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Northern circuit with Nosy Be

  • 14 days / 13 nights
  • Nosy Be
  • Minimum age: 10 years
  • Net price : 1 925 euros
  • Diego Suarez
  • Maximum number of persons: 40

Northern circuit with Nosy Be - Descriptions

From Nosy Be, the journey begins by crossing to Ankify then the road heads north to Amber Mountain, where cool forests, waterfalls and volcanic lakes offer a first immersion in the nature of the north. The tour continues to the Red Tsingy, whose colorful formations stand out in a unique setting, with its caves and sacred lake. Arrival in Diego‑Suarez then allows you to discover the Emerald Sea with its translucent waters and the Three Bays, where wild beaches and contrasting landscapes follow one another.

After this exploration of the north, the stay continues in Nosy Be with a visit to Lokobe and its preserved forest, the discovery of Lemuria Land, then an excursion to Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely to enjoy the underwater world and local life. The Northern circuit with Nosy Be tour also includes a day in Nosy Iranja, famous for its long white sandbank, before ending with a moment of relaxation on Andilana beach and a sunset on Mount Passot, overlooking the sacred lakes and the entire island.

Northern circuit with Nosy Be - Itinerary

Northern circuit with Nosy Be  : Nosy Be – Nosy Iranja – Nosy Tanikely et Nosy Komba – Diego-Suarez – Emerald Sea – The three Bays – Ankarana

  • Day 1 – Arrival in Nosy Be
  • Day 2 – Lokobe Reserve – Lemuria Land – Mount Passot
  • Day 3 – Nosy Be – Nosy Iranja
  • Day 4 – Nosy Iranja – Nosy Be
  • Day 5 – Nosy Tanikely and Nosy Komba
  • Day 6 – Nosy Be – Diego-Suarez
  • Day 7 – Diego Suarez – Joffre Ville – Diego Suarez
  • Day 8 – Emerald Sea
  • Day 9 – The three Bays
  • Day 10 – Diego-Suarez – Ankarana
  • Day 11 – Ankarana
  • Day 12 – Ankarana – Ankify – Nosy Be
  • Day 13 – Nosy Be
  • Day 14 – Departure From Madagascar
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Highlights

  • Lokobe Reserve
  • Lemuria Land
  • Mount Passot
  • Nosy Iranja
  • Nosy Tanikely
  • Nosy Komba
  • Amber Mountain
  • Emerald Sea
  • The Three Bays
  • Red Tsingy
  • Sacred Lake
  • Ankarana Tsingy
  • Ramena Beach
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Northern circuit with Nosy Be - Details

Day 1 – Arrival in Nosy Be

Meet at Nosy Be International Airport upon your arrival, then transfer to your hotel. Check in, relax and enjoy a first immersion in the tropical atmosphere of the island of scents.
  • Dinner on your own.
  • Hotel accommodation with American breakfast
  • Heure Bleue or similar

Day 2 – Lokobe Reserve – Lemuria Land – Mount Passot

Departure in the morning to visit the Lokobe nature reserve, one of the last remnants of Nosy Be’s primary forest, home to lemurs, chameleons and remarkable endemic flora. In the afternoon, discover Lemuria Land and ascend Mount Passot to admire a splendid sunset over the volcanic lakes and the ocean.
Return and overnight at your hotel.
  • Lunch and dinner on your own.
  • Hotel accommodation with American breakfast.
  • Heure Bleue or similar.
Mount Passot at the heart of the Northern Circuit with Nosy Be
Paradisiacal beaches of Nosy Iranja on the Northern Circuit with Nosy Be

Day 3 – Nosy Be – Nosy Iranja

Head for the magnificent island of Nosy Iranja, famous for its sandbank linking two islets at low tide. Day dedicated to swimming, snorkeling and relaxation on paradise beaches. Set up camp under the stars for a night in the heart of nature.
  • Lunch and dinner on the beach
  • Bivouac

Day 4 – Nosy Iranja – Nosy Be

Morning free to enjoy the turquoise lagoon and idyllic landscapes of Nosy Iranja. Lunch on site, then return by boat to Nosy Be in the late afternoon. Picnic lunch.
  • Dinner on your own
  • Hotel accommodation with American breakfast
  • Heure Bleue or similar.

Day 5 – Nosy Tanikely and Nosy Komba

Day at sea to discover Nosy Tanikely, a marine park renowned for the richness of its coral reefs and its multicolored fish. Continue to Nosy Komba, the island of lemurs, where you will visit a fishing village and enjoy lunch with your feet in the sand.

Return in the late afternoon to your hotel

  • Lunch and dinner on your own
  • Hotel accommodation with American breakfast.
  • Heure Bleue or similar.

