The islands of Andaman and Nicobar have a diverse variety of places and experiences to offer. The exotic beaches, the lush green tropical forests, historical monuments, lovely islands and beautiful landscapes- the list is surely endless.
Families can spend quality time here in each other’s company. They can also indulge in activities like snorkelling, jungle hiking, sea walking, sea diving and many other things. The islands also provide ample options to eat and shop as well.
The good weather, the great options in seafood and the serene surroundings are just the right things for a rather memorable family holiday.
Our package is just the right one for a memorable family holiday and has almost everything that a family would be looking forward to while on a vacation.
We will be starting the trip from Port Blair which is the biggest city on these islands and visit the Cellular Jail and Chidiyatapu, which are nearby attractions.
We would next head on to the beautiful islands- Havelock and Neil, which have some of the most scenic beaches and landscapes.
There is also a visit to Baratang island in the itinerary which has a lot of hidden treasures.
Itinerary:
Our Andaman family package spans over a duration of 6 nights and 7 days. Here is the everyday itinerary of the trip-
Day 1:
- You will be taking a morning flight and landing in Andaman in the morning.
- Once you arrive at the Veer Savarkar International Airport at Port Blair, a pickup will be arranged to the hotel.
- Once you finish your lunch, you will be heading to the Cellular Jail.
- The Cellular Jail is a place of great significance as it gives a detailed account of freedom fighters who were imprisoned here and sacrificed their lives for the nation’s independence.
- A light and sound show also happens here every day depicting the history of the place.
- Post this you will return to our hotel and stay there overnight.
Day 2:
- You will be visiting the Havelock Islands today which boast of some of most beautiful beaches on these islands. You will start your journey towards Havelock island by a ferry ride.
- Havelock Islands are extremely popular destinations because these islands have serene surroundings where you can stay in close contact with nature. Once you reach Havelock island, you will be checking into your resort here.
- You will be exploring the Elephant beach here today. This beach is less crowded and has long stretch covered with white sand.
- The shallow waters here provide amazing views of the coral reefs and the underwater marine life.
- You can participate in some snorkelling here and get a glimpse of the beautiful underwater life.
- In the evening, you will get to spend time at the beautiful resort here. Sit and relax amidst these beautiful surroundings.
Day 3:
- Today you would be covering the other prominent beaches on this island like the Radhanagar and the Kalapatthar beaches.
- Radhanagar Beach here is touted as one of the most scenic beaches in Asia. Water activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, boating and fishing can be done here. The shallow waters here provide amazing views of the coral reefs.
- In the evening, you can opt for dinners by the sea on the beach. There are a few good restaurants here that serve delicious and fresh seafood. You will stay overnight at your resort at Havelock.
Day 4:
- You will be heading to Neil Island today and stay there for the night. The Neil islands are home to deserted and unexplored beaches. The whole island can actually be covered in a few hours.
- There are three major beaches here namely the Sitapur, Ramnagar and Lakshmanpura beaches. The waters here are home to a number of corals.
- Snorkelling and scuba diving are therefore extremely popular activities that people can indulge themselves in here.
- You will stay here at a resort for the night.
Day 5:
- You will head back to Port Blair today and stay there at a hotel.
- In the afternoon you will be visiting Chidiya Tapu. Chidiya Tapu is a small portion of a lush green forest which is famous for birdwatching.
- Birds like Woodpeckers, Eagles, Black-Naped Oriole, Andaman Drongo, Olive-backed Sunbird, Kingfishers, Bee-eaters, types of Parakeet and many more can be spotted here.
- Witnessing the sunset from this place is highly recommended.
Day 6:
- Today we would be visiting the Baratang Island which is a beautiful island with mangrove forests, exotic beaches, limestone caves and mud volcanoes.
- This is one of the offbeat destinations here. The limestone caves have beautiful stalagmites and stalactites formations.
- One has to cross a mangrove forest to reach this place and visiting this place is indeed a wonderful experience.
- One has to reach Baratang by passing through the forests where the Jarawa tribes stay. You can spot a few of them on the way, however, interacting with them is not allowed.
- Post this, we would be returning back to our hotel at Port Blair.
Day 7:
- This would be the last day of your Andaman trip.
- A cab would be arranged for dropping you at the airport.
- The trip comes to a conclusion here.
Best time for visiting this place for a family trip:
It is possible to visit Andaman islands throughout the year but the best time to visit Andaman would be anytime between mid-September to mid-October or February to March. Monsoons should be avoided as they are marked by continuous rains, high waves and strong winds.
Location & How to reach:
Port Blair is accessible by both air and sea. The ship journey, however, takes about 3-4 days and is time taking and hence most people prefer going to this place by air. There are a number of flights operating between Port Blair and major cities like Chennai, Kolkata and New Delhi.
Inclusion:
- Visit Cellular Jail and Light and Sound Show
- Visit Havelock Island Radhanagar Beach / Kalapathar Beach
- Visit Elephant Beach and one session of Snorkelling
- 50% Discounts on activities like Scuba diving, Semi-Submarine and Sea Walk
- Chidiyatapu sunset
- Complimentary Breakfast (Entire Stay)
- Neil Island
Exclusion:
- Any personal expenses
- Meals other than breakfast
- Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusions
