The Andaman Islands are one of the easiest places in India to switch off. White-sand beaches, calm turquoise water and a slow island pace make three days feel like a week. What surprises most first-time visitors is the cost: with the right plan, Affordable Andaman Tour Packages let you enjoy all of it without overspending.
The hard part is choosing. Search online, and one agency quotes ₹14,000 while another quotes ₹32,000, both calling it a budget trip, and neither explains what is included. Hotel category, ferry class, whether flights are counted, and the month you travel can change the final bill by tens of thousands of rupees.
This guide removes the guesswork. You will find three ready-made packages with day-by-day itineraries, estimated prices, the best beaches, the best time to go, and practical advice on ferries, activities, and hidden costs. It is written for first-time travellers from Indore, Kanpur, Delhi and across India who want a relaxed beach holiday at a fair price.
Why the Andaman Islands Suit a Relaxing Beach Escape
Most beach destinations ask you to choose between affordable and peaceful. The Andamans are one of the few places in India where you can have both, as long as you plan the route sensibly.
The islands are small, the pace is slow, and the three islands most travellers visit (Sri Vijaya Puram, Havelock and Neil) sit within a couple of hours of each other by ferry. Port Blair was officially renamed Sri Vijaya Puram in September 2024, so you will see both names on tickets and signboards. Havelock is now Swaraj Dweep, and Neil is Shaheed Dweep, though almost everyone still uses the older names.
Two practical points make planning easier. There is no rail link, so every trip starts with a flight into Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ). And Indian citizens do not need a permit for the popular tourist islands, only a valid government photo ID. Foreign nationals should check the current permit position on the official Andaman and Nicobar Tourism website before booking.
What Do Affordable Andaman Tour Packages Include?
A decent budget package is not just a cheap room. Before you compare prices, check that the quote covers these basics:
- Accommodation for every night, with breakfast, in a clean, well-reviewed hotel or resort
- Airport pickup and drop-off, plus a private or shared vehicle for sightseeing days
- Ferry tickets between islands (and the class of ferry, which we explain later)
- Entry fees and boat tickets for listed sights such as Ross Island or Elephant Beach
- A Cellular Jail visit and, usually, the light and sound show
- Local help on the ground if a ferry is delayed or cancelled
What most low-cost packages leave out is just as important: return flights from your home city, lunch and dinner, water sports like scuba and sea walking, personal shopping, and tips. None of this is a problem if you know in advance. The problem starts when a ₹14,000 quote is compared with a ₹24,000 quote that quietly includes flights.
Andaman Budget Tour Packages in India: Estimated Prices
Here is a realistic range for Andaman budget tour packages in India based on current market quotes. The figures are per person on twin sharing and cover the land portion only (stay, transfers, ferries, sightseeing). Flights are extra.
| Duration | Basic | Standard | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nights / 4 Days | ₹12,000 – ₹14,500 | ₹16,000 – ₹19,000 | ₹24,000 – ₹30,000 |
| 4 Nights / 5 Days | ₹15,500 – ₹18,500 | ₹21,000 – ₹25,000 | ₹32,000 – ₹40,000 |
| 5 Nights / 6 Days | ₹19,000 – ₹22,500 | ₹26,000 – ₹31,000 | ₹40,000 – ₹52,000 |
| 6 Nights / 7 Days | ₹22,500 – ₹26,500 | ₹31,000 – ₹37,000 | ₹48,000 – ₹62,000 |
Price may vary by season, hotel category, ferry class and number of travellers. Peak weeks (Christmas, New Year, May and October holidays) can cost 20–40% more.
Basic packages use 2-star or 3-star stays and shared transfers. Standard packages move you to better-located resorts, often near the beach on Havelock, with private cabs. Luxury packages add beachfront resorts, premium-class ferries and a few experiences. For a relaxing trip, standard is usually the best value, because a room that is a five-minute walk from the sand removes a surprising amount of daily hassle.
