Sometimes what we need from the hustle and bustle of a noisy city is a good vacation on an island for that much-needed time of relaxation amidst the peace and quiet of the beaches and their beautiful scenery. And that said, if you are looking for a getaway from the city of Mumbai, one of the best places that we can recommend to you is the Andamans. An island rich with blue waters, white sands, and a number of tourist activities, the place has all that it needs to give you a perfect holiday till you are back to the life of Mumbai city. 
 

This article aims to give you some of the most important things you need to know about a holiday in the Andamans before you leave Mumbai city, so read on to get all the information you need before you pack your bags and get ready. 

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Day Wise Andaman Tour From Mumbai

The cost of your Andaman package from Mumbai can vary greatly based on the kind of holiday you want, which includes everything from the activities you want to enjoy, places you would like to eat at, things you want to do, and even how you would want to travel.
 

That said, the Andamans gives you a variety of flights in different price ranges that you can choose from as someone traveling from Mumbai. Flights come cheaper when you travel from Mumbai to Chennai and then from Chennai to Port Blair. With Experience Andamans you get the lowest airfare to the islands.

And then, once you are there, there are a variety of places that you can visit in Andaman. Here is an exhaustive list of places to visit in Andaman and Nicobar Islands which will give you a fair idea about what places should be in your package plan from Mumbai. However, it is very important that you make a well-planned vacation when it comes to a holiday spot like the Andamans that can leave you spoilt for choice with the many options that it has to offer you.
 

Step-by-step tour package from Mumbai

Day 1

Your very first stop when you land in the islands of the Andamans is Port Blair, the capital city of the Andamans, and so one of the best ways to enjoy a productive holiday is to spend your first day there. All flights from Mumbai will land at Port Blair airport. Your flight from Mumbai can be a direct flight or via Chennai.

The airlines that operate from Mumbai are Gofirst, Spicejet and Indigo
 

That said, let’s start with the main attraction there, the cellular jail, which you cannot afford to miss. On your day of arrival, you will visit Cellular Jail and also see the light and sound show at Cellular Jail that takes place in the evening. Immerse in the rich history of the islands on the day of your arrival.
 

And then, there are museums in Port Blair that you would also want to see. This depends upon when your flight lands from Mumbai. If you reach early in the morning then we can see more places at Port Blair. For some much-needed time at the beach, you can go to Corbyn’s Cove beach, one of the most beautiful and popular beaches in Port Blair that you just cannot miss. Various water activities takes place here and the famous Sea Kart activity is also available at this beach.
 

Don’t forget to stop at the Seafood Delights restaurant for some good Indian seafood that you have to experience when you are in Port Blair.
 

And that’s not all. Know that Port Blair is the place for the food lover, and with your first day done in the Andamans, you sure would be hungry and would want to try the island’s cuisine that Port Blair has in store for you. 
 

You can end the day by visiting the light and sound show at Cellular Jail before returning to you hotel to relax and unwind.

Day 2

Wake the next day and get ready for a much-needed time of relaxation and sightseeing for that is what your next day in the Andamans is going to be like. 

We are going to Havelock island with its many white beaches and clear blue waters so make sure that your phone has a lot of memories.
 

The best way to reach here is by ferry from Port Blair to Havelock Island, enjoying the ride and view that comes along with it. 

And with that, the one place, to begin with, is the Radhanagar beach, one of the most popular in the world that anyone coming to the Andamans has to see. Radhanagar beach has been awarded as one of the Blue Flag-certified beaches in India.

That said, get ready for all the noise that you will find, for this is not one of the quieter beaches in the Andamans, but one brimming with tourists, and yet, good to relax on and a must-see. 

This is a kid-friendly beach with a number of coast guards around so don’t hesitate to spend a good time here with your family. 
 

On day 1 of your arrival to Havelock Island from Port Blair along with visiting the famous Radhanagar beach and its beautiful sunset we can also indulge in a photography session at havelock Islands. For couples visiting Andaman Islands on Honeymoon make the best use of their time at Havelock and indulge in such romantic moments.
 

A beachside candlelight dinner at Havelock can also be added to your trip plan to get indulge in the beauty of Andaman.
 

With this, we end our day 2 and believe us people coming from Mumbai to Andaman will see a lot of difference in the way the island works. The calmness of the island will just take over and get you a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Day 3

Okay, so tired of all that relaxing and sightseeing? Then, let’s stay for another day on the same island because Havelock also has a lot of adventurous activities. 

With that, we suggest that you make Elephant beach at Havelock your next stop for there is a lot here that you can do and see.
 

For one, this is a beach brimming with various water sports activities. Here you can go jet skiing, parasailing and snorkeling.
 

You even get to enjoy a sea walk and a banana boat ride, so when you wake up on this third day in the Andamans, make sure that you have had a good night’s rest and are now filled with all the energy you need to enjoy all these Havelock activities. 

Be prepared to spend some good time here for Elephant beach is one island in the Andamans that brims with marine life that you wouldn’t want to miss before you head back home. You will take a ferry from Havelock to Elephant beach and the boat ride will take approximately 30 minutes to reach Elephant beach. Here you indulge in various water sports activities that are hard to find in a city like Mumbai. Elephant beach is considered the hub of water sports activities in the Andaman Islands. Here you find varied kinds of water sports suiting ones interest.

Indulge in various water sports with the help of a guide and get a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Andaman. Since many travelers who are coming from Mumbai might not be interested in water sports activities you can still spend quality time at the beach taking photos and taking long walks by the beach.

