Southern India

Maldives? Mauritius? The Indian Ocean is ‘so last year’! For the ultimate island retreat the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal are truly unrivalled. Long stretches of sandy beaches, clear blue waters full of spectacular aquatic life and swimming elephants. Discover the island’s delights before the rest of the world does.

Lush tropical forests, crystal clear waters and some of the best beaches in the world – it is no wonder that the Andaman and Nicobar islands are known as “India’s best kept secret”. Situated 1,000km east of India in the Bay of Bengal, 572 islands comprise the territory, of which only 38 are inhabited. During colonial times the islands were used as a penal colony. Today, far from a place of punishment, the Andaman Islands are a paradise waiting to be discovered. Due to their geographical isolation, these islands support a vast array of endemic species of flora and fauna.

Explore the islands from the comfort of Barefoot at Havelock, rated among the top 30 eco-lodges in the world, and a stone’s throw from the famous beach number 7 (voted the best beach in Asia by Time Magazine in 2004).

Three nights to experience the best of Havelock Island and Port Blair in this romantic rainy season. Lush green foliage, wild and wet beaches...

Go snorkelling to experience the wonders of the Andaman Islands beneath the sea. Or take a kayaking trip along the dense mangrove fringed Havelock Island.

Dive to the depths of up to 12 meters and be mesmerised by the untouched and pristine underwater life. Go snorkelling and sea-kayaking.
 

Experience the best of the Andaman Islands – heritage and history in Port Blair combined with coral reefs and tropical rainforest on Havelock Island. 

The best scuba diving short-break in India. Get that fading PADI certification card out of your cupboard and take the plunge once again! 

Go intrepid in the Andamans – snorkelling, scuba diving, and sea-kayaking on this 6-night holiday that brings out the explorer in you!  

The PADI Open Water Course – from desktop diver to underwater astronaut! Go beneath the azure Andaman Islands by training to be a certified diver.