Neil Island Escape 2N/3D — 2 Nights / 3 Days
A 2 nights 3 days escape to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), a small island of quiet beaches. Two slow days for Bharatpur Beach, Laxmanpur sunsets and the Howrah Bridge, with one ferry each way.
About this itinerary
Neil is the quietest of the main islands, about 13.7 square kilometres of beaches you can see at a walking pace. Two nights lets you settle in and enjoy it slowly rather than rushing through on a day trip.
Day 1 crosses to Neil for a Laxmanpur sunset. Day 2 is a full island day: Bharatpur Beach for water sports, the Howrah Bridge at low tide and another Laxmanpur sunset. Day 3 returns to Port Blair for the flight. It suits travellers who want calm beaches over a packed circuit.
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 1NeilArrival day
Arrival in Port Blair and Transfer to Neil Island
Land at Port Blair and transfer to Phoenix Bay Jetty for the ferry to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep). On arrival, check in at your hotel and relax.
In the late afternoon, head to Laxmanpur Beach for the sunset, an unhurried stretch of sand ideal for a beach walk. Afterwards, savour snacks like noodles, pakoras and tender coconut water on the beach before returning to your hotel.
- Opening Time: Open 24x7 (best at sunset, around 5:15 PM to 5:20 PM)
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Sunsets, lounging, beach walks
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, Ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: Neil - Day 2NeilSightseeing
Bharatpur Beach and the Howrah Bridge
After breakfast, head to Bharatpur Beach for swimming and snorkelling in the shallow, coral-rich water that suits non-swimmers. Try water sports like scuba diving, a sofa ride or a banana boat ride, or simply lounge on the sand. Spend the afternoon around Neil Kendra for souvenir shopping and lunch at a local cafe.
- Opening Time: 5 AM to 6 PM
- Suggested Duration: 3 hours
- Ideal For: Water sports, beach walk, sunbathing
- Category: Beach & Recreation
In the late afternoon, visit the Howrah Bridge, a limestone rock arch reachable only at low tide, with tidal pools full of marine life. Close the day with a sunset at Laxmanpur Beach before returning to your hotel.
- Opening Time: Low tide only, timing varies daily
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Rock formations, photography
- Category: Nature
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Full day local sightseeingStay: NeilBreakfast included - Day 3Departure
Neil Island to Port Blair and Departure
After breakfast, check out and take the ferry from Neil back to Port Blair. On arrival at Phoenix Bay, transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for your departure flight.
Is 2 nights on Neil Island too much?
Not if you want a slow beach trip. Neil is small, so two nights means unhurried mornings, sunsets at Laxmanpur and time to dive or snorkel at Bharatpur rather than rushing a day trip.
Are the ferry tickets included?
Yes. Both catamaran legs, Port Blair to Neil and back, are booked and held once your trip is confirmed.
When can we see the Howrah Bridge?
Only at low tide, so the visit on Day 2 is timed to the tide. At high tide the arch is underwater, and the rocks are slippery, so wear shoes with a good grip.
What water sports are available at Bharatpur?
Scuba diving, sofa ride, banana boat and snorkelling, all payable directly. The shallow, coral-rich water suits non-swimmers and families.
What time should our flight land on Day 1?
By 12 PM. The last ferry to Neil leaves at 1:30 PM, so a morning arrival is essential to reach the island the same day.
What is the best time to visit Neil Island?
October to May for calm seas and clear skies. June to September brings monsoon weather and a higher chance of ferry cancellations.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 10 to 15 min, Ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsBreakfast 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil | 2 | Blue Bird Residency or similar | Deluxe, twin sharing |
Before you travel
- Arrive at Veer Savarkar Airport, Port Blair by 12 PM on Day 1, by a morning flight, to catch the ferry to Neil. The last ferry departs at 1:30 PM. After that there are no ferries between Port Blair and Neil.
- On Day 3, ferries from Neil to Port Blair operate from 9:00 AM onwards. Book a return flight at 1:00 PM or later so the transfer is unhurried.
- The ferries decide this itinerary. Private catamarans open bookings 60 to 90 days out and the morning slots go first, so both ferry legs are held the moment your booking is confirmed.
- The Howrah Bridge is reachable only at low tide, and the rocks are slippery, so the visit on Day 2 is timed to the tide. Wear shoes with a strong grip, ideally waterproof.
- Water sports at Bharatpur (scuba, sofa ride, banana boat and similar) and refreshments are booked in advance or payable directly and depend on weather and sea conditions.
- Breakfast is included on Day 2 and Day 3. Any meal not listed is payable directly.
Popular add-ons
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹700 | Neil — Day 1 or 2 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Neil — Day 1 or 2 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Neil — Day 1 or 2 |
| Parasailing | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 1 or 2 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 1 or 2 |
| Sea Walk | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 1 or 2 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Neil — Day 1 or 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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