Discover the joys of island life with our specially created Andaman Family Tour Packages, designed for wonderful times together.
Our exclusive and irresistible Andaman Family Tour Packages are a mash-up of beach bliss, mandolin adventures, cultural immersion, and a bonding experience that will last you a lifetime. Families travelling to these islands will have numerous options to engage in activities like underwater adventure, woodland hikes, historical tours, and beach holidays. Visit historical Port Blair, crystal clear exotic beaches of Neil and Havelock, mysterious caves of Baratang, and the wild nature of the mountain Harriet. Easy and delightful, every package includes placid transfers, well-chosen accommodations, and tours guided by experts.
Our Andaman Family Tour Packages would take you on an unforgettable tour of the beautiful varieties of landscapes you get in the Andaman Islands.
Andaman Family Tour Package Cost
Andaman Family Tour Package | Days / Nights | Inclusions | Price |
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Andaman Family Tour Package | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Hotels, Ferry, Cab, Sightseeing, All Entry Tickets | 8,499/- |
Andaman Family Tour Package | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Hotels, Ferry, Cab, Sightseeing, All Entry Tickets | 9,999/- |
Andaman Family Tour Package | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Hotels, Ferry, Cab, Sightseeing, All Entry Tickets | 9,999/- |
Andaman Family Tour Package | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Hotels, Ferry, Cab, Sightseeing, All Entry Tickets | 10,499/- |
Andaman Family Tour Package | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Hotels, Ferry, Cab, Sightseeing, All Entry Tickets | 10,499/- |
Andaman Family Tour Package | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Hotels, Ferry, Cab, Sightseeing, All Entry Tickets | 12,999/- |
Andaman Family Tour Package | 7 Nights / 8 Days | Hotels, Ferry, Cab, Sightseeing, All Entry Tickets | 13,499/- |
Andaman Family Tour Package | 8 Nights / 9 Days | Hotels, Ferry, Cab, Sightseeing, All Entry Tickets | 14,999/- |
Best Places to Visit in Andaman Family Tour Packages
Relish this vacation of 7 nights and 8 days in the Andaman with your family, enjoying languid beach mornings, island hopping, and moments to remember for years.
- Port Blair (The Capital City)
Port Blair is the doorway to your island adventure. It connects the Andaman Islands’ rich past and lively present. The air here feels salty with a tinge of nostalgia. Port Blair welcomes you with a peaceful charm, where palm trees bend into the breeze and the streets are alive with island life. - Cellular Jail
Also known as Kala Pani or black waters, it once imprisoned freedom fighters and now stands as a symbol of courage and sacrifice. - Corbyn’s Cove Beach
This beach is just a 15-minute drive from Port Blair city. Corbyn’s Cove is a relaxed shoreline loved by families for its easy charm. It is lined with tall coconut palms and soft surf and is perfect for a morning walk or an evening snack break. Often, children are found playing with seashells, couples enjoying coconut water, and travellers basking under umbrellas here. - Mount Harriet National Park ( Mount Manipur National Park)
Mount Harriet, located just across the lake from Port Blair, was originally the British summer headquarters. It is now a national park, with lush forests, abundant birds, and breathtaking coastal vistas. A short ferry ride, followed by a lovely drive, will bring you here. Families enjoy the picturesque trekking routes, picnic areas, and great opportunities for snaps. The former ₹20 currency note featured a lovely background from this region. A journey here combines history, vistas, and environment in perfect harmony. - Museums and Local Bazars
Museums like Samudrika and the Anthropological Museum turn learning history and evolution into a lively experience for kids and parents alike. A visit to Chatham Saw Mill, among Asia’s oldest, showcases colonial engineering marvels. Don’t leave without strolling through Aberdeen Bazaar to pick up wooden crafts and local treats. - North Bay & Nearby Islands
North Bay Island is a shallow blue paradise where you can engage in snorkelling activities. From coral gardens to sea walking and glass-bottom boat rides, the marine life here opens a window to wonder. - Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island)
Once the seat of British power in the Andamans and later renamed Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, it tells a story of rise and fall. A 20-minute boat ride brings you to its hauntingly beautiful ruins, with structures such as cathedrals, offices, bakeries, and barracks overgrown with thick banyan roots. Families often spot friendly deer, peacocks, and squirrels wandering freely, lending the island a quiet charm.
It’s also an ideal place to talk about history with children in a way that’s visual, tactile, and emotionally memorable. The pathways are shaded and well-marked, ideal for leisurely exploration. - Viper Island
Quiet and lush, this island holds the ruins of an older jail that predates Cellular Jail. Viper Island was where the British held prisoners. Its name comes from the British ship H.M.S. Viper, which brought early settlers here. The remains of the old gallows still stand on a small hill, overlooking a calm bay, a chilling yet important reminder of colonial justice. Though the island is small, its energy is intense.
