Settle into your hotel; freshen up and confirm ferry/scuba bookings. Early check-in depends on flight timing — many hotels offer luggage hold if room not ready.
Historic colonial prison with a museum explaining the freedom struggle — visit during the day to explore galleries and exhibits. Open daily 8:00am–5:00pm.
Short boat ride to the once-administrative island with ruins, deer sightings and colonial-era structures; boats run roughly 9:00am–3:30pm — confirm boat times at the jetty.
Close to Port Blair, this sandy beach is ideal for a late-afternoon stroll and quick swim; best visited before sunset, beach vendors and shacks open through evening.
Leave early by road (approx 3–4 hours each way then boat) to cover mangrove creeks, limestone caves and mud volcano within daylight; most tours depart 4:00–5:00am due to road/permit logistics.
Short mangrove boat ride through narrow creeks to the limestone caves — breathtaking geology and photo opportunities; cave boat trips operate mid-morning once road permits are cleared.
Walk and photograph the caves formed by seawater erosion; guide/boat operator will time visits for safe tides — wear comfortable shoes and carry water.
A rare geological site where mud periodically erupts; quick stop popular with tourists — accessibility depends on road conditions, usually visited late morning.
Simple, hearty local meals (rice, dal, fish curry) offered at village dhabas — convenient and authentic during the day-trip. Dhaba timings typically align with daytime visitors.
One of Asia’s best beaches — pristine white sand and clear water; open from dawn to early evening, excellent for swimming and photography. Beach entry and lifeguard services available daytime.
Book a morning dive with a certified operator (First dives typically 7:30–9:30am); see rich coral gardens and reef fish — suitable operators provide gear, briefing and certified instructors. Open daily weather permitting.
Short speedboat (20–30 min) to Elephant Beach for snorkeling among corals or a glass-bottom boat ride if you prefer staying dry; snorkeling operators run trips 9:00am–3:00pm (weather dependent).
Wide beaches, turquoise water and the nearby Natural Bridge (natural rock formation) — Laxmanpur is perfect for biking and long beach walks. Beaches open dawn to dusk.
Shallow reefs and calm water make this beach good for light snorkeling or relaxing; operators provide snorkel gear and short guided trips (afternoon slots available till ~3:30pm).
Famous for birdlife and a dramatic sunset over the sea; reserve 2–3 hours including drive (park open during daylight hours, aim to arrive early evening).