Neil Island - Holiday Tour Packages
Discover the Neil Island on the Andaman Islands : Neil Island has long and deserted beaches and a very relaxed vibe, which are great if you want to chill out after the bustle of a day’s exploration on the Andaman Islands. As it is quite small (with a population of just about 2,675) compared to Havelock, you can walk the whole Neil Island in about one hour and thirty minutes. Here, the color of the sea water runs from green to dark blue. Its tranquility is great for relaxation during your holiday to Neil Island.
- Getting In - For a trip to Neil Island, you can take the ferry from Port Blair that takes you to the island, which takes about 2 hours. Two to three boats would be making a round trip from the port to the island every day, with one of them going via Havelock Island. Take note that boat schedules are subject to change depending on the weather, so you might need to check them on their official website or La Vacanza Travel.
- Getting Around - Upon arrival, your guesthouse owner would meet you at the jetty and provide you with a free auto-rickshaw ride to your place of accommodation. If you want to explore the island, you can rent a bicycle or a two-wheeler hire, which is a better way to see the entire place, as you will have the freedom to go to any spot at any time. These are also the same means of transport to explore other resorts for better food.
Places of interest in Neil Island
There are many places to check out on your Neil Island holiday and make your visit more worthwhile. One is the natural bridge, which is a small strip of land that connects the island to the mainland of sorts. You can also go to Beach #8, where you can have a great snorkeling adventure or some caving. The Sitapur beach is also a must-see for its serene beach that is good for swimming and its lovely sunrise. Other beaches where you can find nice shade, crystal clear waters and fun activities are the Ramnagar and the Lakshmanpur.
Things to do in Neil Island
The sunset point—the west most point of the beach west of the jetty—is great for watching pretty sunsets, but it is better known for great snorkeling. As you can see, Neil Island is surrounded by edges of the shallow reefs which have live corals inhabited by many different kinds of fish and lots of anemones. You can also see a great variety of shells while at it. If you like scuba diving, then you can go to Beach #1, where a PADI Dive Resort offers all PADI courses and dive safaris to fantastic dive sites at unexplored waters around the island.
Where to stay and eat in Neil Island
There are many hospitality establishments that offer great accommodation and services on Neil Island, such as the Cocon-Huts Resort, Hawabill Nest Guest House, Pearl Park Beach Resort, Tango Beach Resort, Kaala Pani Resort, Hotel Kingfisher and Silver Sand Beach Resort. You can do research on these establishments and choose the best one to suit your needs. As for dining, there are the Green Heaven restaurant, which offers great food in a very friendly environment and the Gan Garden Restaurant, which is a nice family-run restaurant offering good choices of meals.
Neil Island holiday packages
The whole of Andaman Islands enjoys a tropical climate and temperatures remains betweens 22 to 32 degrees celsius throughout the year. Monsoon rains brings heavy rain from May to September making a trip to Neil Island not suitable for travellers. The best time to choose a Neil island holiday package is from October to April. Don't forget to visit www.lavacanza.in for a range of Andaman holiday packages and specially designed Neil Island holiday packages.