Two Full Days on Havelock Island, Plus the Complete Port Blair Experience
A comprehensive 6-day Andaman circuit that gives genuine time to both Havelock Island's celebrated beaches and Port Blair's full range of colonial history and harbour excursions — the most complete short-format Andaman tour we offer.
After an initial night in Port Blair, the tour crosses by ferry to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) for two full nights — enough time to properly enjoy Radha Nagar Beach (Beach No. 7, consistently rated among Asia's finest) and to add a dedicated excursion to Elephant Beach, reached by traditional dinghy boat, for a genuinely excellent snorkelling experience among the island's eastern coral reefs.
Returning to Port Blair, two further nights allow a full city tour — the Cellular Jail, Chatham Saw Mill, Forest Museum, Anthropological Museum, and the Samudrika Naval Marine Museum — culminating in the genuinely moving Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail, narrating the prison's history against its illuminated cell blocks after dark.
Six days strikes the right balance for most travellers wanting to properly experience both sides of the Andamans — substantial beach and snorkelling time at Havelock, and a thorough introduction to Port Blair's pivotal role in India's colonial and independence history.
What makes this journey special
Your journey, unfolded
Meet and greet on arrival at Port Blair Airport, with transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Corbyn's Cove Beach, followed by a Harbour Cruise aboard a steamer past Viper Island, calling at seven points around the harbour. Evening free for leisure.
This morning, check out and transfer to Port Blair Jetty for the ferry crossing to Havelock Island (approximately 2.5 hours). On arrival, check in to your hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at Radha Nagar Beach (Beach No. 7), widely regarded as Asia's best beach — wide, powder-white sand and clear turquoise water framed by tropical forest. Evening free for leisure.
After breakfast, proceed to Elephant Beach for an adventurous snorkelling experience. Located near the eastern coast of Havelock Island, Elephant Beach is reached by dinghy — a small, traditionally carved wooden fishing motor boat. Snorkel on the surface of the water, mask in place, to view the vivid underwater coral reefs below. Evening free for leisure back at your hotel.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Havelock Jetty for the return ferry to Port Blair (approximately 2.5 hours). On arrival, check in to your hotel. Evening free for leisure.
After breakfast, a full-day city tour of Port Blair. Visit the Cellular Jail, the colonial-era prison built to isolate India's freedom fighters, now a National Memorial, along with the Chatham Saw Mill, Forest Museum, Mini Zoo, Anthropological Museum, Samudrika Naval Marine Museum, and the Andaman Water Sports Complex. Afternoon free for shopping. In the evening, witness the enthralling Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Port Blair Airport for your onward journey. Tour concludes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included ✓
- ✓ 5 nights accommodation on twin/triple-share basis
- ✓ Buffet meals as specified in the itinerary
- ✓ Ferry tickets, Port Blair–Havelock–Port Blair
- ✓ Dinghy boat ride to Elephant Beach
- ✓ Sightseeing tours by chauffeur-driven AC vehicle as per itinerary
- ✓ 1 bottle of mineral water per person per day
- ✓ All applicable Indian GST
Not Included ✗
- ✗ International / domestic airfare to Port Blair
- ✗ Visa charges (foreign nationals; Restricted Area Permit issued free on arrival)
- ✗ Entrance fees / camera charges at monuments and attractions
- ✗ Snorkelling equipment rental at Elephant Beach (payable locally)
- ✗ Tipping — an entirely personal gesture
- ✗ Laundry, drinks, and items of a personal nature
Your questions, answered
Yes — the snorkelling area at Elephant Beach is generally calm and shallow near the shore, suitable for beginners and confident non-swimmers wearing a life jacket alongside their mask and snorkel. Operators on-site provide basic safety guidance before you enter the water. The dinghy crossing itself is short and generally smooth in good weather.
Two nights allow you to properly enjoy both Radha Nagar Beach and a dedicated excursion to Elephant Beach without rushing — many shorter Andaman tours fit only one of these in, while this itinerary gives genuine time for both, which is why we consider this our most complete short-format Andaman tour.
November to May is the ideal season — calm seas, excellent underwater visibility for snorkelling and diving, and pleasant temperatures (24–31°C). The monsoon (June–September/October) brings rough seas, reduced ferry reliability between islands, and limited water sports availability.
Port Blair's Veer Savarkar International Airport has direct daily flights from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai (approximately 2–2.5 hours from most mainland cities). There is no road or rail access — flying is the only practical way to reach the islands.
Indian nationals require no special permit for Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), and most tourist areas, just a valid photo ID. Foreign nationals receive a free Restricted Area Permit (RAP) automatically on arrival at Port Blair Airport, valid for 30 days — no advance application needed for most nationalities.
Absolutely. Every Discover India tour is fully private and built around your preferences. We can extend Havelock, add Neil Island, or include scuba diving certification courses. Submit an enquiry and our specialists will tailor it for you at no obligation.
Cancellations 60+ days before departure receive a full refund minus a small admin fee. 30–59 days: 75% refund. 15–29 days: 50% refund. Under 15 days: no refund. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance, particularly given the inter-island ferry dependency on weather.
October to March is ideal — comfortable temperatures (15–28°C), clear skies, and the best conditions for sightseeing, fort treks, and wildlife safaris. April–June brings intense heat (up to 45°C); July–September is monsoon, with some relief from the heat but reduced safari access in the tiger reserves.
Absolutely. Every Discover India tour is fully private and built around your preferences. We can adjust the duration, swap destinations, change hotel categories, or add extensions. Submit an enquiry and our specialists will redesign the itinerary for you at no obligation.
We include carefully selected 4-star and 5-star hotels throughout — heritage havelis, palace hotels, and well-appointed properties near the wildlife reserves, all personally vetted by our team. Upgrades to palace hotels or luxury tented camps are available on request.
Most nationalities can apply for an Indian e-Visa online at indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing typically takes 3–5 business days and costs $25–$80 USD depending on your nationality. Apply at least 2 weeks before travel.
Cancellations 60+ days before departure receive a full refund minus a small admin fee. 30–59 days: 75% refund. 15–29 days: 50% refund. Under 15 days: no refund. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance.
