South Andamans LTC 7N/8D — 7 Nights / 8 Days
A 7 nights 8 days Andaman LTC tour with four nights in Port Blair for Baratang and the harbour islands, then Havelock and Neil for the beaches.
About this itinerary
This LTC tour stays south and covers it thoroughly. Four nights in Port Blair make room for the Baratang limestone caves, a harbour day out to Ross and North Bay, and the Cellular Jail.
Havelock then brings Radhanagar and an Elephant Beach snorkel, and Neil adds the Natural Rock Formation, Laxmanpur and Bharatpur. No overnight north, so the pace stays comfortable.
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
Arrive at Veer Savarkar International Airport, where our coordinator meets you and transfers you to your hotel to check in and rest.
In the late afternoon, visit the Cellular Jail and its museum, then take your seats for the evening Light and Sound show in the grounds.
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 2Port BlairSightseeing
Day Trip to Baratang Island from Port Blair
Set off around 5 AM and drive by convoy through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve to Baratang jetty.
Take a boat through the mangrove creek and trek to the limestone caves for the stalactite and stalagmite formations, then return to Port Blair for the night.
Baratang Limestone Caves
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, convoy timings apply
- Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Ideal For: Limestone caves, mangrove boat ride
- Category: Natural Landmark
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Cab about 3 to 3.5 hrs each way by convoy, boat at the cavesStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 3Port BlairSightseeing
Ross Island and North Bay Island
Take the harbour ferry from Aberdeen Jetty to Ross Island for its colonial ruins, banyan roots and roaming deer, then cross to North Bay for corals, the lighthouse and optional water sports.
Return to Port Blair for the night.
Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep)
- Opening Time: 9 AM to 4 PM, harbour ferry from Aberdeen Jetty
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Colonial ruins, deer, photography
- Category: Historical & Memorial
North Bay Island
- Opening Time: 9 AM to 4 PM, harbour ferry
- Suggested Duration: 2 hours
- Ideal For: Snorkelling, glass-bottom boat, water sports
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, boat trips through the dayStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 4HavelockIsland hop
Port Blair to Havelock and Radhanagar Beach
Cross from Phoenix Bay to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) by ferry and transfer to your hotel to check in.
In the late afternoon, head to Radhanagar Beach for the sunset, with a complimentary beach photoshoot during the golden hour.
Radhanagar Beach
- Opening Time: 6 AM to 7 PM, best near sunset
- Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Ideal For: Sunset viewing, walking, lounging
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 to 20 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2.5 hrsStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 5HavelockSightseeing
Elephant Beach with Snorkelling
Take the boat to Elephant Beach, where soft and hard corals sit just one to two metres down and suit swimmers and non-swimmers alike.
Use your complimentary snorkelling session over the reef, then return to Havelock for the night.
Elephant Beach
- Opening Time: 8 AM to 4 PM, boat from Havelock Jetty
- Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Ideal For: Snorkelling, corals, swimming
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, boat about 15 to 20 minStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 6NeilIsland hop
Havelock to Neil, Natural Rock Formation and Laxmanpur Beach
Ferry across to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) and check in at your hotel.
In the afternoon, see the Natural Rock Formation at low tide, then move to Laxmanpur Beach No. 1 for the sunset.
Natural Rock Formation (Howrah Bridge)
- Opening Time: Low tide only, daylight hours
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Rock formation, marine life, photography
- Category: Natural Landmark
Laxmanpur Beach No. 1
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, best at sunset
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Sunset, walking, photography
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: NeilBreakfast included - Day 7Port BlairIsland hop
Bharatpur Beach, Neil to Port Blair and Aberdeen Bazaar
Start with Bharatpur Beach for its lagoon and optional water sports, then check out and ferry back to Port Blair.
On arrival, head to Aberdeen Bazaar for shell craft, spices and souvenirs before your hotel for the night.
Bharatpur Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Water sports, snorkelling, swimming
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 8Departure
Airport Drop-off and Departure
After breakfast and check out, transfer to Veer Savarkar International Airport for your onward flight, closing your 7 nights 8 days Andaman tour.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 30 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 | 4 | Hotel Aparupa or similar | Standard, twin sharing |
| Havelock | 2 | Bowfin Resort or similar | Standard, twin sharing |
| Neil | 1 | Blue Bird Residency 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 to 3 PM, with earlier check-in subject to availability. The airport to hotel transfer is about 20 to 25 minutes in a private car.
- Ferry tickets are included and held once your trip is confirmed: the Port Blair to Havelock, Havelock to Neil and Neil to Port Blair ferries. Baratang is a day trip by road. 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 ₹200 per camera.
- The Baratang day trip starts early, around 5 AM, and runs by convoy along the Andaman Trunk Road through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve. Photographing or interacting with members of the tribe is prohibited.
- The limestone caves involve a mangrove boat ride and a short jungle trek. Wear sturdy shoes, carry a flashlight and insect repellent, and follow the guide inside the cave.
- The Ross and North Bay outing runs by government harbour ferry from Aberdeen Jetty. Water sports at North Bay are paid directly at the site, so carry cash in a waterproof bag as digital payments are often unavailable.
- The Elephant Beach snorkelling session is complimentary and cannot be moved to another day or refunded if not used. Any other water sport is paid directly at the site.
- The Natural Rock Formation at Neil is reachable only at low tide. If the tide is high, the visit shifts straight to Laxmanpur Beach No. 1. Water sports at Bharatpur are paid at the site, so carry cash as card and online payments are often unavailable.
- Breakfast is included as per itinerary. Any meal not listed for a day is payable directly.
Popular add-ons
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 3 or 7 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 3 or 7 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 3 or 7 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 3 or 7 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 3 or 7 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 3 or 7 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 3 or 7 |
| 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 |
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹700 | Neil — Day 6 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Neil — Day 6 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Neil — Day 6 |
| Parasailing | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 6 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 6 |
| Sea Walk | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 6 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Neil — Day 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 with the Baratang caves and Ross and North Bay, then Havelock for Radhanagar and Elephant Beach, and Neil for its rock formation and beaches.
By an early morning road convoy from Port Blair through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve, then a boat through the mangrove creek and a short trek to the caves.
Yes. All three legs, Port Blair to Havelock, Havelock to Neil and Neil to Port Blair, are held once your trip is confirmed. Baratang is a day trip by road.
Yes, one complimentary session. It cannot be moved to another day or refunded if unused, and other water sports are paid at the site.
Only at low tide. If the tide is high on your day, the plan moves straight to Laxmanpur Beach No. 1.
Yes. Book your flights through Ashoka Travels or Balmer Lawrie and use government ferries where your department requires it. Hotel and food costs are not reimbursable under LTC.
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