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The Andaman Islands

Lagoons, Reefs & Rainforest in Andaman

Six unhurried days across Port Blair, Havelock and Neil, with flights, island stays and handpicked experiences in one place.

Explore the islandsPlan a 6-day trip
  • Best time: Nov to Apr
  • Fly into Port Blair (IXZ)
  • Havelock & Neil islands
Things to do

Your 6-day Andaman itinerary

Port Blair's history first, then the ferry out to Havelock's beaches and reefs, and slow days on Neil Island.

  1. Day 1

    Port Blair

    Cellular Jail

    Start with history at the colonial-era 'Kala Pani' prison, now a national memorial, then stay for the evening light-and-sound show.

    Read about the Cellular Jail
    Best
    Evenings
    Time needed
    2 to 3 hours
  2. Aerial view of a speedboat crossing coral reef patches in turquoise water

    Day 2

    North Bay Island

    Coral by glass-bottom boat

    Take a short boat ride from Port Blair to North Bay and see the coral reef through a glass-bottom boat, no swimming needed.

    See the glass-bottom boat ride
    Best
    Nov to Apr
    Time needed
    Half day
  3. Waves rolling onto a wide sandy beach below a forested headland at dusk

    Day 3

    Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)

    Radhanagar Beach

    Take the morning ferry to Havelock and spend the afternoon at Radhanagar, a long curve of white sand backed by forest and often ranked among Asia's best beaches.

    Explore Radhanagar Beach
    Best
    Sunset
    Time needed
    Half day

    Ferry from Port Blair to Havelock, about 2 hours

  4. Scuba diver in a mask exploring clear blue water

    Day 4

    Off Havelock

    Scuba and snorkelling

    Learn to scuba dive with Havelock's dive schools, or snorkel the shallow reef at Elephant Beach, a short boat ride away.

    Discover diving spots at Havelock
    Best
    Oct to May
    Time needed
    Half day
  5. Kayakers paddling through glowing blue bioluminescent water at night

    Day 4, after dark

    Havelock's mangroves

    Glowing water by kayak

    After dark, paddle a kayak through the mangrove creeks and watch the water light up blue with every stroke.

    See bioluminescence kayaking
    Best
    Moonless nights
    Time needed
    About 2 hours
  6. Natural rock arch beside a beach with clear turquoise water and palm trees

    Day 5

    Neil (Shaheed Dweep)

    Slow days on Neil Island

    Slow right down on quiet Neil Island: cycle between beaches, see the Natural Bridge rock arch and catch the sunset at Laxmanpur.

    Explore Neil Island
    Best
    Nov to Apr
    Time needed
    Full day

    Ferry from Havelock to Neil, about 1 hour

Why go

What makes Andaman special

The little things that make the Andaman Islands unlike anywhere else in India.

  • Reefs right off the beach

    Clear, warm water and shallow coral reefs mean good snorkelling just a few steps from the sand.

  • Early sunrises

    The islands sit far east on Indian time, so the sun rises around 5 am in summer. Beach mornings start early.

  • A story at Kala Pani

    The Cellular Jail is a national memorial to the freedom fighters once imprisoned there.

  • Island hopping by ferry

    Ferries link Port Blair, Havelock and Neil in a couple of hours, so it's easy to stay on more than one island.

  • Fresh from the sea

    Grilled fish, prawns and crab, eaten by the beach with tender coconut water.

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Fly into Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) in Port Blair, with connections from major Indian cities.

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