Madagascar's top destination : Nosy Be, the Emerald Sea, and the northern National Parks
Highlights
- Enjoy amazing excursion to the 3 bays: the dune bay, the pigeon bay and the Sakalava bay.
- Admire the beautiful beach with fine white sand and the splendor of the turquoise sea.
- Experience amazing excursion in the Emerald Sea, the ideal location for nautical activities such as snorkeling.
- Explore the Amber Mountain, a volcanic massif where a tropical vegetation abounds.
- Visit the impressive red Tsingy composed of sandstone, marl and laterites.
Overview
With this tour, you will discover The Paradise Island Nosy Be, Madagascar’s top destination, Diego and the 3 bays, the Emerald Sea, the Amber Mountain with its forked lemurs, the smallest chameleon in the world, the National Park of Ankarana with its Tsingy, the Cave Cathedral, large black parrots and much more. Starting in Antananarivo and ending in Nosy Be, this tour includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
- Day 1 - Antananarivo
Pick up at Ivato International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
- Day 2 - Antsiranana
Transfer to Ivato Airport for the domestic flight to Diégo Suarez. Pick up at Diégo Airport and transfer to the hotel. Excursion to the 3 bays: the dune bay, the pigeon bay and the Sakalava bay. You will appreciate the beautiful beach with fine white sand, and the splendor of the turquoise sea in this area. Towards the end of the afternoon, return to Diégo Suarez. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner.
* Domestic flight Antananarivo - Diego Suarez (between 150 euros and 250 euros) is not included in the tour price.
- Day 3 - Antsiranana
Departure for an excursion in the Emerald Sea, the ideal location for nautical activities, such as snorkeling. The exploration of the seabed in this place is similar to a visit in a natural aquarium, owing to the turquoise color of the local sea. These activities are optional. By the late afternoon, return to Diégo Suarez. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner.
- Day 4 - Antsiranana
Exploration of the Amber Mountain, a volcanic massif where a tropical vegetation abounds. This mountain which rises to 1475m above sea level, is also home to many species of endemic fauna and flora, including the lemur fork, or the smallest chameleon in the world. Waterfalls and lakes will further amaze your eyes in this Northeastern part of Madagascar. Towards the end of the afternoon, return to Diégo Suarez. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner.
- Day 5 - Antsiranana
Visit of the impressive red Tsingy, a smaller version of the majestic Tsingy of Ankarana and with red color, composed of sandstone, marl and laterites. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
- Day 6 - Reserve Speciale de L'Ankarana
Day dedicated to the expedition in the Ankarana National Park, an exceptional site whose figures speak for themselves: 18 225 ha area, 60 species of reptiles and amphibians, 96 species of birds, 50 species of molluscs , 14 species of bats, 11 species of lemurs, and the apotheosis, 330 plant species. We will discover the famous Tsingy (formation of sharp peaks limestones), caves (the most famous is the phenomenal Cave Cathedral), canyons, large black parrots, bats. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner.
- Day 7 - Nosy Be
Early departure towards Ankify. Along the way, discover some plantations of geranium, cocoa, coffee, ylang ylang ... Once arrived at Ankify, embarkation aboard a boat to reach Nosy Be island, one of the best tourist destinations in the world and the favorite place of travelers who come to Madagascar. Pick up at the port and transfer to the hotel. Free time during which it is possible to do several activities: dhow or catamaran cruise, snorkeling and scuba diving, water sports (surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing), safaris (whale safari, whale shark safari, dolphin, turtle), excursions to the neighboring islets (Nosy Komba or lemur island, Nosy Iranja or turtle island, Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Tanikely which is an underwater national reserve with sublime coral beds , and wildlife such as multicolored fish) that demonstrate the biodiversity richness of Madagascar. Overnight at the hotel. Included : Breakfast and Dinner.
- Day 8 - Nosy Be
Free Stay. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
- Day 9 - Nosy Be
Free Stay. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
- Day 10 - Nosy Be - International flight
Transfer to Nosy Be airport for international flight. Included: Breakfast.
- Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in general
- Meals as indicated in the program (Half-Board in general)
- Tour Guide
- Entrance and guiding fees during visits
- Transport
- International Flight Tickets
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance