The north of Madagascar, a region brimming with natural beauty, cultural diversity, and wild wonders. Our travel program offers you a rare opportunity to discover the hidden treasures of this captivating land. During this journey, we take you to explore the beauty of the island named Madagascar. Numerous varied landscapes will succeed each other. From the humid highlands which host the Amber Mountain National Park and Ankarana, to the Red Tsingy and the marine parks of Nosy Be. This circuit is rich in encounters, discoveries... The North of Madagascar is one of the parts of the island that gathers all the sites. Join us for an unforgettable expedition where each day is a new chapter of a story of exploration and wonder! This journey promises to be a harmonious blend of discovery and relaxation.
Summary:
The Three Bays;
Amber Mountain;
The exceptional Red Tsingy;
The fauna and flora of the Ankarana National Park;
Nosy Be and its surroundings;
Price starting from: : 1410 Euros/pax ***
*Rate applicable for 10 Pax or more
*Please contact us for a customized quote
Domestic Flight Prices:
Route | Prix per person |
Tana - Diégo | 180 à 275 Euros |
Nosy be - Tana | 180 à 275 Euros |
Day 2 : Antananarivo > Diégo
After breakfast, we'll take a direct flight to Diego-Suarez or Antsiranana, a cosmopolitan city where the diversity of the population is striking. Upon arrival, we'll follow the road that leads us to the Three Bays. A series of beautiful turquoise bays, bordered by long white beaches with fascinating names such as "Baie des Pigeons" (Pigeon Bay), "Baie des Dunes" (Dune Bay), and "Baie des Sakalava" (Sakalava Bay) which houses the grand baobab. Let's take our time on each beach, especially "Baie des Dunes," and admire it! Swimming and relaxation are the interesting activities at Baie des Dunes and Baie des Pigeons. Entertainment and laughter are on the agenda. Transfer and check-in at the hotel.
Day 2 : Antananarivo > Diégo
- Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes flight
- Meals: Breakfast & picnic lunch included,
dinner not included
- Your hotel in Diego: JARDIN EXOTIQUE (no website)
or similar
Day 2 : Antananarivo > Diégo
Charming hotel with a mini exotic park and panoramic view of Diego Suarez Bay
Day 4: Joffre Ville: Visit to the Amber Mountain
After breakfast, we will visit the Amber Mountain National Park, which preserves dense and humid tropical forest. The park is home to significant tropical fauna, including 7 species of lemurs, around 75 species of birds, and 59 species of reptiles. We will hike through the park.
Day 4: Joffre Ville: Visit to the Amber Mountain
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch & dinner not included
Your hotel in Joffre: NATURE LODGE (www.naturelodge-ambre.com) or similar
Day 4: Joffre Ville: Visit to the Amber Mountain
Day 6: Ankarana: Ankarana National Park
After breakfast, let's explore Ankarana National Park! The Ankarana Park is dominated by rugged terrain on basaltic soil. Some areas of the park are covered with seasonal dry forests. The park is also home to Tsingy, a limestone formation that has acquired a unique shape due to erosion. They consist of narrow corridors shaped like a maze. Endemic wildlife is everywhere: lemurs, mongooses, bats, owls... Don't miss out on unforgettable discoveries and extraordinary landscapes like a walk through the astonishing Tsingy Rary and the Bat Cave.
Day 6: Ankarana: Ankarana National Park
Duration: Full day
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch & dinner not included
Your hotel in Ankarana: SOA LODGE (www.ankaranatsingy.com) or similar
Day 6: Ankarana: Ankarana National Park
Day 8: Lemuria Land and Mont Passot
After breakfast, we will take a city tour to explore the Sacred Tree, the Hell Ville market, and Andilana Beach. Along the way, we'll admire the fabulous green landscapes while learning more about the life of the local population!
To end the day, we will enjoy the sunset from the suspended panoramic terrace of Mont Passot.
Return to the hotel.
Day 8: Lemuria Land and Mont Passot
Day 8: Lemuria Land and Mont Passot
Day 10: Nosy Iranja (public excursion)
A neighboring small island to Nosy Be, often considered a hidden gem of the region. Nosy Iranja is the perfect spot if you want to witness beautiful tranquil scenery. Here, we can see turtles laying eggs or tiny turtles racing towards the sea. We can also take a stroll through the forest and reach a deserted beach.
Day 10: Nosy Iranja (public excursion)
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes flight
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch & dinner not included
Your hotel in Nosy Be: NOSY LODGE or similar
Day 10: Nosy Iranja (public excursion)
Day 12: Antananarivo > Return
After breakfast, in the morning, we will visit the craft market of La Digue, then transfer to the airport.
We bid you farewell until next time!
