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Port Blair to Diglipur Andaman Tour Package
Overview
This “Awesome Andaman” 9 days package has been designed keeping in mind the adventurous traveller. The itinerary includes all of the must see and offbeat places in the Andaman Islands. The itinerary begins in Port Blair with a visit to the historical Cellular Jail and its Sound & Light Show. The journey then takes you through various small towns and villages, traversing scenic landscapes to reach Diglipur. With our Port Blair to Diglipur Andaman Tour Package, visit the breathtaking Ross and Smith Island which is a short boat ride away. Diglipur is North Andaman and it is as far as you can travel by road in the Andaman Islands. Soak in the beauty of Kalipur Beach famous for its turtle nesting sites. Return to Port Blair via Baratang, visit its famous Limestone Caves and Mangrove Boat Ride. This itinerary also includes a visit to the picturesque Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) where you’ll relax on the renowned Beach No. 7 and indulge in thrilling water sports at Elephant Beach. Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) offers a serene escape with visits to Bharatpur, Laxmanpur Beach and the Natural Bridge. The journey concludes with a return to Port Blair, where optional tours await for those seeking more exploration. From thrilling boat rides to secluded beaches, this 8 Nights and 9 Days adventure promises an unforgettable blend of history, nature and adventure. Let Andaman Love be your gateway to a captivating Andaman experience!
Day wise Itinerary
Day 1 : Land at Port Blair - Cellular Jail + Sound & Light Show at Cellular Jail
Land at Port Blair airport in the morning or afternoon and transfer to a hotel. After some rest, visit the famous Cellular Jail, (entry closes at 1545 hrs), an old colonial prison situated in Port Blair also known as ‘Kalapani’. Later, attend the enthralling Sound & Light Show at Cellular Jail where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive and then drop back to the hotel.
- In case your flight lands in the afternoon, we may offer to take you directly from the airport to Cellular Jail so that you are able to watch the Sound & Light show.
- If your hotel is located at Wandoor or Chidyatapu, we will first take you to Cellular Jail and then drop you to the hotel. Light and Sound shows will be done on return from Havelock/Neil.
- Please note that since vehicles are not allowed to wait outside Cellular Jail, all guests will be dropped at the parking point (approximately 400 metres from the entry gate of the Jail) and will have to walk from the parking point until the entrance. Once the Jail visit or Sound & Light show is done, the guest will have to walk back to the parking point to board the vehicle.
- Please note that the Sound & Light show timing is subject to ticket availability.
Day 2 : Port Blair - Diglipur (Approx 298 kms by road, Approx travel time 10hrs)
Depart early morning at 0400hrs (approx.) from Port Blair for Diglipur which is about 298 kms by road (approx 10hrs) from Port Blair. You will reach the convoy start point at approximately 0530 hrs and then will proceed from Diglipur to Baratang island, Rangat & Mayabunder. Reach Diglipur & overnight stay at Diglipur Hotel.
- Kindly travel light and comfortable as this is only a short stay and you can leave your luggage in the Port Blair hotel cloak room.
- Kindly carry a valid PHOTO ID (Pan Card not accepted). Alcohol cannot be carried on-board the ferry.
Day 3 : Diglipur - Ross & Smith Island visit
Wake up to the view of Saddle peak (The highest point in Andamans) and after breakfast proceed to Aerial Bay from where you will board speed boats (sharing basis) and embark on a 20 mins sharing boat ride to Ross & Smith Island. These are two pristine islands with crystal clear water and are joined together by a sand-bar. During low tide one can walk to the other island and during high tide they are two separate islands. Enjoy an uninhabited island experience and then return to Aerial Bay by the speed boats and proceed to the hotel. Evening at leisure.
- Due to limited boats, guests may have to wait until their boat is allotted and we have no control over the wait time.
- Please carry a change of clothes, towel, cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen and wear comfortable clothing for this trip. Time spent on the island is 3hrs.
- All trips are subject to weather and sea conditions.
