24-Night Andaman Islands Itinerary: Detailed Day-Wise Plan with All Activities & Options

Day 1: Arrival in Port Blair (1 Night)

• Arrival at Veer Savarkar International Airport

• Check-in to hotel

• Visit Cellular Jail (Historic tour + Light & Sound Show in evening)

• Visit Corbyn's Cove Beach

• Optional: Anthropological Museum / Samudrika Naval Museum

• Optional: Dinner at seaside restaurant (SeaShell, Lighthouse Restaurant)

Day 2: Transfer to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) – 1st Night (Total 3 Nights)

• Morning ferry to Havelock

• Check-in to resort

• Visit Radhanagar Beach (sunset spot)

• Optional: Bonfire at beach (check with resort)

Day 3: Havelock – 2nd Night

• Morning snorkeling trip to Elephant Beach (via speedboat)

• Water sports: jet ski, parasailing, sea walk

• Optional: Scuba diving (PADI/SSI centers available)

• Optional: Bioluminescence kayaking (at night)

Day 4: Havelock – 3rd Night

• Relax at Kalapathar Beach

• Optional: Trekking trail near Kalapathar

• Optional: Candlelight dinner on the beach

Day 5: Transfer to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) – 1st Night (Total 2 Nights)

• Morning ferry to Neil

• Check-in to eco-resort

• Visit Bharatpur Beach for swimming, jet ski, coral glass-bottom boat rides

• Visit Natural Bridge (Laxmanpur II Beach)

• Sunset at Laxmanpur I Beach

Day 6: Neil Island – 2nd Night

• Sunrise at Sitapur Beach

• Optional: Guided village walk or local fishing experience

• Optional: Bicycle ride around the island

Day 7: Return to Port Blair – 1 Night

• Ferry back to Port Blair

• Visit Chidiya Tapu for sunset and birdwatching

• Optional: Shopping at Aberdeen Bazaar

Day 8: Transfer to Wandoor – 1st Night (Total 2 Nights)

• Road transfer to Wandoor

• Visit Wandoor Beach (secluded, sunset view)

• Optional: Shell Museum (Wandoor)

Day 9: Wandoor – 2nd Night

• Day trip to Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

• Visit Jolly Buoy / Red Skin Island (glass-bottom boat, snorkeling)

• Optional: Trek through mangrove forests

Day 10: Transfer to Baratang Island – 1 Night

• Early morning drive through Jarawa Reserve Forest (no photography)

• Boat to Limestone Caves and Mud Volcano

• Optional: Sunset boat ride to Parrot Island

Day 11: Transfer to Long Island – 1st Night (Total 2 Nights)

• Drive to Yeratta Jetty, boat to Long Island

• Check-in to eco lodge

• Beach walk and village exploration

• Optional: Sunset at Long Island Jetty

Day 12: Long Island – 2nd Night

• Trek or boat ride to Lalaji Bay Beach

• Optional: Visit Guitar Island / Merk Bay (via private boat)

• Optional: Kayaking through mangroves

Day 13: Transfer to Cuthbert Bay – 1 Night

• Drive towards Middle Andaman

• Evening at Cuthbert Bay Beach

• Optional: Night turtle nesting watch (seasonal: Dec–Mar)

Day 14: Turtle Nesting Area (Betapur/Nicut) – 1 Night

• Day visit or overnight near turtle nesting site (eco-hut stay)

• Participate in forest-led turtle monitoring (if permitted)

Day 15: Transfer to Mayabunder – 1st Night (Total 2 Nights)

• Visit Karmatang Beach Complex (eco-park, mangrove walk)

• Interact with Karen Tribe Community (cultural interaction, weaving demo)

Day 16: Mayabunder – 2nd Night

• Day trip to Aves Island (abandoned settlement)

• Optional: Excursion to North Reef Island (coral reef visit, permit needed)

• Optional: Forest or coastal walk

Day 17: Transfer to Diglipur – 1st Night (Total 4 Nights)

• Scenic drive to Diglipur

• Visit Ramnagar Beach (relax and explore)

Day 18: Diglipur – 2nd Night

• Day trip to Ross & Smith Islands (sandbar, crystal-clear water)

• Snorkeling, beach walk

• Optional: Forest hike behind Smith Island

Day 19: Diglipur – 3rd Night

• Optional: Point Island and Paget Island boat excursion (permit needed)

• Alternative: Trek to Saddle Peak (732 m – 6–7 hr moderate hike)

Day 20: Diglipur – 4th Night

• Visit Nariyal Tikari Beach (offbeat, view of Excelsior Island)

• Optional: Fishing or coconut farm visit

Day 21: Transfer to Rangat or Baratang – 1 Night

• Visit Amkunj Beach, Moricedera Beach

• Dhani Nallah Mangrove Walkway

• Optional: Panchavati Waterfalls (if in season)

Day 22: Return to Port Blair – 1st Night (Total 2 Nights)

• Long drive back to Port Blair

• Relax at hotel or explore local eateries

Day 23: Port Blair – 2nd Night

• Day trip to North Bay (snorkeling) + Ross Island (historic ruins, deer)

• Optional: Mount Harriet National Park or boat ride to Marina Park

Day 24: Departure from Port Blair

• Airport drop-off

• Optional: Last-minute shopping at Sagarika Emporium

Key Notes:

• All boat transfers and permits should be booked in advance.

• Turtle nesting is seasonal: Dec–Mar best months.

• Some remote island visits (Point, Paget, North Reef) require forest permissions.

• Mobile connectivity limited beyond Mayabunder.

Here is the corrected and complete Inclusions Table, now including Meals/Eateries and properly detailing the food experience per category.

✅ Inclusions Table (With Meals & Eateries)

🍽️ Food Experience Breakdown by Category

❌ Exclusions (All Categories Unless Stated Otherwise)

• ✈️ Flights to/from Port Blair (can be added upon request)

• 🧾 Personal expenses (shopping, tips, alcohol, etc.)

• 🍽 Meals not specified in the plan

• 🧗‍♂️ Adventure sports (if not mentioned in inclusion)

• 🧰 Travel Insurance

• 💉 Medical costs, if any

• 🛥 Water sports at Havelock/Neil not pre-booked

• 🕍 Extra entry fees to restricted zones (e.g. Interview Island without prior clearance)

• 🚤 Private island charters unless mentioned (e.g. North Reef)