Surrounded by lush greenery and gentle tides, it offers a sobering pause in your otherwise sunny island itinerary. Visiting Viper Island helps families reflect on India’s past with gratitude and understanding. - Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Havelock Island, locally known as Swaraj Dweep, has more to offer than the white beaches or turquoise waters; what wins you over is the way everything slows down the moment you step off the ferry. Life on Havelock follows its own rhythm. People smile more, breathe deeper, and walk barefoot a little longer. The air smells of salt and sea almonds. The sound of waves lapping at the shore becomes your background music.
Families often find that this is where the real magic of their Andaman Family Tour Package begins to unfold. - Radhanagar Beach
Considered the most popular attraction of Havelock Island and definitely an eye-catching site to explore during an Andaman family tour is Radhanagar Beach. The popularity of Beach No. 7 is attributed more to its ambience than to its stunning white sand and enticing turquoise-coloured sea waters. The beach is huge and extensive. Sandcastles are made by children, parents are holding hands along the beach and everyone is looking at the sunset over the ocean.
The smooth waves are perfect to swim as well as paddle, particularly during the mornings at dawn and afternoons in the late hours. - Elephant Beach
Just a short boat ride or an adventurous trek away from Havelock Jetty, Elephant Beach is all about underwater wonder and beachside thrill. Though elephants no longer roam here, the name sticks as a nod to the past when elephants were used to haul logs through the jungle.Today, it’s a popular destination for family-friendly water sports, including snorkelling, jet skiing, sea walking, and banana boat excursions. Even first-timers find the coral reefs pleasant and approachable.
The beach is modest but lively, often bustling with activity by mid-morning. It’s a must-do for families looking for an adrenaline-pumping experience at sea. - Kalapathar Beach
Kalapathar means “Black Rock” in Hindi, and the beach is named after the dark volcanic rocks that border its shore. Kalapathar, located on Havelock Island’s southeastern point, is less crowded than the famous Radhanagar Beach and ideal for travellers seeking privacy. The journey to the beach is picturesque, and the beach itself is unspoiled. Families enjoy arriving early in the morning to see the sunrise, which is perfect for photography.
Swimming is not recommended due to the submerged rocks, but it is ideal for a calm walk or a relaxed picnic. - Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Neil Island, now officially known as Shaheed Dweep, is often referred to as the Andamans’ paradise, and it provides a sense of tranquillity that is almost sacred. With fewer people and more open sky, it’s ideal for families looking to unwind and enjoy nature. Every beach feels personal, and every road is surrounded with palm trees and island life. The ferry voyage to Neil is part of the appeal with calm waters, flying fish, and the feeling that you’re going to enter a simpler world. Life on Neil revolves around the beaches: sunrises at Sitapur, coral viewing at Bharatpur, and golden hour strolls at Laxmanpur. - Laxmanpur Beach
It is a famous spot for sunset enthusiasts. This shoreline offers a breathtaking view as the sun falls beyond the horizon, bathing the sky in gold and lavender. The beach is large and strewn with dead coral, making for a visually appealing scene. It’s not ideal for swimming, but it’s perfect for exploration. Kids love finding tiny marine creatures in tidal pools, and the whole family can enjoy the peaceful walk from the parking area to the water’s edge.
Come late afternoon and you’ll find this beach quietly buzzing with families awaiting nature’s most beautiful light show. - Natural Bridge (Howrah Bridge)
This natural limestone rock, also known as the Howrah Bridge, is one of Neil Island’s most distinctive features. This coral arch, shaped by generations of wind and waves, is best seen at low tide, when you can walk through the tidal zone to get there. The path is rocky and slippery, but guides often help families navigate safely. Along the way, you’ll spot small crabs, starfish, and sea urchins hiding among the rocks. It’s part science walk, part scenic beauty and a fun geology lesson without the classroom. - Bharatpur Beach
The water, here, is as clear as glass, and adventure arrives with a grin. It’s one of the nicest beaches for swimming and glass-bottom boat excursions on Neil Island, just next to the main jetty. The shallow reef makes it safe for both children and the elderly. Vibrant corals, colourful fish, and occasional sightings of sea cucumbers make this a real treat for first-time snorkelers. There are changing rooms and basic eateries around, which makes it easy to spend a full morning or afternoon here. Families usually pair a visit here with a stop at Laxmanpur Beach later in the day.
