Andaman Smart Value Budget Tour 4N 5D

What is on the route and what you will see

The route has two bases: Sri Vijaya Puram for the first two nights and Havelock Island for the next two. Ferry crossings are short, so you are not losing whole days to transit.

• Cellular Jail, Sri Vijaya Puram: a heritage site tied to the islands' colonial history, visited on Day 1 evening.
• Ross Island: a short boat ride from Aberdeen Jetty, with old British-era ruins and shaded walking paths.
• North Bay and glass-bottom boat ride: a marine stop on the same boat circuit as Ross Island, where you see coral and reef fish from the boat.
• Radhanagar Beach, Havelock: the sunset point most travellers book this trip for, reached by scooter or auto from the Havelock hotel area.
• Elephant Beach, Havelock: a short boat ride from the Havelock jetty side, used for snorkelling in shallow water.
• Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep): quieter beaches and the Natural Bridge, added only if ferry timings allow on Day 4.

Where the savings come from

The price stays near Rs.15,500 per person because of three choices: budget 3-star rooms, shared transfers instead of private cabs, and government ferries on the island legs. Government ferries are described as the budget option for inter-island travel, while private ferries are faster but cost more.

What you give up is flexibility. Shared boats and transfers run on fixed timings, rooms are simple, and most meals are on your own account. If your dates are tight, budget for a private ferry upgrade.

What this package covers

This package covers the essentials of South Andaman and Havelock in four nights: stays, hotel breakfast, airport and jetty transfers, the Ross Island and North Bay boat circuit, Cellular Jail entry and the Radhanagar Beach sunset. It is best for couples and small groups of two to four on a limited budget.

Costs you pay locally

Costs not in the package price are flights, lunches, dinners, scooter hire, water activities and any attraction entry not listed. These are paid on the islands or booked separately, so carry some cash.

• Government ferry: Rs.500 to Rs.1,500 per person, as of April 2026.
• Private ferry: Rs.1,500 to Rs.3,500 per person, as of April 2026.
• Scooter hire on Havelock and Neil: Rs.400 to Rs.800 per day, as of April 2026.
• Activities such as snorkelling and sea walking: charged at the spot, so confirm current rates at booking.

How the days are organised

The route is compact by design: two nights in Sri Vijaya Puram, two on Havelock, then a morning ferry back. Sightseeing in the capital is done in one day, so the island leg gets the most time. Shared transfers and a fixed boat circuit save both time and money, because everyone moves together.

Best time to visit Andaman on a budget

October to March is the dry season, with clearer skies and generally favourable seas, though November to February is peak, with high demand and peak prices. April and May are warmer and more humid, with fewer visitors and medium prices.

June to September is monsoon. Heavy rain, rough seas and ferry disruption are common, and water activities are not advised. For a balance of weather and cost, October and March work best, and our best time to visit Andaman guide has the month-by-month detail.

Ways to save or stretch the trip

A few choices change the final bill more than the package price does. Use these as a checklist before you pay.

• Book ferries as soon as dates are fixed. Seats on inter-island routes go early in peak season.
• Eat lunch at local shacks on Havelock instead of resort restaurants.
• Share one scooter between two people instead of hiring two.
• Travel in October or March for medium prices and decent weather.
• Add snorkelling only at Elephant Beach, where gear is rented on the spot, rather than buying several activity add-ons.

Who should pick something else

This is a value trip, not a comfort-first one. If you want a private cab throughout, resort-style rooms, fixed private ferries or a long dive programme, a higher-category plan fits better. Families with young children may find the shared timings tiring. Solo travellers pay a supplement, since the price is for twin sharing.

If you want a more romantic pace, see our Andaman Havelock Sunsets Honeymoon plan, which allows more time on Havelock.

Stay options on Havelock and in Sri Vijaya Puram

Stays are budget 3-star hotels in Sri Vijaya Puram and on Havelock Island, with twin-sharing rooms and hotel breakfast. Sri Vijaya Puram is the arrival and departure base, and Havelock is the beach island. Hotel names are confirmed at booking.

These tiers are indicative and per person. The package itself uses budget 3-star rooms, so expect clean, functional stays rather than resort facilities.

Getting to Andaman and moving between islands

Air is the main link to Andaman, landing at Sri Vijaya Puram. Nonstop flights are stated from Delhi (about 3 h 35 min), Mumbai (about 3 h 25 min), Bengaluru (about 3 h), Chennai (about 2 h 20 min), Hyderabad (about 2 h 45 min) and Kolkata (about 2 h 15 min). Ahmedabad, Pune and Kochi connect through Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru or Hyderabad, and can take 5 to 12 hours in total. Passenger ships also run from the mainland. Between islands, government and private ferries operate on the Port Blair, Havelock and Neil routes. Mobile connectivity can be patchy on the islands, so confirm entry rules and ferry timings at booking.

For wider planning, our Andaman travel guide covers islands, seasons and ferries, and you can compare other plans on the Andaman tour packages page. Send your travel window and we will confirm the best-value departure.