Travel guide · Andaman Islands
Andaman Islands Travel Guide
Andaman tour packages start at Port Blair, with the Cellular Jail, Ross Island and North Bay, and take the ferry to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) for Radhanagar and Elephant beaches and to Neil (Shaheed Dweep) for its natural rock bridge; longer trips add the limestone caves of Baratang, Long Island, Rangat, Mayabunder and Diglipur in the north. Our itineraries run 4 to 8 days, with standard / 3-star equivalent hotels and breakfast; ferries and boat trips are quoted or paid locally.
By Holiday Guru Travel · Updated 8 Oct 2026
In short: Beaches, coral and clear water, history and forests and caves. Radhanagar on Havelock, often rated among Asia's best, and the quiet sands of Neil and Lalaji Bay. October to May is the best time to visit the Andaman Islands; the monsoon from June to September brings rough seas.
Andaman Islands quick facts
- Trip length
- 4–8 days (12 itineraries)
- Best time
- October to May is the best time to visit the Andaman Islands; the monsoon from June to September brings rough seas.
- Key places
- Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), Neil (Shaheed Dweep), Baratang, Long Island and Rangat, Diglipur
- Tours start in
- Port Blair
- Hotels
- Standard / 3-star equivalent on all 12 itineraries
- Meal plans
- Breakfast on all 12 itineraries
- Suits
- Couples, Families, Nature lovers
Best places to visit in Andaman Islands
Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), Neil (Shaheed Dweep), Baratang and Long Island and Rangat are the places our Andaman Islands itineraries are built around.
Port Blair
The capital: the Cellular Jail, Corbyn's Cove, museums and boats to Ross Island and North Bay.
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
Radhanagar beach, Elephant beach for snorkelling, and Kalapathar.
Neil (Shaheed Dweep)
A small farming island with the natural rock bridge and Laxmanpur and Bharatpur beaches.
Baratang
Mangrove creeks, limestone caves and a mud volcano, reached by road from Port Blair.
Long Island and Rangat
Quiet Middle Andaman, with Lalaji Bay and mangrove walks.
Diglipur
The far north: the sandbar of Ross and Smith islands and Saddle Peak.
Things to do
- Watch the sunset at Radhanagar beach
- Snorkel at Elephant beach or North Bay
- See the light-and-sound show at the Cellular Jail
- Walk among the ruins of Ross Island
- Take a boat through the Baratang mangroves to the limestone caves
- See the natural rock bridge on Neil at low tide
How many days do you need?
Four days covers Port Blair with Havelock or Neil; five or six days covers Port Blair, Havelock and Neil; allow seven or eight for Baratang, Long Island or the north.
| Trip length | What it covers | Our itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days | Port Blair, Ross Island and North Bay | Port Blair Short Break: Ross Island and North Bay |
| 5 days | Port Blair and Havelock | Port Blair and Havelock |
| 6 days | Port Blair, Havelock and Neil | Port Blair, Havelock and Neil |
| 7 days | Havelock, Neil and Baratang | Andaman Islands with Baratang |
| 8 days | North Andaman to Diglipur | North Andaman: Diglipur, Ross and Smith |
Best time to visit Andaman Islands
October to May is the best time to visit the Andaman Islands; the monsoon from June to September brings rough seas.
| Months | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| October – May | Dry season | Calm seas, clear water and the best time for beaches and snorkelling; December to February is busiest. |
| June – September | Monsoon | Heavy rain and rough seas; some ferries and water sports stop, but prices are lower. |
Suggested Andaman Islands routes
Routes from our own Andaman Islands itineraries, by trip length.
