4-day Andaman Islands beach holiday itinerary
Coast-first days with tide, sunset and water-sport timing. Built for Andaman Islands, at a relaxed pace.
Almost every Andaman itinerary runs Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil (Shaheed Dweep), joined by ferries that must be booked in advance. Ferry timings, not distances, dictate the plan — a missed sailing costs you a day.
- Trip length
- 4 days
- Best time
- October to May
- Pace
- relaxed
- Built for
- Beach and coastal travellers
The 4-day plan
Day 1
Arrive and settle in. Keep the first day light so the rest of the trip has a base.
- Radhanagar Beach, Havelock
- Elephant Beach snorkelling
Day 2
Main sightseeing day, weighted toward water sports in the morning and sunset points.
- Bharatpur Beach, Neil Island
- Cellular Jail light and sound show
Day 3
Main sightseeing day, weighted toward water sports in the morning and sunset points.
- Scuba diving at Nemo Reef
- Ross Island
Day 4
Keep the last day short and close to your stay so the return journey is not rushed.
- Radhanagar Beach, Havelock
- Elephant Beach snorkelling
Timings, the driving distance between each stop and the cab cost for the day are calculated for your actual dates when you open this in the app — the order above is the starting point, not a fixed schedule.
What makes this a beach holiday
- water sports in the morning
- sunset points
- beach shacks
- island hops
- seafood
Getting there
Fly to Port Blair (IXZ) from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi or Bengaluru, then take inter-island ferries — book those before you arrive.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for a beach holiday in Andaman Islands?
4 days works well. Andaman Islands suits trips of 4–7 days, and a beach holiday runs best at a relaxed pace, so 4 covers the main sights without the days turning into transit.
What is the best time for a beach holiday in Andaman Islands?
October to May has calm seas and good underwater visibility, with the best diving conditions from December to April. The monsoon between June and September brings rough crossings and frequent ferry cancellations.
What should a Andaman Islands beach holiday itinerary include?
Anchor the trip on Radhanagar Beach, Havelock, Elephant Beach snorkelling, Bharatpur Beach, Neil Island, and weight the days toward water sports in the morning and sunset points, which is what makes it a beach holiday rather than a generic sightseeing plan.
How do I get to Andaman Islands?
Fly to Port Blair (IXZ) from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi or Bengaluru, then take inter-island ferries — book those before you arrive.