Affordable Andaman Tour Packages with Day-Wise Itinerary and Prices
Below are three itineraries for 5, 6 and 7 days. Each one is priced at three levels, from Basic to Luxury, so you can see exactly what a higher budget buys. The day-wise plan stays the same across all levels, and every trip ends with a night in Sri Vijaya Puram before your flight, so a delayed ferry never costs you a seat home.
All packages include: hotel stay with daily breakfast, airport and ferry transfers, ferry tickets between islands, and the sightseeing listed in the itinerary.
None of them includes: flights, lunch and dinner, snorkelling, scuba or sea walking (except the Luxury activity mentioned below), and personal expenses.
Price may vary by travel dates, hotel availability and ferry class. All prices are per person on twin sharing, land package only, flights extra.
Itinerary 1: 4 Nights / 5 Days (Sri Vijaya Puram and Havelock)
Best for: first-timers who want the two main islands.
| Package Type | What You Get | Price per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 3-star hotels, standard private ferry, shared airport transfers, private cab only on sightseeing days | ₹15,500 – ₹18,500 |
| Standard | 3-star or 4-star resorts near the beach, private AC ferry, private cab for all transfers and sightseeing | ₹21,000 – ₹25,000 |
| Luxury | Beachfront resorts, premium-class ferry seats, private cab throughout, one candlelight dinner and one discovery scuba dive or sea walk | ₹32,000 – ₹40,000 |
Day-wise itinerary
| Day | Plan |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Sri Vijaya Puram. Visit Corbyn’s Cove and the Cellular Jail light and sound show. Stay: Sri Vijaya Puram. |
| Day 2 | Morning ferry to Havelock. Evening at Radhanagar Beach for sunset. Stay: Havelock. |
| Day 3 | Boat ride to Elephant Beach for snorkelling (extra). Free afternoon. Stay: Havelock. |
| Day 4 | Ferry back to Sri Vijaya Puram. Visit Ross Island and the local market. Stay: Sri Vijaya Puram. |
| Day 5 | Breakfast and airport drop. |
Itinerary 2: 5 Nights / 6 Days (Sri Vijaya Puram, Havelock and Neil)
Best for: couples and families who want all three islands at an easy pace.
| Package Type | What You Get | Price per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 3-star hotels, standard private ferry, shared airport transfers, private cab only on sightseeing days | ₹19,000 – ₹22,500 |
| Standard | 3-star or 4-star resorts near the beach, private AC ferry, private cab for all transfers and sightseeing | ₹26,000 – ₹31,000 |
| Luxury | Beachfront resorts, premium-class ferry seats, private cab throughout, one candlelight dinner and one discovery scuba dive or sea walk | ₹40,000 – ₹52,000 |
Day-wise itinerary
| Day | Plan |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Sri Vijaya Puram. Visit Corbyn’s Cove and the Cellular Jail light and sound show. Stay: Sri Vijaya Puram. |
| Day 2 | Morning ferry to Havelock. Evening at Radhanagar Beach for sunset. Stay: Havelock. |
| Day 3 | Snorkelling at Elephant Beach. Free afternoon. Stay: Havelock. |
| Day 4 | Ferry to Neil. Visit Bharatpur Beach, Natural Bridge and Laxmanpur sunset. Stay: Neil. |
| Day 5 | Ferry back to Sri Vijaya Puram. Visit Ross Island. Stay: Sri Vijaya Puram. |
| Day 6 | Breakfast and airport drop. |
Itinerary 3: 6 Nights / 7 Days (Sri Vijaya Puram, Havelock and Neil)
Best for: honeymoons, anniversaries and travellers who want extra beach time.
