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Island hopping is the classic way to do the Andamans, stringing together the highlights of three very different islands. The Port Blair, Havelock and Neil circuit takes in colonial history, Asia-famous beaches and gentle reefs, all linked by comfortable ferries. Each island has its own character, from the busy capital to laid-back Neil. Our tours pre-book the ferries and stays so your hopping runs like clockwork.

Top things to see & do

A white-sand bar and turquoise Andaman lagoon
Port BlairThe capital, home to the Cellular Jail, Ross Island and Corbyn's Cove beach.
Aerial view of a sandbar island, Andaman
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)Radhanagar and Kalapathar beaches plus the Andamans' scuba and snorkelling hub.
A palm-lined Andaman coast and reef from the air
Neil (Shaheed Dweep)Laid-back island of Bharatpur and Laxmanpur beaches and the Natural Bridge.
Aerial view of an Andaman island shoreline
Cruise ferriesPrivate ferries such as Makruzz and Nautika link the islands quickly and comfortably.
Boats moored along the Andaman coast
Ross IslandNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep, the atmospheric ruins of the old British headquarters.
A winding coastal road through Andaman jungle
Radhanagar BeachHavelock's long white-sand crescent, rated among Asia's finest beaches.
Aerial view of an Andaman island shoreline

Suggested itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Port Blair

Airport pick-up and check-in, then the Cellular Jail light-and-sound show in the evening.

Day 2
Port Blair & Ross Island

Explore Ross Island and Corbyn's Cove, plus the museums, before your first island night.

Day 3
Ferry to Havelock

Cross to Swaraj Dweep, snorkel or dive, and watch sunset at Radhanagar Beach.

Day 4
Ferry to Neil

Hop to Shaheed Dweep for Bharatpur and Laxmanpur beaches and the Natural Bridge.

Day 5
Return & depart

Ferry back to Port Blair for any last sights before your flight home.

Indicative Andaman package prices (per person on twin-sharing; land package):

Trip DurationIndicative Price (per person)
Short trip · 2 Nights / 3 Daysfrom ₹13,999
3 Nights / 4 Daysfrom ₹16,999
4 Nights / 5 Daysfrom ₹20,999
5 Nights / 6 Daysfrom ₹25,999
6 Nights / 7 Daysfrom ₹30,999

Indicative starting prices from our current Andaman packages — your final quote depends on hotels, islands covered, ferries, activities and season. Share your dates for an exact, itemised quote.

The classic island circuit

Port Blair, Havelock and Neil each offer something different, and together they make the definitive Andaman trip. History and museums in the capital give way to headline beaches and reefs on Havelock, then the slow, unhurried charm of Neil.

Getting between islands

Ferries are the lifeline of any hopping trip.

  • Private cruise ferries: Makruzz, Nautika and others
  • Government ferries: budget-friendly alternatives
  • Book ahead, as seats sell out in season

How to reach the Andamans

Fly into Port Blair (IXZ) with direct flights from Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Delhi and Hyderabad. From the capital, we pre-book your inter-island ferries so the hopping is seamless and stress-free.

Best time to go

October to May brings calm seas and reliable ferry schedules, with December and January the peak. The June-September monsoon can be rough and cause ferry cancellations, so the dry season is ideal for hopping.

Permits & good to know

Indian nationals need no permit for Port Blair, Havelock or Neil. Carry cash for the outer islands where ATMs are limited, and expect patchy mobile signal, part of the islands' laid-back charm.

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