Andaman in 6 Nights 7 Days: Port Blair, Havelock, Neil and Baratang
A 6 nights 7 days Andaman itinerary: Port Blair, Havelock, Neil and a Baratang day trip, with ferry timing, beach and snorkel plans and a buffer day.
Seven days is the length at which the Andamans stop feeling like a rush. You can see the capital, spend several nights on Havelock, visit Neil and still make time for the Baratang caves, with a buffer for weather.
This plan uses four bases and keeps the busiest ferry days apart.
Radhanagar Beach on Havelock.
Day | Night | What you do |
|---|---|---|
1 | Port Blair | Arrive, Cellular Jail and the light and sound show |
2 | Port Blair | Baratang day trip, or Jolly Buoy if you prefer the sea |
3 | Havelock | Morning ferry, Radhanagar at sunset |
4 | Havelock | Elephant Beach snorkelling, a free evening |
5 | Havelock | Kalapathar sunrise, kayaking or a dive |
6 | Neil | Morning ferry, Bharatpur and Laxmanpur |
7 | Departure | Ferry to Port Blair, flight out |
Days 1 and 2: Port Blair
Land, and visit the jail in the afternoon. See the Cellular Jail show guide. Use the second day for either Baratang, a long and adventurous day, or Jolly Buoy, which is calmer. See the Baratang guide and the marine park guide.
Days 3 to 5: Havelock
Take the morning ferry and rest. Go to Radhanagar for the late afternoon. Use the second day for the water: Elephant Beach, a boat ride and snorkelling. Keep the third day easy, with Kalapathar at sunrise, then kayaking or a dive. See the Radhanagar guide, the Elephant Beach guide, the Kalapathar guide and the kayaking guide.
Day 6: Neil
Take the morning ferry. Swim at Bharatpur in the morning and watch the sunset at Laxmanpur. See the Bharatpur guide and the Laxmanpur guide.
Day 7: departure
Take the morning ferry back to Port Blair and fly out in the afternoon. Book a flight after 1 pm.
Why this split works
Port Blair has two nights because Baratang or Jolly Buoy needs a full day. Havelock has three nights because it has the best beaches and the most to do. Neil has one night, since it is small. See the stay guide.
The buffer
Weather can cancel ferries. Keep Day 7 as your safety margin, with a flight in the afternoon. If a ferry is cancelled, drop Neil and stay a night longer on Havelock. See our ferry guide.
Shorter options
See the 3-night, 4-night and 5-night plans.
Best season
October to May. See the best time guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is a week right for the Andamans?
Yes, it is a comfortable length for three or four bases.
Should I do Baratang?
If you like adventure and have the time. Skip it with young children.
How many nights on Havelock?
Three is ideal.
What if a ferry is cancelled?
Use the buffer day and stay on Havelock.
When should I go?
October to May.
Plan your Andaman days with us
We book the ferries, the stays and the day trips around the weather. Explore the Andaman destination page or talk to a trip designer.
Photo credits
Photo reused from our Radhanagar guides. The credit is listed there, via Wikimedia Commons.
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