Things to Do in Andaman
- Scuba Diving
It is suitable for both novice and advanced divers. Find coral reefs which are full of marine life. Snorkel with parrotfish, clownfish and rays to discover an undersea world that few people get to experience. - Sea Walk
A guided underwater walk in which kids and adults can participate on their own safety through a helmet. It is similar to walking through an ocean bed – no need to be a good swimmer, but curiosity. - Coral Safari (Semi Sub-Marine Boat Ride)
Dry up and get into the world of corals on a half-submarine. Wide areas made of glass provide you with a front-row setting to see all the colourful marine life, but you will not get wet. - Andaman Dolphin Boat Ride
Take cruises with your family as you watch dolphins play in the open sea. Seeing dolphins jump alongside your boat is pure magic that is not written on a script. - Parasailing
Soar across turquoise waters tethered to a boat to get an all-view of the island. Get the cool wind in your face as you fly across beaches and blue lagoons. - Sea Kart
Drive your personal speedboat to safe coastal locations. It is a kind of a thrill-and-freedom mixture, so parents together with their teens could enjoy it. - Snorkelling
Relaxing and enjoyable means of coming near to the fish and coral in shallow lagoons. It does not take long before a swimmer discovers a magnificent underwater garden under the water surface. - Jet Ski
Rush through the open waters with the sting of high speed. It is quick, cool and really great when one loves speed with a sprinkle. - Glass Bottom Boat Ride:Sit down and watch the world of coral without getting wet. It is perfect to be used by toddlers and by the elderly too, as it gives you the feel of having a live aquarium between your feet.
- Speed Boat Ride: An ideal ride for the family of adrenaline junkies who are up for a rush. Get the sea wind blowing in your hair and spray on your face as you zip up and down the coastline.
- Banana Ride:A fun group activity on an inflatable banana-shaped boat. Hold on tight and expect laughter as you bounce and skim across the waves.
- Sofa Ride:Float across waves while sitting on a giant inflatable sofa. It’s a bumpy, giggly ride that the whole family will talk about long after the vacation ends.
Best Itinerary for Andaman Family Tour Packages
Where to eat in Andaman
1. Hotel and Eateries
Travelling with family means convenience and hygiene may be high on your list, and most hotels in Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) will likely have it taken care of. Either it is a speedy breakfast before you take a ferry ride or a leisurely dinner after a day on the beach, the in-house restaurants tend to provide a good spread. Get ready to enjoy Indian staples such as parathas, rice-dal combos, butter chicken and paneer dishes and kid favourites such as pasta, noodles, sandwiches and pancakes.
Freshly caught seafood is also served in many hotels in the continental or tandoori style, and all this is served in clean, air-conditioned rooms that are kid-friendly. There are even properties that have special options for the children and/or will adjust the level of spiciness upon request. It is convenient and simple, and sure, one can eat local food without the daily struggle and pressure of finding restaurants all the time.
2. Local Specialities & Standalone Restaurants
If you’re the kind of family that loves to explore through food, step out and sample what the Andaman Islands have to offer beyond hotel walls. Port Blair in particular is becoming a small but vibrant hub for cafes, local eateries, and cultural cuisine. You’ll find South Indian breakfasts served hot on banana leaves, Rajasthani thalis dished out in simple dhabas, and seafood joints grilling fresh snapper, crab, or lobster straight from the morning catch. Don’t miss the island’s signature dishes like coconut prawn curry, fish fry, and squid masala, often accompanied by fragrant rice or rotis. Refreshing drinks like tender coconut water and fresh lime soda are widely available and perfect for the tropical weather.
In Havelock and Neil, you’ll discover charming beachside shacks and vegetarian cafés with relaxing views and wholesome food. Many of these places are run by locals or long-time residents, so they come with a personal touch.
When in Andaman, don’t miss the charm of hand-written menus, local stories, and food that feels like home with an island twist.
List of vegetarian Restaurants in Port Blair
Sl No. | Pure Vegetarian Restaurants | Location |
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1 | Annapurna Cafeteria | Aberdeen Bazaar |
2 | Kattabomman | Aberdeen Bazaar |
3 | Icy Spicy | Junglighat |
4 | Hotel Blue Sea | Middle Point |
5 | Punjab Fast Food | Aberdeen Bazaar |
6 | Rajasthani Dhaba | Goal Ghar |
7 | Hotel Vedant | Dollygunj |
8 | Prabha Snacks | Middle Point |
List of Vegetarian Restaurants in Havelock Island
Sl No. | Pure Vegetarian Restaurants | Location |
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1 | Shakahari | Govind Nagar |
2 | Biswas Restaurant | Govind Nagar |
3 | Vegan Life | Govind Nagar |
4 | A Beachside Cafe | Govind Nagar |
5 | Go Green | Govind Nagar |
6 | Rajasthani Dhaba | Govind Nagar |
List of Vegetarian Restaurants in Neil Island
Sl No. | Pure Vegetarian Restaurants | Location |
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1 | Full Moon Cafe | Bharatpur Beach |
2 | Pankaj Restaurant | Bharatpur Beach |
3 | Shakahari | Ramnagar |
4 | Paradise | Laxmanpur Beach |
5 | Pure Veg | Laxmanpur 1 |
Note
Our Andaman Family Tour Packages do not include flight tickets. You can book flights on your own or with a trustworthy travel partner. We ensure a seamless start from the minute you arrive at Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair, with our representative greeting you and assisting you with your luggage. The package includes accommodation for 3 nights in Port Blair and 2 nights in Havelock, both on a twinsharing basis. Begin each day with a nourishing breakfast before commencing on guided sightseeing in nonAC vehicles. Enjoy private ferry transfers, all airport and jetty pick-ups/drops, entry tickets to attractions, and full tax coverage.
