Rejuvenating Andaman Tour

Highlights & Route

Where our five-day family tour stays close to Port Blair, this six-day plan goes further out to sea. You spend two nights on Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and one on Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), which means slow mornings, beaches at sunrise and sunset, and the feeling of actually living on an island rather than visiting one. It is the plan we suggest for couples, for parents who want to recover from a wedding season, and for anyone who simply wants to switch off.

Havelock gives you the three beaches people come to the Andamans for. Radhanagar on the west coast is the famous one, wide and calm; Kalapathar on the east coast is lined with black rocks and is quiet in the early morning; and Elephant Beach, reached by a short boat ride, has the easiest snorkelling in the islands, with coral a few metres from the shore. Neil Island is smaller and slower still, with its natural rock bridge, Laxmanpur sunset point and Bharatpur’s shallow lagoon.

The itinerary includes the islands’ small temples too: the Radhakrishna temple on Havelock, the Shiv and Durga temples on Neil and the Hanuman temple in Port Blair. They are modest shrines, but visiting them is part of how these islands live, and many of our yatris like to begin and end a holiday with a darshan. Ferries between islands are private air-conditioned catamarans, and every night’s hotel is reached within half an hour of the jetty.

Route

Port Blair airport → Corbyn’s Cove and Cellular Jail (1 night) → ferry to Havelock (2 nights) → Radhanagar, Kalapathar and Elephant beaches → ferry to Neil Island (1 night) → ferry to Port Blair (1 night) → airport drop

Good to know before you book

No permit is needed by Indian citizens for any island on this tour; carry a government photo ID. Foreign nationals receive a Restricted Area Permit at Port Blair airport on arrival.
Travel season is October to May. Between June and September ferries are frequently cancelled and the sea is unsafe for snorkelling.
Elephant Beach is reached by a 20-minute boat from Havelock jetty; the boat and the snorkelling are paid locally, and the trip is called off in rough weather.
Ferry timings are decided by the operators and change seasonally; the day’s schedule in your itinerary is finalised when tickets are issued.
Neil Island has a handful of hotels and a small market; carry cash, as card machines and ATMs are unreliable there.
Scooter hire, water sports, entry tickets and guides are not part of the package price.

Yatra Highlights

Two nights on Havelock with Radhanagar, Kalapathar and Elephant beaches
A night on Neil Island for the natural rock bridge and Laxmanpur sunset
Cellular Jail, Corbyn's Cove and the island temples of Port Blair

Day 1 :

Arrive Port Blair, Corbyn's Cove and Cellular Jail

Welcome at Veer Savarkar International Airport at your arrival point (airport, railway station or hotel) at the agreed time and transfer to your hotel. After lunch, drive to Corbyn's Cove, a palm-lined beach about 8 km from town where you can take your first dip in the Andaman Sea.

Towards evening visit Cellular Jail, the national memorial where freedom fighters were imprisoned, and stay for the light and sound show (Hindi daily at 5.50 pm; English at 6.50 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Port Blair

Day 2 :

Ferry to Havelock, Radhakrishna temple and Radhanagar Beach

Early breakfast and transfer to the jetty for the morning catamaran to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), a crossing of around two hours. On arrival, check in to the hotel.

After lunch, a short stop at the Radhakrishna temple near the market, then on to Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7) on the far side of the island. Stay for the sunset, which is the best in the Andamans here because the beach faces west. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Havelock Island

Day 3 :

Kalapathar sunrise and Elephant Beach snorkelling

Those who wake early can be at Kalapathar Beach for sunrise; the drive is 10 minutes from most hotels and the black rocks along the sand are striking in the first light. Return for breakfast.

Then to the jetty for the boat to Elephant Beach (about 20 minutes). The coral reef begins just off the sand, so snorkelling here is easy even for first-timers, and other water sports are available. Spend the morning in the water and return by early afternoon. The rest of the day is free; the island's cafes and small shops are near the jetty. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Havelock Island

Day 4 :

Ferry to Neil Island, Bharatpur, Laxmanpur and the temples

After breakfast, take the ferry from Havelock to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), roughly an hour. Check in to the hotel.

In the afternoon, see Bharatpur Beach near the jetty, where the lagoon is shallow and glass-bottom boats run over the coral, and the natural rock bridge (locally called Howrah Bridge) on the eastern shore, which is best seen at low tide. Visit the small Shiv and Durga temples in the village, then end the day at Laxmanpur Beach for sunset. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Neil Island

Day 5 :

Ferry to Port Blair, Hanuman temple

A relaxed morning on Neil Island; take a cycle or a walk through the paddy and banana fields that give the island its nickname of the vegetable bowl of the Andamans. After breakfast, ferry to Port Blair (about two hours) and check in to the hotel.

In the evening visit the Hanuman temple in Port Blair and, if you wish, the Anthropological Museum or the shops of Aberdeen Bazaar. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Port Blair

Day 6 :

Departure

Breakfast, check-out and transfer to the airport at your departure point (airport, railway station or hotel) for your flight home. If your flight is in the afternoon, the Samudrika Naval Marine Museum near the airport is a good use of the spare hour.

Night	Place	Hotel (or similar)	Room type
1	Port Blair	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
2	Havelock Island	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
3	Havelock Island	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
4	Neil Island	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
5	Port Blair	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the difference between this and the five-day family tour?

The family tour keeps three nights in Port Blair and visits Havelock for one night. This tour spends three of its five nights on the outer islands (two on Havelock, one on Neil), adds Elephant Beach snorkelling and Neil Island, and suits those who want more sea time and fewer city days.

Is snorkelling safe for someone who cannot swim?

Yes, at Elephant Beach the water is shallow and every snorkeller is given a life jacket and accompanied by a guide who holds a float. Children and elderly people do it regularly. It is paid locally and can be skipped if you prefer to sit on the beach.

How long are the ferry rides and are they comfortable?

Port Blair to Havelock takes around two hours, Havelock to Neil about one hour, and Neil to Port Blair about two hours, depending on the ferry. The private catamarans have air-conditioned cabins with reserved seats, toilets and a snack counter.

Which months are best for this tour?

October to May. For clear water and snorkelling, November to April is ideal. Avoid June to September, when the monsoon makes sea travel unreliable.

Are the island temples significant pilgrimage sites?

They are small local temples rather than major tirthas, but they are well kept and visited daily by island families. We include them because many of our yatris like a darshan at the start and end of any journey, and they add a gentle rhythm to the beach days.

Will we find vegetarian food on Havelock and Neil?

Yes. Hotel dinners are vegetarian and the cafes near the jetties serve dal, rice, rotis, South Indian dishes and pasta. The variety is smaller than in Port Blair, and Jain food should be requested in advance.

Can we extend with a stay at Baratang or Diglipur?

Yes, with extra days. Baratang’s limestone caves and mud volcano are a long day trip from Port Blair through the Jarawa reserve, in convoy; Diglipur in the north needs two extra nights. Ask us when you enquire and we will quote the extension.

Is the Cellular Jail light and sound show included?

The visit is included, the tickets are not. On Day 1 evening we take you to Cellular Jail, the national memorial, and you can stay for the light and sound show. The Hindi show runs daily at 5.50 pm and the English show at 6.50 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Entry tickets for the jail and the show are paid by you directly, like other museum tickets on this package.

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