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Quick answer: A first-time Andaman itinerary usually works best as Port Blair (1–2 nights) + Havelock (2–3 nights) + Neil Island (1 night, optional), with ferry sectors planned before hotels. Five days is the minimum for Havelock; six to seven days allows Neil Island and a relaxed pace.
Why your itinerary matters in Andaman
Unlike mainland holidays, Andaman travel depends on ferry schedules, jetty transfers and island nights. A good itinerary balances flight arrival time, ferry reporting time, hotel check-in and sightseeing without rushing between islands.
5 day / 4 night Andaman itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive Port Blair — Cellular Jail & Light & Sound Show (evening)
- Day 2: Morning ferry to Havelock — Radhanagar Beach sunset
- Day 3: Elephant Beach trip or scuba/snorkelling — leisure evening
- Day 4: Ferry back to Port Blair
- Day 5: Departure
6 day / 5 night Andaman itinerary (recommended)
- Day 1: Port Blair arrival — Corbyn’s Cove or local sightseeing
- Day 2: Ferry to Havelock — Radhanagar Beach
- Day 3: Havelock water activities or beach day
- Day 4: Ferry to Neil Island — Bharatpur / Laxmanpur beaches
- Day 5: Ferry to Port Blair
- Day 6: Fly out
7 day Andaman itinerary
Add an extra night on Havelock or a full Port Blair day for Ross Island (when open), Chidiya Tapu sunset, or Baratang day trip if your dates allow. Seven days is ideal for honeymoon couples and families who want buffer time for weather delays.
Ferry planning tips
- Book Port Blair–Havelock and return sectors in advance during peak season
- Keep 3–4 hours buffer after flight landing before ferry reporting
- Plan return ferry at least one day before your flight from Port Blair
See our ferry booking guidance or browse ready-made Andaman tour packages with ferry and hotels included.
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Further reading: 9-Point Checklist To Book A Low Budget Family Vacation To Andaman
Further reading: Foreigners no longer need RAP to visit Andaman Islands
Further reading: Bangalore To Andaman Islands: A Complete Travel Guide 2023
