9-Day Andaman Island Explorer - Port Blair, Havelock, Neil

• Accommodation: AC accommodation for 8 nights
• Port Blair – 4 nights (Days 1, 2, 5 & 8)
• Havelock Island – 1 night (Day 3)
• Neil Island – 1 night (Day 4)
• Rangat – 2 nights (Days 6 & 7)
• Meals: Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner (all meals included)
• Transport
• All sightseeing & transfers by AC vehicle
• Private boat tickets for Ross Island & North Bay Island
• Entry Tickets
• Cellular Jail
• Light & Sound Show at Cellular Jail
• Limestone Caves
• Forest Permits (required for Jarawa Tribal Reserve area)
• Inter-island ferries: Port Blair ↔ Havelock ↔ Neil ↔ Port Blair (basic ferry – NOT private cruise)
• Pick-up & drop: Veer Savarkar Airport, Port Blair

• Airfare (to/from Port Blair)
• Private Cruise Ticket – ₹3,000 extra per person for Havelock & Neil Island (if you upgrade from basic ferry)
• Boat charges for Elephant Beach (Havelock)
• Ross & Smith Islands (Diglipur)
• Limestone Caves (boat part only – Baratang)
• Camera & guide charges at any monument or attraction
• Tea, snacks, mineral water (carry your own or purchase locally)
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, tips, shopping, etc.)
• Water sports & optional tours (snorkeling, glass-bottom boat, jet-skiing, etc.)
• Travel insurance
• Anything not explicitly mentioned in Package Inclusions
• Important: Private cruise upgrade is ₹3,000 extra per person. Basic ferry is included. Confirm with operator which one is being provided.

📋 Essentials (Do Not Forget)

✅ Valid ID proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, or Driver's License – physical copy)

✅ Flight booking confirmation (to/from Port Blair)

✅ Hotel booking confirmation (provided by operator)

✅ Cash (₹5,000–8,000 per person for boat charges, water sports, snacks & personal expenses – ATMs are limited in Havelock, Neil & Rangat)

✅ Mobile phone & charger

✅ Power bank (electricity fluctuations possible on islands)

✅ Reusable water bottle (stay hydrated)

👕 Clothing (Pack for 9 Days – Tropical Climate)

✅ 6–7 light cotton outfits (t-shirts, shorts, summer dresses)

✅ 3–4 swimsuits / swimwear (for multiple beach days)

✅ 1 light jacket or shawl (for early mornings & AC ferries)

✅ Comfortable walking shoes (for Cellular Jail, Ross Island & Limestone Caves)

✅ Water shoes / aqua socks (for rocky beaches & boat rides – highly recommended)

✅ Flip-flops or sandals (beach & hotel use)

✅ Cover-up / sarong (for modesty if needed)

✅ Extra socks & undergarments

✅ Raincoat / small umbrella (if traveling during monsoon – May to October)

☀️ Health & Hygiene

✅ Sunscreen lotion (SPF 50+) – Andaman sun is very strong

✅ Sunglasses & wide-brimmed hat / cap

✅ Hand sanitizer & wet wipes

✅ Mosquito repellent (especially for evenings & forest areas)

✅ Personal medicines (with prescription if needed) + basic first-aid (band-aid, antiseptic cream)

✅ Motion sickness tablets (for ferry rides & boat trips)

✅ ORS sachets & stomach relief medicine (for food/water sensitivity)

🎒 Day Trip Essentials (Small Backpack)

✅ Dry bag or waterproof pouch (for phone, wallet, passport)

✅ Quick-dry towel (beach days)

✅ Snacks (biscuits, nuts, energy bars – long travel days)

✅ Plastic bags (for wet swimwear & trash)

✅ Extra cash (for boat charges & water sports)

📸 Optional but Useful

✅ Camera / GoPro (underwater photos & landscapes)

✅ Waterproof phone case

✅ Selfie stick or small tripod

✅ Binoculars (for bird watching & Ross & Smith Islands)

🏞️ Special for Baratang & Diglipur (Days 6, 7 & 8)
✅ Comfortable clothes for long drives (loose-fitting)

✅ Face mask / bandana (for dusty roads in Jarawa buffer zone)

✅ Extra water bottle (limited stops)

✅ Snacks for the road (long travel days)