Havelock & Neil Island Escape

Detailed Itinerary(4 Nights and 5 Days)

(2 Nights Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) — 1 Night Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) — 1 Night Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)

Morning: Welcome to Andaman Island. Get airport pick up and depart straight to Phoenix Bay/Haddo Jetty. Board the designated speedboat/ferry and cruise to Havelock island (Swaraj Dweep). 

Please note: 

• Do arrive in Port Blair before 12:00 PM for a comfortable and hassle free transfer to Havelock Island on the very day. Otherwise, it will be challenging to navigate your travel. 
• The ferry timings and availability are subject to change depending on weather and sea conditions, etc. 
• The average transfer time between Port Blair and Havelock Island is 1 to 1.5 hours. 

Afternoon: Arrive in Havelock island (Swaraj Dweep), famous for its pristine beaches, tropical landscape, and a carefree nightlife. After arrival at the hotel, check in and settle in your room. Take a nap or go outside to get some fresh air and try Andaman delicacies. 

Evening: Visit Radhanagar beach, one of the 12 blue-flag certified beaches of India. It was also recognized by Time Magazine as one of the best beaches in Asia. Watch a beautiful sunset and soak in the serenity of this gorgeous beach.

Return to your hotel for an overnight stay. 

Meal Included: Breakfast

Morning: Have breakfast at the hotel and get a boat ride to Elephant Beach. The transfer time is about 20 – 25 minutes. The Elephant beach is always buzzing with tourists as it is a great hub of all the water sports action on Havelock Island. 

The shallow waters of the beach, impressive corals, and marine life makes it a top spot for swimming, diving and snorkeling. Enjoy a complimentary snorkelling session and explore the fascinating underwater world.

Note: 

1. Arrive to the beach as early as possible to avoid the mid-day crowd. 
2. The jet ski rental on Elephant beach ranges between ₹600 to ₹700/-  per person and the ride lasts for 10 to 15 minutes. 
3. All other water sports like parasailing, scuba diving, sea walking, etc are not included in the tour package. 
4. There are free separate changing rooms on the beach for men and women. You can also use the paid washroom for showering.  
5. Always carry extra cash in your bag for personal expenses. A stable Internet connection is hardly available on the beach to make online payments.  

Leisure Time: After returning to Havelock, explore restaurants and bars on the island. Treat yourself with a delicious dinner at a beach side restaurant and enjoy your leisure time. 

Return to hotel: After dining and exploring, get transfer to hotel for an overnight stay. 

Meal Included: Breakfast 

Morning: Have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Havelock Jetty. Board a speedboat/ferry and cruise to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep). Check in your hotel on Neil Island and catch a break. 

Things to Know: 

• Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) is a tiny island of 13.7 km² and can be easily covered in one day. 
• The island does not have a strong internet or broadband connectivity. Many hotels and resorts have Wi-Fi but connections aren’t stable. 
• This island is ideal for a digital detox holiday away from all electronic gadgets and rekindling connection with nature. 

Late Afternoon: Depart for Laxmanpur Beach No. 1 which is 2 km away from Neil Jetty. The beach is divided into two parts.  Beach No. 1 is for scenic sunsets and the second part is for natural arch bridges. 

The lush trees, powdery soft sand, and turquoise waters are the highlight of the beach. Watch a stunning sunset and click photos of pink and orange sky during the sunset.

Note: 

• The beach gets crowded during sunset, so arrive before the peak sunset time. 
• There is hardly any Internet connectivity on this beach so bring cash for any miscellaneous payments.  

Evening: After watching a serene sunset and photo sessions, explore the Neil Kendra Market for shopping. Later you can have dinner and head back to the hotel. 

Overnight stay in Neil Island hotel.

Morning: Post breakfast depart for Natural Rock Formation or Howrah Bridge on Laxampur Beach no 2. Here you will see a rock formation (a rock arch) formed by limestones. Years and years of seawaves crashing into limestones have created such stunning formations. 

It is essential to have low tide while you visit this place. It’s only then you will be able to spot crabs, deal corals, small fish,  etc. Take a camera along with you and click photos of yourself with the stunning backdrop of Howrah Bridge. 

Notes: 

1. Please wear comfortable and waterproof footwear as you will be walking on rocky terrain. 
2. It is essential to have low tides for you to see colorful fish, corals, starfishes, and crabs in pools of stagnant water. 
3. Walk slowly and carefully, keeping your feet firm on the slippery rocks. 
4. If there is no low tide, you will have to proceed to the next attraction. 

Afternoon: Walk towards Bharatpur Beach which is only 1.5 to 2 Kms from Natural Rock formation. Bharatpur beach is a buzzing tourist spot for all the water activities like snorkelling, glass bottom boat ride, diving, banana boat ride, etc. 

Spend your time sunbathing, strolling or going for a swimming session. Have lunch at a restaurant nearby Bharatpur Beach. 

Note: 

• The best time for water sports on Bharatpur Beach is between 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 
• Bharatpur Beach has changing rooms and small shacks where you can eat. 
• Always carry extra cash for making payments for snacks or water sports activities as there are no ATMs or online payment methods available on this island.

Afternoon/Evening (3:30 PM – 4:00 PM): Transfer to Neil Island Jetty and board the speedboat/ferry leaving for Port Blair. The estimated cruising time between Neil Island and Port Blair is 90 to 120 minutes. 

Late Evening: Arrive in Port Blair and before hotel check-in, go out shopping and buy souvenirs (optional). You can choose to stay at the hotel for rest. Overnight stay in Port Blair. 

Meal Included: Breakfast

Morning: Have breakfast at the hotel and check out before 12:00 PM. You can also have an early check out depending on your flight schedule. Depart for Veer Savarkar Airport. The transfer time will be 25 – 30 minutes. 

Return home safely with fun and beautiful memories of your 4 Nights 5 Days Andaman trip. 

Meal Included: Breakfast

Please note that the above mentioned timings/schedules are tentative and subject to change. Our team will update you about any changes beforehand. 

Accommodation

2 Nights Havelock Island

1 Night Neil Island

1 Night Port Blair

Sightseeing

• Port Blair: Corbyn’s Cove Beach, Cellular Jail 
• Havelock Island: Radhanagar Beach, Laxmapur Beach 
• Neil Island: Natural Rock Formation, Bharatpur Beach

Meals

Breakfast or Lunch on all days

Transfers

• Airport transfers to and from hotel 
• Ferry transfers to and from islands
• Transfers from pier to hotel