Best of South Andamans 8N/9D — 8 Nights / 9 Days
An 8 nights 9 days South Andaman circuit built around three unhurried nights in Havelock, a night on Neil and the classic Port Blair sights.
About this itinerary
This is the South Andaman circuit at an easy pace. From Port Blair you cover the Cellular Jail and a harbour day to Ross and North Bay, then cross to Havelock for three nights.
Havelock gives time for Radhanagar, a Kalapathar sunrise and an Elephant Beach snorkelling session, before a night on Neil for the rock formation and Laxmanpur, and a return to Port Blair for Corbyn's Cove and Mount Harriet.
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 Airport and transfer to your hotel to check in and rest.
In the late afternoon, visit the Cellular Jail and its 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
Take the boat from Phoenix Bay to Ross Island for its colonial ruins, the old church and administrative quarters wrapped in banyan roots.
Cross to North Bay, or Coral Island, for corals, the lighthouse and optional water sports, 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
Board the catamaran at Phoenix Bay and cross to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), then transfer to your hotel to check in.
In the afternoon, head to Radhanagar Beach on the western coast for a walk 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
Sunrise at Kalapathar Beach and Leisure
Set out early for Kalapathar Beach on the eastern coast, with its white sand and black rocks, to watch the sunrise.
Return for breakfast, with the rest of the day free for leisure on Havelock.
Kalapathar Beach
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, best at sunrise
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Sunrise viewing, walking, photography
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 25 minStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 5HavelockSightseeing
Elephant Beach with Snorkelling
Take the boat to Elephant Beach, backed by jungle and lined with food stalls, and take in its calm, shallow water.
Use your complimentary snorkelling session over the reef, where corals, sea cucumbers and reef fish appear, then relax on the sand before returning 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 25 to 30 minStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 6NeilIsland hop
Havelock to Neil, Natural Rock Formation and Laxmanpur
Take the sea vessel from Havelock to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) and transfer to your hotel to check in.
In the afternoon, visit the Natural Rock Formation on Laxmanpur Beach No 2, then settle at Laxmanpur Beach No 1 for the sunset.
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 Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, ferry about 1 to 1.5 hrsStay: NeilBreakfast included - Day 7Port BlairIsland hop
Neil to Port Blair and Corbyn's Cove
Take the cruise back to Port Blair and transfer to your hotel to check in.
In the afternoon, drive to Corbyn's Cove, the city's nearest beach, a crescent of palms and white sand, for a swim or a water sport.
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 hrs, cab about 20 minStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 8Port BlairSightseeing
Mount Harriet National Park and Shopping
Drive out to Mount Harriet National Park at Hope Town for its jungle trails, birdlife and a short trek with sea views.
On the way back, an optional stop covers Aberdeen Bazaar, Sagarika Emporium and Sea Pearl Emporium for souvenirs.
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 hrsStay: 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 tour.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 25 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 | 3 | 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.
- Ross and North Bay are reached by harbour boat, so the day depends on sea conditions and boat timings.
- The Natural Rock Formation at Laxmanpur Beach No 2 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, 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, 4 or 5 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 3, 4 or 5 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 3, 4 or 5 |
| Night Kayak | ₹2,500 | Havelock — Day 3, 4 or 5 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 3, 4 or 5 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 – ₹5,000 | Havelock — Day 3, 4 or 5 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 3, 4 or 5 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Havelock — Day 3, 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, Havelock and Neil, with Ross and North Bay from Port Blair and Corbyn's Cove and Mount Harriet at the end.
Yes. The Port Blair to Havelock, Havelock to Neil and Neil to Port Blair ferries are held once your trip is confirmed.
It leaves room for Radhanagar, a Kalapathar sunrise and an Elephant Beach snorkelling session, with a free half-day for leisure.
One snorkelling session at Elephant Beach is complimentary. Other water sports at North Bay and Corbyn's Cove are paid directly.
Yes. It keeps to South Andaman with short ferry legs and no long road journeys north.
October to May, when the sea is calmer for the crossings and the beach days are most reliable.
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