Short Escape Andaman

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 hotel. After some rest, visit the famous Cellular Jail, (entry closes at 1545hrs), 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 hotel.

•        In case your flight lands in the afternoon, we may offer to take you direct 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 show 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 400mtrs 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   

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 1430hrs - 1530hrs, 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.

Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) - Elephant Beach/ Lighthouse (Complimentary Beer or Mocktail at Something Different)

Embark on the most memorable excursion to Elephant Beach or Light House by sharing 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 mattress. Child 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, guest may have to wait until their boat is allotted and please note that we have no control over the wait time.

Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) - Port Blair – Day at leisure

Check-out from Havelock hotel and then head to Something Different – A Beach Side Cafe (Rated #1 on tripadvisor.com) and the only multi-cuisine beachside café that offers a fabulous view along with a fun play-zone for kids, a book-reading corner and lots more. Afterwards, proceed to the Havelock jetty to board the Private ferry (HL - PB) - Journey time is 1.5 / 2.5 hrs. On arrival at Port Blair, our team will meet the guest at the exit of the Port Blair jetty and then proceed to the selected Port Blair hotel. 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.

•        Guest should be ready for check-in at the Havelock private ferry counter at least an hour prior to the vessel departure time.

OPTIONAL TOURS AT PORT BLAIR (SUBJECT TO MORNING FERRY AVAILABILITY FROM HAVELOCK 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.

Port Blair AirportEnjoy 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.