Day 12: Antananarivo > Return
Day 12: Antananarivo > Return
Day 1: Arrival > Antananarivo
Arrival at Ivato Airport. Welcomed by our representative, transfer to the hotel. Antananarivo (City of the Thousand), formerly known as Analamanga (Blue Forest), is the capital of Madagascar. It earned its nickname from the legend of a thousand warriors who were said to protect the newly founded city during the reign of the revered King Andrianjaka in 1610. The city will surprise you with its historical remnants, typical red brick houses, vast rice paddies, colorful market stalls, flavorful and folkloric cuisine, Asian influences, and the mix of ethnicities.
Day 1: Arrival > Antananarivo
Day 1: Arrival > Antananarivo
Featuring a garden and a restaurant, Green Palace is located 4 km from Ivato International Airport. Private parking is available. Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas. Each room is equipped with a television and air conditioning, and includes a private terrace overlooking the garden and a private bathroom with a shower.
Day 3: Diego to Joffre Ville: Emerald Sea
Day dedicated to relaxation on a small island in the Emerald Sea of Diego. The schedule varies depending on the tides because after the first hour of driving, an hour of traditional boat navigation will follow to reach this enchanting place. Once arrived, lunch will be served on a beautiful white sandy beach with freshly caught fish cooked on site. In the afternoon, return to Diego Suarez and continue to Joffre.
Day 3: Diego to Joffre Ville: Emerald Sea
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Duration: Full day
Distance : 30 km
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Meals: Breakfast & picnic lunch included, dinner not included
-
Your hotel in Diego: NATURE LODGE (www.naturelodge-ambre.com) or similar
Day 3: Diego to Joffre Ville: Emerald Sea
The lodge offers 12 identical and spacious chalets of 35 m² each, built with wood and local materials. Each chalet is individually decorated with warm Malagasy colors and equipped with a private bathroom, a double bed, and a single bed, as well as a private wooden terrace. Each unit can accommodate up to 3 people.
Day 5: Joffre Ville > Ankarana
After breakfast, we'll head towards Ankarana, traveling south on National Road 6. Along the way, we'll make a short detour to the village of Irodo to visit the Red Tsingy. The Red Tsingy is a formation of red laterite stone created by the erosion of the Irodo River. This surreal site is explored on foot and offers a unique and captivating experience. We'll then continue towards Mahamasina, the gateway to the Ankarana Tsingy.
Check-in at the lodge.
Day 5: Joffre Ville > Ankarana
Duration: +/- 3 hours drive
Distance : 120 km
Meals: breakfast included, lunch & dinner not included
Your hotel in Ankarana: SOA LODGE (www.ankaranatsingy.com) or similar
Day 5: Joffre Ville > Ankarana
To facilitate your stay and ensure pleasant holidays, SOA LODGE offers accommodation, dining, and excursion services. A warm team welcomes you and accompanies you for a rich travel experience.
Day 7 : Ankarana > Nosy Be
After breakfast, very early in the morning, we head to Ankify, the embarkation point for the boat to Nosy Be "Islands of Perfume". The road to Ankify crosses coffee, cocoa, spice, and ylang-ylang plantations, filling the air with their fragrance. Upon arrival at the port, transfer to the hotel for check-in and relaxation.
Day 7 : Ankarana > Nosy Be
Distance : 106km
Durée: 5 heures de route / 30 minutes en bateau d'Ankify à Nosy Be
Meals: breakfast included, lunch and dinner not included
Your hotel in Nosy Be: NOSY LODGE or similar
Day 7 : Ankarana > Nosy Be
Nosy Lodge offers spacious rooms, all with private shower and toilet. Our cuisine is original and full of flavor, resulting from a blend of quality local products.
Day 9: Nosy Komba and Tanikely (public excursion)
This tour will take you to Madagascar's top tourist destination: the Nosy Tanikely Marine Park and Nosy Komba. Nosy Komba, a small dream island that is also a nature reserve, boasts a postcard-perfect beach with crystal-clear water and a forest backdrop. Here, you can snorkel and spot dolphins and whale sharks (depending on the season). Highlights include the pufferfish and three species of turtles. Beautiful beaches and a scenic climb to the lighthouse to see lemurs are well worth it. As for Nosy Komba, it's known for the black lemurs that live alongside the local population in lush vegetation. The embroidered cloths are also worth a visit in the main village of Ambarovato.
Day 9: Nosy Komba and Tanikely (public excursion)
Day 9: Nosy Komba and Tanikely (public excursion)
Day 11 : Nosy Be > Antananarivo
After breakfast, you'll have a half-day free for relaxation. Transfer to the Nosy Be airport for your flight to Antananarivo according to the schedule.
