5‑Day Andaman & Nicobar Islands Grand Exploration

Day 1: Arrival & Port Blair Highlights

Morning: Arrive at Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair (flight typically lands around 08:00 AM). Transfer by prepaid taxi (≈ 15 km, 30 min, ₹300) to your hotel, check‑in and freshen up.

Afternoon: Visit the historic Cellular Jail (guided light‑and‑sound show at 3:30 PM, 2 h). Afterwards stroll along Corbyn’s Cove Beach for a quick swim and sunset‑ready photo session.

Evening: Explore the Anthropological Museum (1 h) and enjoy a relaxed dinner at a seaside café on the harbour front.

Day 2: Port Blair → Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

Morning: After breakfast, board the government ferry at 7:30 AM from the Port Blair jetty (≈ 2 h 30 min, ₹800). Arrive at Havelock, check into a beach resort, and unwind.

Afternoon: Head to Radhanagar Beach (the world‑renowned “Beach No. 7”) for sunbathing, beach volleyball, and a leisurely walk along the white sand (≈ 3 h).

Evening: Dine at a local restaurant serving fresh seafood, then take a moonlit stroll on the beach or enjoy a bonfire organized by the resort.

Day 3: Havelock Island Adventures

Morning: Join a certified dive centre for a 2‑dive scuba diving session at the vibrant coral reefs of Havelock (≈ 4 h total, includes briefing and equipment).

Afternoon: Transfer by boat (≈ 30 min) to Elephant Beach for snorkeling, kayaking, and a short trek through the forest (≈ 3 h).

Evening: Return to the resort, relax with a sunset cocktail, and explore the night market for local handicrafts.

Day 4: Havelock → Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) → Baratang Island

Morning: Catch the early ferry (8:00 AM) to Neil Island (≈ 1 h). Upon arrival, rent a scooter (₹300/day) and visit Bharatpur Beach for swimming and glass‑bottom boat rides (≈ 2 h).

Afternoon: Continue to Laxmanpur Beach for its striking red‑soil cliffs, then head to the natural limestone arch known as the Natural Bridge (all within 2 h travel). Return to Port Blair by a private speedboat (≈ 4 h, ₹2,800) for the Baratang day tour.

Evening: After the Baratang excursion (see next day’s details), unwind at the hotel and enjoy a quiet dinner.

Day 5: Baratang Island Exploration & Departure

Morning: Early start (5:30 AM) for a full‑day guided tour of Baratang Island. Travel by 4‑WD jeep through the forest (≈ 2 h) to the Limestone Caves (guided walk, 1 h) and the nearby Mud Volcano (photo stop, 30 min).

Afternoon: Picnic lunch at the scenic viewpoint, then return to Port Blair, stopping at Ross Island for a quick exploration of the colonial ruins (≈ 1 h).

Evening: Head to the airport for an evening flight home, carrying memories of the Andaman archipelago.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Round‑trip flight to Port Blair: 2 h travel, ₹12,000
• Accommodation (5 nights, mid‑range): 5 days, ₹17,500
• Port Blair – Havelock ferry (round‑trip): 2 h 30 min each way, ₹800 each way (₹1,600 total)
• Havelock – Neil ferry (round‑trip): 1 h each way, ₹800 each way (₹1,600 total)
• Baratang full‑day tour (jeep, guide, entry): 8 h, ₹3,500
• Scuba diving (2 dives, equipment, instructor): 4 h, ₹4,500
• Elephant Beach snorkeling & kayak: 3 h, ₹1,200
• Cellular Jail entry & light‑show: 2 h, ₹300
• Anthropological Museum entry: 1 h, ₹200
• Ross Island entry: 1 h, ₹100
• Chidiya Tapu sunset trek (guide): 3 h, ₹500
• Local transport (taxis, scooters, speedboat): 5 days, ₹5,000
• Food & beverages (average ₹1,200/day): 5 days, ₹6,000
• Total Estimated Cost: ₹61,500

Tips

If you have extra days, consider adding a relaxed stay on North Bay Island for glass‑bottom boat rides and a marine aquarium, or a trek to Mount Harriet for panoramic views. To shorten the trip, skip the Baratang day and replace it with a half‑day at Chidiya Tapu, saving travel time while still enjoying the islands' natural beauty.