Andaman Ocean Excursion with Family 3N/4D — 3 Nights / 4 Days
A 3 nights 4 days family trip through Port Blair and Havelock, covering Cellular Jail, Radhanagar Beach and Kalapathar Beach.
About this itinerary
A short Andaman break built for families, with two nights in Port Blair and one on Havelock Island. You cover the big Port Blair sight, Cellular Jail and its Light and Sound show, then cross to Havelock for its headline beaches.
Havelock gives you a Radhanagar Beach sunset and a quiet Kalapathar sunrise before the ferry back to Port Blair. It suits families who want the essentials of South Andaman without a long, packed schedule.
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
Airport Pickup, Cellular Jail and Light and Sound Show
Arrive at Veer Savarkar Airport and transfer to your hotel to check in and rest.
In the late afternoon, visit Cellular Jail with its museum, art gallery and library, pause for a tea break with sea views, then stay 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 2HavelockIsland hop
Port Blair to Havelock and Radhanagar Beach
Transfer to Phoenix Bay Jetty and cross to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) by ferry, then check in at your hotel and rest.
In the afternoon, head to Radhanagar Beach for a family picnic, a slow walk on the sand and the sunset, with a complimentary beach photoshoot.
Radhanagar Beach
- Opening Time: 6 AM to 7 PM
- Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Ideal For: Sunset viewing, walking, lounging
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 25 to 30 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2.5 hrsStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 3Port BlairIsland hop
Kalapathar Beach and Ferry Back to Port Blair
Start early at Kalapathar Beach on Havelock's eastern coast, where black rocks meet white sand, for photos and quiet time by the water.
Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out, then take the ferry back to Port Blair and spend a free evening exploring the nearby area.
Kalapathar Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, best at sunrise
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Sunrise, photography, quiet time
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 25 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 4Departure
Departure from Port Blair
Have breakfast, check out on time and transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for your onward flight, closing your 3 nights 4 days Andaman family trip.
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 | 2 | Hotel Aparupa or similar | Standard, twin sharing |
| Havelock | 1 | Bowfin Resort or similar | Standard, 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, with earlier check-in subject to availability.
- Ferry tickets are included and held once your booking is confirmed: the Port Blair to Havelock and Havelock to Port Blair legs. Ferries open for booking about 60 to 90 days ahead and morning slots fill first.
- 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 Rs 200 per camera.
- Breakfast is included as per itinerary. Any meal not listed for a day is payable directly.
- The Radhanagar Beach sunset is best reached by late afternoon, and dinner at a beach cafe is payable directly. Carry cash, as card and online payments are often unavailable at the beaches.
Popular add-ons
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 3 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 3 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 3 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 3 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 3 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 3 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 3 |
| 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 for Cellular Jail and its Light and Sound show, then Havelock for Radhanagar Beach and a Kalapathar sunrise.
Yes. The Port Blair to Havelock and Havelock to Port Blair ferries are held once your booking is confirmed. Both legs are included.
Yes. The pace is gentle, with one main sight or beach a day and short cab transfers, so it works for mixed-age families.
About 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the operator and sea conditions. The morning ferry usually leaves around 7:30 AM.
October to May, when the sea is calmer and ferries run on schedule. The monsoon months make crossings less reliable.
No. This short package covers Radhanagar and Kalapathar on Havelock. Elephant Beach can be added on request.
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Want this trip on your dates?
- The same day-by-day plan, priced for your dates and hotel category
- Ferry seats held the moment your trip is confirmed
- Free replanning — swap Neil for Baratang, add nights, upgrade the resort