Day 11 : Nosy Be > Antananarivo
- Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes flight
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch & dinner not included
Your hotel in Nosy Be: GREEN PALACE (no website available) or similar
Day 11 : Nosy Be > Antananarivo
Summary:
The Three Bays;
Amber Mountain;
The exceptional Red Tsingy;
The fauna and flora of the Ankarana National Park;
Nosy Be and its surroundings;
Price starting from: : 1410 Euros/pax ***
*Rate applicable for 10 Pax or more
*Please contact us for a customized quote
Domestic Flight Prices:
Route | Prix per person |
Tana - Diégo | 180 à 275 Euros |
Nosy be - Tana | 180 à 275 Euros |
Day 1: Arrival > Antananarivo
Arrival at Ivato Airport. Welcomed by our representative, transfer to the hotel. Antananarivo (City of the Thousand), formerly known as Analamanga (Blue Forest), is the capital of Madagascar. It earned its nickname from the legend of a thousand warriors who were said to protect the newly founded city during the reign of the revered King Andrianjaka in 1610. The city will surprise you with its historical remnants, typical red brick houses, vast rice paddies, colorful market stalls, flavorful and folkloric cuisine, Asian influences, and the mix of ethnicities.
Day 1: Arrival > Antananarivo
Day 1: Arrival > Antananarivo
Featuring a garden and a restaurant, Green Palace is located 4 km from Ivato International Airport. Private parking is available. Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas. Each room is equipped with a television and air conditioning, and includes a private terrace overlooking the garden and a private bathroom with a shower.
Day 2 : Antananarivo > Diégo
After breakfast, we'll take a direct flight to Diego-Suarez or Antsiranana, a cosmopolitan city where the diversity of the population is striking. Upon arrival, we'll follow the road that leads us to the Three Bays. A series of beautiful turquoise bays, bordered by long white beaches with fascinating names such as "Baie des Pigeons" (Pigeon Bay), "Baie des Dunes" (Dune Bay), and "Baie des Sakalava" (Sakalava Bay) which houses the grand baobab. Let's take our time on each beach, especially "Baie des Dunes," and admire it! Swimming and relaxation are the interesting activities at Baie des Dunes and Baie des Pigeons. Entertainment and laughter are on the agenda. Transfer and check-in at the hotel.
Day 2 : Antananarivo > Diégo
- Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes flight
- Meals: Breakfast & picnic lunch included,
dinner not included
- Your hotel in Diego: JARDIN EXOTIQUE (no website)
or similar
Day 2 : Antananarivo > Diégo
Charming hotel with a mini exotic park and panoramic view of Diego Suarez Bay
Day 3: Diego to Joffre Ville: Emerald Sea
Day dedicated to relaxation on a small island in the Emerald Sea of Diego. The schedule varies depending on the tides because after the first hour of driving, an hour of traditional boat navigation will follow to reach this enchanting place. Once arrived, lunch will be served on a beautiful white sandy beach with freshly caught fish cooked on site. In the afternoon, return to Diego Suarez and continue to Joffre.
Day 3: Diego to Joffre Ville: Emerald Sea
-
Duration: Full day
Distance : 30 km
-
Meals: Breakfast & picnic lunch included, dinner not included
-
Your hotel in Diego: NATURE LODGE (www.naturelodge-ambre.com) or similar
Day 3: Diego to Joffre Ville: Emerald Sea
The lodge offers 12 identical and spacious chalets of 35 m² each, built with wood and local materials. Each chalet is individually decorated with warm Malagasy colors and equipped with a private bathroom, a double bed, and a single bed, as well as a private wooden terrace. Each unit can accommodate up to 3 people.
Day 4: Joffre Ville: Visit to the Amber Mountain
After breakfast, we will visit the Amber Mountain National Park, which preserves dense and humid tropical forest. The park is home to significant tropical fauna, including 7 species of lemurs, around 75 species of birds, and 59 species of reptiles. We will hike through the park.
Day 4: Joffre Ville: Visit to the Amber Mountain
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch & dinner not included
Your hotel in Joffre: NATURE LODGE (www.naturelodge-ambre.com) or similar
Day 4: Joffre Ville: Visit to the Amber Mountain
Day 5: Joffre Ville > Ankarana
After breakfast, we'll head towards Ankarana, traveling south on National Road 6. Along the way, we'll make a short detour to the village of Irodo to visit the Red Tsingy. The Red Tsingy is a formation of red laterite stone created by the erosion of the Irodo River. This surreal site is explored on foot and offers a unique and captivating experience. We'll then continue towards Mahamasina, the gateway to the Ankarana Tsingy.
Check-in at the lodge.
Day 5: Joffre Ville > Ankarana
Duration: +/- 3 hours drive
Distance : 120 km
Meals: breakfast included, lunch & dinner not included
Your hotel in Ankarana: SOA LODGE (www.ankaranatsingy.com) or similar
Day 5: Joffre Ville > Ankarana
To facilitate your stay and ensure pleasant holidays, SOA LODGE offers accommodation, dining, and excursion services. A warm team welcomes you and accompanies you for a rich travel experience.