Snorkelling and scuba diving can be organised on request but do need to be booked separately. The plan does not cover automobiles during free days, guide fees or camera fees, tipping, laundry, use of the mini bar, and other personal expenses not listed herein. You can relax and spend quality family time, such as on sunrise walks and boat excursions, and laugh together without thinking about logistics.
Short Itinerary for Andaman Family Tour Packages
4 Nights 5 Days Andaman Family Tour Package
5 Nights 6 Days Andaman Family Tour Package
6 Nights 7 Days Andaman Family Tour Package
7 Nights 8 Days Andaman Family Tour Package
8 Nights 9 Days Andaman Family Tour Package
Inclusions | Exclusions | Terms and Conditions |
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Airport pickup and drop from Veer Savarkar International Airport | Flights (available on request via trusted partners) | Advance payment required; balance due at arrival or departure |
4 nights stay in well-rated family hotels and resorts | Extra vehicle use beyond itinerary | Payment to be made via wire transfer to our bank |
Daily breakfast for all guests | Water sports (except 1 snorkelling session) | No refunds for early check-outs |
All sightseeing and transfers in non-AC vehicles as per itinerary | Personal expenses: tips, laundry, calls, room service | Mid-tour cancellations are non-refundable |
Private ferry for inter-island transfers | Camera and guide fees at monuments or parks | For full policies, please refer to our Terms & Conditions |
Entry tickets to all listed attractions | Meals other than breakfast | |
Snorkelling gear and guided session at Elephant Beach | Any service not mentioned in the inclusions | |
Local representative support throughout the trip | ||
All applicable taxes and service charges included |
Detailed Andaman Family Tour Package Itinerary (4 Nights/5 Days)
The moment you step through the aeroplane door to be in Port Blair, you are welcomed by the sea breeze. Our team is there at the airport to meet you and take you directly to your hotel for your accommodation. After resting, you are set for your visit to Corbyn’s Cove that you can enjoy. It’s an excellent beach for a slow walk or a quick swim. As dusk approaches, you depart for the must-visit military site – the Cellular Jail. More than being just bricks and bars, this place has everyday tales of bravery. Stay for the light and sound show, which is heartfelt and bright, and this prepares you for your island adventure.
Radhanagar Beach Tour
The start of the day runs with a ferry sail to Havelock Island, which is indeed the first place to see this incredible tropical tourist destination. This trip provides a comfortable ride of 2 hours and a half by surface transportation, which cuts through original blue ocean waters and takes you to the awaited spot. After your arrival, first things first, the check-in to your hotel to get ready for the adventurous trip to Radhanagar Beach. You’re reminded of a heavenly place with the images of white soft sand, crystal-clear turquoise waves, and the world in a time capsule in favour of the beach to be voted among the top in Asia. The afternoon is all yours for a break, fun time, or simply to observe the changing colours of the sky, and then spend the night at Havelock Island.
Many consider this as one of the best. A quick boat ride transports you to Elephant Beach, which is rich with shallow and crystal clear waters, ideal for beginner snorkelers. You will be given the necessary equipment, and all you need to do is swim a few metres towards the coral reef to get a glimpse of various marine creatures. But, even if dipping in the sea is not your idea, you can choose to lie down comfortably, walk around, or take awesome family pictures with this bewitching environment as your backdrop. In the late afternoon, you will avail a boat back to Havelock and be on your way to Port Blair.
With breakfast behind you, the day begins with the promise of salt in the air and islands ahead. Your boat is ready to take you across gentle waters, and first in line is North Bay Island. A name often spoken when one talks of the Andaman underwater world. Whether you choose to snorkel again or sit aboard a glass-bottom boat, the reef reveals itself in colours and clusters. From there, your journey continues to Ross Island, a place where history has settled into the roots. Deer move freely between broken walls, and pathways once planned now belong to the wild. You are brought back to Port Blair.
This day comes with the knowledge that it is the last but still holds moments that are yours. Perhaps a visit to a nearby stall to pick up a shell-crafted keepsake or to hold onto a print that carries the island sun in its colours. It’s the kind of morning that moves slowly because it’s saying goodbye. Our team will be there to meet you once again, this time to guide you to the airport for departure.
Andaman Family Tour Itinerary (5 Nights / 6 Days)
At Port Blair Airport, our representative receives you, escorting you through arrival procedures that unfold with practiced efficiency while check-in processes at your designated hotel allow a brief respite before afternoon explorations commence across this island capital where palm-lined streets lead toward coastal pathways and Corbyn’s Cove Beach waits seven kilometres distant with gentle waves meeting palm-fringed shores. Nothing disturbs the natural rhythm here. As evening approaches, you proceed toward Cellular Jail, where heroic tales of India’s freedom movement are narrated through light and sound projections against weathered prison walls, your hotel return completing this first island day.
