The Andaman Island Hopper Classic is the ideal way to experience the best of the archipelago — a perfectly balanced 6-day journey taking you from the colonial history of Port Blair to the turquoise bliss of Havelock Island and the serene shores of Neil Island.
Stand in sobering silence at the Cellular Jail, snorkel over pristine coral gardens at North Bay, wake up steps from Radhanagar Beach — repeatedly voted Asia's finest — and finish your days watching technicolour sunsets from Neil Island's rocky headlands. This is the quintessential Andaman experience, crafted for first-time island hoppers and returning beach lovers alike.
Route: Port Blair → North Bay → Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) → Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) → Port Blair
Experience the spine-chilling sound and light show at the historic Cellular Jail — a deeply moving tribute to India's freedom fighters exiled to Kala Pani.
Spend an afternoon on Asia's best beach — powder-white sand, warm turquoise shallows and a forest fringe that turns gold at sunset.
Discover a kaleidoscope of reef fish, sea turtles, moray eels and live coral formations at two of the Andamans' top snorkelling spots.
Explore secluded Bharatpur Beach, the natural rock bridge at Laxmanpur and the slow, unhurried pace of the Andamans' most charming island.
Peer into the living coral reef below through a glass-bottom boat — perfect for those who want underwater views without getting wet.
Travel the way the islands move — on government and private ferries gliding across glassy straits with views of uninhabited jungle islets.
Arrive at Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair. Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. After check-in and freshening up, visit the Anthropological Museum for an introduction to the Andaman's indigenous tribes and colonial heritage. Afternoon tour of the iconic Cellular Jail — walk the dark corridors where freedom fighters endured exile. Stay for the evening sound and light show, one of India's most moving historical experiences. Overnight Port Blair.
Morning boat excursion to North Bay Island — snorkel over the living reef, peer through a glass-bottom boat at parrotfish, clownfish and staghorn coral formations. Optional sea-walking or underwater scuba introduction dive (additional cost). After lunch, take the short boat to Ross Island — once the administrative capital of the Andamans under the British, now a hauntingly beautiful ruin overtaken by jungle roots and peacocks. Return to Port Blair for dinner. Overnight Port Blair.
Morning government or private ferry to Havelock Island / Swaraj Dweep (approx. 1.5–2 hrs). Check in to your beachside resort. Afternoon free to spend entirely at Radhanagar Beach (Beach 7) — considered Asia's best beach, with crystal-clear turquoise water, shell-white sand and a forested backdrop. Watch the sun melt into the Andaman Sea from the beach. Dinner at a local Havelock shack. Overnight Havelock.
Morning speedboat or trek to Elephant Beach — one of the top snorkelling spots in the Andamans with shallow water and vibrant reef just metres from shore. Optional sea kayaking through the mangrove creek. Return to resort for lunch. Afternoon visit to Kalapathar Beach — dramatic black rocks against white sand and deep blue water, particularly stunning at golden hour. Optional introductory scuba dive at Havelock's renowned dive sites (SSI/PADI certified operators). Overnight Havelock.
Morning ferry from Havelock to Neil Island / Shaheed Dweep (approx. 1–1.5 hrs). Check in to your Neil Island guesthouse. Afternoon explore Bharatpur Beach — safe, shallow, calm water perfect for swimming. Visit the Natural Rock Bridge at Laxmanpur Beach 2 — a striking limestone arch formation shaped by centuries of tidal action. Sunset at Laxmanpur Beach 1. Quiet seafood dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight Neil Island.
Morning ferry back to Port Blair (approx. 1.5 hrs). Time permitting, last-minute shopping at Aberdeen Bazaar for shells, pearls, spices and Andaman handicrafts. Transfer to Veer Savarkar International Airport for your onward flight. The islands will stay with you — in the salt in your hair and the turquoise in your memory.
"Radhanagar Beach was unlike anything I'd seen in India — the water colour, the sand, the jungle backdrop. The island ferry rides were a highlight in themselves."
Feb 2026"The sound and light show at Cellular Jail gave me goosebumps. And then the next day we were snorkelling over reefs — the contrast is what makes Andaman so special."
Jan 2026"Neil Island was the surprise — quieter than Havelock but absolutely gorgeous. The natural rock bridge at sunset was one of those moments I'll never forget."
Dec 2025"Our guide in Port Blair was incredibly knowledgeable about the Andaman's independence history. The whole tour was smooth — ferries on time, hotels lovely. Couldn't have asked for better."
Nov 2025