Baratang Caves & Beaches 5N/6D — 5 Nights / 6 Days
A 5 nights 6 days Andaman trip through Port Blair and Havelock, adding the Baratang limestone caves and mangrove creeks to the Cellular Jail, Elephant Beach and the Havelock sands.
About this itinerary
Five nights that open with the usual Port Blair landmarks, then take a day most short trips skip. Baratang sits a few hours north along the Andaman Trunk Road, reached by a boat ride through mangrove creeks to a set of limestone caves well inside the forest.
After the caves day, the trip settles into Havelock for three nights: a snorkelling morning at Elephant Beach and a slow day across Radhanagar and Kalapathar. It suits travellers who want more than beaches without leaving the two main islands.
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, Corbyn's Cove and the Cellular Jail
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, settle in at Corbyn's Cove, the closest beach to town, where jet ski and speed boat rides run for anyone who wants them. Later, visit the Cellular Jail museum and stay on for the Light and Sound show, with a browse through Aberdeen Bazaar on the way back.
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 BlairSightseeing
Baratang Island, mangrove creeks and limestone caves
Start early for Baratang Island, north of Port Blair along the Andaman Trunk Road. The drive runs through dense forest before a boat winds through the mangrove creeks to the limestone caves, where the rock has been shaped into columns and folds over thousands of years.
There is time around the jetty and the mud volcano before the long drive back, reaching Port Blair by evening.
Baratang Limestone Caves
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, early morning convoy from Port Blair
- Suggested Duration: Full day round trip
- Ideal For: Mangrove boat ride, limestone caves
- Category: Nature & Wildlife
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Road about 2.5 to 3 hrs each way, plus mangrove boatStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 3HavelockIsland hop
Port Blair to Havelock and a leisure evening
After breakfast, transfer to Phoenix Bay Jetty and board the ferry to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep). Check in at your hotel on arrival.
The rest of the day is yours to slow down: rest at the resort, walk the nearest stretch of sand, or drift down to the water for your first Havelock sunset.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 20 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2.5 hrsStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 4HavelockSightseeing
Elephant Beach snorkelling and leisure
Leave early for Elephant Beach, a short boat ride from Havelock jetty, and use your complimentary snorkelling session over the shallow corals. The water stays waist-deep a long way out, which suits first-timers.
Sea walks, banana boat rides, jet ski and parasailing run from the same stretch as add-ons for anyone who wants more time in the water. The rest of the day is free to rest at the resort or return to the beach at your own pace.
Elephant Beach
- Opening Time: 8 AM to 4 PM
- Suggested Duration: 3 hours
- Ideal For: Snorkelling, swimming, water sports
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Boat about 25 to 30 min to Elephant BeachStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 5HavelockSightseeing
Radhanagar Beach and Kalapathar Beach
A full day on Havelock's two headline beaches. Spend the bright hours at Radhanagar, ranked among Asia's best, where the sand is wide and flat with room to walk well back from the water.
In the afternoon, cross to Kalapathar on the island's quieter east side, named for the black rocks along the shore, for a calmer stretch of sand and a slow end to the day.
Radhanagar Beach
- Opening Time: 6 AM to 7 PM
- Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Ideal For: Sunset viewing, walking, lounging
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Kalapathar Beach
- Opening Time: Open 24 hours, best in daylight
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Walking, photography, quiet time
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Full day local sightseeingStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 6Departure
Havelock to Port Blair and departure
After breakfast and check-out, take the morning ferry from Havelock back to Port Blair and transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for your departure flight, closing your 5 nights 6 days Andaman trip. If the flight is later in the day, there is time for a last look around Aberdeen Bazaar before you leave.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Ferry about 1.5 to 2.5 hrs, then 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 | 2 | Hotel Aparupa or similar | Standard, twin sharing |
| Havelock | 3 | 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 Port Blair and Havelock ferries and the Elephant Beach boat 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 Baratang day on Day 2 runs along the Andaman Trunk Road through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve in a government convoy, so the day starts very early. Photographing or interacting with the Jarawa is prohibited by law.
- 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 Elephant Beach are subject to weather and paid directly. The Elephant Beach snorkelling session is complimentary, while sea walk, jet ski, banana boat and parasailing are paid on the spot.
- 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 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 | Havelock — Day 3, 4 or 5 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 3, 4 or 5 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 3, 4 or 5 |
| Night Kayak | ₹2,500 | Havelock — Day 3, 4 or 5 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 3, 4 or 5 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 – ₹5,000 | Havelock — Day 3, 4 or 5 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 3, 4 or 5 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Havelock — Day 3, 4 or 5 |
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, plus a full day out to Baratang for the mangrove creeks and limestone caves. Around Port Blair you also see the Cellular Jail and Corbyn's Cove, and on Havelock, Elephant Beach, Radhanagar and Kalapathar.
Flights land at Veer Savarkar Airport (Sri Vijaya Puram), direct from some metros and connecting from others, usually via Chennai, Bengaluru, Delhi or Kolkata. Day 1 begins in Port Blair, so a morning or early afternoon landing fits the plan.
Yes. The Port Blair to Havelock and Havelock to Port Blair ferries are booked and held once your trip is confirmed.
A long but rewarding day: a forest drive in a government convoy, a short boat ride through the mangroves, and a walk into the limestone caves. Expect an early start and to be back in Port Blair by evening.
The Elephant Beach snorkelling session is complimentary. Sea walk, jet ski, banana boat and parasailing run from the same beach as paid add-ons, subject to weather.
October to May for calm seas and clear sunsets at Radhanagar and Kalapathar.
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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