North Andaman Adventure 7N/8D — 7 Nights / 8 Days
A 7 nights 8 days North Andaman adventure through Long Island and Diglipur, taking in Lalaji Bay, Mark Bay and Guitar islands, the Twin Islands, Kalipur Beach, the Saddle Peak trek and Lamiya Bay.
About this itinerary
This is a North Andaman trip for travellers who want the offbeat islands and a proper trek. After Port Blair and the Cellular Jail, you head north to Long Island for its untouched bays and a boat run to Guitar Island, then on to Diglipur for three nights.
Diglipur brings the Twin Islands of Ross and Smith, the turtle beach at Kalipur, and the Saddle Peak trek to the highest point in the Andamans. Expect long overland and ferry travel days in return for islands few visitors reach.
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 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 and its museum, then stay for the 45-minute Light and Sound show. You can browse the nearby Aberdeen Bazaar for souvenirs 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
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 25 minStay: Port Blair - Day 2Long IslandIsland hop
Port Blair to Long Island via Rangat
Set out at dawn for the drive north along the Andaman Trunk Road, through forest, the Jarawa Tribal Reserve and Rangat, to Yerrata Jetty. From there, board the government ferry to Long Island.
Check in at your hotel on arrival, enjoy your meal for the day and rest after the long journey.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 7 to 8 hrs, government ferry about 50 to 60 minStay: Long Island - Day 3Long IslandSightseeing
Lalaji Bay, Mark Bay and Guitar Island
After breakfast, take a boat from Long Island jetty to Lalaji Bay Beach, an uncommercialised stretch of turquoise water and pale sand, walkable along the shore at low tide. Move on to the quiet Mark Bay Beach for sun and shade.
A short hop reaches Guitar Island, shaped like its namesake and ringed by clear water, good for a swim and a snorkel before returning to Long Island.
Lalaji Bay Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, walkable at low tide
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Swimming, sunbathing, quiet time
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Mark Bay Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Sunbathing, reading, quiet time
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Guitar Island
- Opening Time: Accessible only at low tide, by boat
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Swimming, snorkelling, photography
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Boat about 20 to 30 minStay: Long IslandBreakfast included - Day 4DiglipurIsland hop
Long Island to Diglipur via Rangat
After breakfast and check-out, take the government ferry from Long Island back to Yerrata Jetty in Rangat. From there, transfer by road towards Diglipur, with scenic stops along the way.
Reach Diglipur around sunset, check in at your hotel and rest after the long travel day.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Government ferry about 1 to 1.25 hrs, then cab by roadStay: DiglipurBreakfast included - Day 5DiglipurSightseeing
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 white sandbar and ringed by coral and clear water. Relax on the sand or snorkel in the shallows.
In the afternoon, visit Kalipur Beach, a quiet grey-sand shore known for turtle nesting, 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 6DiglipurSightseeing
Saddle Peak Trek and Lamiya Bay Beach
After breakfast, drive to Lamiya Bay, where the Saddle Peak trek begins. Climb through tropical jungle alive with birds, flowers and butterflies towards the highest point in the Andamans.
Afterwards, cool off at the near-empty Lamiya Bay Beach, then return to Diglipur to rest.
Saddle Peak
- Opening Time: 6 AM to 2 PM, forest permit required
- Suggested Duration: 5 to 7 hours round trip
- Ideal For: Trekking, birdwatching, viewpoints
- Category: Nature & Wildlife
Lamiya Bay Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Relaxing, quiet time, swimming
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 15 to 20 min to trailheadStay: DiglipurBreakfast included - Day 7Port BlairIsland hop
Diglipur to Port Blair
After breakfast and check-out, make the long return drive to Port Blair, through Mayabunder, Rangat, Baratang and the Jarawa Tribal Reserve, with scenic stops on the way.
Arrive in the evening and check in at your hotel, with an optional stop at Corbyn's Cove if time and energy allow.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 9 to 12 hrs with stopsStay: 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 North Andaman tour.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 15 to 20 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 |
| Long Island | 2 | Blue Planet Hotel or similar | Deluxe, twin sharing |
| Diglipur | 3 | Hotel Land fall or similar | Deluxe, 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.
- The Rangat (Yerrata Jetty) to Long Island crossing is by government ferry, both on the way out and on the return, with timings confirmed with you in advance. The rest of the route is by private road transfer.
- 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 Long Island and Long Island to Diglipur days are long, mixing road transfer and government ferry, so they start very early. Carry water and snacks as there are few places to eat on the way.
- 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.
- Guitar Island is reachable only at low tide, and all boat rides here depend on weather and government clearance.
- The Saddle Peak trek is about 16 km round trip and takes 5 to 7 hours. Do the full climb only if your fitness allows, or take a shorter forest walk instead.
- 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 or 7 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 7 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 7 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 7 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 7 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 7 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 7 |
| Snorkelling (Guitar Island) | ₹1,200 | Long Island — Day 2 or 3 |
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, Long Island and Diglipur, with Lalaji Bay, Mark Bay and Guitar islands, the Twin Islands, Kalipur Beach and Saddle Peak.
By a long road drive to Yerrata Jetty in Rangat, then a government ferry across to Long Island. The Diglipur legs are by road and ferry too.
It is about 16 km round trip and takes 5 to 7 hours. You can do the full climb or a shorter forest walk depending on your fitness.
Ross and Smith islands off Diglipur, joined by a natural sandbar. There are no shops or lifeguards, only basic huts.
Kalipur is a nesting site, with the season running roughly October to March. Sightings depend on the night and the tide.
October to May. The North Andaman roads, ferries and treks are much harder in the monsoon months.
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