Diego Suarez + Nosy Be Tour
- 15 Days
- From Antananarivo
- Private Tours
Overview
In short: Diego Suarez + Nosy Be Tour is a 15-day private tour of Madagascar starting in Antananarivo, visiting Nosy Be Archipelag. Price: from €1,780 per person. Guiding: English, French, Spanish (guides available). Best season: April – November (dry season). The itinerary can be adapted to your dates and interests.
Northern Madagascar From Diego Suarez to Nosy Be
The north of Madagascar remains one of the most authentic regions of the big island.
A great diversity of landscapes, the splendid scenery of 3 bays to the spectacular Tsingy of Ankarana through the fantasy of the Tsingy Rouge, Nosy Be the perfume island cultivates Ylang ylang, spices, sugar cane, coffee, vanilla ..
A 15-day Diego tour rich in contrasts with the National Park of Amber Mountain, the Emerald Sea and the 3 bays of Diego Suarez. But also the red Tsingy canyon, the sapphire villages, the Tsingy of Ankarana, the cacao plantations of Ambanja and the lemur island Nosy Komba. The place is best to for practicing Kitesurf Madagascar
The Diego Suarez tour ends with a dolphin and whale safari with an overnight eco-lodge on the beautiful island of Nosy Iranja before heading to Nosy Be International Airport. Between Eco lodges hotels and luxury establishment, escape 15 days in a real treasure of Madagascar during this Nosy Be tour.
Highlights
- Discover Diego Suarez & its 3 bays, among the most beautiful in the world
- Relax at the Emerald Sea with crystal-clear waters
- Explore Amber Mountain National Park with rare flora & fauna
- Marvel at the unique Red Tsingy Canyon
- Hike in Ankarana National Park with its limestone formations & caves
- Visit Nosy Be, the “Perfume Island” of ylang-ylang & vanilla
- Snorkel at Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve
- Encounter lemurs on Nosy Komba Island
- End with a dolphin & whale safari at Nosy Iranja
- Blend of eco-lodges & luxury stays for authentic experiences
Itinerary
Day 01ANTANANARIVO
Arrival at Ivato airport. Formalities for the visa. Guests are welcomed by our representative and transfer to hotel. Installation at the hotel.
Night and lodging in hotel.
Day 02ANTANANARIVO – ANDASIBE
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Andasibe. On the road, panoramic view of the road of the east part of Madagascar. Stop in Marozevo to visit the private reserve of Peyreiras. Next, visit of the market and the city of Moramanga. Continue to Andasibe National Park. At around 6 o'clock in the afternoon, departure for a night visit. We can observe the mouse lemur during the visit.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 03ANDASIBE
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to visit the Analamazaotra National Park. It is the only national park where you can find the biggest lemur of Madagascar, the Indri Indri. The park is also located in a humid area, and several floras and fauna are found in this locality and many are endemic. We make a visit of 2-3 hours. In the afternoon, visit of the Vakona reserve. Possibility of seeing other species of lemurs and other animals.
Accommodation at the hotel
Day 04ANDASIBE – ANTANANARIVO
Breakfast at the hotel.
We return to the capital Antananarivo. On the way, panoramic view of the rice fields on the way and the tombs of the Highlands of Madagascar.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 05ANTANANARIVO – DIEGO SUAREZ – 3 BAYS (domestic flight)
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Ivato International Airport to take the flight TANA - DIEGO. Arrival in Diego, transfer to the hotel. Departure to Ramena to visit the 3 bays. Note that the bays of Diego Suarez are part of the most beautiful bays in the world. Lunch in the village. In the afternoon, possibility to bathe in the beach of Ramena.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 06DIEGO SUAREZ - ESMERALDA SEA - DIEGO SUAREZ
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Ramena to take the schooner to the Esmeralda Sea. Day dedicated to bathe in the sea. Food based on fresh fish on the beach. Come-back to the hotel n the afternoon.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 07DIEGO SUAREZ – JOFFRE VILLE
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure early in the morning to go to Joffre Ville. Visit of the Montagne d'Ambre national park. We can admire many varieties of plants and animals endemic to the Big Island.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 08JOFFREVILLE – TSINGY ROUGE - ANKARANA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to the Ankarana National Park via the Red tsingy. After the tsingy visit, we continue towards the park. Arrival at the end of the afternoon.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 09ANKARANA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit of the Tsingy Ankarana National Park. We make a visit of more or less 3 hours to admire the faunas and typical flowers of the park. We can also see the famous gray tsingy of the north. Free afternoon.
Accommodation at the hotel
Day 10ANKARANA - ANKIFY – NOSY BE
Breakfast at the hotel.
Road to join Ankify. Then, transfer by boat to the island of Nosy Be. Free afternoon.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 11NOSY BE – NOSY KOMBA – NOSY TANIKELY
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure to the port of Ambatoloaka to take the boat to Nosy Komba. Arrival on the island, visit. Then, transfer by boat to the marine reserve of Nosy Taninkely. Possibility of snorkeling. At the end of the afternoon, return to the hotel.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 12NOSY BE
Breakfast at the hotel
Free days
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 13NOSY BE – ANTANANARIVO (domestic flight)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Nosy Be airport to take the flight to the capital. Arrival in Antananarivo, the clients are received by the representative of the agency.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 14ANTANANARIVO - FLIGHT BACK
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit of the city of Antananarivo. Visit of the craft market, the largest market in the capital.
Transfer to Ivato airport to take the international flight. Boarding formalities
Cost
The Cost Includes
- 4×4 car with English or French speaking driver
- All the fuel all along the circuit
- Tourist taxes.
- Airport – hotel – airport transfer.
- Local guides in national parks and nature reserves.
- Entry fees into national parks and nature reserves mentioned in the circuit.
- Rooms with breakfast.
- Half board from 7 people
- English or Spanish speaking guide from 4 people
The Cost Excludes
- – The visa.
- Tips
- International flights and domestic flights.
- Personal spending.
- Drinks.
- Lunch and / or dinner
- Tax at the airport
FAQs
How long is the Diego Suarez + Nosy Be Tour?
15 days and 13 nights. The day-by-day programme is in the Itinerary section above.
How much does the Diego Suarez + Nosy Be Tour cost?
From €1,780 per person. The final price depends on the number of travellers, dates and hotel level; send us your request for an exact quote.
What is included in the price?
- 4×4 car with English or French speaking driver
- All the fuel all along the circuit
- Tourist taxes.
- Airport – hotel – airport transfer.
- Local guides in national parks and nature reserves.
- Entry fees into national parks and nature reserves mentioned in the circuit.
- Rooms with breakfast.
- Half board from 7 people
- English or Spanish speaking guide from 4 people
Not included: – The visa.; Tips; International flights and domestic flights.; Personal spending.; Drinks.; Lunch and / or dinner; Tax at the airport
Where does the tour start?
Antananarivo (Ivato International Airport).
When is the best time to do this tour?
April – November (dry season).
Customize this tour
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