Best Of Andaman With Baratang

Land at Port Blair airport in the morning or afternoon and transfer to the hotel. Later proceed for a visit to Corbyn’s Cove Beach, the only beach in Port Blair where guests can swim, relax and unwind. You may also enjoy water-sport activities such as Jet Ski, Parasailing, Sea-Kart and Speed Boat rides on direct payment basis. After that visit the famous Cellular Jail (entry closes at 15:45 hrs), an old colonial prison located in Port Blair and popularly known as Kalapani. In the evening attend the enthralling Sound & Light Show at Cellular Jail, where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive. After the show, return to the hotel.

In case your flight lands in the afternoon, you may be taken directly from the airport to Cellular Jail to attend the Sound & Light Show. If your hotel is located at Wandoor Beach or Chidiya Tapu, the visit to Cellular Jail will be arranged first followed by the hotel transfer. Please note that Sound & Light Show timing is subject to ticket availability. Since vehicles are not allowed to wait outside Cellular Jail, guests will be dropped at the parking point (approximately 400 meters from the entry gate) and will need to walk to the entrance and back after the visit or show. Beaches close by sunset or by 17:30 hrs, whichever is earlier. The visit to Corbyn’s Cove Beach is subject to weather conditions and flight landing time at Port Blair.
Overnight stay at Port Blair.

Depart early morning at 04:00 hrs (approx.) from Port Blair for Baratang Island, located about 150 kms by road. The journey from Port Blair takes approximately 3.5 hours and passes through creeks and dense tropical rainforests. On reaching the creek, guests will need to get down from the vehicle and take a short ferry ride to cross to the other side. After arrival, the driver will assist with boat tickets and forest permit. Based on the ticket timing, proceed by sharing boat through the mangrove forests and continue towards the famous Baratang Limestone Caves, which requires a 1 km walk to reach the caves. After exploring the caves, return and depart by car from Baratang to Port Blair (150 kms).

Baratang is closed on Monday. Guests must carry valid ID proof for the permit. Please inform the hotel reception the previous evening for a packed breakfast. The boat ride to Limestone Cave is on sharing basis. Lunch will be on direct payment basis.
Overnight stay at Port Blair.

Departure by morning or afternoon private ferry (PB–HL) from Port Blair to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep). The journey time is approximately 1.5 – 2.5 hours. On arrival at Havelock, our team will meet the guests at the exit gate and transfer them to their hotel. At around 14:30 hrs – 15:30 hrs, proceed to Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7), rated as the “Best Beach in Asia” by Time Magazine, where guests can unwind, relax and enjoy the pristine white sand beach. Later, return back to the hotel.

Kindly remind the Port Blair hotel to provide packed breakfast as the same is not included at Havelock. Guests must carry a valid photo ID (PAN Card not accepted) to enter the Port Blair jetty. Alcohol is not allowed on-board the ferry. Beach No. 7 is closed after sunset. As cars are limited on Havelock Island, guests are requested to adhere to the timelines shared by the tour manager.
Overnight stay at Havelock Island.

Embark on one of the most memorable excursions to Elephant Beach by sharing boat from Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep). The journey takes approximately 30–45 minutes. Guests can enjoy various water sports activities such as Snorkeling, Sea Walk, Jet Ski, Glass Bottom Boat Ride, Banana Boat Ride, Sofa Boat Ride, Parasailing, etc., on a direct payment basis. It is advisable to pre-book activities at the boarding point to avoid missing out; our tour manager will assist with the same. After around 3 hours, return in the same sharing boat to the jetty where our tour manager will meet and assist with car transfers. Enroute, proceed to Something Different – A Beach Side Café (one of the highest reviewed restaurants on TripAdvisor). Later proceed to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Havelock Island.

Check out from the hotel at Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) and proceed to the Havelock jetty to board the morning private ferry to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) (Journey time: 1.5 – 2.5 hrs). On arrival at Neil Island, our team will meet the guest at the exit gate and proceed for sightseeing. Visit Bharatpur Beach, Laxmanpur Beach, and Natural Bridge (also known locally as Howrah Bridge, accessible only during low tide). Later, transfer to the hotel and enjoy an overnight stay at Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep).

Do note that all Havelock hotels have an early morning check-out time, and late check-out is provided at the discretion of the hotel management and subject to availability. Guests should be ready for check-in at the Havelock private ferry counter at least one hour prior to the vessel departure time. The three-beach visit is subject to tide timings, and our representative will update the exact timing accordingly.
Overnight stay at Neil Island.

Wake up to the serene surroundings of Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), also known as the ‘Vegetable Bowl of Andamans’. Check-out from the hotel as per the allocated time and proceed to the Neil Island jetty to board the private ferry (NL–PB) from Neil Island to Port Blair. Upon arrival at Port Blair, our team will meet the guest at the exit gate of the jetty and transfer them to their hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Do note that all Neil Island hotels have an early morning check-out time, and late check-out is provided at the discretion of the hotel management and subject to availability.

Optional Tours at Port Blair (Subject to Morning Ferry Availability from Neil to Port Blair):
Visit to Chidiya Tapu (Sunset Point): INR 2500 + 5% GST per car
Visit to Wandoor Beach: INR 2500 + 5% GST per car
Visit to Ross Island: INR 1000 + 5% GST per car & INR 600 + 5% GST per person for boat charge
Overnight stay at Port Blair.

Enjoy your breakfast and check out from the hotel at Port Blair as per the hotel’s allocated time. Proceed to the Veer Savarkar International Airport to board your departure flight. Have a safe trip home with wonderful memories of these beautiful islands.

Do note that all Port Blair hotels have an early morning check-out time, and late check-out is provided at the discretion of the hotel management and subject to availability. Port Blair airport has a small single runway and usually experiences a heavy rush of tourists, therefore all guests are requested to report at least 1.5 hours before the departure flight timing.