Andaman Adventure Pack 8N/9D — 8 Nights / 9 Days
An 8 nights 9 days Andaman package with a stronger adventure lean: snorkelling, the Baratang caves, a Mount Harriet trek and the main South Andaman beaches.
About this itinerary
This package keeps its base in Port Blair for five nights and uses it to reach further afield. Alongside the Cellular Jail and a Ross and North Bay harbour day, you take a full day out to the Baratang limestone caves and a trekking day in Mount Harriet National Park.
In between comes the beach half: Havelock for Radhanagar and an Elephant Beach snorkelling session, then a night on Neil for Bharatpur and the Natural Rock Formation, before the return to Port Blair.
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 in Port Blair and transfer to your hotel with our coordinator to check in and settle.
In the late afternoon, visit the Cellular Jail to walk its wings, solitary cells and museum, then stay for the evening Light and Sound show.
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 25 to 30 minStay: Port Blair - Day 2Port BlairSightseeing
Ross Island and North Bay Island
A boat day from Aberdeen Jetty. At Ross Island, walk among the colonial ruins, the old church and administrative buildings wrapped in banyan roots, with deer and peacocks about.
Cross to North Bay for coral viewing, a glass-bottom boat ride and optional water sports, then return to Port Blair for the night.
Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep)
- Opening Time: 9 AM to 4 PM, harbour boat 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 boat
- 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 3HavelockIsland hop
Port Blair to Havelock and Radhanagar Beach
Take the morning ferry from Phoenix Bay to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) and transfer to your hotel to check in.
In the afternoon, head to Radhanagar Beach, among Asia's best known beaches, for a walk along the sand and 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 15 to 20 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 4HavelockSightseeing
Elephant Beach with Snorkelling
Take the boat to Elephant Beach, known for soft white sand and shallow water rich in corals and reef fish.
Use your complimentary snorkelling session over the reef, where turtles and rays are sometimes seen, before heading back to Havelock.
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 30 to 35 minStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 5NeilIsland hop
Havelock to Neil, Bharatpur and Laxmanpur
Check out and take the ferry from Havelock to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), then check in at your hotel.
In the afternoon, visit Bharatpur Beach for a banana boat ride and a swim, then move to Laxmanpur Beach No 1 for the sunset.
Bharatpur Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours
- Suggested Duration: 2 hours
- Ideal For: Swimming, banana boat, glass-bottom boat
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Laxmanpur Beach No 1
- Opening Time: 5 AM to 6 PM
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Sunset viewing, walking, photography
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, ferry about 1 to 1.5 hrsStay: NeilBreakfast included - Day 6Port BlairIsland hop
Neil to Port Blair and Natural Rock Formation
Start with the Natural Rock Formation on Laxmanpur Beach No 2, a coral and limestone arch that reveals rock pools and tiny marine life at low tide.
Take the afternoon ferry back to Port Blair, then spend the evening around Aberdeen Bazaar and the local markets.
Natural Rock Formation (Howrah Bridge)
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, accessible only at low tide
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Photography, coral spotting, walking
- Category: Natural Landmark
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 7Port BlairSightseeing
Baratang Island and the Limestone Caves
Drive out along the Andaman Trunk Road and cross by convoy to Baratang Jetty.
Take a boat through the mangrove creek to the trekking point, then walk in to the limestone caves with their stalactites and stalagmites, with the option to see the mud volcanoes, before the long drive back.
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 Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Cab about 3 hrs each way, boat through the mangrove creekStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 8Port BlairSightseeing
Mount Harriet National Park and Trekking
Head to Mount Harriet National Park, a tropical evergreen forest with nature trails, birdlife and sea views.
Walk the short loops of two to three kilometres around the peak area, watching for Andaman wildlife and butterflies, before returning to your hotel.
Mount Harriet National Park
- Opening Time: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Ideal For: Trekking, birdwatching, sea views
- Category: Natural Landmark
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 9Departure
Departure from Port Blair
After breakfast, transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for your onward flight, closing your 8 nights 9 days Andaman adventure.
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 | 5 | 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, with earlier check-in subject to availability.
- 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. Catamarans 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 Baratang day trip runs in a scheduled convoy along the Andaman Trunk Road through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve. Photographing or interacting with members of the tribe is prohibited. It is a long day, so start early and carry water and snacks.
- The Baratang caves are reached on foot after a boat ride through the mangrove creek. Wear sturdy shoes with a firm grip, carry a torch as there may be bats inside, and take a mosquito repellent.
- The Natural Rock Formation on Neil is reachable only at low tide, and the rocks are slippery, so wear footwear with a firm grip.
- Breakfast is included as per itinerary. Any meal not listed for a day is payable directly.
- 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, so 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, 2, 6, 7 or 8 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 6, 7 or 8 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 6, 7 or 8 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 6, 7 or 8 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 6, 7 or 8 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 6, 7 or 8 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 6, 7 or 8 |
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 3 or 4 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 3 or 4 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 3 or 4 |
| Night Kayak | ₹2,500 | Havelock — Day 3 or 4 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 3 or 4 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 – ₹5,000 | Havelock — Day 3 or 4 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 3 or 4 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Havelock — Day 3 or 4 |
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹700 | Neil — Day 5 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Neil — Day 5 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Neil — Day 5 |
| Parasailing | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 5 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 5 |
| Sea Walk | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 5 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Neil — Day 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
Alongside the beaches, it adds the Baratang limestone caves, a Mount Harriet trek and a snorkelling session, with five nights based in Port Blair.
Yes. The Port Blair to Havelock, Havelock to Neil and Neil to Port Blair ferries are held once your trip is confirmed. Baratang is reached by road and boat.
It is a full day. The drive runs by convoy through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve, so it starts early, with a mangrove boat ride and a short trek to the caves.
No. The loops around the peak area are short, about two to three kilometres, and suit most walkers.
One snorkelling session at Elephant Beach is complimentary. Other water sports at North Bay and Bharatpur are paid directly.
October to May, when the roads north and the boat crossings are easier and the sea is calmer.
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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