Day 4 : Diglipur – Baratang (Limestone Cave, Mangrove Boat Ride)– Port Blair (Approx 298 kms by road, Approx travel time: 10 hrs)
Early morning after breakfast, depart via road from Diglipur to Baratang. Baratang provides an ideal place for the eco-friendly tourist seeking the solitude of virgin nature. Once you reach Baratang, our driver will assist with the boat tickets and forest permit. Based on the ticket allotted, proceed to your sharing boat and embark on a short boat ride through amazing mangroves and then proceed to see the exotic Limestone Caves which is a 1 km walk one way. Return to the waiting cars after taking the short ferry ride. Departure by car from Baratang for Port Blair (150 kms). Evening at leisure.
- Baratang is closed on Monday.
- Sharing boat for Limestone caves.
- Lunch on direct payment.
Day 5 : Port Blair - Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) - Afternoon visit to Beach No 7
Departure by morning or afternoon Private ferry (PB- HL) – Journey time is 1.5 / 2.5 hrs. On arrival at Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), our team will meet the guest at the exit gate and then the guest will be dropped to their havelock hotel. At around 1430 hrs – 1530 hrs, proceed to Beach No. 7 (Radhanagar Beach) rated as the ‘Best Beach in Asia’ by Time Magazine to unwind, relax and enjoy the pristine white sand beach. Later drop back to the hotel. Evening at leisure.
- Kindly remind the Port Blair hotel to provide packed breakfast since the same is not included at Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
- Kindly carry a valid PHOTO ID (Pan Card not accepted) to enter the Port Blair jetty. Alcohol cannot be carried on-board the ferry.
- Beach No 7 is closed for guests after sunset.
- Cars are limited on Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) and hence guests are requested to kindly adhere to the timelines as shared by the tour manager.
Day 6 : Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) - Elephant Beach/ Lighthouse (Complimentary Beer or Mocktail at Something Different)
Embark on the most memorable excursion to Elephant Beach or LightHouse by sharing a boat. The journey time is 30-45 mins and you can also opt for some water sports activities like Snorkeling, Sea Walk, Jet Ski, Glass bottom Boat, Banana Boat Ride, Sofa boat ride, Parasailing, etc. on direct payment. It is advisable to pre-book activity at the boarding point itself to avoid missing out on these activities, our tour manager will assist you with the same. Return after 3 hrs. in the same sharing boat to the jetty. Our tour manager will meet and assist with car transfers. Enroute proceed to Something Different – A Beach Side Café (Highest Reviewed Restaurant on Tripadvisor.com) and enjoy a complimentary pint of Domestic Beer/Glass of mocktail/ Glass of Soft drink per person from Set Menu (Any one). Later proceed to the hotel. Evening at leisure.
- The offer is exclusive to our guests only and can be availed by sharing the voucher number at Something Different – A Beach Side Café, only during lunch hours. The guest will be taken to the café enroute from Elephant Beach to their hotel. This offer can be availed per guest on double occupancy, extra adult/ child (above 5 yrs. only) with or without a mattress. Children of 5 yrs and below (Infant) will not be entitled to this offer. Any extra drinks or food items will be on chargeable basis.
- T&C: If the guest does not avail the drink there will be no refund as the same is provided complimentary to all guests. Drinks are non-transferrable and cannot be shifted to dinner. The offer must be availed on the day of Elephant Beach excursion only.
- The beverages can be consumed only in the restaurant premises as per the excise rules.
- Alcohol is strictly prohibited on Elephant Beach.
- The boats to Elephant Beach are managed by a boat association who need individual guest consent forms after which boats are allotted based on rotation and sharing basis. Due to limited boats, guests may have to wait until their boat is allotted and please note that we have no control over the wait time.
Day 7 : Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) -Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)- O/N at Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) - 03 Beach Visit
Check-out from the Havelock hotel and head to the Havelock jetty to board the morning private ferry from Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) to Neil (Shaheed Dweep) (Journey time is 1.5 / 2.5 hrs). On arrival at Neil (Shaheed Dweep), our team will meet the guest at the exit gate and then the guest will be head to visit Bharatpur, Laxmanpur beach and Natural Bridge (also known as Howrah Bridge by the locals – this can be accessed only during the Low Tide) and transfer to their Neil hotel. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay and evening at leisure.
