (Kala Pani) — the colonial penal colony where Indian freedom fighters were imprisoned. The Sound & Light Show in the evening is deeply moving — voices of the martyrs echo through the cells. Visit Corbyn's Cove Beach for your first Andaman sunset. Overnight Port Blair.
North Bay Island & Ross Island
Morning: speedboat to North Bay Island for snorkelling and glass-bottom boat rides over vibrant coral reefs. Afternoon: explore Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island) — the former British administrative headquarters, now a forested ruin of colonial buildings reclaimed by deer and jungle. Evening: Samudrika Naval Marine Museum. Overnight Port Blair.
Ferry to Havelock — Radhanagar Beach
Morning: ferry to Havelock Island (Neil's Island) — approximately 1.5–2 hours. Check in to your beach resort. Afternoon: Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7) — consistently ranked among Asia's best beaches. Brilliant turquoise water, pristine white sand, and a stunning sunset. Overnight Havelock.
Elephant Beach Snorkelling & Neil Island
Morning: glass-bottom boat or trek to Elephant Beach, Havelock — excellent shallow-water snorkelling over live coral gardens with colourful reef fish. Afternoon ferry to Neil Island — quieter, more intimate, known for its natural coral bridge and bioluminescent beach. Overnight Neil Island.
Neil Island Morning & Departure
Early morning: Laxmanpur Beach sunrise — famous for its striking natural coral rock formations. Bharatpur Beach for final snorkelling (crystal clear, calm, safe for all ages). Return ferry to Port Blair. Transfer to airport for departure.
What's Included
- 4 nights accommodation as per preference
- Daily breakfast
- Port Blair airport pick-up & drop
- Port Blair sightseeing — Cellular Jail, Sound & Light Show, Corbyn's Cove, Samudrika Museum
- Ferry tickets — Port Blair to Havelock & Havelock to Neil Island
- Havelock Island — Radhanagar Beach, Elephant Beach snorkelling
- Neil Island — Laxmanpur & Bharatpur Beach
- Glass-bottom boat at Jolly Buoy or North Bay Island
- All AC vehicle transfers on islands
- Toll, parking & driver allowance
What's Not Included
- Flight tickets to/from Port Blair
- Scuba diving & advance water sports
- Lunches & dinners
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Any item not listed in inclusions
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