Domestic Beach & Island Tour · Port Blair & Havelock Island, Andaman & Nicobar Easy

Andaman Islands — 4 Nights in Port Blair & Havelock

Asia's best beaches, the Cellular Jail and turquoise ferry crossings between the islands.

5 Days / 4 Nights
Duration
2 Islands
Islands
Easy
Difficulty
Tour Overview

Asia's best beaches, the Cellular Jail and turquoise ferry crossings between the islands.

The Andamans are India’s tropical edge — a thousand-island archipelago in the Bay of Bengal where the water turns the kind of blue you usually only see in photographs. This four-night trip threads the two islands that introduce them best: Port Blair, the capital, where you’ll walk the corridors of the Cellular Jail and watch its sound-and-light show retell India’s freedom struggle; and Havelock, two hours east by ferry, ringed by what Time Magazine once called Asia’s best beach.

You’ll spend two nights on each island, with all ferry crossings on premium-class boats — Makruzz, Nautika, ITT Majestic or Green Ocean. On Havelock, Radhanagar’s white sand and sunset are the showpiece, Kalapathar’s black rocks and shallow lagoons make the postcard, and Elephanta Beach offers easy snorkelling among live coral. Back at Port Blair, the closing day winds through the Anthropological Museum, the Fisheries Aquarium, the bird-rich Chidiya Tapu beach for sunset and the bustling Aberdeen Bazaar.

Deluxe hotels throughout, breakfast and dinner included, all ferry tickets and entry charges covered, and private vehicles on each island. It’s an easy, water-led trip — ideal for couples, families and small groups.

Tour Highlights

7 reasons travellers pick this trip

1

Cellular Jail (Kala Pani) and the evening Light & Sound Show in Port Blair

2

Radhanagar Beach on Havelock — repeatedly ranked among Asia's best

3

Kalapathar Beach — black-rock shoreline and shallow turquoise lagoons

4

Snorkelling and live coral at Elephanta Beach

5

Premium-class ferry between Port Blair and Havelock (Makruzz / Nautika / ITT / Green Ocean)

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Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Aquarium and sunset at Chidiya Tapu

7

Deluxe hotels with daily breakfast & dinner, all ferry & entry tickets included

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Follow the route

D1 Sea level
D1 · Arrive Port Blair — Cellular Jail & Sound-and-Light Show Airport transfer

Arrive at Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair, and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, head to the Cellular Jail (Kala Pani) — the colonial-era prison that held India's freedom fighters — for a visit before the evening Light & Sound Show, which retells its story under the open sky. Overnight in Port Blair.

Overnight: Hotel in Port Blair (Blue Marlin / Aries Grand / Da Bay Inn) Dinner
D2 Sea level
D2 · Port Blair → Havelock by Ferry — Radhanagar & Kalapathar Beaches ~70 km by premium ferry · ~2 hrs

After breakfast, transfer to the jetty for your premium-class ferry to Havelock Island. On arrival, check into your beach resort and head out for Kalapathar Beach — known for its black volcanic rocks against turquoise water — and on to Radhanagar Beach, one of the most photographed beaches in Asia, for the sunset. Overnight in Havelock.

Overnight: Resort in Havelock (DA Havelock Queen / NK Havelock Eco Resort / Radha Krishna Resort) Breakfast, Dinner
D3 Sea level
D3 · Havelock — Elephanta Beach Within Havelock

After breakfast, visit Elephanta Beach — reached by a short boat ride from Havelock jetty — known for its shallow reef, live coral and easy snorkelling. Spend the day at the beach; optional water-sports such as snorkelling, scuba diving and sea-walking are available on the spot for an additional charge. Return to your resort. Overnight in Havelock.

Overnight: Resort in Havelock Breakfast, Dinner
D4 Sea level
D4 · Havelock → Port Blair by Ferry — Local Sightseeing ~70 km by premium ferry · ~2 hrs

After breakfast, take the premium-class ferry back to Port Blair. After check-in, head out for an evening sightseeing round — the Anthropological Museum (a window into the Andaman's indigenous communities), the Fisheries Aquarium, Chidiya Tapu beach for sunset and the Aberdeen Bazaar for last-minute shopping. Overnight in Port Blair.

Overnight: Hotel in Port Blair Breakfast, Dinner
D5
D5 · Port Blair — Departure Airport transfer

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair, for your onward journey. End of services.

