Andaman in 4 Nights 5 Days: Port Blair, Havelock and Neil
A 4 nights 5 days Andaman itinerary: Port Blair, Havelock and Neil day by day, ferry timing, where to stay and what to skip on a short trip.
Four nights is the shortest Andaman trip that still feels like a holiday. It lets you see Port Blair, spend time on Havelock and still touch Neil Island, without living on ferries.
This plan keeps transfers to a minimum and puts the best beach at the right point in the trip.
Radhanagar Beach on Havelock.
Day | Night | What you do |
|---|---|---|
1 | Port Blair | Arrive, Cellular Jail and the light and sound show |
2 | Havelock | Morning ferry, Radhanagar Beach at sunset |
3 | Havelock | Snorkelling or diving, Elephant Beach, a free evening |
4 | Neil | Morning ferry, Bharatpur and Laxmanpur beaches |
5 | Departure | Ferry to Port Blair, flight out |
Day 1: Port Blair
Land and check in. Visit the Cellular Jail in the afternoon, then see the evening light and sound show. See our Port Blair half-day guide if you land early.
Day 2: Port Blair to Havelock
Take a morning ferry and reach the island by late morning. Check in, rest, and head to Radhanagar Beach for the late afternoon. See the Radhanagar guide.
Day 3: Havelock
Spend the day on the water. Snorkelling at Elephant Beach, a dive or a boat ride suit most people. Keep the evening free. Our Elephant Beach guide covers the options.
Day 4: Havelock to Neil
Take the morning ferry to Neil and spend the day on its beaches. Bharatpur is good for swimming and the shallows, and Laxmanpur has a famous sunset. See the Neil Island guide.
Day 5: Neil to Port Blair
A morning ferry returns you to Port Blair, and you can fly out in the afternoon. Book the flight for after 1 pm to be safe, since ferries can run late.
What a 4-night trip leaves out
Ross Island and North Bay: a half-day that can replace Day 1 if you arrive early.
Baratang and the limestone caves: a full day that does not fit.
Long Island and Diglipur: better for a week-long trip.
Ferry timing: the main risk
The ferries run on a fixed schedule, and weather can cancel a sailing. Do not book a flight out on the same morning as a ferry. Our ferry guide explains the options.
Frequently asked questions
Is 4 nights enough for the Andamans?
Yes, for Port Blair, Havelock and Neil.
Which island should I spend the most time on?
Havelock, for the beaches and activities.
Can I skip Neil?
Yes. Add a night on Havelock instead.
Should I book ferries in advance?
Yes, especially from December to February.
How is a 6-day trip different?
It adds a day on each island and a more relaxed pace. See the 6-day itinerary.
Plan your Andaman days with us
We book the ferries, the stays and the activities around the weather. Explore the Andaman destination page or talk to a trip designer.
Photo credits
Radhanagar Beach: see the photo credits on our Radhanagar guides, via Wikimedia Commons.
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