Holiday in Andaman 4N/5D — 4 Nights / 5 Days
A 4 nights 5 days trip covering Port Blair's history, a Havelock beach day with Elephant Beach snorkelling, and a harbour-ferry day to Ross, North Bay and Viper Island.
About this itinerary
Four nights spread evenly across the capital and the beaches. Port Blair anchors the history and a full day among the islands off its coast, while Havelock brings the snorkelling and the sand.
Day 1 lands in Port Blair for the Cellular Jail Light and Sound show and Corbyn's Cove. Day 2 crosses to Havelock. Day 3 snorkels at Elephant Beach before the ferry back. Day 4 is a harbour-ferry day to Ross, North Bay and Viper Island. Day 5 is the flight home.
- The island capital, Port Blair, and its landmarks
- The Cellular Jail Light and Sound show
- A quiet spell at Corbyn's Cove Beach
- The catamaran crossing to Havelock Island
- A snorkelling session at Elephant Beach
- The colonial ruins of Ross Island
- Water activities at North Bay (Coral) Island
- The colonial history of Viper Island
Day-by-day itinerary
Every day below can be moved, shortened or swapped. Replanning is free — you only pay the difference in what you change.
- Day 1Port BlairArrival day
Arrival in Port Blair, Cellular Jail Light and Sound Show and Corbyn's Cove
Land at Port Blair, where an AndamanTourism.org representative meets you and transfers you to the hotel to freshen up.
Visit the Cellular Jail, famous for its evening Light and Sound show, then head to Corbyn's Cove Beach for a swim or a walk and watch the light fade before returning to your hotel.
Opening Time: 9 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 5 PM, Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays
- Suggested Duration: 2 hours
- Ideal For: History, museum, Light and Sound show
- Category: Historical & Memorial
- Opening Time: Open 24x7 (best time 5 AM to 7 PM)
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Water sports, beach walks
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 25 minStay: Port Blair - Day 2HavelockIsland hop
Port Blair to Havelock Island
After breakfast, transfer to Phoenix Bay Jetty and board the high-speed catamaran to Havelock Island.
Reach Havelock, check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure on the island.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 25 min, Ferry about 2 to 2.5 hrsStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 3Port BlairIsland hop
Elephant Beach Snorkelling, Havelock to Port Blair
After breakfast, head to Elephant Beach, which has clear, shallow water well suited to snorkelling. The package includes one snorkelling session over the corals.
Return to Port Blair by catamaran and transfer to your hotel for the night.
- Opening Time: 8 AM to 4 PM, boat access, daylight and weather permitting
- Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Ideal For: Snorkelling, water sports
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 to 20 min, Ferry about 2 to 2.5 hrsStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 4Port BlairSightseeing
Ross Island, North Bay and Viper Island
Take the harbour ferry from Phoenix Bay Jetty to Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep), once the British administrative headquarters and now a set of ruins among old trees and deer. Move on to North Bay Island for water activities such as scuba, banana boat, tube rides, sea walk, snorkelling and glass-bottom boat rides.
Continue to Viper Island for its colonial history before returning to Port Blair for the night.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 20 min, Harbour ferry about 30 to 45 minStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 5Departure
Departure from Port Blair
After breakfast, transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for your departure flight home.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 25 minBreakfast included
Hotels on this package
Rooms are held on twin sharing with daily breakfast. Switch the category to see the properties it puts you in — the tab you pick here also sets the price shown at the top of the page and on the enquiry form.
The base category — comfortable, well-run properties in walkable locations, picked for reliable power, water and staff more than for the view.
| Island | Nights | Standard category | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Blair | 3 | Hotel Aparupa or similar | Standard, twin sharing |
| Havelock | 1 | Bowfin Resort or similar | Standard, twin sharing |
Before you travel
- Day 1 is a Port Blair day. Land by early afternoon so the Cellular Jail visit and the evening Light and Sound show both fit in.
- On Day 2, ferries from Port Blair to Havelock start early, from about 6:00 AM. Be ready for the car transfer at least an hour before your sailing, and on Day 5 book a return flight for early afternoon or later.
- The Cellular Jail and its museum are closed on Mondays and national holidays, and shut for lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. The evening Light and Sound show runs in English on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:50 PM and in Hindi on other nights from about 5:50 PM, and lasts around 45 minutes. Still-camera charges at the Cellular Jail are payable directly, about INR 200 per camera.
- Ross, North Bay and Viper Island on Day 4 are reached by the government harbour ferry from Port Blair, which runs in fixed morning batches and is weather dependent.
- Breakfast is included as per the day plan. Any meal not listed for a day is payable directly, including lunches and dinners taken at cafes, shacks or restaurants.
- Water sports such as snorkelling, scuba, sea walk, banana boat, tube and glass-bottom rides at Elephant Beach and North Bay are payable directly or can be taken as add-ons and are subject to weather and sea conditions.
