Andaman Family Escape 8N/9D — 8 Nights / 9 Days
An 8 nights 9 days Andaman tour built for families, with shallow beaches, short outings and a mix of island sights across Port Blair, Havelock and Neil.
About this itinerary
This family circuit keeps the days easy and the beaches gentle. From Port Blair you take a harbour day to Ross and North Bay, then cross to Havelock for Radhanagar and a shallow, swim-friendly Elephant Beach.
Neil follows with the kid-friendly Bharatpur Beach, the Natural Rock Formation and a Laxmanpur sunset, before returning to Port Blair for the Samudrika museum and the birdlife of Chidiya Tapu.
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, where our coordinator meets your family and transfers you to your hotel to check in and settle.
In the late afternoon, visit the Cellular Jail and its museum, then gather in the garden 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 20 to 30 minStay: Port Blair - Day 2Port BlairSightseeing
Ross Island and North Bay Island
Take the boat from Aberdeen Jetty to Ross Island for its colonial ruins, banyan trees and roaming deer, an easy walk for all ages.
Cross to North Bay, or Coral Island, where children can build sandcastles while the family snorkels or takes a glass-bottom boat ride, then return to Port Blair.
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, safe for a swim and ideal for a family sunset on the sand.
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 hrsStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 4HavelockSightseeing
Elephant Beach and Leisure
Take the short boat ride to Elephant Beach, whose shallow water is safe for children to paddle and easy for spotting corals and reef fish near the shore.
Lounge on the sand, take refreshments and join optional water activities 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 15 to 20 minStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 5NeilIsland hop
Havelock to Neil and Bharatpur Beach
Check out and take the ferry to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), then transfer to your resort to check in.
In the afternoon, head to Bharatpur Beach, a calm, shallow, kid-friendly shore with banana boat rides, snorkelling and a glass-bottom boat.
Bharatpur Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours
- Suggested Duration: 2 hours
- Ideal For: Swimming, banana boat, glass-bottom boat
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, ferry about 1 hrStay: NeilBreakfast included - Day 6NeilSightseeing
Natural Rock Formation and Laxmanpur Beach
Visit the Natural Rock Formation on Laxmanpur Beach No 2, a coral arch shaped by the sea, with tidal pools of small marine life around it.
In the late afternoon, settle at Laxmanpur Beach No 1 for the sunset, with food stalls and space for the family to relax.
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
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 CabTransfer duration: Full day local sightseeingStay: NeilBreakfast included - Day 7Port BlairIsland hop
Neil to Port Blair and Markets
Take the ferry back to Port Blair and transfer to your hotel to check in.
An optional market stroll covers Sagarika Emporium, Aberdeen Bazaar and Sea Pearl Emporium, good for seashell craft, ship models and souvenirs.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrs, cab about 15 minStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 8Port BlairSightseeing
Samudrika Museum and Chidiya Tapu
Start at the Samudrika Naval Marine Museum, run by the Indian Navy, with its blue whale skeleton and galleries on the islands' marine life.
In the afternoon, drive to Chidiya Tapu for the biological park's nature trails and birdlife, then the beach for a quiet family sunset.
Samudrika Naval Marine Museum
- Opening Time: 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM, closed Mondays
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Marine galleries, whale skeleton, shells
- Category: Historical & Memorial
Chidiya Tapu Biological Park
- Opening Time: 9 AM to 5 PM, closed Mondays
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Birdwatching, nature trails, wildlife
- Category: Natural Landmark
Chidiya Tapu Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, good at sunset
- Suggested Duration: 1 hour
- Ideal For: Sunset viewing, birdwatching, quiet time
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Full day local sightseeingStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 9Departure
Departure from Port Blair
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for your onward flight, closing your 8 nights 9 days Andaman family tour.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 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 | 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 works best. Standard hotel check-in in Port Blair is from about 2 PM, with earlier check-in subject to availability. If you land early, the Port Blair markets are an easy first stop.
- 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.
- Ross and North Bay are reached by harbour boat, so the day depends on sea conditions and boat timings. North Bay has washrooms, changing rooms and rental lockers.
- The Natural Rock Formation on Neil is reachable only at low tide, and the rocks are slippery, so keep children close and wear footwear with a firm grip.
- The Samudrika Naval Marine Museum and the Chidiya Tapu Biological Park are both closed on Mondays.
- Breakfast is included as per itinerary. Any meal not listed for a day is payable directly.
- Water sports at North Bay, Bharatpur and Elephant Beach, including glass-bottom boat rides, are 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, 7 or 8 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 7 or 8 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 7 or 8 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 7 or 8 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 7 or 8 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 7 or 8 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 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 or 6 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Neil — Day 5 or 6 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Neil — Day 5 or 6 |
| Parasailing | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 5 or 6 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 5 or 6 |
| Sea Walk | ₹4,000 | Neil — Day 5 or 6 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Neil — 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
Yes. It favours shallow, swim-friendly beaches like Elephant and Bharatpur, short outings and easy island walks, with four 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.
Ross and North Bay for corals and sandcastles, the Samudrika museum with its whale skeleton, and Chidiya Tapu for birds and a sunset beach.
One boat day to North Bay and beach time at Elephant and Bharatpur. Snorkelling, banana boat and glass-bottom rides are available and paid directly.
Yes. The Samudrika Naval Marine Museum and the Chidiya Tapu Biological Park are both closed on Mondays, so the Day 8 plan works around that.
October to May, when the sea is calmer for the boat crossings and the beach days are most reliable.
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- The same day-by-day plan, priced for your dates and hotel category
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