Itinerary
Arrival at Port Blair in the Morning /Afternoon and transfer to respective Hotel.
After some rest, visit Corbyn's Cove Beach, the only beach in Port Blair where you can swim, relax and unwind. Guests can enjoy some water-sport activities like Jet-Ski, Parasailing, Sea-Kart, Speed Boat rides, etc. on direct payment basis
After lunch visit the National Memorial - Cellular Jail, Designed especially for solitary confinement it earned the Islands the dreaded name of Kala Pani. The Cellular Jail has a pride of place in India’s freedom struggle. Many a stalwart were imprisoned here. Declared a national memorial, this three storey prison constructed by Britishers in 1906, is a pilgrimage destination for freedom fighters. This colossal edifice has mutely witnessed the most treacherous of inhumane atrocities borne by the convicts, who were mostly freedom fighters.
In the evening witness the enthralling Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail - where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive. The Light and Sound Show provides you with a vivid experience of its strong association with the freedom fighters and their struggle for independence. Stay Overnight at Port Blair.
(NOTE: Cellular jail remains closed on national Holidays. entry to Cellular jail and Museums closes by 1600hrs. The Light & sound show remain open every day 1800hrs. Light n Sound tickets are on 1st come 1st serve basis which we’ll get booked for you.)
• In case your flight lands in the afternoon, we may offer to take you direct from the airport to Cellular Jail so that you are able to watch the Sound & Light show.
• If your hotel is located at Wandoor or Chidyatapu, we will first take you to Cellular Jail and then drop you to the hotel.
• Please note that since vehicles are not allowed to wait outside Cellular Jail, all guests will be dropped at the parking point (approximately 400mtrs from the entry gate of the Jail) and will have to walk from the parking point until the entrance. Once the Jail visit or Sound & Light show is done, the guest will have to walk back to the parking point to board the vehicle.
• Please note that the Sound & Light show timing is subject to ticket availability
• Beaches close by sunset or by 1730hrs, whichever is earlier.
Today after breakfast you will be transferred to Jetty. Head to Havelock Island on board Cruise connecting the two islands! Havelock, about 54 kilometers northeast of Port Blair, the Island is a hidden jewel. Havelock Island is a serene tropical island encompassing about 86 square kilometers. Its clear waters are rated among the best in the world for snorkeling and scuba diving. Close to 1000 different species of marine life inhabit the waters of the Andaman Islands. Scuba divers can see nudibranchs, sea slugs and snails, varieties of ghost pipe fish, jaw fish and a number of different crustaceans of all shapes and sizes. With its serene beaches, 40 meters visibility underwater, colorful coral reefs and ‘far from the maddening crowd’ appeal, Havelock Island has emerged as a dream destination among discerning travelers. Arrive at Havelock Island Jetty, you are met and assisted by our representative. Board the waiting vehicles and drive for Radhanagar Beach (or Beach No. 7) is the jewel in the crown of Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island). Located on the western side of the island, it stands away from the cluster. The glorious white sand beach shot to global fame when Time magazine (in 2004) rated it as the finest in Asia. With lush tropical forest rising on a hill to one side, the draw of this white sand beach has steadily grown in the legion of avid beach buffs. A wide beach that runs over a few kilometers, Radhanagar is simply stunning. It lends itself to a variety of activities. Transfer to the Hotel in Havelock. Stay Overnight at Havelock.
(NOTE: This day you’ll be travelling by an early morning ferry. You may carry packed breakfast from your hotel as the same will not be included at Havelock today. Ferry timings will be mentioned in the tickets provided to you. Please report minimum 45 minutes prior to departure timings with a valid photo id card. Ferry operation is purely subjected to weather condition)
•Kindly remind the Port Blair hotel to provide packed breakfast since the same is not included at Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
• Kindly carry a valid PHOTO ID (Pan Card not accepted) to enter the Port Blair jetty. Alcohol cannot be carried on-board the ferry. Beach No 7 is closed for guests after sunset.
