Grand tour · 8 days / 7 nights

Northern Tour: Diego-Suarez → Nosy Be

Duration

8 d / 7 n

Itinerary

Diego → Nosy Be

Transport

4x4 + boat

Meals

Half board

Tour overview

A grand eight-day tour across Northern Madagascar, from Diego-Suarez (Antsiranana) all the way to the island of Nosy Be. You will discover the town of Diego and its endemic baobab, the turquoise waters of the Three Bays, the incomparable Emerald Sea, the rainforest of Amber Mountain, the surprising Red Tsingy, the grey Tsingy and sacred caves of the Ankarana, as well as the spice plantations before reaching Nosy Be.

Day-by-day itinerary

Arrival in Diego-Suarez

Airport · Diego-Suarez town

Pick-up at the airport and a tour of the town of Diego-Suarez: discover the endemic baobab Adansonia suarezensis and Nosy Lonjo (the Sugarloaf). Transfer to your hotel.

The Three Bays

Diego-Suarez · Sakalava Bay · Pigeon Bay · Dune Bay

A day at the heart of the Three Bays: Sakalava Bay (a kitesurfing and windsurfing spot), Pigeon Bay and Dune Bay — the most beautiful coastal walk in the region, with its turquoise waters. Return to the hotel.

Ramena & the Emerald Sea

Ramena · Day at sea

A full day at sea on the Emerald Sea, departing from Ramena: a sheltered lagoon with crystal-clear waters, perfect for swimming and snorkelling. Lunch included.

Amber Mountain National Park

Diego-Suarez · Amber Mountain — 45 km

An excursion to Amber Mountain National Park, 45 km from Diego: an 18,000-hectare rainforest reserve with its 5 great waterfalls and exceptional wildlife and flora.

Red Tsingy & Ankarana

Red Tsingy · Ankarana National Park

Discover the Red Tsingy, a formation of sandstone and limestone sculpted by the erosion of the Irodo River, then drive on to Ankarana National Park (18,225 ha): grey Tsingy, suspension bridge, sacred caves, green lake and disappearing river. Overnight at Ankarana.

Cyril Plantations & Ambanja

Ankarana · Ambanja — 135 km

A visit to the Cyril plantations in Ambanja: vanilla, turmeric and cocoa, from the nursery to the finished product. Discover the Cascade des Bons Pères waterfall in Ambobabaka. Overnight in Ambanja.

Ambanja → Nosy Be

Ambanja · Ankify Port (21 km) · Hell-Ville · Ambatoloaka

Drive to Ankify Port (~21 km), then a speedboat crossing to Hell-Ville, on the island of Nosy Be (~30 min). Transfer to your hotel in Ambatoloaka or Madirokely.