- Foreign nationals should check the current Restricted Area Permit rules for the Andaman Islands before travel, as these rules change from time to time.
Popular add-ons
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 3 or 4 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 3 or 4 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 3 or 4 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 3 or 4 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 3 or 4 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 3 or 4 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 1, 3 or 4 |
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 2 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 2 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 2 |
| Night Kayak | ₹2,500 | Havelock — Day 2 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 2 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 – ₹5,000 | Havelock — Day 2 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 2 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Havelock — Day 2 |
What’s included
Included
- Hotel stays in the category you choose at the time of booking.
- Airport pick-up and drop at Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair (IXZ).
- A private cab for every transfer and sightseeing run. No shared coaches.
- Private ferry transfers as per the itinerary, covering Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil.
- All full-day tours, with transfers and airport pick-up and drop included.
- Entry tickets, ferry tickets, and permit charges.
- Meals as per the itinerary, usually breakfast, with lunch added on the days your plan includes it.
- A dedicated tour coordinator who stays your single point of contact through the trip.
- On-ground assistance at the main points you pass through: the airport, the jetties, Cellular Jail, Corbyn's Cove, the Water Sports Complex, Havelock, and Neil Island.
- An on-ground representative and phone support available 24/7.
Not included
- Airfare and flight tickets to and from Port Blair.
- The cab on disposal. It runs strictly to the itinerary, not for unplanned trips.
- Personal expenses such as shopping, tips, and laundry.
- Room service and special hotel requests.
- Beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, apart from the welcome drink.
- Water sports, which can be added on request.
- Meals not listed in the itinerary.
- Costs from unforeseen situations such as medical needs and emergencies.
- Extra costs caused by flight or ferry delays, cancellations, or rescheduling.
- Anything not listed under What is included.
Good to know before you book
Terms and conditions
- 50 percent of the package amount confirms your booking. The balance is due before departure or on arrival.
- Prices are per person on twin sharing, land only. They do not cover air or rail fare, so adding flights or trains raises the price.
- Rates move on peak dates. These include 20 December to 5 January, Onam, Christmas, New Year, festive holidays, and long weekends.
- Quoted rates hold for the hotel category confirmed at booking. Any room or meal-plan upgrade is re-quoted.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 PM and check-out by 11 AM or 12 noon. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability and are not guaranteed.
- Costs from events beyond our control, including hartals, floods, landslides, roadblocks, and other natural calamities, and from any delay or change they force, are borne by the guest and are not refundable.
- The cab runs as per the itinerary and is not at your disposal for unplanned travel.
- The itinerary may be re-sequenced on the ground for weather, traffic, or similar reasons.
Payments
50 percent of the package value confirms the booking, with the balance due before departure or on arrival.
Payments are made by wire transfer to our bank account. Our team shares the account details once you are ready to confirm.
Cancellation and refunds
You can move, shorten, or cancel confirmed dates only if you tell us in writing at least 30 days before your check-in date. Any change is subject to availability at the time.
If you ask to change, postpone, or cancel within 30 days of check-in, we cannot make the change. The full package value is retained and no refund is due.
Dates with no refund
Bookings for the following peak periods are non-refundable. If your travel falls in any of these windows, no refund applies, whenever you cancel:
- 1 March to 15 July
- 13 August to 26 August
- 1 October to 12 October
- 15 October to 25 October
- 5 November to 15 November
- 15 December to 15 January
This also covers any long weekend, festive weekend, or other high-demand date. On these dates 100 percent of the package value is retained, and you will not receive a refund or a credit note for a future trip.
Refund timeline
Once we receive your cancellation request, we start the refund from our side within 5 working days. After we release it, the money usually reflects in your account within 5 to 14 days, depending on your bank.
Cancellation surcharge
For any cancellation processed under this policy, a surcharge of 10 percent plus 18 percent tax applies, deducted from the refund amount.
For any question about a change or cancellation, contact the Andaman Tourism team in writing before your travel dates.
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Questions about this package
Port Blair's Cellular Jail and Corbyn's Cove, a Havelock beach day with Elephant Beach snorkelling, and a harbour-ferry day to Ross, North Bay and Viper Island.
Yes. The inclusions cover all ferry transfers by private ferry, so the Port Blair to Havelock crossings are arranged for you.
Yes. One snorkelling session at Elephant Beach is part of Day 3. Other water sports are payable directly.
About 2 to 2.5 hours by high-speed catamaran from Phoenix Bay Jetty in Port Blair.
A harbour-ferry day to Ross Island's ruins, North Bay for water sports and glass-bottom rides, and Viper Island for its colonial history.
October to May, when the sea is calm and skies are clear. June to September brings monsoon weather and a higher chance of ferry cancellations.
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