| Package Type | What You Get | Price per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 3-star hotels, standard private ferry, shared airport transfers, private cab only on sightseeing days | ₹22,500 – ₹26,500 |
| Standard | 3-star or 4-star resorts near the beach, private AC ferry, private cab for all transfers and sightseeing | ₹31,000 – ₹37,000 |
| Luxury | Beachfront resorts, premium-class ferry seats, private cab throughout, one candlelight dinner and one discovery scuba dive or sea walk | ₹48,000 – ₹62,000 |
Day-wise itinerary
| Day | Plan |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Sri Vijaya Puram. Visit Corbyn’s Cove and the Cellular Jail light and sound show. Stay: Sri Vijaya Puram. |
| Day 2 | Morning ferry to Havelock. Sunset at Radhanagar Beach. Stay: Havelock. |
| Day 3 | Elephant Beach for snorkelling. Free afternoon. Stay: Havelock. |
| Day 4 | Sunrise at Kalapathar Beach and a free beach day. Stay: Havelock. |
| Day 5 | Ferry to Neil. Visit Bharatpur Beach, Natural Bridge and Laxmanpur sunset. Stay: Neil. |
| Day 6 | Ferry back to Sri Vijaya Puram. Visit Ross Island. Stay: Sri Vijaya Puram. |
| Day 7 | Breakfast and airport drop. |
Want to change a package? All three can be customised. You can add a night in Neil, swap Ross Island for a Baratang day trip, upgrade only your Havelock stay, or move the dates to match a cheaper travel window. Share your dates and group size with our travel team, and we will send a written quote with named hotels and confirmed ferry timings.
Andaman Tour Packages for Every Traveller: Honeymoon, Family, Group and Customised
The itineraries above work for most travellers, but a honeymoon couple, a family with children and a group of fifteen friends all need different things from the same islands. Here is how each type of Andaman package is usually built.
| Package Type | Best For | Suggested Duration | Price per Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeymoon | Couples who want privacy and romance | 5N/6D or 6N/7D | ₹30,000 – ₹62,000 |
| Family | Parents with children and grandparents | 5N/6D | ₹22,000 – ₹34,000 |
| Group Tour | Friends, relatives, offices and clubs (10+ travellers) | 5N/6D | ₹17,000 – ₹26,000 |
| Customised | Anyone with specific dates, budget or interests | Any length | Quoted after your inputs |
Price may vary by season, hotel category, ferry class and group size. Prices are per person on twin sharing (or the sharing stated), land package only, flights extra.
Andaman Honeymoon Packages
A honeymoon package focuses on quiet time, not sightseeing volume. Expect a decorated room on arrival, a candlelight dinner on the beach, a private cab throughout, premium-class ferry seats and one shared activity such as a discovery dive, sea walk or snorkelling morning. Resorts are chosen for privacy and beach access rather than size.
Sample route (6N/7D): Sri Vijaya Puram 1N, Havelock 3N, Neil 1N, Sri Vijaya Puram 1N. The extra Havelock night gives you a full free day at Radhanagar and Kalapathar with nothing booked. Price: ₹30,000–₹45,000 for 5N/6D and ₹38,000–₹62,000 for 6N/7D, depending on the resort.
Andaman Family Tour Packages
Family packages avoid long travel days and tiring drives. The plan sticks to easy beaches, Ross Island, a glass-bottom boat ride and short ferry crossings, and usually leaves out Baratang. Hotels offer family rooms or connecting rooms, and the cab is sized for your group, with space for luggage and children’s gear.
Sample route (5N/6D): Sri Vijaya Puram 1N, Havelock 2N, Neil 1N, Sri Vijaya Puram 1N, the same as Itinerary 2 above with lighter activity choices. Price: ₹22,000–₹34,000 per adult. Child rates are lower and depend on age and bed requirement, so confirm them in the quote. Scheduling the ferry in the morning helps keep children comfortable.
Andaman Group Tour Packages
Groups of 10 or more travellers get better per-person rates because hotel rooms, vehicles and ferry seats are booked together. A group package usually includes a tempo traveller or minibus, advance ferry bookings, triple- or quad-sharing rooms where needed, and one coordinator who handles on-the-ground timings. It suits friends’ trips, family reunions, office outings and school or club tours.
Sample route (5N/6D): Sri Vijaya Puram 1N, Havelock 2N, Neil 1N, Sri Vijaya Puram 1N. Price: ₹17,000–₹26,000 per person on triple or quad sharing, depending on group size and season. Book at least 60 days ahead, because ferry seats for large groups fill early in peak months.
