Arrive at Veer Savarkar International Airport or Phoenix Bay Jetty and transfer to your hotel in Port Blair; check in, freshen up, and enjoy a leisurely coastal breakfast with local seafood and coconut chutney. Take a short orientation walk around the Aberdeen Bazaar and the historic Phoenix Bay area to get your first glimpses of Andaman life and buy any last-minute essentials for island transfers.
Visit the Cellular Jail complex to explore the National Memorial and its small but informative museum, then stroll through the nearby Chatham Saw Mill area if time permits for a glimpse into colonial industry. Alternatively, relax at Corbyn's Cove Beach for a refreshing swim or a coconut under the palms before returning to the hotel to rest ahead of the evening program.
Attend the evocative Light and Sound Show at the Cellular Jail, where narrations and dramatic lighting recount India’s freedom struggle — arrive early to secure good seats and soak in the emotional storytelling. After the show, enjoy a quiet dinner at a seaside restaurant serving fresh Andaman fish curry or try local flavors at a nearby cafe before turning in for an early night to prepare for tomorrow’s fuller sightseeing.
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before returning to the Cellular Jail for a deeper, daylight exploration of the memorial complex and its well-curated museum exhibits; take time to read the personal stories of freedom fighters and climb the watchtower for a panoramic view of the harbor. From there, walk to the nearby Fisheries Museum (Marine Museum) to see coral displays, marine specimens and learn about local conservation efforts that shape Andaman life.
After a light lunch at a seaside café near Aberdeen Bazaar, head to the Anthropological Museum to gain insight into the indigenous tribes and cultural history of the islands, then visit the historic Chatham Saw Mill for a short guided look at one of Asia’s oldest sawmills. If you prefer some downtime, spend the late afternoon relaxing and swimming at Corbyn's Cove Beach — rent a sun lounger, sip a fresh coconut and stroll the palm-fringed shoreline as the sun warms the sand.
Return to town in time for a leisurely seafood dinner at one of Port Blair’s waterfront restaurants, sampling Andaman specialties like grilled lobster or fish curry with coconut rice. Finish the night with a gentle stroll along the Marina or attend any local cultural performances at the Cellular Jail lawn if scheduled — an easy, reflective evening before your early transfer to Havelock tomorrow.
After an early breakfast in Port Blair, check out and transfer to Phoenix Bay/Neil Jetty for the scheduled passenger ferry to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep); enjoy coastal vistas from the deck and watch for whales or dolphins on the crossing. On arrival at Havelock’s Swadeshwar/Harbour Bay jetty, meet your pre-booked transfer and head to your beachside accommodation to drop bags, freshen up, and rent a scooter or arrange a short taxi ride to explore the island at your own pace.
Spend a leisurely afternoon at Radhanagar Beach (Beach No.7), consistently rated among Asia’s finest — walk the wide white-sand shore, swim in the clear turquoise water, and relax beneath coconut palms while sampling fresh coconut water or local snacks from a beach shack. If you’re up for a short nature diversion, visit nearby Sunset Point and the Radhanagar viewpoint for panoramic photos and a chance to spot shorebirds along the dunes.
Return to your resort to shower and unwind, then stroll back to Radhanagar for an unforgettable sunset that paints the bay in orange and pink hues; many hotels and beachfront cafes serve chilled mocktails and grilled seafood to enjoy as dusk falls. Finish the night with a relaxed dinner at a popular Havelock restaurant such as Something Different — A Beachside Cafe or Full Moon Cafe, swapping day-one Port Blair stories as you prepare for tomorrow’s snorkeling or diving adventure at Elephant Beach.
Rise early for a quick breakfast at your resort and catch the boat transfer to Elephant Beach, arriving before the crowds to make the most of crystal-clear waters; choose a guided beginner scuba dive with a certified dive center (e.g., Dive India or Ocean Tribe) or join a reef snorkeling trip to see vibrant corals, clownfish and green sea turtles up close. After the water time, relax on Elephant Beach’s powdery sand and enjoy a fresh coconut or light seafood snack from the beach shacks before returning to the jetty.
Back on Havelock, have a leisurely seaside lunch at Something Different — A Beachside Cafe or Full Moon Cafe, then spend the early afternoon exploring nearby Mangrove Creek or renting a scooter to visit Kalapathar Beach for a quieter stretch of shoreline and dramatic black-rock vistas. If you went diving in the morning, use this time to dry off, browse local shops for shell crafts, or take a short nature walk through the island’s coconut groves to spot endemic birds.
Make your way to Radhanagar Beach well before sunset to claim a scenic spot on the western sands; stroll the broad coastline, dip your feet in the shallows, and watch the sky ignite in brilliant orange and pink hues as the sun descends. After the show, enjoy a relaxed beachfront dinner — choose grilled seafood or a coastal Thali at a nearby restaurant — and swap diving highlights with fellow travelers under swaying palms before turning in for the night.
After an early breakfast in Havelock, check out and take the scheduled ferry to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), enjoying coastal views and the occasional dolphin pod on the 30-45 minute crossing; on arrival at Neil Jetty, collect your luggage and transfer to your guesthouse or beach cottage, then rent a bicycle or scooter to begin exploring. Head first to the famed Natural Bridge (Howrah Bridge) to walk the rocky shoreline and photograph this dramatic coral formation at low to mid-tide, while learning about its formation from a local guide or your host.
For lunch, sample fresh island fare at a beachfront café near Bharatpur or Sitapur — think grilled fish, coconut chutney and seasonal salads — then spend the early afternoon at Laxmanpur or Bharatpur Beach, where gentle sands and clear shallows are perfect for swimming, shoreline snorkeling and spotting colorful reef fish. If you prefer a quieter nature interlude, follow a short coconut-grove trail inland to see native birdlife or visit the small, tranquil Neil Island fruit orchards to sample ripe tropical fruit from roadside stalls.
Return to Laxmanpur’s western stretch well before sunset to claim a prime spot for the spectacular golden-hour show and stroll the elevated viewpoint that looks back toward Havelock; as dusk falls, savor a seaside dinner at a popular local eatery such as Islander’s Cafe or Sitapur Beach shacks, sampling Andaman crab or prawn curry. Finish the night with a relaxed walk under starry skies along the quiet shore, reflecting on the week’s highlights and preparing for your return to Port Blair tomorrow.
After an early breakfast on Neil Island, check out and board the scheduled ferry back to Port Blair, enjoying a calm crossing and one last chance to spot dolphins en route; upon arrival at Phoenix Bay/Port Blair jetty, collect your luggage and transfer to your hotel or head straight to Veer Savarkar International Airport depending on your flight schedule. If time allows, drop bags at a day-use room and take a quick stroll through Aberdeen Bazaar for any final souvenirs like sea-salt chocolate or shell crafts.
Have a relaxed seaside lunch at a waterfront restaurant near the Marina or at New Lighthouse area—choose from fresh Andaman fish curry, prawn masala or a coconut-based thali—then visit the Fisheries Museum or the Anthropological Museum for a brief, last-minute cultural refresher on the islands’ marine life and tribal heritage. Allow plenty of buffer time to return to your hotel, collect luggage, and complete check-in and security formalities at the airport, keeping travel time and Port Blair traffic in mind.
Board your evening flight to Hyderabad with memories of coral reefs, Radhanagar sunsets and Neil’s Natural Bridge still vivid; if your flight is late, enjoy a final cup of local coconut tea or a light snack at the airport lounge while reflecting on the trip highlights and planning a future return to the Andamans.