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Plan your Andaman holiday with local experts based in Port Blair
Long Island is more than just a name on a map. It is the kind of place that makes you feel like you have stepped back in time. As one of the least visited inhabited islands in the Andaman archipelago, Long Island carries an untouched charm, dense tropical forests, and a pace of life that has not changed in decades. From the breathtaking Lalaji Bay Beach (a pristine white sand stretch accessible only by trek or boat) to the sandbar at Guitar Island, from the clear snorkeling waters of Merk Bay to the mangrove-fringed creeks, Long Island rewards travelers who are willing to plan ahead and leave the crowds behind.
Long Island is the hidden gem of Middle Andaman and the reason many offbeat travelers say this is what the Andamans used to feel like. Located 80 kilometers north of Port Blair by sea, it is an island that feels raw, honest, and wonderfully disconnected from the rest of the world.
The island sits at a unique intersection of dense tropical forest, mangrove creeks, and secluded coastline. It is where you trek through the jungle for an hour to reach a beach you might have all to yourself, where no motorized vehicles disturb the silence, where a small village of less than a thousand people lives alongside coconut plantations and boat-building yards, and where the only sounds are birds, waves, and the occasional cow wandering past your path. Walking through the village paths of Long Island you see children heading to school, fishermen mending their nets, and the kind of everyday island life that most tourists never experience.
Long Island is also the slow travel and eco-adventure capital of Middle Andaman. The jetty, the start of the Lalaji Bay trek, the only dive center on the island, and a handful of basic eco-huts and homestays are all clustered near the village. For travelers this means Long Island is not a place for luxury or convenience. It is where you carry cash because there is no ATM, where you walk everywhere because there are no roads for cars, and where you trade Instagram-worthy resorts for genuine solitude.
Long Island offers a genuinely offbeat range of experiences that go well beyond what most travelers expect from a beach destination.
Every step of the jungle trek, every wave, and every grain of white sand here is worth it. Lalaji Bay is Long Island's crown jewel, a stunning stretch of pristine beach accessible only by a 1.5-hour forest trek or a hired boat through mangrove creeks. No shops, no crowds, no noise.
Merk Bay is what many travelers call the best snorkeling spot in Middle Andaman. Powdery white sand, gentle turquoise water, and healthy coral reefs close to shore. A day trip from Long Island by local boat, and often combined with Guitar Island on the same excursion.
Long Island is at its absolute best from November to April. This period offers calm seas for boat trips to Merk Bay and Guitar Island, clear visibility for snorkeling, and pleasant weather for the Lalaji Bay jungle trek. December to February is peak season when the weather is most comfortable and the sea is flat. March to April offers equally good conditions with slightly fewer visitors. October and early May can work but expect occasional showers. June to September brings the southwest monsoon, rough seas, frequent boat cancellations, leeches on the forest trail, and most water activities shutting down completely. Avoid if possible.
Our dedicated best time page covers every month in detail including weather patterns, sea conditions, trekking conditions, and our honest advice for different types of travelers.
Getting to Long Island takes planning, but that is exactly what keeps it special. The journey requires patience, but most travelers agree the destination makes up for the effort.
At AndamanVacation.com our dedicated transport partners help you navigate the two main routes to Long Island. The most reliable option is to take a bus or private cab from Port Blair to Rangat (6 to 8 hours via the Andaman Trunk Road), then catch a government ferry or local boat from Rangat's Yerrata Jetty to Long Island (about 1 to 1.5 hours). Government ferries from Port Blair to Long Island run only 2 to 3 times per week, so the Rangat route is usually easier. Our local partners know the ferry schedules, the reliable boat operators, and the small details that make the difference between a smooth journey and a frustrating one.
Every Long Island itinerary we plan includes clear guidance on ferry bookings, backup options, and what to expect on the journey. You focus on Lalaji Bay and the sandbar. We handle the logistics.
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Long Island is where the Andamans feel most authentic. For travelers who make the journey, it often becomes the unexpected highlight of their entire trip. Getting Long Island right means knowing the ferry schedules, the best months for the Lalaji Bay trek, the reliable boat operators for Merk Bay, and how to pack for
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