Start with a hearty breakfast of South Indian and seafood options at a popular Port Blair cafe (try local fish curry with rice or dosa) to fuel the day.
Visit the historic Cellular Jail and museum to learn about India’s freedom struggle; the museum is typically open 9:00am–12:30pm & 1:30pm–5:00pm, so aim for a morning tour.
Attend the iconic Cellular Jail sound-and-light show (usually starts at 5:30pm daily) to see the story of the freedom movement dramatized; pre-book tickets if possible.
Leave very early by road toward Baratang (permit checks and a long drive + ferry/boat transfer); the trip is long (3–4 hours one-way road) so start pre-dawn. Book the baratang tour through a reliable operator.
Explore the striking Limestone Caves accessible by a short boat ride; tours are time-sensitive, so follow the guide and wear good shoes. (Cave timings depend on tides and boat schedules.)
Visit the unique mud volcano site nearby — a rare natural phenomenon and one of Baratang’s highlights; photography opportunity and short walk required.
Begin the return drive to Port Blair — expect evening arrival after the long day; keep snacks and motion-sickness meds handy for the road and ferry legs.
Take an early ferry (fast ferry / Makruzz or govt ferry) from Port Blair to Swaraj Island; check operator schedules and arrive at the jetty at least 30–45 minutes before departure.
Enjoy breakfast at the well-known 'Something Different' or another popular Havelock cafe serving breakfast bowls, eggs, and coastal dishes near the market area.
Spend the late morning on Radhanagar Beach — consistently rated among Asia’s best beaches for its white sand and turquoise waters; relax, swim, and take photos.
Choose a relaxing dinner at a recommended Havelock restaurant (seafood thali or continental options); reserve if you want a prime table near the beach.
Take a boat or trek to Elephant Beach for snorkeling, sea-walking, or a glass-bottom boat tour; operators normally run trips from ~8:30am–3:30pm, book in advance and bring reef-safe sunscreen.
Visit Laxmanpur Beach and the Natural Bridge (a tidal rock formation visible at low tide) — a scenic spot for photography and light swimming (check tide charts).
Head to Bharatpur Beach for calm waters ideal for snorkeling, shallow swimming, and kayaking; equipment rentals available locally (timings usually until late afternoon).
Take a short boat ride to Ross Island (open mornings; boats typically operate until mid-afternoon) to explore ruins, deer, and the small museum — about 1–2 hours is ideal.
Go to North Bay for glass-bottom boat rides and snorkeling (usually open 9:00am–4:00pm). Book snorkeling or a semi-submarine trip for coral and fish viewing.
Drive to Chidiya Tapu early for a sunrise viewpoint and birdwatching; the area is great for spotting endemic birds and panoramic coastal views (park usually best early morning).
Head to the airport or jetty for your departure. Times will depend on your booked flight/ferry — ensure you arrive 90 minutes (domestic flight) or 60 minutes (boat) before departure.