Andaman Islands Travel Costs & Things to Do

Stay

days

Pace

Relaxed

Safety

/ 5

Popularity

/ 10

OVERVIEW

The Andaman Islands form a long tropical archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, politically part of India but geographically closer to South-East Asia. Dense rainforest, mangroves, coral reefs and pale beaches cover many islands, while the main town provides the principal airport, port and historical sites. Former colonial prisons record a difficult history, and several Indigenous communities remain protected from outside contact.

Most trips remain within a limited group of accessible islands connected by ferries. Diving, snorkelling, beach time and forest walks are the main activities, and weather or transport schedules often require flexibility. Some areas are closed or heavily restricted to protect Indigenous communities and ecosystems. The archipelago needs to be approached as a sensitive island environment, not an unrestricted tropical playground.

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THINGS TO DO

Snorkel at South Button Island National Park

Snorkel around South Button Island National Park only when sea conditions and access are suitable. Use local guidance where currents or reefs are unfamiliar, and never promise particular marine-life sightings.

Snorkelling

1–3 hours

Dive at Rani Jhansi Marine National Park

Dive around Rani Jhansi Marine National Park with an operator suited to your certification and experience. Visibility, currents and access change with conditions, and particular sightings are never guaranteed.

Diving

Half day

Trace Andaman Islands’ colonial history

Use Andaman Islands’ colonial history to understand a specific part of Andaman Islands’s past rather than viewing it without context. Allow time for interpretation, not only the most photographed exterior.

History

2–4 hours

Discover Indigenous traditions in Andaman Islands

Use Andaman Islands’ Indigenous traditions to learn about living traditions connected to Andaman Islands, choosing respectful, locally led encounters. Avoid treating contemporary communities or religious practice as a performance.

Tradition

1–3 hours

Relax at Campbell Bay National Park

Spend time at Campbell Bay National Park rather than treating every nearby beach as interchangeable. Swimming conditions, access and facilities can vary, so check locally before entering the water.

Beaches

2–5 hours

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Languages

Hindi · English

Currency

Indian rupee · INR

Payments

Cards accepted

Tipping