Breakfast
Inclusions & Exclusions

What your price covers

Included

  • 4 nights' accommodation in the mentioned or similar deluxe hotels (base-category rooms unless specified)
  • Daily breakfast except on the day of arrival (meals as per the hotel's set menu and policy)
  • Daily dinner at the respective hotels
  • Premium-class ferry tickets between Port Blair and Havelock (Makruzz / Nautika / ITT Majestic / Green Ocean)
  • Boat charges to Elephanta Beach
  • All entry charges as per the itinerary
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle on each island, point-to-point as per the itinerary
  • Driver allowance, fuel, toll and parking charges
  • Rates valid for Indian nationals only

Not included

  • GST
  • Any airfare to / from Port Blair
  • Meals other than those mentioned (lunch is not included)
  • Water sports — scuba diving, snorkelling, sea-walking, jet-ski, parasailing (available on the spot at extra cost)
  • Any optional sightseeing or activity
  • Camera fees at protected sites
  • Telephone, laundry and personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned under "Included"
Before You Go

Pack smart, travel easy

Beach wear Swimwear, quick-dry clothes, a sarong or beach towel and flip-flops for the sand
Sun protection Reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses and a wide-brim hat — the equatorial sun is intense
Light cottons Daytime humidity is high — pack breathable cotton or linen
Photo ID Aadhaar or Voter ID is fine for Indian nationals; foreign nationals need a separate Restricted Area Permit (issued on arrival)
Cash ATMs work in Port Blair but are limited on Havelock — carry some cash for water sports, tips and shopping
Dry bag / pouch Useful on ferry rides, boat transfers and at the beach to protect phones and documents
Light rain layer A compact poncho is handy — even outside the monsoon, brief showers are common
Motion-sickness aid The ferry crossing is calm but can be choppy in pre/post-monsoon weeks — carry a tablet if you're sensitive
  • Pricing is per person and depends on group size: ₹18,550 (2 pax), ₹16,399 (4 pax), ₹15,499 (6 pax) — Deluxe Package with Breakfast & Dinner.
  • All inter-island ferry crossings are on premium-class boats (Makruzz / Nautika / ITT Majestic / Green Ocean) — operator allocated based on availability.
  • The Cellular Jail Light & Sound Show is subject to availability and weather; the English-language slot is usually the later show.
  • Cellular Jail is closed on Mondays and national holidays — sightseeing is sequenced to work around this.
  • Water sports (scuba, snorkelling, sea-walk) are arranged on the spot at additional cost; availability depends on sea conditions on the day.
  • Foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (issued free of cost at Port Blair airport on arrival).
  • Andaman runs on Indian Standard Time, but sunrises (around 5 am) and sunsets (around 5 pm) feel earlier than the mainland — start sightseeing days early.
  • The Andamans are remote — flights to Port Blair often need advance booking, and last-minute changes can be expensive.
  • Mobile network coverage is reliable in Port Blair and patchy on Havelock; BSNL, Airtel and Jio work, others may not.
  • Drink only bottled or packaged water and stay hydrated; humidity is high year-round.
  • The package runs October–May; ferry services and many activities are disrupted during the monsoon (June–September).
Questions

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit the Andamans? +
October to May. The water is calm, skies are clear, and ferries run reliably. The monsoon (June–September) brings rough seas and frequent ferry cancellations, so this trip isn't offered then.
Are flights to Port Blair included? +
No. Flights to Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) are at your own cost. We recommend booking 4–8 weeks in advance for the best fares.
How do we travel between Port Blair and Havelock? +
On premium-class ferry — Makruzz, Nautika, ITT Majestic or Green Ocean. The crossing takes around 2 hours. Tickets are included in your package.
Are water sports included? +
No. Snorkelling, scuba diving, sea-walking and jet-ski are arranged on the spot at additional cost — typically ₹500–₹5,000 depending on the activity. Boat charges to Elephanta Beach are included.
How is the price calculated? +
Per person, by group size — 2 pax ₹18,550, 4 pax ₹16,399, 6 pax ₹15,499. Larger groups pay less per head.
Do I need a permit? +
Indian nationals don't need a permit — just carry a valid photo ID (Aadhaar or Voter ID). Foreign nationals are issued a free Restricted Area Permit on arrival at Port Blair airport.
What meals are included? +
Daily breakfast (except arrival day) and daily dinner at the hotels. Lunch is at your own expense — there are plenty of beach shacks and cafés on both islands.
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