Day 1
Arrive Port Blair | Cellular Jail | Light and Sound Show
Arrive at Veer Savarkar Airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon at Cellular Jail, the colonial prison where Indian freedom fighters were exiled - powerful museum and galleries. Evening Light and Sound Show at the jail, an emotional tribute to those who gave their lives for independence. Overnight Port Blair.
π‘ Tip: Book Makruzz or Green Ocean ferry to Havelock as soon as you land - they sell out fast in peak season.
Day 2
Ross Island | North Bay Snorkeling | Corbyn's Cove Beach
Morning boat to Ross Island, the former British headquarters now overgrown with jungle where deer and peacocks roam among colonial ruins. Head to North Bay Island for a glass-bottom boat ride and snorkeling over vibrant coral reefs. Evening at Corbyn's Cove Beach for a swim and sunset walk. Overnight Port Blair.
π‘ Tip: Ross Island is closed on Wednesdays - plan your Port Blair days accordingly.
Day 3
Ferry to Havelock Island | Radhanagar Beach
Morning ferry to Havelock Island, 2 to 2.5 hours by Makruzz. Check in to your beachside resort and head to Radhanagar Beach, ranked among Asia's best, with pristine white sand and turquoise water. Sunset here is extraordinary. Overnight Havelock.
π‘ Tip: Radhanagar Beach is best at high tide - arrive by 5 PM to catch both the swimming and the sunset.
Day 4
Elephant Beach | Water Sports | Scuba Diving
Morning speed boat to Elephant Beach with the best snorkeling in the Andamans right off the shore. Jet skiing, banana boat rides, and sea walking for non-divers. Afternoon option for a beginner scuba dive with certified instructors at one of India's best dive sites. Overnight Havelock.
π‘ Tip: Book scuba diving with Barefoot Dive Centre or Dive India - both are well-certified and highly reputed.
Day 5
Ferry to Neil Island | Natural Bridge | Laxmanpur Sunset
45-minute ferry to Neil Island, smaller and quieter than Havelock. Morning at Bharatpur Beach with calm shallow water for snorkeling. Walk to the Natural Bridge, a rock arch formed naturally over the sea, only accessible at low tide. End the day at Laxmanpur Beach for an uncrowded and spectacular sunset. Overnight Neil Island.
π‘ Tip: Check tide timings before visiting the Natural Bridge - it disappears completely at high tide.
Day 6
Ferry back to Port Blair | Aberdeen Bazaar | Departure
Morning ferry back to Port Blair. Quick stop at Aberdeen Bazaar for black pearls, shells, and Andaman spices as souvenirs. Transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for return flight. End of tour.
π‘ Tip: Buy black pearl jewellery only from certified shops in Aberdeen Bazaar - many roadside sellers sell imitation pearls.