The Complete Andaman LTC 13N/14D — 13 Nights / 14 Days
A 13 nights 14 days Andaman LTC tour that runs the full circuit: Port Blair, Rangat, Long Island, Diglipur, Havelock and Neil.
About this itinerary
This is the longest LTC circuit, north to south. After Port Blair and the Cellular Jail, you head up to Rangat for the mangrove walkway, then Long Island for Lalaji Bay and Guitar Island, and Diglipur for the Twin Islands, Kalipur and a Saddle Peak trek.
The trip then works back down to Port Blair and out to Havelock and Neil for the beaches. It is built for travellers with time who want the offbeat north as well as the usual islands, and it carries several long road and ferry days.
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 and Cellular Jail
Arrive at Veer Savarkar International Airport, where our coordinator meets you and transfers you to your hotel to check in and rest.
In the late afternoon, visit the Cellular Jail and its museum, then take your seats for the evening Light and Sound show in the grounds.
Cellular Jail
- Opening Time: 9 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays
- Suggested Duration: 2 hours
- Ideal For: History, museum, Light and Sound show
- Category: Historical & Memorial
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 25 minStay: Port Blair - Day 2RangatIsland hop
Port Blair to Rangat, Mangrove Walkway and Morrice Dera Beach
Drive north by convoy along the Andaman Trunk Road, crossing the Jarawa Tribal Reserve and Baratang, to reach Rangat and check in.
In the afternoon, walk the Dhaninallah mangrove boardwalk to its turtle-nesting beach, then stop at Morrice Dera Beach for its twin rocks.
Dhaninallah Mangrove Walkway
- Opening Time: Daylight hours
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Mangrove walk, birdwatching, turtle hatchery
- Category: Natural Landmark
Morrice Dera Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours
- Suggested Duration: 30 to 45 min
- Ideal For: Rock formation, walkway, quiet stop
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 7 to 8 hrs with stopsStay: RangatBreakfast included - Day 3Long IslandIsland hop
Rangat to Long Island
Drive to Yerrata jetty and take the government ferry across to Long Island, a quiet island of jetties and forest.
Check in at your hotel and settle in for the night.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab to Yerrata, government ferry about 1 hrStay: Long IslandBrekfast included - Day 4Long IslandSightseeing
Lalaji Bay, Mark Bay and Guitar Island
Take a boat from Long Island jetty to Lalaji Bay Beach and Mark Bay Beach, both quiet and undeveloped, for swimming and time on the sand.
Ride on to Guitar Island, shaped like its namesake and reachable at low tide, for a snorkel in the shallows before returning.
Lalaji Bay Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, by boat
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Quiet beach, swimming, picnic
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Mark Bay Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, by boat
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Quiet time, walking, photography
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Guitar Island
- Opening Time: Low tide only, by boat
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Snorkelling, swimming, photography
- Category: Natural Landmark
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Boat trips through the dayStay: Long IslandBreakfast included - Day 5DiglipurIsland hop
Long Island to Diglipur via Rangat
Take the government ferry back to Rangat, then continue by road up to Diglipur in the far north.
Check in on arrival and rest after the long day.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Government ferry about 1 hr, then cab, about 10 to 12 hrs toStay: DiglipurBreakfast included - Day 6DiglipurSightseeing
Twin Islands (Ross and Smith) with Kalipur Beach
Drive to Aerial Bay and take the boat to the Twin Islands of Ross and Smith, joined by a sandbar you can walk across at low tide.
In the afternoon, visit Kalipur Beach, a quiet turtle-nesting shore, then return to Diglipur.
Twin Islands (Ross and Smith)
- Opening Time: 9 AM to 4 PM, boat from Aerial Bay, permit required
- Suggested Duration: 3 to 4 hours
- Ideal For: Swimming, snorkelling, sandbar walk
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Kalipur Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Turtle nesting, walking, quiet time
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Cab about 20 min, boat about 30 to 35 minStay: DiglipurBreakfast included - Day 7DiglipurSightseeing
Saddle Peak Trek and Lamiya Bay Beach
Drive to Lamiya Bay, the trailhead for Saddle Peak, the highest point in the Andamans, and trek up through jungle for birds and forest views.
