Experience Andaman 7N/8D — 7 Nights / 8 Days
A 7 nights 8 days Andaman tour that pairs Diglipur in the north with Port Blair and Havelock, taking in the Twin Islands, Kalipur Beach, the Baratang caves, Radhanagar Beach and Elephant Beach snorkelling.
About this itinerary
This tour reaches North Andaman without dropping the island beaches. After Port Blair and the Cellular Jail, you make the long drive to Diglipur for two nights, with the Twin Islands of Ross and Smith and the turtle beach at Kalipur.
The return south brings Havelock, with Radhanagar Beach and an Elephant Beach snorkelling trip, and closes with Corbyn's Cove near Port Blair. Expect long road days in the north in return for quieter, less-visited shores.
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
Land at Veer Savarkar Airport, Port Blair, where our tour coordinator meets you and transfers you to your hotel. Check in and rest before the afternoon outing.
Visit the Cellular Jail, once the British Kala Pani prison, and its museum, then stay for the evening Light and Sound show inside the complex.
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 2DiglipurIsland hop
Port Blair to Diglipur via Baratang
Set out at dawn for the long drive north from Port Blair to Diglipur. The route runs along the Andaman Trunk Road through tropical forest and the Jarawa Tribal Reserve, with a stop at Baratang to ride the mangrove creek and see the limestone caves.
Continue on via Rangat and Mayabunder to Diglipur, reaching your accommodation by evening to check in and rest.
Baratang Limestone Caves
- Opening Time: 9 AM to 4 PM, subject to convoy and boat timings
- Suggested Duration: 2 hours
- Ideal For: Caves, mangrove creek, forest trek
- Category: Natural Landmark
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 12 to 14 hrs with stopsStay: Diglipur - Day 3DiglipurSightseeing
Twin Islands (Ross and Smith) and Kalipur Beach
After breakfast, drive to Aerial Bay and take the boat to the Twin Islands of Ross and Smith, joined by a narrow white sandbar you can walk across at low tide. Swim, sunbathe or snorkel in the clear shallows.
In the afternoon, visit Kalipur Beach, a remote grey-sand shore backed by forest and known as a turtle-nesting ground, before returning to Diglipur for the night.
Twin Islands (Ross and Smith)
- Opening Time: 9 AM to 4 PM, boat from Aerial Bay, permit required
- Suggested Duration: 3 to 4 hours
- Ideal For: Swimming, snorkelling, sandbar walk
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Kalipur Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Turtle nesting, walking, quiet time
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Cab about 30 min, boat about 30 to 35 minStay: DiglipurBreakfast included - Day 4Port BlairIsland hop
Diglipur to Port Blair
After breakfast and check-out, make the long return drive to Port Blair, crossing Mayabunder, Rangat, Baratang and the Jarawa Tribal Reserve, with photo stops and short breaks along the way.
Arrive in Port Blair by evening and check in at your hotel for the night.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 10 to 12 hrs with stopsStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 5HavelockIsland hop
Port Blair to Havelock and Radhanagar Beach
After breakfast, transfer to Phoenix Bay Jetty and cross to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) by ferry. Check in and rest before the afternoon drive to Radhanagar Beach.
On Havelock's western coast, Radhanagar is a broad, clean sweep of sand and one of the best places in the islands to watch the sunset.
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 20 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 6HavelockSightseeing
Elephant Beach snorkelling
Take the morning boat from Havelock jetty to Elephant Beach for your complimentary snorkelling session, with fringing corals and reef fish in the shallows.
Spend the rest of the day on the sand before returning to Havelock for the evening.
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 15 to 20 minStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 7Port BlairIsland hop
Havelock to Port Blair and Corbyn's Cove
After breakfast and check-out, take the ferry back to Port Blair and check in at your hotel. In the late afternoon, drive out to Corbyn's Cove, the city's nearest beach, a curve of palms and sand.
Walk the shore and watch the sunset before heading back for the night.
Corbyn's Cove Beach
- Opening Time: 5 AM to 6 PM
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Swimming, water sports, sunset
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Ferry about 1.5 to 2.5 hrs, cab about 20 minStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 8Departure
Departure from Port Blair
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for your onward flight, closing your 7 nights 8 days Andaman tour.
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 | 3 | Hotel Aparupa or similar | Standard, twin sharing |
| Diglipur | 2 | Hotel Land fall or similar | Deluxe, 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 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 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 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 and professional cameras about Rs 1000.
- The route through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve runs in a scheduled convoy that starts early. Photographing or interacting with members of the tribe is prohibited.
- The Port Blair to Diglipur road journey via Baratang is a full day, so an early start is essential and there are few places to eat on the way. Carry water and snacks.
- Kalipur Beach is an undeveloped turtle-nesting site with no commercial facilities. The nesting season runs roughly October to March.
- The Ross and Smith islands have no shops, cafes or lifeguards, only basic changing huts. Attempt snorkelling only if you are a confident swimmer.
- The complimentary Elephant Beach snorkelling session cannot be carried to another day and is not refundable if it is unused or if weather prevents it.
- Breakfast is included from day 2. Any meal not listed for a day is payable directly.
- Water sports beyond the included snorkelling are paid directly at the site. Carry cash, as card and online payments are often unavailable.
Popular add-ons
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 4 or 7 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 4 or 7 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 4 or 7 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 4 or 7 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 4 or 7 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 4 or 7 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 1, 4 or 7 |
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 5 or 6 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 5 or 6 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 5 or 6 |
| Night Kayak | ₹2,500 | Havelock — Day 5 or 6 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 5 or 6 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 – ₹5,000 | Havelock — Day 5 or 6 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 5 or 6 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Havelock — Day 5 or 6 |
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, Diglipur in North Andaman and Havelock, with a Baratang stop and the Twin Islands along the way.
It is a full-day road journey from Port Blair via Baratang, so the day starts at dawn. The return is similar.
Yes. The Port Blair to Havelock and Havelock to Port Blair ferries are held once your trip is confirmed. Diglipur is reached by road.
Ross and Smith islands off Diglipur, linked by a natural sandbar you can walk across at low tide. There are no shops or lifeguards there.
One complimentary snorkelling session. Scuba, glass-bottom boat and other water sports are paid directly.
October to May. The North Andaman roads and boat trips are harder going in the monsoon months.
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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