The tours of Andaman usually commence from Chennai, and include a sightseeing trip of the city as well. A flight from Chennai brings tourists to Port Blair. The following is a general plan of what your tour of Andaman will be. You can always customize if you feel the need to. Your travel agent would be able to suggest the best possible routes and visits. Day 1 in Port Blair – the first day of sightseeing in Port Blair involves visit to the Cellular Jail, the infamous prison where freedom fighters tried by the British Government were deported. Other interesting places including the Chatham Saw Mill, Gandhi Park, Anthropological Museum, and the Fisheries Museum are also visited. Day 2 in Port Blair – this day is reserved for exploring the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park in Wandoor, 29 kilometers form Port Blair. The National Park is made up of fifteen islands covering about 281.5 kilometers, including creeks and sea water. The highlights of the park include mangrove forests, coral reefs and underwater marine life. Boats fitted with see through glass bottoms enable tourists to enjoy the amazing reefs and other marine life. The islands of Jolly Buoy, Red Skin, and Cinque can also be visited from here. The tour returns to Port Blair for an overnight stay. Day 3 in Port Blair – this day marks a tour of Bird Island, locally known as Chidiya Tapu. It is located 25 kilometers from Port Blair, and is an ideal picnic spot. The mangrove forests and beautiful beaches are perfect for a leisurely afternoon accompanied by chilled drinks and refreshing snacks. The fabulous view of the ocean and the neighboring islands from the forest guesthouse on the hilltop is another major attraction of tours of Andaman. Night stay for this day is also arranged in Port Blair. Day 4 in Port Blair – day four is reserved for fun filled water sports. The entire day can be spent at the water sports complex. Rowing, paddle boating, kayaking, aqua gliding, and speed boating are some of the water sports that can be enjoyed here. Day 5 in Port Blair - A tour of the Corvin’s Cove Complex is the main program of the day. The beach is lined by coconut trees, and provides a perfect setting for a sun bathing or other water adventures like swimming and surfing. Day 6 in Havelock Island - Havelock is located 54 kilometers from Port Blair. The island is famous for its sandy beaches and forests. A camping site at Radha Nagar Beach lets tourists enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the area. Overnight stay is arranged in Havelock Island. Day 7 – 8 port Blair - the next day starts with a return journey to Port Blair. The rest of the day is reserved for pleasure, shopping and sightseeing. A flight to takes tourists back to Chennai the next day. Some Andaman tours may also include trips to the Ross Island, and some major spots in the Nicobar group of Islands. Touristplacesinindia.com offers complete information on the Andaman tours and other tourist places in India.
Itinerary for Andaman Tour
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Delhi - Chennai - Port Blair - Havock Island - Port Blair
Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Delhi - Chennai - Port Blair - Havock Island - Port Blair
Board an early morning flight for Port Blair and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast onboard. Arrive at Port Blair and receive a transfer to the Phoenix Bay Jetty. Leave Blair for Havelock Island by M. V. Makruzz, a luxury cruise vessel. The journey will take approximately 54 kms/1.5 hours (ferry time will be advised in due course). Arrive at Havelock Island and receive a transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure followed by dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 2: HAVELOCK ISLANDAfter enjoying breakfast, take a wooden boat & proceed to Elephant Beach for snorkelling to witness underwater marine life. The entire trip will take around 3 hours (including transfers by ferry). In the afternoon, enjoy your time at The Radha Nagar Beach, a beach on the western coast. It is one of the most popular beaches on Havelock Island and was named "Best Beach in Asia" by Time in 2004. Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 3: HAVELOCK ISLAND - PORT BLAIRAfter enjoying breakfast at the hotel, sail for Port Blair by M. V. Makruzz; a luxury cruise vessel (ferry time will be advised in due course). Upon return from Havelock Island, receive a transfer to hotel followed by Dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day4: PORT BLAIRAfter enjoying breakfast, visit the Corbyn's Cove Beach, which is about 7 kms from Port Blair, a coconut palm fringed beach, ideal for swimming, sun-basking & bathing. Also enjoy local sightseeing covering the Anthropological Museum, Cellular Jail National Memorial, Forest Museum & Chatham Saw Mill (on Chatham Island), Samundrika (Naval Marine Museum) and Aquarium (Fisheries Museum). In the afternoon, embark on an excursion to Coral Island (North Bay) to witness the coral reefs. Thereafter, return to the hotel for a delectable dinner & a comfortable overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 5: PORT BLAIRAfter breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the morning at leisure. In the afternoon, proceed for Harbour Cruise (sailing time from 1500 hours to 1700 hours) to witness places such as Panighat, Chatham jetty, Bambooflat, Haddo Jetty, Floating Dry Dock, Coast Guard Jetty & Junglighat and Viper Island. Thereafter, enjoy the light & sound show at the Cellular Jail (1825 hours to 1915 hours), which showcases the saga of countless martyrs of Indian independence struggle who laid down their lives. Return to hotel for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 6: PORT BLAIRAfter enjoying breakfast, start off for an excursion to the Ross Island (approximately 3 hours transfer time). This former residential & administrative island of the British during their rule of South East Asia was nick named the 'Paris of the East'. This island was completely destroyed in an earthquake and now, lies in ruins. Enjoy your evening at leisure indulging in independent activities followed by dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 7: PORT BLAIRAfter a hearty breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure or go for an optional tour (on direct payment basis) which will include an excursion to Jolly Buoy Island or Red Skin Island or Baratang Island. Return to the hotel for dinner followed by a comfortable overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 8: PORT BLAIR - BANGALOREAfter enjoying breakfast, receive a transfer to the airport to board a return flight to Bangalore. Meals: Breakfast.