Take the full trek only if your fitness allows, then unwind at quiet Lamiya Bay Beach before returning to Diglipur.
Saddle Peak Trek (from Lamiya Bay)
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, forest permit and guide advised
- Suggested Duration: 5 to 7 hours for the full trek
- Ideal For: Jungle trek, birdwatching, views
- Category: Natural Landmark
Lamiya Bay Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Quiet time, post-trek rest, photography
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 15 to 20 min, trek time as chosenStay: DiglipurBreakfast included - Day 8Port BlairIsland hop
Diglipur to Port Blair
Make the long return drive south through Mayabunder, Rangat, Baratang and the Jarawa Tribal Reserve, with photo stops and short breaks.
Arrive in Port Blair by late evening and check in for the night.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 10 to 12 hrs with stopsStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 9HavelockIsland hop
Port Blair to Havelock and Radhanagar Beach
Cross from Phoenix Bay to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) by ferry and transfer to your hotel to check in.
In the late afternoon, head to Radhanagar Beach for the sunset, with a complimentary beach photoshoot during the golden hour.
Radhanagar Beach
- Opening Time: 6 AM to 7 PM, best near sunset
- Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Ideal For: Sunset viewing, walking, lounging
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 to 20 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2.5 hrsStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 10HavelockSightseeing
Elephant Beach with Snorkelling
Take the boat to Elephant Beach, where soft and hard corals sit just one to two metres down and suit swimmers and non-swimmers alike.
Use your complimentary snorkelling session over the reef, then return to Havelock for the night.
Elephant Beach
- Opening Time: 8 AM to 4 PM, boat from Havelock Jetty
- Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Ideal For: Snorkelling, corals, swimming
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, boat about 15 to 20 minStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 11NeilIsland hop
Havelock to Neil, Natural Rock Formation and Laxmanpur Beach
Ferry across to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) and check in at your hotel.
In the afternoon, see the Natural Rock Formation at low tide, then move to Laxmanpur Beach No. 1 for the sunset.
Natural Rock Formation (Howrah Bridge)
- Opening Time: Low tide only, daylight hours
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Rock formation, marine life, photography
- Category: Natural Landmark
Laxmanpur Beach No. 1
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, best at sunset
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Sunset, walking, photography
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: NeilBreakfast included - Day 12NeilFree day
Leisure Day on Neil Island
A free day on Neil to slow down. Spend it at the property or on the beach, with optional water sports on your own account.
The team is on hand for anything you want to add.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Full day at leisureStay: NeilBreakfast included - Day 13Port BlairIsland hop
Bharatpur Beach, Neil to Port Blair and Aberdeen Bazaar
Start with Bharatpur Beach for its lagoon and optional water sports, then check out and ferry back to Port Blair.
On arrival, head to Aberdeen Bazaar for shell craft, spices and souvenirs before your hotel for the night.
Bharatpur Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Water sports, snorkelling, swimming
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 14Departure
Airport Drop-off and Departure
After breakfast and check out, transfer to Veer Savarkar International Airport for your onward flight, closing your 13 nights 14 days Andaman tour.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 30 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 |
| Rangat | 1 | Bliss Holiday Resort & Restaurant or similar | Deluxe, twin sharing |
| Long Island | 2 | Blue Planet Hotel or similar | Deluxe, twin sharing |
| Diglipur | 3 | Hotel Land fall or similar | Deluxe, twin sharing |
| Havelock | 2 | Bowfin Resort or similar | Standard, twin sharing |
| Neil | 2 | Blue Bird Residency or similar | Deluxe, twin sharing |
Before you travel
- Day 1 stays in Port Blair, so a morning or early afternoon landing works best. Standard hotel check-in in Port Blair is from about 2 PM to 3 PM, with earlier check-in subject to availability. The airport to hotel transfer is about 20 to 25 minutes in a private car.