Day 6 – Nosy Be – Diego-Suarez

Early morning transfer by boat then drive to Diego Suarez (Antsiranana), in the north of Madagascar. Check‑in at the hotel. Evening free and overnight stay.
  • Lunch and dinner on your own
  • Hotel accommodation with American breakfast
  • Hotel de la Poste or similar.
Boat transfer to Diego-Suarez
Turquoise landscapes of the Emerald Sea

Day 7 –Diego Suarez – Joffre Ville – Diego Suarez

Departure for a visit to Amber Mountain National Park, a true green setting home to waterfalls, volcanic lakes, orchids and exceptional endemic wildlife. Hike in the heart of the rainforest.
  • Lunch and dinner on your own
  • Hotel accommodation with American breakfast
  • Hotel de la Poste or similar.

Day 8 – Emerald Sea

Departure by boat to the Emerald Sea, a lagoon with translucent turquoise waters bordered by deserted beaches. Day excursion with swimming and snorkeling. Return to Diego Suarez at the end of the day.
  • Lunch and dinner on your own
  • Hotel accommodation with American breakfast
  • Hotel de la Poste or similar.

Day 9 – The three Bays

Exploration of the famous Three Bays: Baie de Sakalava, Baie des Dunes and Baie des Pigeons. Walk along the coastline between white sand beaches, cliffs and blue lagoons. Return to the hotel after this excursion.
  • Lunch and dinner on your own
  • Hotel accommodation with American breakfast
  • Hotel de la Poste or similar.

Day 10 – Diego-Suarez – Ankarana

After breakfast at your hotel, you take the road in a 4×4 to the Red Tsingy. After about two to three hours of driving, you arrive at the site and discover its spectacular geological formations. You will be able to walk along the landscaped trails and admire the unique panoramas of this red landscape sculpted by erosion, which will take about an hour and a half to two hours.
After the visit, you drive to the sacred lake of Anivorano, located about an hour to an hour and a half away. There you will have the opportunity to observe the crocodiles and discover the legends and cultural significance that surround this sacred lake. In the late afternoon, you will continue your journey to the special reserve of Ankarana, where you will settle into a lodge.
  • Lunch and dinner on your own
  • Hotel accommodation with American breakfast
  • Ankarana Soa Lodge or similar.
The Three Bays included in the Northern Circuit with Nosy Be
Visit to Ankarana National Park during the Northern Circuit with Nosy Be
Chameleons of Ankarana National Park

Day 11 – Ankarana

Day dedicated to visiting Ankarana National Park, famous for its spectacular Tsingy formations, its caves, canyons and unique wildlife. Return to Soa Relax Inn or similar hotel for the night.
  • Lunch and dinner on your own
  • Hotel accommodation with American breakfast
  • Ankarana Soa Lodge or similar.

Day 12 – Ankarana – Ankify – Nosy Be

After breakfast, depart from your accommodation in Ankarana heading to Ankify. The road crosses small villages and verdant landscapes typical of northern Madagascar to the Ankify peninsula, known for its cocoa, coffee and ylang‑ylang plantations.

Upon arrival at the port, you board a speedboat to Nosy Be. The crossing, lasting about 20 to 45 minutes depending on the boat, takes place on turquoise waters offering a magnificent view of the surrounding islets. You then dock at Nosy Be, directly at your hotel according to the planned arrangements.

  • Lunch and dinner on your own
  • Hotel accommodation with American breakfast
  • Anjiamarango or similar.

Day 13 – Nosy Be

A full day free to enjoy the beach, water activities or simply relax in the idyllic setting of your hotel. Lunch and dinner on your own.
  • Hotel accommodation with American breakfast
  • Anjiamarango or similar.

Day 14 – Departure From Madagascar

Depending on the time of your flight, transfer to Nosy Be International Airport for your return flight. End of our services.
Nautical adventure on the Northern Circuit with Nosy Be
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    Northern circuit with Nosy Be : Net price in euros per person

    02 PAX IN A DOUBLE ROOM (with a double bed) or TWIN ROOM (with two single beds): 1 925 euros

    THIS PRICE INCLUDES:

    • Transfers Airport – hotel – Airport
    • Collective boat transfer from Ankify – Nosy Be
    • Rental of a private car throughout the tour
    • Fuel throughout the tour
    • Accommodation and Hotels (names specified in the tour description).
    • Cost of visits mentioned in the program and fees for local guides, spotters, national parks as well as all other small visits
    • The collective boat excursion to Nosy Tanikely, Nosy Komba
    • The collective boat excursion to Nosy Iranja (in bivouac)
    • Breakfast during all stays
    • Carrying out the Northern circuit with Nosy Be tour as described

    THIS PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

    • International and domestic flights
    • Lunches and dinners
    • Drinks and mineral water
    • Extras, tips and personal expenses
    • Everything not mentioned in THIS PRICE INCLUDES

    **IMPORTANT : Upon our confirmation within 48 hours maximum:
    The hotels indicated in the program may be changed depending on their availability at the time of booking. MADAGASCAR TOURS GUIDE will then offer an alternative solution in a similar hotel category.

    Note: This rate may be modified depending on hotel availability

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