The Andaman Islands are an Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. The roughly 300 islands are known for their palm-lined, white-sand beaches, mangroves and tropical rainforests. Coral reefs supporting marine life such as sharks and rays make for popular diving and snorkeling sites. Indigenous Andaman Islanders inhabit the more remote islands, many of which are off limits to visitors.
What is included in the tour
- Meals on CP Plan
- Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis in Standard Hotel
- All Transfers
- A/C Vehicles
- Private Cruise
- Corbyn's Cove Beach
- Light & Sound Music Show
- Cellular Jail
- North Bay
- Coral Island & Ross Island
- Taxes
What is NOT included in the tour
- Anything not mentioned under 'inclusions'
- Lunch & Dinner
- Flights
- All personal expenses like Telephonic calls, Camera, laundry charges, Internet, etc.
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Expenses like entrance & monument fee, guide / escort charges / Jolly Ride / Water sports acitivities, etc. are not included.
- Travel Insurance
- Any activity / sightseeing done again at will.
Day 1: Port Blair – City Tour
On arrival at Port Blair airport, our representative will receive and you will be escorted to the hotel. After check-in at the hotel and relaxing, we will proceed to Carbyn’s Cove Beach & Cellular jail to watch the Light and Sound Show at Cellular Jail where the saga of the freedom struggle is brought alive. Overnight stay at Port Blair.
CORBYN'S COVE BEACH-
The coconut-palm fringed beach, 3kms away from town is ideal for swimming and sun - basking. Facilities like hotel, restaurant, bar, changing room, adventure water-sports are available here. Historical remains like Japanese Bunkers can be seen on the way to this beach. The Snake Island situated just across the beach is popular for scuba diving. The Restaurant & Beer Bar run by Tourism department provides delightful cuisine at reasonable rates beachside.
• LIGHT AND SOUND MUSIC SHOW:-
The Sound and Light show in the Cellular Jail narrates the saga of the Indian freedom struggle, brought alive through sound and light effect of the brutal and barbaric atrocities piled on the freedom fighters deported to these islands and incarcerated in the small cells of this jail. This show is very popular among the tourists visiting these islands.
• CELLULAR JAIL
The Cellular jail, declared a National Memorial, is located at Port Blair which had stood as a mute witness to the most brutal and barbaric atrocities meted out to national freedom fighters who were incarcerated in this jail. The jail, completed in the year 1906 acquired the name ‘Cellular' because it was entirely made up of individual cells for solitary confinement. It originally was a seven-block structure with three stories and a central tower acting as its fulcrum comprising of honeycomb like corridors. This jail, now a place of pilgrimage for all freedom-loving people draws everyone down memory lane to the years of freedom struggle. Jail Museum opens from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and from 1:30 pm to 4:45 pm. Overnight Stay at Port Blair.
Day 2: Port Blair - Havelock Radhanagar Beach – Port Blair
Transfer to Havelock Island by Cruise
The Island (often just called Havelock) is one of the most beautiful and largest islands of Ritchie's Archipelago and is a placid heaven like none other. Situated 57 km northeast of the South Andaman with an area of 92 Sq. Kms she offers a breathtaking trail of nature expeditions. The island is primarily populated by Bengali settlers. This picturesque Island with beautiful sandy beaches and lush green forest is also rated as the seventh most beautiful island in the world. It hosts two of the world’s most renowned beaches. The Island also has the biggest concentration of breath-taking diving and snorkelling sites, thus acting as a paradise to marine world explorers. After completion of tour, board Green Ocean Cruise / Makruzz and return to Port Blair. Evening is free for local market visits, Overnight stay at Port Blair.
Note: Collect the packed Breakfast from the hotel reception, if you are traveling by early morning Cruise.
Day 3: Port Blair to Excursion to Coral island & Ross Island :
After Breakfast you will be escorted to Andaman Water Sports Complex to catch a ferry which will be your mate for the entire excursion to Ross Islandand North Bay.
• NORTH BAY
It is also called “The Gate Way to Port Blair”. This place is famous for its coral reefs, exotic varieties of beautiful ornamental fishes and water sports activities. The breathtaking stretch of coral bed leaves you spellbound. North Bay is the foremost snorkeling point of Andaman. Apart from snorkeling and glass- bottom boat ride, scuba diving, underwater sea walk facility is also available at North Bay.
• ROSS ISLAND
It was the Capital of Port Blair during British and Japanese regime, prior to India’s Independence. It was named after Sir Daniel Ross a marine surveyor. It was nick named “The Paris of the East”. It is nowunder the supervision of the Indian Navy. This island is an ideal destination for nature walk amidst sylvan surroundings with deers, peacocks and exotic birds. Then back to Hotel. Overnight Stay at Port Blair.
Day 4: Port Blair – Airport drop off.
Drop off to the airport with memories and a terrific holiday at Andaman Islands.