Andaman Explorer
Andaman, islands of the Bay of Bengal.
The Andaman Explorer – a 5 nights / 6 days journey through Port Blair, Havelock Island and Neil Island, with 2 nights in Port Blair, 2 nights in Havelock and 1 night in Neil Island. White sand beaches, turquoise waters, underwater coral worlds and the moving story of the Cellular Jail.
“The best days here are the ones with nowhere else to be.”
Duration
5 nights / 6 days
Travel style
Unhurried
Ideal season
Oct – May (dry season)
Arrival city
Port Blair
Small moments, well chosen
Things to do along the way.
Not a checklist. A collection of the experiences that make this route feel unmistakably Andaman.
01
Cellular Jail at dusk
Tour the historic Cellular Jail, then stay for the Light and Sound Show – a moving tribute to the heroes of India’s freedom struggle.
02
White sands of Radha Nagar
One of the most beautiful and famous beaches in the island, with white sands and stunning turquoise blue waters.
03
Scuba at Swaraj Island
Explore the stunning underwater coral world with deep-sea scuba diving and snorkelling – prior booking is mandatory.
04
Laxmanpur and Sitapur
Catch the beautiful sunset at Laxmanpur Beach and sunrise at Sitapur Beach on Neil Island.
05
Glass-bottom boats
At Bharatpur jetty, try jet skiing or snorkelling, or take glass-bottom boats to see the marine world.
06
Ross Island, if time allows
An optional tour of Ross Island on departure day, subject to your flight timings.
A glimpse of the route
Scenes from Andaman.
Your days, at a glance
An itinerary with room to breathe.
Open each day to see the rhythm of the journey. We can make it more restorative, more active or more indulgent around you.
- Arrive into Port Blair.
- Meet and greet by our representative.
- Transfer to your hotel for freshening up and lunch.
- Post lunch, take a tour of the historic Cellular Jail.
- Attend the Light and Sound Show in the jail premises—a moving tribute to the heroes of India’s freedom struggle.
- As the sun begins to set, experience the walls of the jail come alive with an emotional narrative, dramatic lighting, and stirring sound effects.
- Post the show, return to the hotel for dinner and stay.
- Overnight: Port Blair.
- Begin the stunning island visits of Andaman, embarking on a short cruise to Havelock Island.
- Transfer from the hotel/resort to the ferry terminal.
- The cruise departs between 06:30 and 08:30 hours.
- Report at least 45 minutes before departure to complete the screening and embarkation procedure.
- The cruise from Port Blair to Havelock takes approximately one and a half hours.
- On arrival, collect your luggage and proceed to the pick-up point.
- Our representative will assist with your transfer to the hotel.
- Post lunch at the hotel, visit Radha Nagar Beach—one of the island’s most beautiful and famous beaches, known for its white sands and stunning turquoise-blue waters.
- Enjoy the ocean and sunset before returning to the resort.
- Overnight: Havelock.
- Swaraj Island is most famous for its underwater coral reefs, deep-sea scuba diving, and snorkelling.
- Subject to your interest, explore the stunning underwater world.
- Prior booking is mandatory to confirm your spot.
- Enjoy the day at leisure.
- Overnight: Havelock.
- Check out from the resort as per your cruise timing.
- Transfer to the jetty for the cruise to Neil Island.
- On arrival, our representative will meet you and arrange your transfer to the resort.
- Enjoy the day at leisure.
- As the island is small, explore it independently by hiring a scooter.
- Catch the beautiful sunset at Laxmanpur Beach.
- Experience the sunrise at Sitapur Beach.
- Visit Bharatpur Jetty for jet skiing and snorkelling.
- Take a glass-bottom boat ride to see the marine world.
- Visit the Broken Bridge.
- Overnight: Neil Island.
- Check out in the morning.
- Transfer to the jetty to board the cruise from Neil Island to Port Blair.
- On arrival at Port Blair, transfer to your hotel.
- Subject to your arrival time, our representative will suggest activities that can be explored.
- Overnight: Port Blair.
- Enjoy the day at leisure in Port Blair, subject to your flight timings.
- Optional: Take a tour of Ross Island.
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
- Enjoy the view of the islands from your flight.
- Carry beautiful memories with you.
A note on the details: every stay, timing and experience is refined around your dates, pace and preferences.
The details
Everything you need, taken care of.
What’s included, what you can add on, and the practical details of the journey.
Included in your journey
✓ 2 nights accommodation in Port Blair
✓ 2 nights in Havelock Island
✓ 1 night in Neil Island
✓ Return cruises between Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island
✓ Hotel and ferry terminal transfers with our representative
✓ Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Optional experiences
+ Scuba diving and snorkelling at Swaraj Island (prior booking mandatory)
+ Jet skiing and snorkelling at Bharatpur jetty
+ Glass-bottom boat ride at Bharatpur
+ Scooter hire to explore Neil Island on your own
+ Optional tour of Ross Island (subject to flight timings)
+ Sunrise at Sitapur Beach and sunset at Laxmanpur Beach
Ideal stay distribution
2 nights
2 nights
1 night
Other information: The cruise between Port Blair and Havelock departs between 06:30 and 08:30 hours – please report at least 45 minutes early to finish the screening and embarkation procedure. Prior booking is mandatory for scuba diving and snorkelling at Swaraj Island.
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