Port Blair - Baratang Excursion - Havelock - Drop to Airport

On arrive at Port Blair, you will be escorted to check in to the Hotel. Freshen up at the hotel. Start city tour (Usually we start it after lunch for all the guests), in this we will cover the following: National Memorial Cellular Jail (Opens at 9:30 and closes at 4:00 PM) - Time Required - 1 Hour Approximately (Guide to be Hired at your own cost) Carbyns coves beach. (Always Open) - Time Required - 2 Hours or more Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail (7:30/8:30 PM Hindi Show, & 9:30 English or Hindi Show) - Show timings - 50 Minutes to an hour Overnight stay at respective Hotel / Resort at Port Blair. (Day visit to Cellular Jail remains closed on Monday)

Start early from Port Blair for a full-day excursion to Baratang Island, known for its mangrove forests, limestone caves, and proximity to the ancient Jarawa tribal reserve.

 

Important Travel Information:

• Departure is required as early as 6:00 AM to reach the Baratang Check Post (Barrier).
• The barrier opens at 7:30 AM for the controlled convoy movement.
• The route passes through a restricted forest zone, home to the Jarawa tribe, considered one of the oldest tribal communities in the Andaman Islands.
• For safety reasons, vehicles move only in convoys and are not permitted to stop in the tribal reserve area.
• Photography or interaction with tribals is strictly prohibited.
• Carry sufficient water and light snacks due to limited options en route.

 

Upon reaching Baratang Island, you will proceed for sightseeing.

Sightseeing in Baratang:

• Limestone Caves

1. Board a shared speed boat to reach the cave area.
2. Enjoy a scenic journey through dense mangrove tunnels.
3. From the drop point, walk to the million-year-old limestone caves.
4. The boat sailor usually acts as a local guide, explaining cave formations.

• Mud Volcano (Optional, if time permits): On an additional cost. A natural geological formation where cold mud bubbles due to underground gases.
• Mangrove Boat Ride: A beautiful cruise through unspoiled mangrove forests leading to the limestone cave trail.

 

After completing your sightseeing, return to Baratang jetty and join the return convoy to Port Blair by evening.

Post breakfast (Packed Breakfast), vehicle shall drop you at harbor to sail to Havelock. Post arrival at Havelock, our representative cum driver would drop you at the hotel. Post lunch (at your own cost), we would head to Radhanagar Beach. It is most popular beach and popular known for Sunset. We can spend 4 hours at the beach. Later vehicle shall drop you back to hotel.

Later transfer to Port Blair Jetty. If any sights are remaining, from Day 1, and you have sufficient time, then we would visit the same today.