Secret Shores Getaway 8N/9D — 8 Nights / 9 Days
An 8 nights 9 days Andaman honeymoon from Port Blair's landmarks through Havelock and Neil's beaches to the quiet north around Rangat and Diglipur, with a Radhanagar photoshoot and Laxmanpur stargazing.
About this itinerary
Eight nights that start with the classic South Andaman islands and finish somewhere most honeymoons never reach. Port Blair opens the trip with the Cellular Jail, a Ross and North Bay boat day and a Chidiyatapu sunset, before you cross to Havelock for Radhanagar and an Elephant Beach snorkelling trip.
A night on Neil brings Laxmanpur and a stargazing evening, and the last stretch drives north through Rangat to Diglipur, the quiet top of the islands. A complimentary Radhanagar photoshoot and the Laxmanpur stargazing are built in, with a candlelight dinner available as an add-on.
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, Corbyn's Cove and the Cellular Jail
Arrive in Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) and transfer to your hotel with our tour coordinator, about 20 to 25 minutes from the airport.
In the afternoon, settle in at Corbyn's Cove, the closest beach to town. Later, visit the Cellular Jail museum and stay on for the Light and Sound show, with a browse through Aberdeen Bazaar 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
Corbyn's Cove Beach
- Opening Time: Open 24 hours, best in daylight
- Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Ideal For: Swimming, walking, sea breeze
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 25 minStay: Port Blair - Day 2Port BlairSightseeing
Ross Island and North Bay Island
After breakfast, transfer to the Water Sports Complex and take the boat to Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep) to walk among the colonial ruins, with deer and peacocks around the lawns.
Carry on to North Bay (Coral Island) for its corals and tropical fish, with a glass-bottom boat ride, snorkelling and other water sports for those who want them. Return to Port Blair by evening.
Ross Island
- Opening Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, closed Wednesdays
- Suggested Duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Ideal For: Walking, colonial ruins, photography
- Category: Island Excursion
North Bay Island
- Opening Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Suggested Duration: 3 to 4 hours
- Ideal For: Glass-bottom boat, snorkelling, water sports
- Category: Island Excursion
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Harbour boat about 15 min to Ross, then on to North BayStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 3Port BlairSightseeing
Chidiyatapu sunset and leisure
The morning is free to rest or wander Aberdeen Bazaar at your own pace.
In the late afternoon, drive south to Chidiyatapu, the island's quiet southern tip, for its birdlife and a sunset over the sea and mangroves from Munda Pahad. Return to Port Blair for the night.
Chidiyatapu
- Opening Time: Daylight hours, best at sunset
- Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Ideal For: Sunset, birdwatching, photography
- Category: Beach & Nature
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 1 hr each way to ChidiyatapuStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 4HavelockIsland hop
Port Blair to Havelock and Radhanagar Beach
After breakfast, transfer to Phoenix Bay Jetty and board the ferry to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep). Check in at your hotel on arrival.
In the evening, head to Radhanagar Beach, ranked among Asia's best, for the sunset and your complimentary couples photoshoot on the wide, flat sand.
Radhanagar Beach
- Opening Time: 6 AM to 7 PM
- Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Ideal For: Sunset viewing, walking, photoshoot
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 20 min, ferry about 1.5 to 2.5 hrsStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 5HavelockSightseeing
Elephant Beach snorkelling and leisure
Leave early for Elephant Beach, a short boat ride from Havelock jetty, and use your complimentary snorkelling session over the shallow corals. Sea walks, banana boat rides, jet ski and parasailing run from the same stretch as add-ons.
The rest of the day is free to rest at the resort or return to the beach at your own pace.
Elephant Beach
- Opening Time: 8 AM to 4 PM
- Suggested Duration: 3 hours
- Ideal For: Snorkelling, swimming, water sports
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + BoatTransfer duration: Boat about 25 to 30 min to Elephant BeachStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 6NeilIsland hop
Havelock to Neil, Laxmanpur Beach and stargazing
After breakfast, take the ferry to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) and check in.
In the evening, head to Laxmanpur Beach for the sunset over the shallows, followed by a quiet stargazing session on the sand, clear of city light.
Laxmanpur Beach
- Opening Time: Open 24 hours
- Suggested Duration: 2 hours
- Ideal For: Sunsets, stargazing, beach walks
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Ferry about 1 to 1.5 hrs, cab for local sightseeingStay: NeilBreakfast included - Day 7Port BlairIsland hop
Neil to Port Blair
Take the morning ferry from Neil back to Port Blair and check in.
The evening is free. A private candlelight dinner can be arranged on request as an add-on.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 8DiglipurSightseeing
Port Blair to Diglipur via Rangat
Start early for the drive north along the Andaman Trunk Road, through dense forest and the long coastal stretches that most Andaman trips never see, with Rangat passed along the way.
Reach Diglipur, the quiet northern tip of the islands, by late afternoon and settle in for the night.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Road about 8 to 10 hrs via the Andaman Trunk RoadStay: DiglipurBreakfast included - Day 9Departure
Diglipur to Port Blair and departure
After an early breakfast, drive back south to Port Blair along the Andaman Trunk Road and transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for your departure flight, closing your 8 nights 9 days Andaman honeymoon.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Road about 8 to 10 hrs, then to the airportBreakfast 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 |
| Diglipur | 1 | 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. The island ferries and boat trips run to fixed timings confirmed with you in advance.
- 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. Ferries open bookings 60 to 90 days out and morning slots fill first.
- Ross Island and North Bay are reached by government harbour boat from the Water Sports Complex, with tickets and the forest fee arranged locally. Ross Island is closed on Wednesdays.
- 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 English on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about 6:50 PM and in Hindi on other nights from about 5:50 PM. Non-professional camera charges are about Rs 200 per camera.
- The drive north to Rangat and Diglipur on Day 8 and the return on Day 9 run along the Andaman Trunk Road through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve in a government convoy, so both days start very early. Photographing or interacting with the Jarawa is prohibited by law.
- Breakfast is included as per itinerary. Any meal not listed for a day is payable directly.
- Water sports at Elephant Beach and the coral islands are subject to weather and paid directly. The Elephant Beach snorkelling session is complimentary, while sea walk, jet ski, banana boat and parasailing are paid on the spot.
- The Radhanagar Beach photoshoot and the Laxmanpur Beach stargazing are complimentary. A private candlelight dinner can be arranged on request as an add-on.
- Carry cash for water sports and site payments, as card and online payments are often unavailable.
Popular add-ons
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1, 2, 3 or 7 |
| Candlelight Dinner | ₹2000 – ₹3500 | 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 |
| Candlelight Dinner | ₹3,500 – ₹4500 | 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 |
| Candle light dinner | ₹4000 – ₹4500 | 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 a drive north to Diglipur via Rangat. Around Port Blair you also see Ross Island, North Bay and Chidiyatapu.
Direct and connecting flights run from Hyderabad to Veer Savarkar Airport (Sri Vijaya Puram), often via Chennai or Bangalore. Day 1 stays in Port Blair, so a morning or early afternoon landing fits the plan.
Yes. The Port Blair to Havelock, Havelock to Neil and Neil to Port Blair ferries are booked and held once your trip is confirmed. Ross and North Bay are reached by government harbour boat.
A complimentary couples photoshoot at Radhanagar Beach and a stargazing evening at Laxmanpur Beach. A private candlelight dinner can be added on request.
The drive north and back runs in a fixed government convoy along the Andaman Trunk Road through the Jarawa reserve, so Day 8 and Day 9 both set off early.
October to May for calm seas and clear sunsets at Radhanagar, Laxmanpur and Chidiyatapu.
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