- 3 Nights / 4 Days: Port Blair → Baratang → Ross Island → North Bay — Port Blair and the Baratang Caves
- 4 Nights / 5 Days: Port Blair → Havelock — Havelock Beach Stay
- 5 Nights / 6 Days: Port Blair → Havelock → Long Island → Port Blair — Havelock and Long Island
- 6 Nights / 7 Days: Port Blair → Rangat → Mayabunder → Port Blair — Middle Andaman by Road: Rangat and Mayabunder
- 7 Nights / 8 Days: Port Blair → Havelock → Neil Island → Port Blair — Andaman Leisure Week
Things to consider
Getting there and around: Packages include airport transfers and sightseeing by road. Ferries between Port Blair, Havelock, Neil and Long Island run to fixed timetables and are quoted with the booking; boats to Ross Island, North Bay and Elephant beach are paid locally. Flights to Port Blair are quoted separately.
Where you stay: Standard / 3-star equivalent hotels and beach resorts with breakfast, as listed on each package.
- Carry a photo ID for ferries and some islands.
- Book ferries early in the high season; we can quote them with the package.
- Plastic is restricted in the marine parks; carry a reusable bottle.
- Mobile signal and ATMs are limited on the smaller islands.
Andaman Islands travel questions
What is Andaman Islands known for?
Beaches, coral and clear water, history and forests and caves. Radhanagar on Havelock, often rated among Asia's best, and the quiet sands of Neil and Lalaji Bay.
How many days should I spend in Andaman Islands?
Four days covers Port Blair with Havelock or Neil; five or six days covers Port Blair, Havelock and Neil; allow seven or eight for Baratang, Long Island or the north. Our Andaman Islands itineraries run 4–8 days.
What is the best time to visit Andaman Islands?
October to May is the best time to visit the Andaman Islands; the monsoon from June to September brings rough seas.
Which places should I include in a Andaman Islands trip?
Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), Neil (Shaheed Dweep), Baratang, Long Island and Rangat and Diglipur. Port Blair: The capital: the Cellular Jail, Corbyn's Cove, museums and boats to Ross Island and North Bay.
Which Holiday Guru Travel packages cover Andaman Islands?
12 itineraries: Port Blair and the Baratang Caves (3 Nights / 4 Days); Port Blair with the Wandoor Marine Park (3 Nights / 4 Days); Port Blair Short Break: Ross Island and North Bay (3 Nights / 4 Days); Havelock Beach Stay (4 Nights / 5 Days); Port Blair and Havelock (4 Nights / 5 Days); Port Blair and Neil Island (4 Nights / 5 Days); and 6 more listed below.
Can a Andaman Islands itinerary be customised?
Yes. Any of our Andaman Islands itineraries can be changed — add or remove nights, change the hotel category or add sightseeing. Tell us what you need and we send a quote for your dates.
Andaman Islands holiday packages
All 12 Holiday Guru Travel itineraries for Andaman Islands, shortest first. Each can be customised.
| Package ID | Package | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0314 | Port Blair and the Baratang Caves | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Port Blair → Baratang → Ross Island → North Bay |
| 0313 | Port Blair with the Wandoor Marine Park | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Port Blair → Wandoor → Jolly Buoy → Chidiya Tapu → Munda Pahar |
| 0312 | Port Blair Short Break: Ross Island and North Bay | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Port Blair → Ross Island → North Bay → Chidiya Tapu |
| 0316 | Havelock Beach Stay | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Port Blair → Havelock |
| 0315 | Port Blair and Havelock | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Port Blair → Havelock → Port Blair |
| 0317 | Port Blair and Neil Island | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Port Blair → Neil Island → Port Blair |
| 0319 | Havelock and Long Island | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Port Blair → Havelock → Long Island → Port Blair |
| 0318 | Port Blair, Havelock and Neil | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Port Blair → Havelock → Neil Island → Port Blair |
| 0321 | Middle Andaman by Road: Rangat and Mayabunder | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Port Blair → Rangat → Mayabunder → Port Blair |
| 0320 | Andaman Islands with Baratang | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Port Blair → Havelock → Neil Island → Port Blair |
| 0322 | Andaman Leisure Week | 7 Nights / 8 Days | Port Blair → Havelock → Neil Island → Port Blair |
| 0323 | North Andaman: Diglipur, Ross and Smith | 7 Nights / 8 Days | Port Blair → Rangat → Diglipur → Port Blair |