Following breakfast, harbour transfer begins. Boarding the ferry that carries passengers across Andaman waters during two-and-a-half hours of scenic passage, you watch distant islands emerge from blue horizons while seascapes shift continuously around the vessel’s steady progress toward Havelock’s welcoming shores, resort check-in unfolding peacefully upon arrival. Beach walks remain optional, the day stretching leisure-bound.
With breakfast concluded, departure toward Elephant Beach commences through a forty-minute boat ride where shallow clear waters reveal rich marine biodiversity beneath the surface, with snorkelling gear awaiting your underwater exploration as even beginners discover coral gardens and tropical fish populations with relative ease in these protected coastal areas that showcase nature’s underwater artistry. White sands stretch between fallen trees. Photography opportunities abound naturally; your resort relaxation follows your return from this marine adventure.
Check-out procedures are complete. After proceeding toward Radhanagar Beach, celebrated across Asia for pristine beauty that unfolds along shorelines where quiet moments invite unhurried strolls beneath tropical canopies, you experience palm shadows shifting with afternoon breezes that carry salt-tinged air across white sand expanses stretching endlessly toward azure waters. Ferry departure approaches through scheduled timing. Hotel check-in at Neil Island awaits your arrival, your island base shifting location once more.
Breakfast finished, Neil Island exploration reveals three distinct destinations, beginning with Bharatpur Beach, where calm waters reflect morning light across protected shallows, continuing through natural rock bridge formations carved by geological forces over countless decades, and concluding at Laxmanpur Beach, where coastal beauty completes your circuit through this smaller island’s varied landscapes that showcase different aspects of Andaman’s natural diversity. Each site offers unique character and photographic appeal. Afternoon ferry schedules dictate your return passage to Port Blair, hotel familiarity welcoming you back as the final island evening descends quietly.
Departure day arrives quietly. With check-out formalities complete, airport transfer begins as you carry memories of Andaman waters and coral gardens, pristine beaches and island rhythms that accompanied six days of exploration through archipelago landscapes where tropical beauty remains unmarked by excessive development, these experiences now part of your personal travel collection. Home beckons with familiar comforts. Stories await their telling to friends and family who will listen to tales of island paradise discovered.
Andaman Family Tour Itinerary (7 Nights / 8 Days)
Once you land at Port Blair, our representative meets you for hotel transfer, check-in is completed at your accommodation, and the afternoon unfolds with a visit to Corbyn’s Cove Beach, where relaxation by the sea begins your island experience, followed by Cellular Jail exploration, an important historical landmark that holds stories of India’s freedom struggle within weathered walls that echo with memories of sacrifice. Check-in completes smoothly. Nothing prepares you for the Light and Sound Show in the evening, learning about the sacrifices of Indian freedom fighters through an engaging multimedia experience, before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.
With breakfast finished, checkout begins at your accommodation, and transfer to the harbour follows for boarding the ferry to Havelock Island, the journey taking approximately 2.5 hours across connecting waters between Port Blair and a tropical paradise where palm trees sway in ocean breezes. Arrival brings resort check-in procedures without delay. Spending the rest of the day enjoying the island atmosphere, you discover Havelock’s welcoming environment, tropical breezes carrying salt air, and peaceful surroundings that invite relaxation after ferry travel across ocean waters.
Early breakfast fuels exploration toward departure. Proceeding by boat to Elephant Beach reveals ideal snorkelling conditions and other water sports opportunities, with coral reefs accessible and close to shore offering rich marine biodiversity for underwater discovery among colourful fish swimming in crystal-clear waters that reflect tropical sunlight in dancing patterns across the sandy bottom. Afternoon return brings resort relaxation among palm groves. Nothing disturbs the marine tranquillity found beneath surface waters where coral gardens bloom.
After breakfast at your Havelock hotel, you proceed to Kalapathar Beach, one of the island’s most photogenic destinations, where unique black volcanic rocks create dramatic contrast against pristine white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters, a photographer’s paradise offering spectacular sunrise views that paint the sky in brilliant oranges and pinks. Kalapathar Beach derives its name from the black rocks jutting from shore. Perfect tranquillity envelopes this coastline. You spend your day among unique geological formations created by volcanic activity, black rocks jutting from white sand creating picture-perfect frames against the endless blue ocean, with an evening return to your Havelock hotel completing the peaceful day.
Morning brings you to Radhanagar Beach for relaxing exploration before departure preparations begin. With a morning visit to Radhanagar Beach providing a relaxing start, you later check out from resort accommodations and proceed to the ferry terminal for transfer to Neil Island, where calm and scenic surroundings await your arrival and exploration beneath tropical skies that stretch endlessly above turquoise waters. Beach relaxation concludes peacefully. By evening, hotel transfer is completed, and leisure time begins for taking in surroundings that offer a peaceful island atmosphere and tropical landscapes stretching toward ocean horizons.