Customised Andaman Tour Packages
If none of the fixed itineraries fits, a customised package is built from your inputs: travel dates, number of travellers, budget, hotel preferences and what you want from the trip. You can add a night in Neil, swap Ross Island for a Baratang day trip, upgrade only your Havelock stay, include scuba for a diver in the group, or shorten the trip to three nights.
Send your dates, group size and budget to our team and you receive a written quote with named hotels, ferry class and a day-wise plan. Customised packages start at about ₹15,500 per person for a Basic 4N/5D trip and scale up from there, so the price depends on the choices you make.
Best Beaches to Include in Affordable Andaman Tour Packages
If your goal is rest, the beach list matters more than the number of sights. These are the ones worth protecting in your itinerary.
Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7), Havelock
The most famous beach in the islands, and deserving of it. The sand is white and wide, the water is shallow for a long way out, and the sunset is genuinely good. TIME magazine named it Asia’s best beach in 2004, which still shows up in every brochure. Go late afternoon, stay for the sunset, and leave before the cabs queue up.
Elephant Beach, Havelock
Best known for snorkelling and shallow-reef activities. Reach it by a short boat ride from the jetty. Choose a calm-weather morning, because visibility drops after rough seas and boats may be cancelled.
Kalapathar Beach, Havelock
A quieter stretch with black rocks and good morning light. Few visitors stay long here, which is exactly why it suits a slow morning.
Bharatpur and Laxmanpur Beaches, Neil
Bharatpur is shallow and calm, good for a first swim or snorkel. Laxmanpur is the sunset beach, and it is the one most travellers say they enjoyed more than they expected. The coral formation called Natural Bridge is also on Neil, reachable on foot at low tide.
Corbyn’s Cove and Chidiya Tapu, near Sri Vijaya Puram
Corbyn’s Cove is the easy arrival-day beach, only a short drive from the airport. Chidiya Tapu, about 25 km south, is better for sunset and bird watching than for swimming.
Best Time to Visit for Cheaper, Calmer Andaman Trips
The most useful trick for affordable Andaman tour packages is choosing the right month. Here is how the year breaks down.
| Months | Weather and Sea | Crowds | Package Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| October – November | Warm, humid, seas settling | Moderate | Mid-range, rising |
| December – February | Dry, clear skies, calm water | Very high | Highest, book early |
| March – April | Hot, very clear water | Moderate | Mid-range |
| May – June | Hot, first rain, some rough seas | Low | Lower |
| July – September | Monsoon, lush and green, rough seas | Very low | Lowest |
The islands are best between October and May, and December to February is the sweet spot for clear water. If you can be flexible, March and April offer calm seas at a lower price than winter, and October gives you good weather before the holiday rush.
Monsoon travel is cheaper, but be honest with yourself about the trade-offs. Ferries can be cancelled at short notice, water sports may be paused, and some days will simply be grey. If you go, choose a package with a flexible itinerary and keep two buffer days at either end.
How to Reach the Andamans and Move Between Islands
Flights
Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru have the most direct options to Sri Vijaya Puram. From cities like Indore and Kanpur, you will generally connect through a larger hub. Flights are the single biggest variable in your budget, so book them as soon as your dates are fixed. Fares usually climb sharply within three weeks of travel.
Ferries: Private or Government?
Private ferry operators run faster, air-conditioned services between Sri Vijaya Puram, Havelock and Neil, and tickets can be booked online. Government ferries are cheaper but slower and run on fixed schedules. For a first trip, private ferries are worth the small extra cost because the crossing is shorter and the seating is far more comfortable.
Ferry timings change with the season, so ask your agent to confirm sailing times before you finalise hotel check-ins. Check the official Directorate of Shipping Services website for government sailings.
A useful rule: never schedule a ferry on the same day as your flight home. Weather delays are rare but real, and an island ferry that runs late cannot be rescheduled the way a bus can.
How to Choose the Right Package (and Spot Red Flags)
A good agent makes an Andaman trip easy. A poor one turns it into a series of small problems. These are the checks that matter most.
Read the hotel names, not just the star rating. Reputable packages tell you the property in advance. “3-star hotel in Havelock” without a name is a warning sign.
Ask which ferry class is included. Premium and deluxe classes differ meaningfully on comfort and, on rough days, on how seasick you feel.
Look at the number of hours in a vehicle. Packages that stuff six sights into a day are usually trying to justify the price.
Confirm the cancellation and weather policy in writing. Ferries may be cancelled in rough weather. A good agent will have a plan B.
Check that ground support is reachable. You want a named contact who picks up in Port Blair, not a call centre in another city.
If an offer is much cheaper than every other quote, ask what has been removed. Usually it is flights, a ferry class, a night of stay or the quality of the hotel.
What to Pack and How to Travel Responsibly
Light cotton clothes, a hat, sandals, a dry bag for ferry days, motion-sickness tablets if you are prone, and reef-safe sunscreen. Carry your original government ID for hotel and ferry check-ins, and keep printed copies of every booking in case mobile networks drop. Connectivity is limited on the islands, so tell family before you go that you may be unreachable for a few hours at a time.
Treat the reef as fragile. Do not stand on or break coral, do not take shells and corals home, and keep plastic bottles out of the sea. Respect the rules around protected tribal reserves, which are enforced for the safety of both visitors and the communities who live there. Check the India Meteorological Department forecast for the islands in the week before you travel, because sea conditions affect ferries.
Why Book Affordable Andaman Tour Packages with Book My Holiday
Planning the islands yourself means comparing ferry schedules, ringing hotels and managing last-minute changes from a phone with a weak signal. A good agent does that work so your holiday does not turn into a project. Book My Holiday builds low-cost Andaman packages around real inclusions, named hotels and ferry timings confirmed in advance, with offices in Kanpur and Indore for travellers who prefer to talk to someone in person before they pay.
If you are looking for the Best Travel Agency in India for a hassle-free island holiday, the questions to ask are simple. Does the quote list every inclusion? Are the hotels named? Is there someone to call if a ferry changes? Those three answers separate a reliable agent from a cheap one.
If you are still deciding where to go, our guides to affordable tour packages in India and the best holiday packages in India compare other beach, hill and heritage destinations. Planning a honeymoon on the islands? See our honeymoon packages, or contact our team for a custom itinerary and a written quote.
Final Thoughts
Affordable Andaman tour packages work best when you are honest about what you want from the trip. If the answer is long beach afternoons, a couple of snorkelling mornings and a sunset you do not have to rush, you do not need a Luxury package. You need a sensible route, a well-located hotel, ferries that are confirmed, and enough days to enjoy the islands without chasing a schedule.
Fix your dates first, choose the Standard level if your budget allows, book flights early, and ask for every inclusion in writing. The islands will take care of the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How much do affordable Andaman tour packages cost?
Ans. Most cost ₹15,000–₹26,000 per person for a 4N/5D to 6N/7D land package, with flights extra. Off-season months and early booking bring the price down.
Q2. How many days are enough for the Andaman Islands?
Ans. Five nights and six days is ideal. It covers Sri Vijaya Puram, Havelock and Neil without rushing, and leaves proper time for the beach.
Q3. Which is the cheapest month to visit?
Ans. July to September is the cheapest, though seas can be rough and ferries unreliable. March, April and October offer a better balance of price and weather.
Q4. Do Indian citizens need a permit for the Andamans?
Ans. No permit is needed for popular islands like Havelock, Neil and Ross. Carry a valid government photo ID for hotels and ferries.
Q5. Are flights included in Andaman budget tour packages?
Ans. Usually not. Always confirm in writing whether the quote includes flights, ferries, meals and activities before comparing prices.
Q6. Is Andaman safe for families and solo travellers?
Ans. Yes. Tourist islands are calm and well organised. Use licensed operators for water activities and follow the lifeguard flags at beaches.