• Guest cannot swim in the water after sunset.
• Cars are limited on Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) and hence guests are requested to kindly adhere to the timelines as shared by the tour manager.
After breakfast at the Hotel, we will proceed to Elephant Beach (Here one can enjoy the Glass Bottom Ride & Snorkeling / Sea Walk / Scuba Diving at additional Cost (Optional) to explore the Coral reefs underneath in a sharing fibre speed boat. Just 30 Minutes by Boat, This beach offers snorkelers calm blue shallow waters and is the perfect spot for beginner snorkelers. It’s also a great place to just spend time lazing on the beach. The beach is very scenic with fallen trees and white sand giving the photographer some beautiful pictures to take back home. The reef here starts very close to shore at a depth of about 1 metre. The large reef is mostly made up of hard coral and has plenty of marine life. Later in the afternoon and as per ferry timing we will drop you at Havelock Island Jetty to take the return Ferry to Port Blair. On Arrival at Port Blair our representative will receive you at the Port Blair Jetty and drop you at your Hotel. Stay Overnight at Port Blair.
(Note- This cost is inclusive of hotel-harbour transfers, boat charges, floating device and equipment’s. This trip can be change to light house due to change in boat operation/ weather conditions or administrative reasons.)
• The boats to Elephant Beach are managed by a boat association who need individual guest consent forms after which boats are allotted based on rotation and sharing basis. Due to limited boats, guest may have to wait until their boat is allotted and please note that we have no control over the wait time.
• Alcohol is strictly prohibited on Elephant Beach.
• Do note that all Havelock Island & 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
After Breakfast visit the Administrative Capital Prior to Independence from where the Britishers governed the entire A & N Islands, the island is now under the Indian navy. ROSS ISLAND, it stands now as a ruin of the bygone days with the old structures almost in debris. There is a small museum named Smritika, it holds photographs and the other antiques of the Britishers relevant to these islands. The island is famous for friendly flocks of Deer and lush green walking trails. Later after Ross Island we sail to North Bay – also Known as Coral Island. Here one can enjoy the Glass Bottom Ride & Snorkeling / Sea Walk / Scuba Diving at additional Cost (Optional) to explore the Coral reefs underneath. Return back to Port Blair. Stay Overnight stay in Port Blair.
(NOTE: 1. Ross Island & North Bay is closed on Wednesdays. This trip is purely subjected to ferry operation & govt. Clearance. 2. There might be waiting time at the water sports complex due to boat timings, so we request to cooperate)
• Ferry for North Bay trip leaves at fixed timings please ensure you are on time at Water Sports Complex from where you will board the boat
• All activities are at an extra cost at North Bay
• The last ferry for Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island) leaves by 1400hrs.
Early in the morning, we proceed for a thrilling full day experience of Baratang Island .The journey by road (110Kms – 3 Hours and 30 Minutes) which holds the nature’s best treasures gifted to the Islands. Limestone caves a must see point for nature lovers & leisure travellers alike. The Road journey from Port Blair to Baratang involves crossing through creeks and dense equatorial forest. This involves a fascinating mangrove creek journey by fibre Speed boats. After getting down from the boat, trek through a small village and Mangrove Forest to reach the Lime stone caves. These ancient caves are located about 30 minutes (by sea) away from Baratang jetty. A wonderful journey by boat to the limestone caves through the creek lined on either side by mangroves. Return to Port Blair in the evening. Stay Overnight in Port Blair. (Photography is strictly prohibited in the Jungle Area)
• Valid ID proof needs to be carried for Permit
• Inform Hotel reception about packed breakfast the prior evening.
• Sharing boat for Limestone cave.
• Lunch on direct payment.
After Breakfast proceed to Wandoor Beach, 30kms ride from Port Blair city through the Tsunami affected area, once used to be paddy land now fully covered with water resembles like a lake, one can have a glimpse of migrated wet land birds, now become an attraction for birds watchers.
Drop at Airport. Return home with memories of a wonderful holiday.
