Andaman Island Leisure 4N/5D — 4 Nights / 5 Days
A relaxed 4 nights 5 days Andaman holiday with a free Port Blair day and both Havelock beaches, Kalapathar and Radhanagar, alongside the Cellular Jail.
About this itinerary
Four nights paced to slow down, with a full free day in the middle. Port Blair opens with the Cellular Jail and its Light and Sound show and an evening at Corbyn's Cove, then a day left completely open for the market, the cove or a rest.
The ferry then crosses to Havelock for a night on the island's two headline beaches: Kalapathar on the quiet east side and a morning at Radhanagar, ranked among Asia's best, before the ferry back to Port Blair.
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, the Cellular Jail and Corbyn's Cove
Arrive in Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) and transfer to your hotel with our tour coordinator, about 20 to 25 minutes from the airport.
In the afternoon, visit the Cellular Jail and stay on for the Light and Sound show after dark, with an easy end to the day at Corbyn's Cove and a walk through Aberdeen Bazaar.
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
Corbyn's Cove Beach
- Opening Time: Open 24 hours, best in daylight
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Swimming, walking, sea breeze
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 25 minStay: Port Blair - Day 2Port BlairFree day
Port Blair at leisure
A full day off with nothing fixed. Sleep in, spend time at the hotel, or head into Aberdeen Bazaar for shell craft, pearls and a slow lunch.
If you would rather be out, a half day of the Chatham Saw Mill and the museums is easy to arrange, or you can go back to Corbyn's Cove for a swim.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Full day at leisureStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 3HavelockIsland hop
Port Blair to Havelock and Kalapathar Beach
After breakfast, transfer to Phoenix Bay Jetty and board the ferry to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep). Check in at your hotel on arrival.
In the afternoon, head to Kalapathar on the quieter east side, named for its black rocks, for a walk and a swim.
Kalapathar Beach
- Opening Time: Open 24 hours, best in the morning
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Sunrise, walking, photography
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 20 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2.5 hrsStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 4Port BlairIsland hop
Radhanagar Beach and return to Port Blair
Spend the morning at Radhanagar Beach, ranked among Asia's best, for the wide flat sand and the open sea.
In the afternoon, take the ferry back to Port Blair and check in for the last night.
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: Ferry about 1.5 to 2.5 hrsStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 5Departure
Departure from Port Blair
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for your departure flight, closing your 4 nights 5 days Andaman trip.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 25 min to the airportBreakfast 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 stays in Port Blair, so a morning or early afternoon landing from the mainland works best. The ferry and the day trips run to fixed timings confirmed with you in advance.
- Ferry tickets are included and held once your trip is confirmed: the Port Blair to Havelock and Havelock to Port Blair ferries. Ferries open bookings 60 to 90 days out 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 English on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about 6:50 PM and in Hindi on other nights from about 5:50 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 Corbyn's Cove run through the day, weather permitting, and are paid directly at the beach, as is a scuba dive at Nemo Reef on Havelock.
- Carry cash for water sports and site payments, as card and online payments are often unavailable.
Popular add-ons
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 4 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 4 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 4 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 4 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 4 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 4 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 4 |
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 3 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 3 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 3 |
| Night Kayak | ₹2,500 | Havelock — Day 3 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 3 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 – ₹5,000 | Havelock — Day 3 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 3 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Havelock — 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
Port Blair and Havelock. Port Blair covers the Cellular Jail and Corbyn's Cove with a free day in between, and Havelock brings both Kalapathar and Radhanagar beaches.
It keeps the trip relaxed. You can rest at the hotel, shop in Aberdeen Bazaar, or make an easy half day of the Chatham Saw Mill and the museums if you would rather be out.
Yes. The Port Blair to Havelock and Havelock to Port Blair ferries are booked and held once your trip is confirmed.
Kalapathar sits on the quieter east side, named for its black rocks and best in the morning. Radhanagar is a wide, flat beach on the west coast, best for the sunset.
Yes. With a free Port Blair day and two easy Havelock beaches, it is one of the calmer 4 nights 5 days routes, with only the ferry days tied to a timing.
October to May, for calm seas and clear crossings to Havelock and back.
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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