Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 - Trip begins at Port Blair - Arrive in Port Blair, Corbyn Cove and Cellular Jail
- You land at Port Blair airport and your private cab takes you to your hotel to check in.
- Head out to Corbyn Cove Beach for an easy first look at the coast.
- Visit Cellular Jail and take in the story of the freedom fighters held here, arranged privately for you.
- Overnight in Port Blair.
2Day 2 - Ferry to Havelock and Radhanagar Beach
- Check out and drive to Phoenix Bay Harbour for the ferry to Havelock Island.
- Ferries are shared boats and their sailing times are set by the government and operators, so the day follows the schedule.
- Check in on Havelock, then spend the afternoon at Radhanagar Beach with its long white sand and calm water.
- Water sports like snorkelling and jet ski are available here at extra cost.
3Day 3 - Elephant Beach by speedboat
- Drive to Havelock jetty and take a speedboat across to Elephant Beach.
- Swim in the shallows or try scuba diving at Nemo Reef, which is paid separately.
- Walk the shoreline and take your time before the boat back.
- Second night on Havelock.
4Day 4 - Kalapathar Beach, then back to Port Blair
- Early morning at Kalapathar Beach for sunrise over the water and the dark rocks it is named for.
- Return, check out and take the ferry from Havelock back to Port Blair.
- Check in at your Port Blair hotel for the night with the evening free.
5Day 5 - Amkunj and Moricedera Beaches, on to Diglipur
- Check out and stop at Amkunj Beach, a quiet black sand stretch.
- Continue to Moricedera Beach for its green forest edge and open sea views.
- Board the ferry north to Diglipur, then transfer to your hotel.
- Overnight in Diglipur, the far north of the island chain.
6Day 6 - Kalipur Beach and Dhaninallah mangroves, on to Rangat
- Visit Kalipur Beach, known for its dark volcanic sand and clear water.
- Walk the Dhaninallah mangrove boardwalk, a long raised pathway through thick mangrove forest.
- Take the ferry down to Rangat and transfer to your hotel.
- Overnight in Rangat.
7Day 7 - Baratang limestone caves and Jalki jeep safari, back to Port Blair
- Very early start, since the road to Baratang runs through the Jarawa tribal reserve and vehicles move in a timed convoy.
- Photography and filming are prohibited inside the reserve and you must stay in the vehicle throughout.
- At Baratang take a boat through the mangrove creeks and walk in to the limestone caves.
- Then a jeep safari out to the Jalki mud volcanoes before the ferry back and the drive to Port Blair for two nights.
8Day 8 - Ross Island and North Bay Island
- Ferry out from Phoenix Bay Harbour to North Bay Island, the reef spot closest to Port Blair.
- Snorkelling and sea walk are available here at extra cost.
- Continue to Ross Island to walk among the ruins of the old colonial settlement, now half taken back by the forest.
- Return by ferry and transfer to your hotel.
9Day 9 - Trip ends at Port Blair - Departure
- Breakfast and check out.
- Private transfer to Port Blair airport for your flight home.
About this plan
The long way north: mud volcanoes, mangrove walkways and Diglipur sand. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.
Private island cabsHandpicked staysFerries booked for you24×7 WhatsApp desk
What's in, what's not
No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.
Included in 9D / 8N
- Airport pickup and drop at Port Blair timed to your own flights
- 4 nights hotel in Port Blair with breakfast
- 2 nights resort on Havelock with breakfast
- 1 night hotel in Diglipur with breakfast
- 1 night hotel in Rangat with breakfast
- Rooms on double sharing for couples, triple sharing on request
- Corbyn Cove Beach and Cellular Jail day trip, private basis
- Radhanagar, Elephant and Kalapathar Beach tours, private basis
- Amkunj and Moricedera Beach tour, private basis
- Kalipur Beach and Dhaninallah mangrove walk, private basis
- Baratang Island with limestone caves and Jalki jeep safari, private basis
- Ross Island and North Bay Island tour on a shared boat
- All inter island ferry tickets with jetty pickup and drop
- Private sedan or SUV with an experienced driver throughout
- Driver allowance, tolls and parking
Not included
- Flights to and from Port Blair
- Lunch and dinner on all days
- Any meal not named in the itinerary
- Scuba diving at Nemo Reef and other diving, paid separately
- Snorkelling, sea walk and jet ski at North Bay and Radhanagar, paid separately
- Sea kart, night kayaking and spa sessions
- Personal expenses, tips, laundry and shopping
- Permits for foreign nationals
- Anything arising from weather, ferry cancellation or government restrictions
- Peak season surcharge over the mid December to mid January and early February dates
Sightseeing on this plan
01Radhanagar Beach02Elephant Beach03Baratang Limestone Caves04Mud Volcanoes05Kalipur BeachRoss Island
