Arrive at Veer Savarkar International Airport/Harbour and transfer to your hotel in Aberdeen/Netaji Nagar; freshen up and leave luggage. Most hotels allow early baggage drop; check-in times typically 12:00pm.
Hearty South Indian breakfast or continental fare to fuel the day; cafes open from ~7:30am and serve fresh seafood and local eggs. Good introduction to Andaman cuisine.
Visit the Cellular Jail museum to learn about the islands' colonial history and freedom-fighter stories; the museum and grounds are open roughly 9:00am–5:00pm. Essential for context before island excursions.
Try local fish curry, prawn thali or vegetarian options in Aberdeen Bazaar; restaurants generally open 11:00am–10:00pm and offer good seafood and local flavors.
Short visit to the Anthropological Museum (typically open 9:00am–5:00pm) to see tribal artifacts and the Fisheries Museum for marine life exhibits; both are compact but informative.
Shop for seashell souvenirs, spices and local snacks; plan light packing if leaving early tomorrow. Bazaar activity is best in late afternoon before the Light & Sound show.
Attend the iconic Light & Sound show (typical start ~5:30pm–6:00pm depending on season) to hear narrated history with projections — book tickets in advance as shows sell out. Show lasts about an hour.
Board the morning ferry to Havelock (fast ferry departures commonly between 6:00am–8:30am); advance booking recommended. Journey ~1.5–2.5h depending on vessel.
Boat transfer from Govindnagar to Elephant Beach for snorkeling among coral and tropical fish; operators run trips roughly 8:00am–3:00pm — book morning slots for calmer seas.
Visit the famed Radhanagar Beach (open all day, lifeguard hours typically 8:00am–5:30pm) — stroll the shoreline and watch one of India’s best sunsets; allow 2–3 hours for sunset and photos.
Morning dive trips depart early (around 7:00am) to prime dive sites with clearer visibility; PADI intro dives and certified two-tank dives are available — allow time for briefing and safety checks.
Short drive to Kalapathar Beach for dramatic black rocks, calmer waters and quiet views — beach is open all day and is ideal for afternoon relaxation and photography.
Catch sunrise and photograph the famous Natural Bridge (Howrah Bridge) at Laxmanpur; the shoreline is best early morning and access is unrestricted (open 24/7).
Bharatpur is Neil’s prime snorkeling spot with shallow coral beds; boat/snorkel trips typically operate 8:30am–3:00pm and are family-friendly — book a morning slot for best visibility.
Hire a bicycle or scooter to visit Sitapur Beach, the Natural Bridge again and quiet viewpoints; island is small so exploring by two-wheeler is efficient and scenic.
Take an early ferry back to Port Blair (fast services around 7:00am–9:00am) to maximize your final day for short excursions and departure preparations.
Short boat ride to Ross Island to explore ruins, deer park and colonial-era structures; ferries to Ross generally operate 8:30am–3:30pm — plan 1.5–2 hours on-site.
Late breakfast or early lunch near the harbour with seafood and coastal staples — relax before your afternoon schedule and confirm transfer to airport/ferry terminal.
Final Andaman meal — order fish thali or biryani and sample island desserts; allow time to pack and check-out (standard check-out ~11:00am but hotels will store luggage if needed).
Drive to Chidiya Tapu for coastal forest trails and an excellent sunset viewpoint (best visited 4:00pm onwards; entry/access available most of the day). If time-limited, Corbyn's Cove is closer to town for a quick beach walk.