Day 6: Ankarana: Ankarana National Park
After breakfast, let's explore Ankarana National Park! The Ankarana Park is dominated by rugged terrain on basaltic soil. Some areas of the park are covered with seasonal dry forests. The park is also home to Tsingy, a limestone formation that has acquired a unique shape due to erosion. They consist of narrow corridors shaped like a maze. Endemic wildlife is everywhere: lemurs, mongooses, bats, owls... Don't miss out on unforgettable discoveries and extraordinary landscapes like a walk through the astonishing Tsingy Rary and the Bat Cave.
Day 6: Ankarana: Ankarana National Park
Duration: Full day
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch & dinner not included
Your hotel in Ankarana: SOA LODGE (www.ankaranatsingy.com) or similar
Day 6: Ankarana: Ankarana National Park
Day 7 : Ankarana > Nosy Be
After breakfast, very early in the morning, we head to Ankify, the embarkation point for the boat to Nosy Be "Islands of Perfume". The road to Ankify crosses coffee, cocoa, spice, and ylang-ylang plantations, filling the air with their fragrance. Upon arrival at the port, transfer to the hotel for check-in and relaxation.
Day 7 : Ankarana > Nosy Be
Distance : 106km
Durée: 5 heures de route / 30 minutes en bateau d'Ankify à Nosy Be
Meals: breakfast included, lunch and dinner not included
Your hotel in Nosy Be: NOSY LODGE or similar
Day 7 : Ankarana > Nosy Be
Nosy Lodge offers spacious rooms, all with private shower and toilet. Our cuisine is original and full of flavor, resulting from a blend of quality local products.
Day 8: Lemuria Land and Mont Passot
After breakfast, we will take a city tour to explore the Sacred Tree, the Hell Ville market, and Andilana Beach. Along the way, we'll admire the fabulous green landscapes while learning more about the life of the local population!
To end the day, we will enjoy the sunset from the suspended panoramic terrace of Mont Passot.
Return to the hotel.
Day 8: Lemuria Land and Mont Passot
Day 8: Lemuria Land and Mont Passot
Day 9: Nosy Komba and Tanikely (public excursion)
This tour will take you to Madagascar's top tourist destination: the Nosy Tanikely Marine Park and Nosy Komba. Nosy Komba, a small dream island that is also a nature reserve, boasts a postcard-perfect beach with crystal-clear water and a forest backdrop. Here, you can snorkel and spot dolphins and whale sharks (depending on the season). Highlights include the pufferfish and three species of turtles. Beautiful beaches and a scenic climb to the lighthouse to see lemurs are well worth it. As for Nosy Komba, it's known for the black lemurs that live alongside the local population in lush vegetation. The embroidered cloths are also worth a visit in the main village of Ambarovato.
Day 9: Nosy Komba and Tanikely (public excursion)
Day 9: Nosy Komba and Tanikely (public excursion)
Day 10: Nosy Iranja (public excursion)
A neighboring small island to Nosy Be, often considered a hidden gem of the region. Nosy Iranja is the perfect spot if you want to witness beautiful tranquil scenery. Here, we can see turtles laying eggs or tiny turtles racing towards the sea. We can also take a stroll through the forest and reach a deserted beach.
Day 10: Nosy Iranja (public excursion)
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes flight
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch & dinner not included
Your hotel in Nosy Be: NOSY LODGE or similar
Day 10: Nosy Iranja (public excursion)
Day 11 : Nosy Be > Antananarivo
After breakfast, you'll have a half-day free for relaxation. Transfer to the Nosy Be airport for your flight to Antananarivo according to the schedule.
Day 11 : Nosy Be > Antananarivo
- Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes flight
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch & dinner not included
Your hotel in Nosy Be: GREEN PALACE (no website available) or similar
Day 11 : Nosy Be > Antananarivo
Day 12: Antananarivo > Return
After breakfast, in the morning, we will visit the craft market of La Digue, then transfer to the airport.
We bid you farewell until next time!
Day 12: Antananarivo > Return
Day 12: Antananarivo > Return
Included in the price:
- On a Bed & Breakfast basis during the trip
- Picnic lunch from Day 8 to Day 10
- All airport/hotel/airport transfers
- All boat transfers
- Car rental with fuel, driver-guide during the trip except during the stay in Nosy Be
- Entrance fees and guiding fees: Amber Mountain National Park, Ankarana National Park, Red Tsingy
- All excursions mentioned in the program
- Tourist taxes and vignettes
Not included in the price:
- International flights
- All lunches and dinners mentioned as "not included"
- All visits & excursions not mentioned in the program
- All beverages and personal expenses
- Tips and extras
- International insurance: Hospitalization, repatriation, medical evacuation, medical visits
- Internal flight with Tsaradia: Diégo & Nosy Be - Tana
