Havelock, Neil & Baratang Family Excursion 5N/6D — 5 Nights / 6 Days
A 5 nights 6 days family trip covering Port Blair, the Baratang limestone caves, Havelock and Neil, with beaches, corals and mangrove creeks.
About this itinerary
A six-day family trip that pairs the Baratang limestone caves with the beaches of Havelock and Neil. Port Blair covers Cellular Jail and a full-day Baratang excursion by road and mangrove boat.
You then cross to Havelock for Radhanagar and Elephant Beach, and to Neil for the Natural Rock Formation and Bharatpur, before the ferry back to Port Blair. It mixes caves, creeks and corals in one loop.
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 and rest.
Later in the day, visit Cellular Jail to explore its colonial architecture, art gallery, museum and library, pause for a tea break, then watch the 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
Day Trip to Baratang Island and Limestone Caves
Drive by convoy from Port Blair through the tropical jungle and the Jarawa Tribal Reserve to Baratang jetty, then take a boat through the mangrove creek.
Trek through the forest to the Limestone Caves with their stalactite and stalagmite formations, then return to Port Blair for the night.
Limestone Caves (Baratang)
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, reached by convoy and mangrove boat
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Limestone caves, mangrove creek, jungle trek
- Category: Natural Landmark
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: 3 to 3.5 hrsStay: Port BlairBreakfast, Lunch included - Day 3HavelockIsland 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.
In the afternoon, head to Radhanagar Beach for the sunset and 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 4NeilIsland hop
Elephant Beach, Ferry to Neil and Laxmanpur Beach
Take the boat to Elephant Beach for the complimentary snorkelling session over fringing corals and reef fish at one to two metres.
Return to Havelock, check out and ferry to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), then watch the sunset and stargaze at Laxmanpur Beach No. 1.
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
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: Boat about 40 min to Elephant Beach, ferry about 1 to 1.5 hrStay: NeilBreakfast included - Day 5Port BlairIsland hop
Natural Rock Formation, Bharatpur Beach and Ferry to Port Blair
Visit the Natural Rock Formation, Neil's most photographed arch of limestone and dead coral, for its tide pools of marine life, then move to the lively Bharatpur Beach.
Check out and ferry back to Port Blair, shop for souvenirs at Aberdeen Bazaar, then transfer to your hotel.
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
Bharatpur Beach
- Opening Time: 8 AM to 5 PM
- Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Ideal For: Water sports, swimming, corals
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 6Departure
Departure from Port Blair
Have breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your onward flight, closing your 5 nights 6 days Andaman family tour.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 25 to 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 |
| Havelock | 1 | Bowfin Resort 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 Havelock, Havelock to Neil and Neil to Port Blair legs. Ferries open for booking about 60 to 90 days ahead and morning slots fill first.
- The Baratang day runs by road convoy through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve, about three hours each way, plus a mangrove-creek boat and a short jungle trek. Photographing or interacting with members of the tribe is prohibited. Start early and carry water and snacks.
- 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 Elephant Beach snorkelling session is complimentary and cannot be moved to another day or refunded if not used. Any other water sport at Elephant Beach or Bharatpur Beach is paid directly at the site, so carry cash in a waterproof bag.
- 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, 2 or 5 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 5 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 5 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 5 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 5 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 5 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 5 |
| 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 |
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹700 | Neil — Day 4 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Neil — Day 4 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Neil — Day 4 |
| Parasailing | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 4 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 4 |
| Sea Walk | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 4 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Neil — Day 4 |
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, the Baratang limestone caves, Havelock for Radhanagar and Elephant, and Neil for Laxmanpur, the Natural Rock Formation and Bharatpur.
Yes. All three ferry legs, Port Blair to Havelock, Havelock to Neil and Neil to Port Blair, are held once your booking is confirmed.
By road convoy from Port Blair through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve, then a mangrove-creek boat and a short jungle trek. Photographing the tribe is prohibited.
Yes. It is a full day, with about three hours each way by road plus the boat and trek, so start early and carry water and snacks.
One snorkelling session is complimentary. It cannot be moved to another day or refunded if unused, and other water sports are paid directly.
October to May. The Baratang convoy and the island ferries are far more reliable outside the monsoon.
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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