Welcome Andaman Family Package 3N/4D — 3 Nights / 4 Days
A 3 nights 4 days family trip through Port Blair, Ross and North Bay islands, and Neil Island, with beaches and the Natural Rock Formation.
About this itinerary
A relaxed four-day family trip that pairs Port Blair's sights with a quiet stay on Neil Island. You start with Cellular Jail and its Light and Sound show, then spend a full day island-hopping to Ross and North Bay.
The trip then crosses to Neil for the Natural Rock Formation and a Laxmanpur Beach sunset, before the ferry back to Port Blair. It works well for families who prefer fewer islands and a slower pace.
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 Port Blair airport, transfer to your hotel and check in to rest.
In the late afternoon, explore Cellular Jail with its museum, art gallery and library, pause for a tea break, then watch the evening Light and Sound show.
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 2Port BlairSightseeing
Ross Island and North Bay Island
Take the harbour boat from Aberdeen Jetty to Ross Island for its colonial ruins, banyan roots and roaming deer and peacocks.
Cross to North Bay (Coral Island) for its reefs and optional water sports such as snorkelling and a glass-bottom boat ride, then return to Port Blair for the night.
Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep)
- Opening Time: 9 AM to 4 PM, harbour boat from Aberdeen Jetty
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Colonial ruins, deer, photography
- Category: Historical & Memorial
North Bay Island
- Opening Time: 9 AM to 4 PM, harbour boat
- Suggested Duration: 2 hours
- Ideal For: Snorkelling, glass-bottom boat, water sports
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, boat trips through the dayStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 3NeilIsland hop
Port Blair to Neil, Natural Rock Formation and Laxmanpur Beach
Transfer to Phoenix Bay Jetty and ferry to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), then check in at your hotel.
Visit the Natural Rock Formation for its tide pools of marine life, then watch the sunset at Laxmanpur Beach No. 1 with snacks from the beachside stalls.
Natural Rock Formation (Howrah Bridge)
- Opening Time: Accessible at 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, beachside snacks
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 25 to 30 min, ferry about 1 to 1.5 hrsStay: NeilBreakfast included - Day 4Departure
Neil Island to Port Blair and Departure
Have breakfast, check out and ferry from Neil back to Port Blair, then transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for your onward flight.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Ferry about 1 to 1.5 hrs, cab about 15 to 20 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 |
| Neil | 1 | 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, with earlier check-in subject to availability.
- Ferry tickets are included and held once your booking is confirmed: the Port Blair to Neil and Neil to Port Blair legs. Ferries open for booking about 60 to 90 days ahead and morning slots fill first. Ross and North Bay are reached by government harbour boat from Aberdeen Jetty.
- 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.
- Water sports at North Bay Island are payable directly at the site, roughly Rs 700 to 800 per person for snorkelling and Rs 500 to 600 for a glass-bottom boat ride. Carry cash in a waterproof bag, as digital payments are often unavailable.
- The Natural Rock Formation, also called Howrah Bridge, is only accessible at low tide, so its visit time shifts with the tide each day. The rocks can be slippery, so wear shoes with a strong grip.
Popular add-ons
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 2 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 2 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 2 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 2 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 2 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 2 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 2 |
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹700 | Neil — Day 3 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Neil — Day 3 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Neil — Day 3 |
| Parasailing | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 3 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 3 |
| Sea Walk | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 3 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Neil — Day 3 |
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
Cellular Jail in Port Blair, a Ross and North Bay island day, and Neil Island for the Natural Rock Formation and Laxmanpur Beach.
Yes. The Port Blair to Neil and Neil to Port Blair ferries are held once your booking is confirmed. Both legs are included.
By government harbour boat from Aberdeen Jetty in Port Blair. The boats run through the day, weather permitting.
Yes. With only two islands and a full harbour day, it avoids the constant island-hopping of the longer trips.
North Bay is better for snorkelling, glass-bottom boat rides and water sports over its corals than for open swimming.
October to May, when the harbour boats and the Neil ferry run reliably and the sea is calmer.
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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