Post this trip we return back to our hotel at Havelock for an overnight stay.
 

Day 4

Once done with Port Blair and Havelock, the obvious destination for anyone coming here to visit is Neil Island. However, before we head to Neil Island, we will visit the best sunrise point on Havelock Island known as Kalapathar beach. Here we spend an hour enjoying the beautiful sunrise and then post breakfast we move to Neil Island.
 

No, beaches are not the only thing you get to see at the Neil for there are a lot of them for you to relax on and sightsee, what makes Neil so special is the abundant greenery with its many dense tropical forests for you to experience and see.

One of the best ways to get to Neil is by ferry from Havelock. We will take a ferry from Havelock to Neil Island these private ferries will take around 1 hour to reach Neil Island from Havelock. The various options that can be selected for a private ferry are Makruzz, Nautika and ITT Majestic. These are among the fastest ferries that travel from Havelock to Neil Island. In fact, this is the best way to begin your day in the Neil, as you arrive there and then get ready for the three most popular beaches in the Neil that anyone coming to the Andamans must see.

We are talking about the famous

Laxmanpur Beach
Bharatpur Beach
Sitapur Beach

 all of which have to offer the tourist something beautiful and unique.
 

Yet, all said, these are white sand beaches in which one can spend a good amount of time relaxing and taking pictures till it's time to get active and enjoy Neil’s greenery. 

What makes the Neil different from the rest of the islands in the Andamans is its rich biodiversity, which is why it is often referred to as the vegetable bowl of the Andamans. 

From the coral reefs and colorful fish to the dense tropical forests you can submerge yourselves in, this is an island that gives you just the right amount of peace and quiet that you need when you return from the active life of Havelock island. Those interested in Scuba Diving can dive at Neil Island to get a unique experience. Every reef is different and offers something unique to divers exploring the underwater world.

In other words, this is a tiny and quiet island where one can come to immerse in some quiet activities like hiking, trekking or cycling amidst the lush forests, fertile fields and serene beaches.

So, make sure that you make the most of it before you end your trip.
 

Day 5

And with that, it’s time to step off the Neil and get back to Port Blair the much-needed things you have to do before you end your Andaman trip. Usually, ferry from Neil to Port Blair is in the morning around 10 AM or 2 PM. Based upon your convenience you can select a ferry slot from Neil to Port Blair.

Now that you’re coming to the end of your trip, don't forget to spend some time around the city, for port Blair is where you can enjoy some good shopping in the Andamans, for you would want to pick up souvenirs that remind you of your holiday, wouldn’t you? Cane, shell and bamboo products are available at Port Blair to shop. These can be purchased as a memory about your visit to Andaman Islands.
 

Those who are looking forward to exploring something new in Andamans can visit Baratang Island. Here, one can spend a good amount of time exploiting the mud volcanoes and limestone caves, something different from all the rest of your Andaman activities. This is a full-day tour in Andaman and you will have to extend 1 day in Andaman to visit this unique place in Middle Andaman. We do not recommend Baratang to infants and elders who have difficulty walking as a small amount of trek is required to reach limestone caves at Baratang.
 

And if you still have the time, do make a visit to the famous Ross island, one of the best beaches to enjoy a long and peaceful walk, which is what you would probably want to do after a week of fun on this island. 
 

Lastly, one cannot end a vacation in the Andamans without a visit to the Chidiya Tapu in Port Blair. In fact, this is one of the best ways to come to the end of your trip, spending some quiet time admiring the chirping birds as you recollect all that you did.
 

How to reach Andaman from Mumbai

Taking a flight to Port Blair is one of the best ways to reach Andamans from Mumbai

For travelers coming from Mumbai, we have written a detailed article about how to reach Andaman from Mumbai that can be referred to. Here all ways of transport are explained for ease of travelers.

Best Time To Travel From Mumbai To Andaman

The period from October to March is considered the best time for anyone to visit the Andamans because of the convenient weather before June arrives and there’s going to be heavy rainfall with the monsoons ruining your holiday here. April and May months are also good to visit the islands.

Andaman is an all-season destination with the temperature not crossing 34 degrees, thus giving you a good stay here. It is never too hot where the temperature touches 40 degrees and above. Yes humidity will be there in Andaman throughout the year because of the tropical climate.

Top Places To Visit In Your Andaman Trip from Mumbai

While we already gave you a detailed itinerary above, here is a small list of some of the places in the Andamans not to be missed by you, just so that you make sure they are on your mind when you are here. 
 

The Cellular Jail
Corebyn’s Cove
The Radhanagar Beach
The Elephant Beach
The Bharatpur, Laxmanpur and Sitapur beaches
The Neil Island
The Chidiya Tapu

And then, when you are done with all of these and find that you still have the time, you can go on to explore the many other areas of interest that the Andamans are filled with. That said, here are a few more among them that you can go on to explore Diglipur in North Andaman Islands.

The Ross and Smith Islands
Baratang
Rangat
Digilipur
Long Island
Little Andaman

The best part about the Andamans is that it has everything, and this makes it a holiday for everyone. Be it a solo trip that you are on, a romantic honeymoon, a vacation with your family or a holiday with your bunch of friends, there is no way that you can come here and not enjoy your stay in the Andamans.

If you are planning to visit Andaman from other cities in India then do check out Andaman tour packages from Chennai, Andaman tour packages from Bangalore. More detailed information about travelling from other cities will be added soon to help you with the best packages to Andaman Islands