After breakfast, visiting Bharatpur Beach for water activities begins the day with swimming and snorkelling opportunities among vibrant coral formations. Visiting Bharatpur Beach for water activities begins the day, followed by the Natural Rock Bridge and Laxmanpur Beach exploration, each spot offering different experiences from marine life observation to photography opportunities where natural formations create perfect backdrops for capturing memories. Each location provides unique attractions for island exploration. Nothing disappoints island explorers seeking diverse coastal experiences, with the later return to Port Blair by ferry completing Neil Island exploration, hotel check-in procedures following arrival, and an overnight stay at Port Blair beginning after the day of island discovery.
Beginning with a visit to North Bay Island, you experience a hub for water-based activities such as snorkelling and sea walking adventures beneath tropical waters. Beginning with a visit to North Bay Island, you experience a hub for water-based activities such as snorkelling and sea walking, later travelling to Ross Island, now known as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island, which features colonial ruins and scenic trails winding through tropical vegetation where time has softened harsh historical memories into peaceful contemplation spaces. Morning activities dominate your schedule completely. Evening return to Port Blair completes the excursion, with an overnight stay at a hotel providing rest after exploration that reveals historical sites, adventure opportunities, and colonial remnants standing among tropical vegetation reclaiming administrative buildings from the pre-independence era.
Airport departure awaits your final morning. After breakfast, checkout procedures begin. Proceeding to the airport for departure follows with representative assistance, and your 8-day Andaman experience concludes with warm memories and a collection of unforgettable moments gathered across tropical islands where beaches, coral reefs, and historical landmarks created lasting impressions that will accompany you home to ordinary time beyond these paradise waters. Airport departure maintains a precise schedule. Nothing compares to island adventures that travel home with you, experiences weighing nothing yet enriching everything that follows your return from paradise waters to ordinary time beyond these tropical shores.
Andaman Family Tour Itinerary (8 Nights / 9 Days)
The trip begins with a morning arrival in Port Blair. The airport pickup service will take you straight to the hotel, equipped with good check-in facilities, for some much-needed sleep after the flight. Evening offers a peek into the history of the Andamans at the Cellular Jail, which really is no ordinary visit. The Light and Sound Show entertain-educates the viewers with stories of the freedom struggle of India, giving a feel of bygone times that adults and kids alike find engrossing. For the night, you will be staying at a hotel in Port Blair, setting the stage for more exciting things to follow.
The second day has three distinct island experiences in store. After an early breakfast, embark on a full-day trip covering islands with very different characteristics. First is Ross Island, where one could simply stroll through some interesting ruins dating back to British times and tell stories of colonial days. The juxtaposition of these crumbling edifices and the lush green tropical vegetation lends an almost surreal feel.
Next comes North Bay, also called Coral Island. This is where the underwater world beckons. There is a choice: go snorkelling if you dare, or take a glass-bottom boat ride while staying dry, viewing through the glass beneath. The last leg of the day leads to Viper Island, rich with stories of colonial days, giving us yet another view of the area’s past. Back to Port Blair for one more night’s rest.
A big transition is made on the third day as you bid farewell to Port Blair. After breakfast and checkout, a morning ferry takes you to Neil Island. Travelling by ferry here in the Andamans is an experience: an awareness-filled ocean that takes you through the thrill of island hopping.
When you arrive at Neil Island, the hotel transfer ensures you are quickly settled. The rest of the day is free. Some families go to explore on their own, soaking up the local pace. Some choose to unwind at the resort, soaking in the island’s ambience. You will experience a different sort of peace on your first night on Neil Island.
After breakfast, visit Bharatpur Beach with coral formations and shallow waters. Proceed to the Natural Rock Bridge, a geological formation made by a natural process. Finally, arrive at Laxmanpur Beach to chill and watch the sunset. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay on Neil Island.
Check out of the hotel after breakfast. Then from Neil Island, ferry transfer to Havelock Island. Check in to the resort upon arrival. Relish some leisure time for exploring the nearby beach or simply chilling on the property. Overnight stay at Havelock Island resort.
After breakfast, proceed on a half-day boat trip to Elephant Beach. The place has shallow water, an ideal snorkelling spot for beginners. Equipment for snorkelling is provided to explore underwater. Afternoon return to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Havelock Island.
The last full day at Havelock opens with a visit to Vijaynagar Beach. Vijaynagar Beach is relatively peaceful and suburban compared to other beaches on the island, making it a great place to swim or have a nice walk along the coast with clean sand and calm waters. Clearly geared toward beaches, this beach is usually considered a “fun every time” option to shake down as an extended island-hopping break with the family. In the afternoon, you check out of your accommodation facilities on Havelock and head back to Port Blair by ferry, during which you can stop and glance at the ocean one last time and reflect on the islands as memories. A hotel transfer will bring you to your hotel for the last evening in Port Blair.
