Day 1: Arrival & visit to Cellular Jail, Corbyn’s cove beach, Light & Sound show
On arrival at Veer Savarkar Airport, our travel executive will receive and escort you to your hotel. After check in, your day tour would start with a visit to the main attraction in Port Blair, the historic national memorial cellular jail also known as kalapani. The Cellular Jail declared a national memorial was constructed by Britishers in 1906. Cellular Jail has mutely witnessed the most inhumane atrocities borne by the convicts, who were mostly freedom fighters. The day draws to a gentle close with the Sound and Light Show at the Cellular Jail which gives you a vivid experience of its strong association with the freedom fighters and their struggle for independence.Overnight stay in Port Blair.
Day 2: Visit North Bay Island (Coral island) & Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (Ross) Island
North Bay is a coral island 20 mins by speed boat from Port Blair. The beach with its fringing coral reef is best for Scuba Diving & Sea Walking. This is a perfect getaway for the adventure seekers. Ross Island was the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime. This island hosts the remains of the British era buildings, swimming pool etc. and is an ideal destination for nature walk amidst sylvan surroundings with deers, peacocks, exotic birds giving you company.Overnight stay in Port Blair.
Note: In order to save time & for a good deal on the price, it is recommended to pre-book your activities in North Bay.
Day 3: Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island), Radhanagar Beach
Get geared up to visit Asia’s No.1 beach rated by Times magazine. After a 2 hour journey in the Andaman Sea with the flying fishes and Dolphins (you may be lucky to sight some) reach Havelock islands. You will be received at the jetty by our tour manager/driver. After hotel check-in visit Radhanagar beach. This blue flag certified white sand beach is best place for swimming as there are no rocks in the coast and the waves are not too high. Although Havelock is the most developed of the islands, it’s still very low-key and simple – a world away from the busy life of mainland India.Overnight stay in Havelock.
Note: In case of morning cruise departures, please carry packed breakfast
Day 4: Return from Havelock, afternoon visit Chidiyatapu
Return to Port Blair by morning ferry. Check in to your hotel. After lunch visit Chidiyatapu for sunset. Chidiyatapu as the name suggests is a bird watchers paradise, with wide range of flora and fauna and the dense forests. The marine drive to Chidiyatapu from Port Blair passes through tropical forests and beautiful sea shore. MundaPahad beach is ideal for spending a lazy afternoon. The fallen trees along the coast line create an amazing landscape for photography enthusiasts. The sunset view in the sea is a mesmerizing experience to end your day. You may enjoy evening tea in the beach and head back to Port Blair as it gets dark.
Day 5: Baratang Island through Jarawa reserve and Limestone cavesratang Island through Jarawa reserve and Limestone caves
Depart early in the morning from Port Blair for Baratang - about 105 kms by road. Baratang provides an ideal place for the eco-friendly tourist seeking the solitude of virgin nature. The land route from Port Blair (4.5 hours drive by Car) involves crossing of creeks and dense tropical rain forests. Visit the exotic Limestone Caves & ride the speed boat through the dense mangrove forests.Overnight stay in Rangat / Diglipur.
Special note: The journey to Baratang is through tribal reserve. On the way you may come in contact with the Jarawas. Do not take their photographs or stop the vehicle in between to interact with them. Guests violating the tribal reserve rules are liable to be prosecuted.
Day 6: Ross and Smith Islands
These beautiful islands are few nautical miles from Aerial Bay Jetty in Diglipur. Speedboat your way to these beautiful twin islands.What makes these islands truly beautiful and sets them apart from the rest of the islands is that these two islands are joined by a natural sand bar linking both the islands. And thus, while walking on the bar one can move from one island to the other. This white, silky sand bar goes inside the sea at times of high tide and surfaces up again during low tide. Overnight stay in Diglipur.
Note: There are no shops on the island, please carry snacks, water & changing clothes with you.
Day 7: Return to Port Blair via Rangat
Start early morning from Diglipur for your return journey to Port Blair by the Andaman Trunk road. On your way back you may stop at Austin bridge, the bridge that connects North Andaman with Middle Andaman. The second stop would be at DhaniNallah, this is a mangrove forest with a wooden walkway passing through the dense mangroves, leading to a beautiful beach. Few miles from DhaniNallahisAmkunj beach. A perfect stop over to relax for a few moments before continuing your journey. Reach Port Bair by evening.Overnight stay in Port Blair.
Note: You need to follow the timings strictly as the movement through tribal reserves is regulated by fixed time convoys only.
Day 8: Fly back home
Conclude your tour with transfer to the airport to board your return flight back home. Arrive home with wonderful memories of your holiday in Andaman, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.
INCLUSIONS
Sightseeing tours as per the itinerary
Light & Sound show at Cellular Jail
Havelocktransfers byluxury AC Cruise
Speed boat ride to North Bay & Ross Island
Speed boat to Ross and Smith islands
Speed boat ride through lime stone caves in Baratang
Assistance at the airport at the time of arrival and departure
Miscellaneous charges, permits, entry fee (except Ross & North Bay Island) and all applicable luxury/road taxes.
All Entry Tickets, ferry charges & permits
EXCLUSIONS
Accommodation in specified or similar hotels
Complimentary breakfast
Air Fare/Train fare.
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, lunch, dinner etc.
Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
Any cost arising due to natural calamities, cyclone, heavy rains, non-operation of ferries/cruises or political disturbances etc.