Long Island and Rangat Escapade 5N/6D — 5 Nights / 6 Days
A 5 nights 6 days offbeat Andaman trip into Middle Andaman: Rangat's mangrove walkway and turtle beaches, then two nights on quiet Long Island, based out of Port Blair.
About this itinerary
This is the Andamans away from Havelock and Neil. The route runs north into Middle Andaman for Rangat and Long Island, two places most itineraries skip, and trades polished resorts for quiet beaches and boat trips to near-empty islands.
Day 1 covers Port Blair and the Cellular Jail. Day 2 is the road north to Rangat for the Dhaninallah mangrove walkway and Morrice Dera Beach. Day 3 takes a government ferry to Long Island, Day 4 is a boat trip to Lalaji Bay, Mark Bay and Guitar Island, and Day 5 returns to Port Blair with a stop at the Baratang limestone caves. It suits travellers who want distance from the crowds and do not mind long transfers and basic stays.
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 the Cellular Jail
Arrive at Veer Savarkar Airport, Port Blair. Our representative meets you and transfers you to your hotel to rest.
In the evening, visit the Cellular Jail, the colonial prison and national memorial. Walk the cell blocks, the museum and the photo gallery, then stay for tea and the sunset before the open-air Light and Sound show.
- 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 BlairLunch included - Day 2RangatIsland hop
Port Blair to Rangat, Dhaninallah Mangrove Walkway and Morrice Dera Beach
Leave Port Blair early and drive north into Middle Andaman, crossing the Jarawa Tribal Reserve by convoy and passing Baratang on the way to Rangat, a road journey of over 100 km. Check in and freshen up.
In the afternoon, walk the Dhaninallah Mangrove Walkway, a raised boardwalk through the mangrove forest that ends at a beach and turtle nesting ground. Then visit the quiet, offbeat Morrice Dera Beach before returning to your Rangat hotel for the night.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: 6 hrs by roadStay: RangatBreakfast included - Day 3Long IslandIsland hop
Rangat to Long Island
Transfer to the jetty and take the government ferry from Rangat to Long Island, passing smaller islands on the way.
Check in and spend the day exploring this calm, low-key island on foot. Rest up for the next day's boat trip.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 20 min, Government ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: Long IslandBreakfast included - Day 4Long IslandSightseeing
Lalaji Bay, Mark Bay Beach and Guitar Island
Take a boat trip from Long Island through turquoise water to Lalaji Bay, a C-shaped beach backed by forest and good for swimming. Continue to Mark Bay Beach for its soft sand and clear water, and on to Guitar Island.
These are near-empty, undeveloped beaches, so the day is about swimming and quiet rather than facilities. Return to your Long Island hotel for the night.
Stay: Long IslandBreakfast included - Day 5Port BlairIsland hop
Long Island to Port Blair via Baratang Limestone Caves
Take the morning government ferry from Long Island back to Rangat, then drive towards Port Blair.
On the way, stop at the Baratang Limestone Caves, reached by a short mangrove boat ride and a forest walk. Time the drive to catch the last convoy through the tribal reserve, then reach Port Blair and check in for the night.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Government ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrs, 5 hrs by roadStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 6Departure
Departure from Port Blair
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for your departure flight, closing your 5 nights 6 days Andaman 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 |
| Rangat | 1 | Bliss Holiday Resort & Restaurant or similar | Deluxe, twin sharing |
| Long Island | 2 | Blue Planet Hotel or similar | Deluxe, twin sharing |
Before you travel
- Day 1 stays in Port Blair, so a morning or early afternoon landing works. Days 2 to 5 have early starts for the forest convoys and government ferries, whose timings are fixed by the administration and confirmed with you in advance.
- This route uses government ferries between Rangat and Long Island, and those tickets are included and held on booking confirmation. Government ferry sailings and the Long Island boat trips are decided by the administration and by weather, so the plan can shift at short notice.
- The road journeys on Days 2 and 5 cross the Jarawa Tribal Reserve in a timed convoy. Photography of the reserve and its residents is prohibited, and you must reach the checkpoint in time for the convoy slot.
- 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 daily, with lunch on Day 1. Any meal not listed is payable directly. Rangat and Long Island have limited dining, so most meals are at your hotel.
- Turtle nesting at Dhaninallah is seasonal, roughly December to March, and sightings are never guaranteed. The Long Island boat trip to Lalaji Bay, Mark Bay and Guitar Island depends on weather and government clearance.
- Rangat and Long Island are remote, with limited hotels, patchy mobile networks and few ATMs. Carry enough cash for the trip, as card and online payments are often unavailable.
Popular add-ons
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 5 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 5 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 5 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 5 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 5 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 5 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 5 |
| Snorkelling (Guitar Island) | ₹1,200 | Long Island — Day 3 or 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
By road from Port Blair to Rangat through the Baratang convoy, then a government ferry from Rangat to Long Island. There is no direct catamaran, which is part of why the island stays quiet.
Yes. The government ferry tickets between Rangat and Long Island are included and held on confirmation, and the road transfers are part of the package.
Very. Rangat and Long Island have limited hotels, patchy mobile networks and few ATMs. Carry enough cash, since card and online payments are often unavailable.
A private boat runs to Lalaji Bay, Mark Bay and Guitar Island, all near-empty beaches with no facilities. It is weather dependent and subject to government clearance, so it can be rescheduled.
Possibly, but it is not guaranteed. Nesting at Dhaninallah is seasonal, roughly December to March, and sightings depend on the night and the tide.
October to May for calmer seas. Government ferries and the Long Island boat trip are weather dependent, so the shoulder months carry more risk of changes.
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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