Overview
5 Nights, 6 Days in the Andamans: Port Blair, Havelock & Neil Island
There's something about the Andamans that photos just don't capture — the way the water shifts from turquoise to deep blue as your ferry pulls away from shore, or the quiet of a beach at sunset with barely anyone else around. This 6-day trip takes you through all three of the islands' biggest draws: the history of Port Blair, the postcard beaches of Havelock, and the laid-back charm of Neil Island.
Port Blair — Where the Journey Begins
You'll start in Port Blair with a visit to the Cellular Jail, one of the most powerful reminders of India's freedom struggle. Walking through those narrow cells is sobering, and the evening Light & Sound Show brings the whole story to life in a way that's hard to forget.
Havelock Island — The Beach Everyone Talks About
Next up is Havelock (officially Swaraj Dweep), home to Radhanagar Beach — the one that regularly shows up on "world's best beaches" lists, and for good reason. You'll also get to Elephant Beach for some snorkeling, and Kala Pathar for a quieter, more scenic stretch of coastline. A complimentary photoshoot is thrown in here too, so you'll actually have proof you were living your best life.
Neil Island — Slow Down and Take It In
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) is where the pace really drops. Between Bharatpur Beach, Laxmanpur Beach, and the Natural Bridge — a striking rock formation carved by the sea — this is the spot for unwinding. Clear skies here also make for some genuinely great stargazing.
Getting Around
All the island-hopping between Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil happens by ferry, and every transfer on land is handled in a private AC vehicle. Someone will be there to meet you at arrival and departure too, so you're not left figuring things out on your own.
Itinerary
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusion
Stay: Clean, sanitized AC accommodation across Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil Island.
Meals: 4 breakfasts through the trip — and since Day 2 has an early checkout, we've got you covered with a packed breakfast instead.
Ferries: AC cruise ferry tickets for all the island-hopping between Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil Island.
Sightseeing: Entry tickets, permit fees, and boat/ferry costs for everything listed in the itinerary — no surprise charges at the gate.
Airport Transfers: Pickup on arrival, drop-off on departure.
Local Transport: A private, sanitized AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing, exactly as planned in the itinerary.
Photoshoot: A complimentary photoshoot session at Havelock, so you don't have to rely only on phone selfies.
Snorkeling: Complimentary snorkeling at Elephant Beach — no extra cost for this one.
Star Gazing: A stargazing experience on Neil Island, on nights when the sky cooperates.
On-Ground Support: Someone to assist you at every arrival and departure point through the trip.
Exclusion
- Anything that isn't specifically listed under inclusions.
- Extra or personal use of the vehicle beyond the planned itinerary.
- Personal expenses — room service, special orders, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, tips, porterage, and the like.
- Flights or any other transport used to reach the Andamans.
- Any sightseeing or activities outside what's already covered in the itinerary.
- Costs arising from flight or ferry cancellations made by the airline or ferry operator — that one's out of our hands.
- Optional water sports like sea walk, scuba diving, jet ski, banana boat rides, and glass-bottom boat rides, unless they're specifically mentioned as included.
Tour Policy
Payment Policy
- Booking Confirmation: To lock in your land arrangements, we'll need a 30% token amount of the total package cost upfront.
- How to Pay: You can transfer via bank, or use the payment gateway with Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card — whatever's easiest for you.
- Card Payments: If you're paying by card, a 2.8% gateway charge applies.
- Flights: Since airfare keeps changing, flight bookings need to be paid in full upfront.
- Balance Payment: The rest of the package amount is due at least 7 days before you travel.
- Invoices & Vouchers: We'll email your payment invoice and travel vouchers, usually within 7 days of booking.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel 30 days or more before travel, and 25% of the total package cost applies as a cancellation fee.
- Cancel between 15–30 days before travel, and it's 50% of the total cost.
- Cancel within 15 days of travel, and unfortunately the full amount (100%) is charged.
- If weather or government restrictions force certain activities to be called off, we'll do our best to swap in something else — but we can't offer a refund for the cancelled activity itself.
A Few Important Things to Know
- You'll be staying at the hotels mentioned, or something similar in the same category.
- Worth keeping in mind — hotel standards and amenities in the Andamans don't always match what you'd expect from the same category in bigger Indian cities.
- Early check-in or late checkout depends entirely on hotel availability at the time.
- If you have specific room preferences — a certain view, floor, bed type, or adjoining rooms — we'll try, but these can't be guaranteed in advance.
- The vehicle provided covers only the sightseeing listed in your itinerary; anything beyond that is charged separately.
- Transfers are mostly point-to-point, so don't expect the same vehicle or driver for the entire trip.
- Ferries between islands depend on weather and operational conditions. If the private ferry can't run, we'll arrange a government ferry instead.
- Anything unexpected — traffic, diversions, strikes, curfews, VVIP movement, and so on — that leads to extra costs will need to be covered by the traveler, since it's beyond our control.
- Carry a valid photo ID with your address on it — Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or Aadhaar all work.
- Please stick to the sightseeing and activity timings your tour representative shares with you.
- The itinerary might shift a little depending on operational needs, sometimes without advance notice.
- Complimentary activities that get cancelled or go unused due to natural or technical reasons aren't refundable.
- Weather — sudden rain, cyclones, and the like — can affect ferry services. If that happens, we'll arrange alternate sightseeing or accommodation, subject to availability.
- Every activity and service depends on availability and how things are running on the ground at the time.