Your departure day starts with breakfast, then you will check out of the hotel, and you will be taken to the airport – your transfer will ideally coincide with your flight, making for a smooth departure from the Andamans. With beautiful pristine beaches, compelling history, underwater wonders, and exotic island culture, the Andamans are special for the family holiday vacation, the kind of scene you will remember as you leave Port.
Flight Connections & Timing
Across morning skies, direct aviation routes connect Delhi’s bustling terminals, Mumbai’s coastal hubs, Chennai’s southern gateways, Kolkata’s historic airports, and Bangalore’s modern facilities to Port Blair through flight durations ranging from two to five hours based on your chosen departure city’s geographic positioning relative to these distant tropical islands. Dawn flights deliver complete first-day experiences. Nothing sacrifices precious daylight to travel time like afternoon schedules that steal arrival momentum.
Essential Documentation
With valid photographic identification unlocking every checkpoint throughout your island journey, international guests must confirm their visa documentation permits access to these protected territorial waters where specific tribal regions demand special permits automatically arranged through our comprehensive Andaman family tour packages. Missing documents create unnecessary obstacles. Proper preparation ensures seamless passage through official boundaries and restricted zones requiring governmental approval.
Packing Essentials
Breathable, lightweight fabrics flow with constant ocean breezes rather than trapping equatorial heat against sun-exposed skin. High-rated sunscreen protection of SPF 50 or greater shields vulnerable areas from intense solar radiation that burns unprepared visitors within mere minutes of tropical exposure, while water-resistant storage solutions safeguard electronic devices and important documents during unexpected ferry crossings and sudden rainfall events characteristic of unpredictable island weather systems. Underwater photography equipment captures magical snorkelling encounters beneath crystal-clear waters. Quick-dry clothing materials prove absolutely invaluable during multi-island adventures where saltwater spray combines with persistent humidity.
Even as sturdy walking footwear provides essential support, flimsy sandals fail consistently. Nothing replaces proper preparation for unforgiving terrain.
Health & Safety Precautions
Once isolated islands provide extremely limited medical infrastructure, essential medications become critical travel companions, requiring proactive health planning rather than emergency responses across challenging waters where professional medical assistance arrives through complicated multi-stage transport systems involving various watercraft transfers and significant communication delays. Consistent hydration prevents heat-related complications. Gradual introduction to unfamiliar street food permits your digestive system careful adaptation to local cooking methods and regional spice combinations that overwhelm sensitive stomachs unprepared for intense flavours.
Toward safety in water sports, certified operators prevent serious accidents. Professional expertise saves lives.
Currency & Connectivity
In Port Blair’s and Havelock’s commercial districts, automated banking machines provide convenient access to electronic funds, but remote smaller islands function through entirely cash-based economic systems where physical currency becomes your sole transaction option for restaurant meals, inter-island transportation, local handicrafts, and impromptu purchases that digital payment networks cannot process across these disconnected paradise locations. Adequate cash prevents disappointment. Cellular network coverage varies dramatically between developed island centres and isolated coastal areas, generating complete communication blackouts that worried family members must expect through prior notification of extended silence periods potentially lasting multiple days.
Weather Considerations
During monsoon periods from June through September, violent ocean conditions halt all ferry operations, maroon unsuspecting travellers on wrong islands, and convert tropical paradises into storm-ravaged isolation where adaptable booking strategies become essential survival tools rather than simple scheduling conveniences for vacation-minded visitors expecting perfect conditions. Professional weather monitoring guides all activity decisions. Our flexible Andaman family tour packages provide effortless rescheduling when natural forces disrupt carefully planned itineraries, protecting your vacation investment through expert contingency planning that independent travellers cannot replicate.
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Andaman Family Tour FAQ
Q. What is the best time to visit the Andaman Islands for a family vacation?
Between October and May, when atmospheric pressure stabilises across the Bay of Bengal’s expanse, when northeast monsoons retreat into distant memory, you will discover the Andaman Islands transformed into an optimal sanctuary for family exploration. With temperatures holding steady between 23°C and 30°C, clear skies extend endless visibility for water adventures, and calm seas reduce motion sickness for children and elderly travellers during ferry crossings. Weather patterns remain predictable. During this window, rainfall disappears while humidity stays manageable.
Q. Are flights included in the Andaman family tour packages?
Flight costs remain separate from Andaman family tour packages. Though our booking assistance services can secure competitive airfare rates when navigating multiple airline options proves challenging for family groups. Your package coverage begins upon arrival at Port Blair airport, encompassing accommodation across selected islands, government and private ferry transfers, local transportation for comprehensive sightseeing, and predetermined meal plans according to chosen package tiers.
Q. What types of accommodations are provided in the family packages?
Accommodation options span three primary islands. Port Blair serves as the administrative hub, with Swaraj Dweep, formerly known as Havelock Island, and Shaheed Dweep, previously called Neil Island, where family-friendly properties range from comfortable establishments with essential amenities to luxury resorts featuring recreational facilities and specialised services for children and elderly guests through carefully evaluated selection criteria. Property selection follows strict standards. Each establishment undergoes thorough evaluation for suitable room configurations.
