Port Blair Neil Discovery 5N/6D — 5 Nights / 6 Days
A 5 nights 6 days Andaman trip across Port Blair and Neil, taking in the Cellular Jail, Ross Island, North Bay, the Jolly Buoy corals, Laxmanpur, Bharatpur and the Natural Bridge.
About this itinerary
Five nights built around the reefs and the quiet island, skipping busy Havelock entirely. Three nights in Port Blair take in the Cellular Jail, Ross Island and North Bay, and a full day out to Jolly Buoy, the clearest coral water near town.
Then two nights on Neil slow everything down: the Laxmanpur sunset, the calm swimming at Bharatpur and the Natural Bridge at low tide. It suits travellers who want corals and calm rather than the Havelock crowds.
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, for a swim and a walk along the sand. 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
Ross Island and North Bay Island
After breakfast, transfer to the Water Sports Complex and take the government harbour boat to Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep) to walk among the colonial ruins, with deer and peacocks around the old 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: Harbour boat about 15 min to Ross, then on to North BayStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 3Port BlairSightseeing
Jolly Buoy Island in the marine park
An early start for Wandoor, the gateway to the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, where a boat runs out to Jolly Buoy Island. The water is some of the clearest around Port Blair, with live corals seen through a glass-bottom boat or on a snorkel.
Jolly Buoy is plastic-free and open only in the drier months, so the permit and the day are arranged in advance. Return to Port Blair by evening.
Jolly Buoy Island
- Opening Time: Open roughly November to May, day visit on permit from Wandoor
- Suggested Duration: Half to full day
- Ideal For: Glass-bottom boat, snorkelling, corals
- Category: Island Excursion
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Cab about 1 hr to Wandoor, then boatStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 4NeilIsland hop
Port Blair to Neil and Laxmanpur Beach
After breakfast, transfer to the jetty and take the ferry to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), the quietest of the three main islands. Check in on arrival.
In the evening, walk out to Laxmanpur Beach for the sunset over the shallows and a clear, low-light sky for stargazing.
Laxmanpur Beach
- Opening Time: Open 24 hours
- Suggested Duration: 2 hours
- Ideal For: Sunsets, stargazing, beach walks
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 20 min, ferry about 2 to 2.5 hrsStay: NeilBreakfast included - Day 5NeilSightseeing
Neil Island beaches and the Natural Bridge
A full day around Neil at its own slow pace. Start at Bharatpur Beach, the island's calm swimming and water-sports stretch, with a glass-bottom boat over the corals for those who want it.
Walk out to the Natural Bridge, a rock arch best seen at low tide with small pools of fish and crab around it, and close the day on one of Neil's quiet eastern beaches.
Bharatpur Beach
- Opening Time: Open 24 hours, best in daylight
- Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Ideal For: Glass-bottom boat, swimming, water sports
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Natural Bridge
- Opening Time: Best at low tide, daylight hours
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Rock formation, tide pools, photography
- Category: Nature & Wildlife
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Full day local sightseeingStay: NeilBreakfast included - Day 6Departure
Neil to Port Blair and departure
Take the morning ferry from Neil back to Port Blair and transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for your departure flight, closing your Andaman trip.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Ferry about 1.5 to 2 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 |
| Neil | 2 | Blue Bird Residency or similar | Deluxe, twin sharing |
Before you travel
- Day 1 stays in Port Blair, so a morning or early afternoon landing from the mainland works best. Island transfers and 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 Neil and Neil to Port Blair ferries. Ferries open bookings 60 to 90 days out and morning slots fill first.
- Jolly Buoy sits in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park and needs a permit arranged from Wandoor. It opens only in the drier months, roughly November to May, and is a plastic-free zone, so carry nothing disposable.
- 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 Natural Bridge on Neil is a low-tide sight, so the visit is timed to the tide on the day and may shift between morning and afternoon.
- Breakfast is included as per itinerary. Any meal not listed for a day is payable directly.
- 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 | Neil — Day 4 or 5 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Neil — Day 4 or 5 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Neil — Day 4 or 5 |
| Parasailing | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 4 or 5 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 4 or 5 |
| Sea Walk | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 4 or 5 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Neil — 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 Neil, with no Havelock leg. Port Blair has the Cellular Jail, Ross Island, North Bay and a Jolly Buoy day, and Neil has Laxmanpur, Bharatpur and the Natural Bridge across two nights.
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.
A boat out from Wandoor into the marine park to some of the clearest coral water near Port Blair, seen by glass-bottom boat or snorkel. It needs a permit, is plastic-free, and runs only in the drier months, roughly November to May.
To trade the busiest island for quieter reefs and beaches. Jolly Buoy and Neil give you corals and calm without the Havelock crowds, which suits a slower trip.
Yes. The Port Blair to Neil and Neil to Port Blair ferries are booked and held once your trip is confirmed.
October to May, and for Jolly Buoy specifically the drier months when the marine park is open.
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- The same day-by-day plan, priced for your dates and hotel category
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