- Ferry tickets are included and held once your trip is confirmed: the Port Blair to Havelock, Havelock to Neil and Neil to Port Blair ferries. The Rangat to Long Island and Long Island to Rangat legs use government ferries from Yerrata, which run on alternate days, usually Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and are subject to the sailing schedule and weather. Rangat and Diglipur are reached by road.
- The Cellular Jail and its museum are closed on Mondays and national holidays, with a lunch break from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. The Light and Sound show runs in Hindi from about 5:50 PM and in English at about 6:50 PM. Non-professional camera charges are about ₹200 per camera.
- The drives north run by convoy along the Andaman Trunk Road through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve. Photographing or interacting with members of the tribe is prohibited.
- This is a long-distance itinerary with several full road days: Port Blair to Rangat is about seven to eight hours, Long Island to Diglipur via Rangat about ten to twelve, and the return from Diglipur to Port Blair about ten to twelve. Start early and carry water and snacks, as there are few places to eat on the way.
- Guitar Island near Long Island is reachable only at low tide, and all boat rides there are subject to weather and government directives. There are no shops or facilities on the island.
- The Twin Islands of Ross and Smith have no shops, cafes or lifeguards, only basic bamboo huts and changing rooms. Carry your own snorkelling gear and refreshments, and attempt snorkelling only if you are a confident swimmer. Kalipur Beach is an undeveloped turtle-nesting site, with the season running roughly October to March.
- The Saddle Peak trek is about 8 km each way and takes five to seven hours round trip. Attempt the full trek only if your fitness allows, or do a shorter stretch and turn back. A forest permit and guide are advised.
- The Elephant Beach snorkelling session is complimentary and cannot be moved to another day or refunded if not used. Any other water sport is paid directly at the site.
- The Natural Rock Formation at Neil is reachable only at low tide. If the tide is high, the visit shifts straight to Laxmanpur Beach No. 1. Water sports at Bharatpur are paid at the site, so carry cash as card and online payments are often unavailable.
- Breakfast is included as per itinerary. Any meal not listed for a day is payable directly.
Popular add-ons
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 8 or 13 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 8 or 13 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 8 or 13 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 8 or 13 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 8 or 13 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 8 or 13 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 1, 8 or 13 |
| Snorkelling (Guitar Island) | ₹1,200 | Long Island — Day 3 or 4 |
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 9 or 10 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 9 or 10 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 9 or 10 |
| Night Kayak | ₹2,500 | Havelock — Day 9 or 10 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 9 or 10 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 – ₹5,000 | Havelock — Day 9 or 10 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 9 or 10 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Havelock — Day 9 or 10 |
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹700 | Neil — Day 11 or 12 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Neil — Day 11 or 12 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Neil — Day 11 or 12 |
| Parasailing | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 11 or 12 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 11 or 12 |
| Sea Walk | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 11 or 12 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Neil — Day 11 or 12 |
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, Rangat, Long Island, Diglipur, Havelock and Neil, running the full circuit from the offbeat north to the southern beaches.
Several full days: Port Blair to Rangat is seven to eight hours, and the Long Island to Diglipur and Diglipur to Port Blair legs are ten to twelve hours each, plus the government ferry to Long Island.
By government ferry from Yerrata near Rangat. These run on alternate days, usually Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and depend on the sailing schedule and weather.
No. It is about 8 km each way over five to seven hours round trip. You can do the full trek if fit, or a shorter stretch and turn back.
Yes, all five sea legs are included: the three ferry legs among Port Blair, Havelock and Neil, and the two government ferry legs to and from Long Island. Rangat and Diglipur are reached by road.
Yes. Book your flights through Ashoka Travels or Balmer Lawrie and use government ferries where your department requires it. Hotel and food costs are not reimbursable under LTC.
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