Q. How are inter-island transfers managed in the tour packages?
Inter-island connectivity operates through dual systems combining government-operated ferries maintaining regular schedules between major islands with private boat services providing flexibility during peak seasons or adverse weather conditions. All transportation costs, ferry reservations, and boat transfers are included within package pricing structures across journey durations typically ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Government ferries offer comprehensive amenities. Private boats provide faster transit times with smaller passenger loads.
Q. Is vegetarian food available throughout the tour?
Vegetarian dining infrastructure flourishes across the Andaman Islands. Dedicated pure vegetarian restaurants like Annapurna Restaurant and Punjabi Dhaba serve North Indian cuisine in Port Blair. Havelock Island features specialised establishments, including Green Bites Restaurant offering continental options and Shakahaar Pure Veg Restaurant providing traditional Indian meals prepared without onion and garlic for religious dietary requirements through dedicated vegetarian cooking staff maintaining separate preparation areas. Hotel properties maintain vegetarian kitchens. Cross-contamination prevention ensures proper attention throughout stays.
Q. Are water activities safe for children and elderly family members?
Water-based recreational activities maintain comprehensive safety standards through certified equipment, trained supervision, age-appropriate activity selection including glass-bottom boat excursions requiring no swimming skills, banana boat rides with secure seating arrangements, and shallow-water snorkelling experiences conducted in protected lagoons with minimal current flow where professional life jackets accompany every participant regardless of age or swimming ability. Activity operators hold valid certifications. First-aid equipment and emergency communication devices remain readily available.
Q. Can we customise the itinerary in the family tour package?
Package customisation encompasses multiple variables, including trip duration extending from standard programmes to extended explorations. Island selection is done, allowing focus on specific destinations based on family interests and activity modifications, replacing adventure sports with cultural experiences for elderly travellers. Accommodation upgrades or downgrades according to budget constraints through direct collaboration with travel consultants providing detailed cost analysis and feasibility assessment. Modification requests receive thorough evaluation. Alternative suggestions emerge when original preferences conflict with practical limitations.
Q. What medical facilities are available on the islands?
Medical infrastructure varies significantly across islands. Port Blair maintains comprehensive healthcare facilities, including GB Pant Hospital, equipped with emergency departments, diagnostic imaging, surgical capabilities, and specialist consultations. Havelock and Neil Islands provide basic primary healthcare centres staffed with general practitioners, essential medications, and emergency stabilisation equipment through prescription medication supplies, proving essential for serious medical emergencies requiring advanced intervention. Helicopter evacuation services operate from Port Blair. Weather conditions can affect flight operations during monsoon periods.
Q. Is the Light and Sound Show at Cellular Jail included in the package?
Nothing compares to the renowned Light and Sound Show at Cellular Jail, forming a standard inclusion in our Andaman family tour packages. Presenting India’s freedom struggle through multimedia presentations available in Hindi and English language options accommodating diverse family backgrounds and educational interests for children. The Light and Sound Show brings forth a golden opportunity to learn national history through show timings typically commencing between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. 45-minute presentations combine historical narration, dramatic lighting effects, and period music, transforming colonial-era prisons into immersive educational experiences. The presentation resonates with visitors across age groups. Historical transformation becomes tangible.
Q. What mode of transport is used for local sightseeing in the Andaman?
Local transportation utilises fleets of non-air-conditioned vehicles selected according to package tiers and group sizes, ranging from comfortable sedans for small families to spacious multi-purpose vehicles for larger groups with professional drivers familiar with island geography, attraction locations, and optimal timing for sightseeing activities, where all transfers remain included within comprehensive service coverage. Vehicle selection considers road conditions on individual islands. Robust four-wheel-drive options become available for locations requiring off-road access.
Q. Are there any hidden costs in the family tour packages?
Package pricing maintains complete transparency through detailed itinerary documentation. Every included service, meal coverage, transportation arrangement, and activity participation is specified in the itinerary while clearly identifying optional experiences like scuba diving certification courses, parasailing adventures, premium dining at speciality restaurants, and souvenir shopping excursions incurring additional charges beyond base package costs where no undisclosed fees exist under any circumstances. Pricing modifications occur only when requesting specific upgrades. All cost implications receive discussion and approval before implementation.
Q. Is the Andaman family tour package suitable for elderly travellers?
enior citizen accessibility features prominently in our Andaman family tour package design through accommodation selection. Prioritising ground-floor rooms or elevator access, activity planning in a guided manner to minimise extensive walking or physical exertion, transportation arrangements using comfortable vehicles with easy entry and exit, and flexible scheduling allowing adequate rest periods between attractions. Special assistance services remain available for medical considerations receiving priority attention through partnerships with local healthcare providers. Medication storage arrangements utilise hotel refrigeration facilities. Emergency contact protocols ensure rapid response to health concerns.