Andaman Family Tour Package 4 Nights 5 Days

Ross Island: A short boat from Aberdeen Jetty. The ruins are overgrown and the deer are entirely used to people, which usually wins children over faster than the history does.

North Bay: Then across to the coral shelf for the glass-bottom boat - the reef sits close enough to the surface that nobody needs to swim to see it.

Afternoon: Back by mid-afternoon. If anyone wants to snorkel, North Bay is safer for first-timers than Elephant Beach.

• Top Places to Cover: Ross Island, North Bay coral reef, the lighthouse, Samudrika Museum.
• Importance of Each Place: Ross was the British capital of the islands until an earthquake in 1941 and the Japanese occupation ended it. The deer and peacocks are descendants of animals kept by the British residents.
• Things to Know: The Ross Island landing is onto rock rather than a jetty - hold small children firmly. Life jackets are provided and should be worn on both crossings.

Meals: Breakfast | Overnight: Port Blair

The Crossing: Morning cruise from Haddo Wharf, around 90 minutes. Seats are assigned and the ferry is air-conditioned.

Check In and Eat: Havelock is compact - your hotel will be fifteen minutes from anywhere you need.

Radhanagar: The rest of the day here. The sand shelf runs shallow a long way out, which makes it one of the better swimming beaches in the islands for families.

• Top Places to Cover: Radhanagar Beach, Govind Nagar, Havelock jetty.
• Importance of Each Place: Radhanagar was named Asia best beach by TIME in 2004. The forest behind it is protected, which is why there is no development on the sand itself.
• Things to Know: Swim inside the flagged zone only - lifeguards operate to posted hours and the currents outside the flags are genuine. There are no shops on the beach, so carry water and snacks.

Meals: Breakfast | Overnight: Havelock

Elephant Beach: Speedboat out in the morning for snorkelling and, if you want them, the banana boat and glass-bottom rides that run off the sand. The reef is close in and the water is shallow.

Back Across: Afternoon ferry to Port Blair.

Evening: Free. Aberdeen Bazaar is walkable for shell craft and wood carving if you want something to take home.

• Top Places to Cover: Elephant Beach, water sports area, Aberdeen Bazaar.
• Importance of Each Place: Elephant Beach reef is one of the most accessible live coral shelves in India, which is why it carries the water sports operations rather than Radhanagar.
• Things to Know: Water sports operators quote per ride and negotiate - agree prices before boarding. Coral cuts easily and children should be told not to stand on it.

Meals: Breakfast | Overnight: Port Blair

Last Morning: Breakfast and airport transfer.

If Your Flight Is Late: Chidiya Tapu is 25 km south, with mangrove-lined coast, good birdwatching and the best sunset viewpoint on the main island.

• Top Places to Cover: Chidiya Tapu, Samudrika Museum, IXZ airport.
• Things to Know: Reach the airport two hours before departure. Book departure flights for the afternoon rather than early morning.

Meals: Breakfast | Overnight: Journey ends