Andaman: Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island
Clear water, coral beaches and island-hopping by ferry.
- Duration: 6 days, 5 nights
- Route: Port Blair – Havelock – Neil Island
- Best time: October to May
- Difficulty: Easy
- Price: Personalised Journeys, priced to your choice of hotels
Overview
Three islands in six days. You’ll start in Port Blair with its history, then take ferries to Havelock for Radhanagar Beach and snorkelling, and to quiet Neil Island for beach sunsets and the Natural Bridge.
- Cellular Jail light and sound show in Port Blair
- Radhanagar Beach at sunset on Havelock
- Snorkelling at Elephant Beach (optional)
- Natural Bridge and beaches on Neil Island
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Port Blair
Pickup at the airport and hotel check-in. In the evening, watch the light and sound show at the Cellular Jail.
Day 2: Port Blair to Havelock
Take a ferry to Havelock Island, about 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the ferry. Check in, then watch the sunset at Radhanagar Beach.
Day 3: Havelock
Take a boat to Elephant Beach for snorkelling and water sports (optional). Free time on the beaches in the afternoon.
Day 4: Havelock to Neil Island
Take a ferry to Neil Island, about 1 hour. Visit Bharatpur Beach and the Natural Bridge, then watch the sunset at Laxmanpur Beach.
Day 5: Neil Island to Port Blair
Take a ferry back to Port Blair, about 1.5 to 2 hours. Spend the afternoon at Corbyn’s Cove Beach or in the local markets.
Day 6: Departure
Transfer to Port Blair airport.
What’s included
Included
- 5 nights in hotels, twin sharing
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Flights to and from Port Blair
- Entry fees (Cellular Jail, beaches and others)
- Private ferry tickets between the islands
- Airport transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
- Snorkelling, scuba and other water sports arranged on request
Not included
- Tips and personal expenses
Hotels
- Port Blair: 1 night, Hotel
- Havelock Island: 2 nights, Hotel
- Neil Island: 1 night, Hotel
- Port Blair: 1 night, Hotel
We suggest hotels to suit your requirements, in the hotel style you choose (Premium, Luxury or Heritage & palaces). Stays are twin sharing.
Dates and price
Private trips can start on any date. October to May has the calmest seas. The monsoon, roughly June to September, brings rough seas and closes some activities.
This is a Personalised Journey, so its price depends on the hotels you choose, your dates and your group size. Ask us for a quote.
Questions
Do we need a permit for the Andaman Islands?
Indian citizens do not need a permit for these islands. Carry a valid photo ID. Rules can change, so we confirm before you travel.
What happens if the ferries are cancelled?
Ferries can be delayed or cancelled in rough weather. We suggest leaving a buffer before your flight home and we’ll help rearrange your plan if needed.
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