- Do note that all Havelock hotels have an early morning check-out time and late check-out is provided at the discretion of the hotel management and subject to availability.
- Guests should be ready for check-in at the Havelock private ferry counter at least an hour prior to the vessel departure time.
- The three-beach visit is subject to tide timings and our representative will update the exact timing based on the tide.
Day 8 : Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) - Port Blair
Wake up to the quaint and mesmerizing Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) also called the ‘Vegetable bowl of Andamans’ and check-out as per hotel allocated time and then proceed to the Neil (Shaheed Dweep) jetty to board the private ferry (NL-PB) Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) – Port Blair. On arrival at Port Blair, our team will meet the guest at the exit gate of the jetty and will be dropped to their Port Blair hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Do note that all Neil (Shaheed Dweep) hotels have an early morning check-out time and late check-out is provided at the discretion of the hotel management and subject to availability.
OPTIONAL TOURS AT PORT BLAIR (SUBJECT TO MORNING FERRY AVAILABILITY FROM NEIL TO PORT BLAIR)
- Visit to Chidiyatapu (Sunset Point): INR 2500 + 5% GST Per Car.
- Visit to Wandoor Beach: INR 2500 + 5% GST Per Car.
- Visit to Corbyn’s Cove Beach: INR 1000 + 5% GST Per Car.
- Visit to Ross Island: INR 1000 + 5% GST Per Car & INR 500 + 5% GST Per Person for Boat Charge.
Day 9 : Port Blair Airport
Enjoy your breakfast and check-out from the Port Blair hotel as per the hotel allocated time. Head straight to the airport to board the departure flight. Have a safe trip home taking back fond memories of these stunning islands.
- Do note that all Port Blair hotels have an early morning check-out time and late check-out is provided at the discretion of the hotel management and subject to availability.
- Port Blair airport has a small single runway and usually with a heavy rush of tourists. Request all guests to report at least 1.5hrs before departure flight timing.
Note :
- Travel light, carry a valid Photo ID, and no alcohol allowed on the ferry.
- Limited boats may lead to wait times.
- Carry essentials, and trips depend on weather conditions.
- Baratang closed on Mondays.
- Remind the Port Blair hotel for packed breakfast, adhere to ferry timelines, and beach closure after sunset.
- Book water activities in advance, and drinks must be availed on the day of Elephant Beach excursion.
- Optional tours available in Port Blair (subject to ferry availability from Neil to Port Blair). Report early at the airport due to the heavy tourist rush.
- Andamans does not have star ratings for hotels. Instead, we use categories such as Standard, Deluxe, Special Beachside Combo, Luxury, Premium, and Platinum. The options provided in your quote align with these classifications.
- We advise against opting for the Modified American Plan (MAP) due to its average, repetitive buffet spread, limited to Indian cuisine, and higher cost. Choosing items from the menu offers a more economical and flexible dining experience for guests.
- For detailed information on Water Sports Prices, Honeymoon add-on supplements, and other Excursions available in the Andamans, please contact us.
- Kindly note that the package cost has been meticulously calculated based on the provided itinerary, along with its exclusions and inclusions. We recommend reviewing these details thoroughly before confirming the package.
Inclusion
- 3 nights in a selected category hotel in Port Blair + 2 nights in a selected category hotel in Diglipur + 2 nights in a selected category hotel in Havelock + 1 night in a selected category hotel in Neil Island.
- Daily breakfast on a set menu or buffet basis, as specified in the meal plan (except for the day of arrival).
- Entry tickets to all specified sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private Ferry Tickets (Base Category): Port Blair – Havelock + Havelock – Neil + Neil – Port Blair (Makruzz / Nautika, subject to availability).
- Excursion to Ross and Smith Island.
- Visit to Limestone Caves.
- All transfers by 1 AC Car in Port Blair/ Havelock/ Neil (AC Xylos / Ertiga provided in Port Blair and Havelock) on a point-to-point basis only.
- Excursion to Elephant Beach or Lighthouse subject to weather conditions.
