East and North
Duration : 15 days / 14 nights
Availability : All year
Route : Antananarivo – Nosy Be
Highlights :
– Stays in Sainte Marie and Nosy Be, the two favorite islands of travelers
– Andasibe and Ankarana National Parks
– The 3 bays
– The Emerald Sea
-The red Tsingy
Day 1 - Antananarivo
Pick-up at Ivato International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hôtel
Day 2 : Antananarivo - Andasibe (3h - 150km)
Departure towards Andasibe. Stop at Marozevo for a visit of the exotic Peyrieras park which is the paradise of chameleons, geckos, butterflies, crocodiles, lemurs, snakes, but also aquatic plants. In the afternoon, visit of the Vakona private reserve : discovery of some tamed lemurs that are widespread throughout the sparsed islets. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 3 : Andasibe
In the morning, visit of the special reserve of Analamazaotra, where you can observe a great diversity of fauna and flora, including the tawny lemur and the Indri indri which has several features : it is the largest and the most noisy lemurs. It is also interesting due to the fact that it has no tail and above all, it is monogamous. In all, 12 species of lemurs live in this reserve. Free afternoon. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 4 : Andasibe - Tamatave (4h15 - 215km)
Early departure for Tamatave. In the afternoon, we will visit the city and its port which is the largest in Madagascar. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 5 : Tamatave - Soanieran'Ivongo - Sainte Marie (165km / 4h30mn + 1h30mn of navigation)
Day 6 : Sainte marie
Free stay at Sainte Marie. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 7 : Sainte Marie - Antananarivo (1 hour flight)
Transfer to the airport and flight to Antananarivo. Pick-up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 8 : Antananarivo - Diégo Suarez
Transfer to the airport for a flight towards Diégo Suarez. Pick-up at Diego's 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 its 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.
Day 9 : Diego Suarez - Emerald Sea (1 hour crossing)
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 late afternoon, return to Diégo Suarez. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner.
Day 10 : Diégo Suarez - Red Tsingy (60km - 1h30) / Red Tsingy - Ankarana (50 km - 2h) - 2h)
Visit of the impressive red Tsingy, a smaller version of the majestic Tsingy of Ankarana, composed of sandstone, marl and laterites. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 11 : Ankarana
Day dedicated to the expedition in the Ankarana National Park, an exceptional site which 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), various caves (the most famous is the phenomenal Cave Cathedral), different canyons, some large black parrots, and even bats. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner.
Day 12 : Ankarana - Ankify (175 km - 4 hrs) - Nosy Be (25 km - 1h 30mn of navigation)
Early departure towards Ankify, where we will explore the lush plantations of geranium, cocoa, coffee, and ylang ylang. Upon arrival, we will board a boat that will take us to the breathtaking Nosy Be island, rated as one of the world's top tourist destinations and a favorite spot for travelers to Madagascar. Our team will pick you up at the port and transfer you to a comfortable hotel, giving you free time to indulge in a variety of activities (optional). You can opt for a dhow or catamaran cruise, go snorkeling or scuba diving, engage in exciting water sports such as surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing, or join our safaris, which offer opportunities to spot magnificent marine creatures like whales, whale sharks, dolphins, and turtles. Alternatively, take an excursion to one of the neighboring islets like Nosy Komba or lemur island, Nosy Iranja or turtle island, Nosy Sakatia, or Nosy Tanikely, an underwater national reserve with exquisite coral reefs and colorful marine life that showcases the incredible biodiversity of Madagascar. Overnight at the hotel. Included : Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 13 : Nosy Be
Free stay. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 14 : Nosy Be - Antananarivo
Transfer to the airport and return flight to Antananarivo. Pick up at Ivato airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
* You can take your international flight directly at Nosy Be Airport, if you manage to get an international ticket to your home country on this day, as a result, you will have a PRICE REDUCTION given you will not have to spend another night in Antananarivo, and you will not have to take the domestic flight Nosy Be - Antananarivo either.Day 15 : Antananarivo - International flight
Visit of the dike craft market. Drop-off at Ivato airport for your international flight. Included: Breakfast.
Tour Location
Included : - Reception at Ivato International Airport - Accommodation in a double room, in 2- or 3-star hotels - Meals as indicated in the program -Tourist vignettes and tourist taxes in hotels - All airport / hotel transfers and vice versa as indicated in the program - Transportation with a driver, except at Sainte Marie and Nosy Be (free stay) - Fuel and driver's allowance - Entrance and guiding fees during visits
Not included :
- International flights and the domestic flight Antananarivo-Diego, Nosy Be-Antananarivo and Sainte Marie-Antananarivo
* On Day 14, you can take your international flight directly at Nosy Be Airport, if you manage to get an international ticket from there to your home country on this day, as a result, you will have a PRICE REDUCTION given that you will not have to spend another night in Antananarivo, and you will not have to take the domestic flight Nosy Be - Antananarivo either.- Travel insurance
- Visa fees (35 euros))
- Tips, drinks and personal expenses
- Services not mentioned in the program