Start with breakfast at a popular Port Blair café (coffee, omelette and local fruit) to fuel up before island sightseeing; cafés typically open by 7:30–8:00. Good for a relaxed start and to collect ferry/park permits if needed.
Visit the Cellular Jail museum and galleries to understand the islands' colonial history — the museum is informative and a must-see for context. (Cellular Jail generally open 9:00–16:30.)
Short boat ride to Ross Island to see colonial ruins, deer and quiet trails; it’s an atmospheric, lightly visited site and ideal for photography. Public boats usually run 9:00–15:00 from Phoenix Bay.
Have a hearty lunch at a well-reviewed local restaurant (seafood thali or vegetarian options). Central Port Blair has several reliable eateries open 11:00–15:00 for lunch.
Choose the Anthropological Museum (open 9:00–17:00) for tribal history, or Corbyn's Cove Beach for a relaxed seaside stroll — both are easy half-day options depending on energy levels.
Attend the Light & Sound show at Cellular Jail (timing usually 18:00–19:00) which narrates the freedom struggle; book tickets in advance for a good seat.
Dinner at a popular Port Blair restaurant serving fresh seafood and local dishes; many restaurants are open until 21:00–22:00. Good time to sample local fish curries or South Indian fare.
Leave very early by road (shared taxi or organised tour) for Baratang — the drive through Jarwa tribal reserve and mangrove-lined creeks is scenic; most tours depart 4:30–5:00 to reach attractions in daylight.
Cross the mangrove creeks by government/permit boat then take a short trek to the Limestone Caves — the caves are geological curiosities and a unique offbeat highlight (visiting window roughly 8:30–15:30).
Drive back to Port Blair in the afternoon, arriving by late afternoon or early evening; use the travel time to rest and plan the island transfers for the next day.
Take an early ferry (government or private) from Phoenix/Netaji for Havelock; ferries usually run from around 6:00–14:00 and the trip takes 1½–3 hours depending on the boat.
Spend the afternoon at Radhanagar — a world-famous beach ideal for swimming, sunbathing and relaxation; park open typically 6:00–18:00 (no alcohol, keep it eco-friendly).
Take a morning boat to Elephant Beach for snorkelling or try a short discover-scuba experience — boats generally operate 8:00–13:00 and marine life visibility is best in the morning.
Take an inter-island ferry from Havelock to Neil (roughly 45–75 minutes); ferries run several times a day but confirm timings and book in advance during peak season.
Explore Laxmanpur Beach and the Natural Bridge area — less touristy than Havelock and excellent for sunsets and tide-pool exploration (best late afternoon).
Dine at a tranquil Neil café or beach shack; Neil serves simple but delicious seafood and island-style dishes and often closes earlier than Havelock (by 21:00–21:30).
Take the morning ferry back to Port Blair (schedule varies—many ferries leave between 8:00–11:00); journey takes roughly 1½–3 hours depending on service.
Head to Chidiya Tapu for late-afternoon birdwatching and coastal forest walks; it’s an offbeat native birding spot with a scenic sunset viewpoint (park best visited 15:00–18:00).
Early dinner in Port Blair and transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for evening departures; ensure you allow at least 2 hours for domestic flight check-in.