Andaman Itinerary for 4, 5 and 7 Days: Plans That Work

The Andamans reward a little planning. Ferries take real time, Havelock needs at least a night to enjoy, and Port Blair holds a day or two of sightseeing. Here are realistic plans for three common trip lengths.

A 4-day Andaman itinerary (3 nights)

Short on time? Stay in Port Blair or add one night on Havelock.

• Day 1: Arrive, visit Cellular Jail and the evening light and sound show. See our Cellular Jail guide.
• Day 2: Ross Island and North Bay, or Baratang if you prefer caves. See Ross Island and North Bay.
• Day 3: Wandoor beach or museums and shopping.
• Day 4: Departure.

Ready-made options: Port Blair Heritage and Island Hopper.

A 5-day Andaman itinerary (4 nights)

This is the best length for first-timers who want Havelock.

• Day 1: Arrive and see Port Blair's sights.
• Day 2: Morning ferry to Havelock, afternoon at Radhanagar Beach.
• Day 3: Elephant Beach for snorkelling, then return to Port Blair or stay another night.
• Day 4: Baratang or Ross Island.
• Day 5: Departure.

See Havelock Express or Havelock Sunset.

A 7-day Andaman itinerary (6 nights)

Seven days lets you slow down and add Neil Island.

• Days 1 to 2: Port Blair sightseeing.
• Days 3 to 4: Havelock, with Radhanagar, Elephant Beach and optional scuba diving.
• Day 5: Neil Island beaches and Natural Rock.
• Day 6: Return to Port Blair, shopping or Baratang.
• Day 7: Departure.

See Havelock and Neil for a similar route, and Grand Andaman for the longest plan.

Rules we plan around

• Spend at least one night on Havelock. A same-day visit wastes the ferry time.
• Return to Port Blair at least one night before your flight, in case a ferry is delayed.
• Leave a buffer in monsoon months.

Not sure which to choose?

Use the trip builder. Pick your date, islands and number of nights, and it builds the day-by-day plan and price for you. Our Havelock vs Neil guide helps you decide which islands deserve your time.