The Ultimate 7-Day Andaman Itinerary: Day-by-Day Plan

Seven days is the sweet spot for Andaman — long enough to cover the three main tourist islands without rushing, short enough to keep the trip affordable. This itinerary is designed to give you 2 nights in Port Blair, 2 nights in Havelock, and 2 nights in Neil Island, returning to Port Blair on Day 7 for an evening or next-day flight.

Overview & What to Expect

Days / 6 Nights

Islands Covered

Ferry Journeys

Islands: Port Blair (2N) → Havelock/Swaraj Dweep (2N) → Neil/Shaheed Dweep (2N) → Port Blair (depart)
Best for: First-time Andaman visitors, couples, families, friend groups
Best season: October to March

Day 1: Arrive in Port Blair

Afternoon Land at Veer Savarkar Airport. Check into your hotel in Port Blair. Freshen up and rest after your flight.

4:00 PM Walk around Aberdeen Bazaar — pick up a SIM card (Airtel/BSNL work best here), exchange money and get your bearings.

6:00 PM Cellular Jail Sound & Light Show — book tickets at the gate or in advance. Hindi show at 6 PM, English at 7:15 PM.

8:30 PM Dinner at Aberdeen Bazaar — try the local fish curry at any dhaba. Budget ₹150–200/person.

Tonight: Book your Day 3 ferry to Havelock (if not already done). Makruzz and Green Ocean book out fast in peak season.

Day 2: Port Blair Sightseeing

8:00 AM Cellular Jail morning visit (less crowded than afternoons). 2 hours. Entry ₹30.

10:30 AM Boat from Aberdeen Jetty to Ross Island and North Bay Island (combo boat tour, ~4 hours total). Entry ₹150 + boat ₹300–500.

12:30 PM North Bay Island — snorkeling or sea walking. Stay for 1.5 hours. Come back on the afternoon boat.

3:00 PM Samudrika Marine Museum — 45 minutes, great intro to Andaman marine life. Entry ₹50.

5:00 PM Corbyn's Cove Beach — sunset, optional jet skiing or just relaxing.

7:30 PM Dinner at a sit-down restaurant. Try Lighthouse Residency or New Lighthouse.

Day 3: Ferry to Havelock Island

6:30 AM Early breakfast at hotel. Head to Phoenix Bay Jetty — arrive 45 minutes before ferry departure.

7:30 AM Ferry departs (Makruzz/Green Ocean). Journey: 2–2.5 hours. Bring seasickness tablets if needed.

10:00 AM Arrive Havelock. Check into hotel/resort. Rent a scooter (₹400/day) from jetty area.

12:00 PM Kala Pathar Beach — quieter, photogenic, good for a relaxed lunch hour.

4:00 PM Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7) — arrive early for sunset. 5:30–6:00 PM is magical.

7:30 PM Dinner at Full Moon Café or Something Different near Govind Nagar beach.

Day 4: Full Day at Havelock

7:00 AM Early breakfast. Head to Elephant Beach by morning boat (departs 8 AM from jetty, ₹500–700 return).

8:30 AM Elephant Beach — choose one or two: Scuba diving (₹4,500), Snorkeling (₹1,500) or Sea Walking (₹3,500). Stay until noon.

1:30 PM Lunch at a beach shack on Havelock. Fresh catch of the day.

4:00 PM Kala Pathar Beach at sunset — dramatically different from Radhanagar, with black boulders and orange skies.

Evening Book your Day 5 ferry to Neil Island from the jetty or online.

Day 5: Ferry to Neil Island

9:00 AM Ferry from Havelock to Neil (45 minutes). Check into guesthouse.

11:00 AM Rent a bicycle or scooter (₹200–500/day). Visit the Natural Bridge — go during low tide.

1:30 PM Lunch at Garden Beach Restaurant or a jetty dhaba.

3:30 PM Bharatpur Beach — snorkeling or just swimming in the calm shallow waters.

5:30 PM Laxmanpur Beach — catch the sunset. The sky turns brilliant orange and purple.

Day 6: Neil Island Explorer

5:30 AM Sitapur Beach sunrise — the best sunrise spot in Andaman. Get there 20 minutes early.

9:00 AM Breakfast. Explore Neil by scooter — the island is small enough to circumnavigate in 2 hours.

11:00 AM Bharatpur Beach activities — glass bottom boat (₹600), banana boat or relaxed snorkeling.

2:00 PM Lunch and relaxed afternoon. Buy any last souvenirs at the jetty market.

Evening Book ferry back to Port Blair for Day 7 morning.

Day 7: Return to Port Blair & Depart

8:00 AM Morning ferry from Neil to Port Blair (2–3 hours).

11:00 AM Arrive Port Blair. Check into day room or store luggage at hotel.

12:00 PM Last lunch at Aberdeen Bazaar. Pick up final souvenirs — pearl jewellery, Andaman spices, coconut oil.

Evening Transfer to airport for your flight home. Andaman won't let you go easily.

Budget Estimates (Per Person)

Category	Budget ₹18k	Mid ₹32k	Luxury ₹65k
Accommodation (6N)	₹4,800 (hostels)	₹12,000 (mid hotels)	₹36,000 (resorts)
Ferries (4 crossings)	₹2,000 (govt)	₹5,000 (Makruzz)	₹5,000 (Makruzz)
Food (7 days)	₹3,500	₹7,000	₹14,000
Activities	₹3,500	₹6,000	₹8,000
Transport & misc	₹2,200	₹3,000	₹4,000
Total (excl. flights)	~₹16,000	~₹33,000	~₹67,000

Booking Checklist

✅ What to Book Before You Arrive

✓ Return flights to Port Blair (Veer Savarkar Airport)
✓ Port Blair hotel (2 nights)
✓ Port Blair → Havelock ferry (Makruzz or Green Ocean)
✓ Havelock hotel (2 nights)
✓ Havelock → Neil ferry
✓ Neil Island guesthouse (2 nights)
✓ Neil → Port Blair ferry
○ Scuba diving / snorkeling / sea walking (book 1 day ahead)
○ Cellular Jail Light Show tickets (book 3–5 days ahead in peak season)

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