Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Stay Split: 2N Port Blair + 2N Havelock
Good for: First-time visitors, couples, relaxed trip with light adventure
Pace: Comfortable, not rushed
This is a standard and well-balanced Andaman itinerary covering the main highlights:
Cellular Jail
Radhanagar Beach
Elephant Beach snorkeling
Kalapathar Beach
For 4 nights, this is a good structure.
Cellular Jail + Sound & Light Show is a must-do.
Water Sports Complex is optional — not very scenic compared to Havelock.
If tired from travel, you can skip water activities here and relax.
💡 Tip: Try to attend the Hindi show at Cellular Jail (usually more impactful).
Radhanagar is genuinely stunning (sunset is the highlight).
Ferry duration 2–2.5 hrs is normal.
Packed breakfast reminder is important.
💡 Tip: Choose a private cruise ferry (Makruzz / Green Ocean Premium / Nautika) if possible — much more comfortable than government ferry.
Good for beginner snorkeling.
5-minute complimentary snorkeling is very short (basically demo).
Extra activities like sea walk, scuba cost extra.
⚠️ Important:
Boat rides depend heavily on weather. Sometimes they shift to Lighthouse.
💡 If you’re interested in scuba diving, Havelock is the best place to do it.
Kalapathar is peaceful but not for swimming.
Carry luggage is inconvenient but normal due to early checkout.
Evening arrival at Port Blair means no sightseeing that day.
Stay with breakfast
Transfers
Ferry tickets
Entry tickets
Elephant Beach snorkeling
Taxes (but GST extra — odd)
Flights
Lunch & dinner
Water activities (except basic snorkel)
GST (extra)
Peak season surcharge
⚠️ GST extra is unusual — usually it’s included.
⚠️ Strict cancellation policy:
30+ days: 70% refund
20–30 days: 30% refund
<20 days: No refund
This is on the stricter side.
Also:
50% advance
Full payment 30 days before travel
Make sure hotel names are confirmed before paying.
Ask the agent:
Which ferry? (Government or private cruise?)
Exact hotel names in Port Blair & Havelock?
GST %?
What category rooms?
Early check-in included?
Any hidden peak season charges?
Ferry timings confirmed or subject to availability?
If you want it better:
1N Port Blair
3N Havelock
More beach time, less shifting.
If you can extend 1 more night:
2N Havelock
1N Neil
1N Port Blair
That becomes a much more scenic experience.
The note in T&C is true:
Infrastructure is basic.
Water shortage is common.
Expect slower service.
Not luxury like Maldives.
But natural beauty is amazing.
For a 4N trip, this itinerary is:
✔ Balanced
✔ Covers main highlights
✔ Good for first timers
✔ Relaxed pace