- A few minutes of snorkeling at Elephant Beach.
- 1 pint of domestic beer or 1 glass of mocktail per person at Something Different – A Beachside Café en route from Elephant Beach to Hotel. Children’s drinks are non-transferrable. The offer is valid only for the mentioned drinks, on the day of the Elephant Beach visit, and during lunch. Please note this is a complimentary add-on, and there will be no refund if the guest does not avail of the offer.
- Meet and Greet Service at the Airport.
- Tour Manager briefing every evening at Port Blair and Havelock.
Exclusion
- Vehicle at disposal.
- Early check-in or late check-out.
- Personal expenses like room service and special orders of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Water sports.
- Any extra excursions or sightseeing beyond the suggested tour itinerary.
- Porter Charges, Camera Ticket charges, and Guide Charges, including Cellular Jail & Ross Island.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
- Honeymoon Delights – Refer to the attached sheet for supplements.
- 5% GST.
FAQs
What are the destinations covered in a 8 night 9 days Andaman Tour Package?
- Port Blair: Cellular Jail, Sound & Light Show, North Bay Island, and Ross Island.
- Diglipur: Ross & Smith Islands, Saddle Peak view.
- Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep): Radhanagar Beach, Elephant Beach or Lighthouse.
- Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep): Bharatpur Beach, Laxmanpur Beach, Natural Bridge.
What activities are included in a 8 night Andaman Package?
- Sightseeing: Visits to Cellular Jail, Sound & Light Show, and various islands (North Bay, Ross, and Smith).
- Beach Time: Relaxing at Radhanagar Beach, Elephant Beach, and other beaches on Havelock and Neil Islands.
- Water Activities: Snorkeling, scuba diving, and glass-bottom boat rides.
- Trekking: Trek to Saddle Peak in Diglipur.
How much does an Andaman package cost?
- It varies depending on the level of accommodation, season, and specific inclusions such as activities and meals. Typically, packages include hotel stays, inter-island transfers, sightseeing, and some water activities.
What local cuisines or dishes should I try in the Andaman Islands?
- Seafood: Fresh fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns are abundant and delicious.
- Fish Curry: A traditional dish with rich spices and coconut milk.
- Chili Curry: Spicy curry typically made with fish or chicken.
- Coconut Prawn Curry: Prawns cooked in coconut milk and spices.
What are some unique experiences I can have in Andaman?
- Scuba Diving: Explore vibrant coral reefs and marine life.
- Sea Walking: Walk on the sea bed while surrounded by fish.
- Bioluminescence: Witness glowing waters at night on Havelock Island.
- Visit Indigenous Tribes: Learn about the local tribes and their cultures.
INR 22950 per person, with additional charges for car transfers. Subject to a minimum of 4 guests.
How it Works
Choosing a Package
- Consider preferences, budget, and destinations.
- Review itinerary, inclusions, and exclusions.
Booking
- Provide details and make required payments.
Confirmation
- Receive detailed confirmation with itinerary.
- Check inclusions, accommodation, and payment details.
- Contact the operator for any clarifications.
Reviews
Our Andaman experience was nothing short of magical, thanks to this tour package! From the historic Cellular Jail to the breathtaking Radhanagar Beach, every moment was captivating. The well-organized itinerary, comfortable accommodations, and friendly tour manager made it a seamless journey. Highly recommended for those seeking a perfect blend of history, adventure, and relaxation!
Rahul S
The Andaman Islands surpassed our expectations, and this tour played a crucial role in making it exceptional. The precision in planning, especially the Diglipur and Havelock excursions, showcased the beauty of the islands. The team's attention to detail and prompt assistance added a personal touch. Truly a delightful escape, and we are already planning our next visit!
Shreya M
Andamans – a hidden paradise, and this tour unlocked its wonders flawlessly. The natural beauty of Ross & Smith Islands was awe-inspiring, and the hassle-free transfers made exploration a joy. The team's professionalism and commitment to providing local insights made us feel at home. A big shoutout for excellent coordination and creating memories that will last a lifetime!
Lily Anderson
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