Andaman Heritage Island Escape 5N/6D — 5 Nights / 6 Days
A 5 nights 6 days Andaman trip that gives Port Blair three nights for its colonial history and harbour islands, then two on Havelock for Kalapathar and an Elephant Beach snorkelling trip. Built for first timers who want sightseeing and beach time in equal measure.
About this itinerary
Five nights that cover the two islands most first Andaman trips are built around, with the history kept front and centre. Port Blair holds the opening three nights: the Cellular Jail and its Light and Sound show, a harbour boat day out to the colonial ruins of Ross Island and the reefs of North Bay, and a quieter run down to Wandoor and a marine museum.
Then the ferry crosses to Havelock for two nights. Kalapathar fills a slow afternoon on the island's east side, and a morning boat runs out to Elephant Beach for a complimentary snorkelling session over the shallow corals. It is a balanced first timer route, a little heavier on sightseeing than most, and it keeps you clear of any long overland drives.
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 Marina Park
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 that tells the story of the prison after dark. Round off the evening at Marina Park on the seafront, with a walk along the water and the musical fountain before 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
Marina Park
- Opening Time: Open through the day, best in the evening
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Evening walk, musical fountain, sea views
- Category: Park & Recreation
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 25 minStay: Port Blair - Day 2Port BlairSightseeing
Ross Island and North Bay Island
After breakfast, transfer to the Water Sports Complex and take the boat to Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep) to walk among the colonial ruins, with deer and peacocks around the lawns.
Carry on to North Bay (Coral Island) for its corals and tropical fish, with a glass bottom boat ride, snorkelling and other water sports for those who want them. Return to Port Blair by evening.
Ross Island
- Opening Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, closed Wednesdays
- Suggested Duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Ideal For: Walking, colonial ruins, photography
- Category: Island Excursion
North Bay Island
- Opening Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Suggested Duration: 3 to 4 hours
- Ideal For: Glass bottom boat, snorkelling, water sports
- Category: Island Excursion
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: 15 min to Ross, then to North BayStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 3Port BlairSightseeing
Wandoor beach and a marine museum
After breakfast, drive out to Wandoor on the island's west coast, the gateway to the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, for a quiet stretch of sand backed by mangroves and casuarina.
Stop at the Samudrika Naval Marine Museum on the way back for its galleries on the islands' corals, marine life and tribes, with the afternoon left free to rest or wander Aberdeen Bazaar at your own pace.
Wandoor Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, best in the morning
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Beach walk, mangroves, photography
- Category: Beach & Nature
Samudrika Naval Marine Museum
- Opening Time: 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM, closed Mondays
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Marine life, corals, island history
- Category: Museum
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 1 hr each way to WandoorStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 4HavelockIsland 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.
Spend the afternoon at Kalapathar on the island's quieter east side, named for the black rocks along the shoreline, with the smooth sand and shallow water good for a slow walk and a swim.
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 Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 20 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2.5 hrsStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 5HavelockSightseeing
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 just off the sand.
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 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.
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 | 3 | Hotel Aparupa or similar | Standard, twin sharing |
| Havelock | 2 | 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 island ferry and the harbour boat 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.
- Ross Island and North Bay are reached by government harbour boat from the Water Sports Complex, with tickets and the forest fee arranged locally. Ross Island is closed on Wednesdays.
- 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.
- The Samudrika Naval Marine Museum is closed on Mondays and national holidays, with sessions from 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM.
- Breakfast is included as per itinerary. Any meal not listed for a day is payable directly.
- Water sports at Elephant Beach and North Bay are subject to weather and paid directly. The Elephant Beach snorkelling session is complimentary, while the sea walk, jet ski, banana boat and parasailing, and the North Bay glass bottom boat and snorkelling, 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, 2 or 3 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 3 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 3 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 3 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 3 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 3 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2 or 3 |
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 4 or 5 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 4 or 5 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 4 or 5 |
| Night Kayak | ₹2,500 | Havelock — Day 4 or 5 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 4 or 5 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 – ₹5,000 | Havelock — Day 4 or 5 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 4 or 5 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Havelock — Day 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. Port Blair takes the first three nights for the Cellular Jail, Ross Island, North Bay and Wandoor, and Havelock gets the last two for Kalapathar Beach and the Elephant Beach snorkelling trip.
Yes. The Port Blair to Havelock and Havelock to Port Blair ferries are booked and held once your trip is confirmed. Ross Island and North Bay are reached separately by government harbour boat.
It is one of the better first trips. Three nights in Port Blair cover the history and the harbour islands at an easy pace, and the two Havelock nights add beach time, with no long road journeys in between.
The Elephant Beach snorkelling session is complimentary. Scuba at Nemo Reef, the North Bay glass bottom boat and snorkelling, and the sea walk, jet ski, banana boat and parasailing at Elephant Beach are all paid add-ons.
Three nights in Port Blair and two on Havelock, so the sightseeing sits early in the trip and the beaches close it out.
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