7 days to discover Nosy be, the Blue Island.
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Duration
7 days / 6 nights -
Travel style
Beach stays -
Location
Nosy be
Tour Details
Availability: From mid-April to January, better to avoid cyclone season (February and March)
Operated by: Madagascar Tourism Expeditions.
7 days farniente in the Northern part of Madagascar.
Madagascar is known for its nature but it is also such an amazing place for a beach stay. The North western part of Madagascar, namely Nosy be, is the ideal place for a week of farniente. For this stay, your international flight will land in the airport of Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar. The Northern trip will start the following day with your flight to Nosy be, an Island surrounded by islets that are full of natural richness. At arrival in Nosy be, enjoy the day at leisure at the hotel with the activities it suggests. The following day, get ready for the a day excursion in Nosy Komba known for its lemurs then sail in the marine reserve of Nosy Tanikely. On the next day, enjoy an excursion in the main island of Nosy be to know more about the Blue Island. On the last day in Nosy be, sail to Nosy Iranja and enjoy a day at leisure in a jaw dropping landscape. After this stay, return to Antananarivo where you will take your international flight back home.
In brief, choosing this trip gives you an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing stay in an idyllic landscape and Madagascar tourism Expeditions is at your disposal to make it happen smoothly.
What to expect
Highlights: Nosy be Island – Nosy Komba – Nosy Tanikely – Nosy Iranja
Activities: shopping - excursion in Noy komba – snorkelling in Nosy Tanikely – relaxing in Nosy Iranja
Difficulty: light
Holiday Type: Wildlife, discovery and farniente
You will visit: The North western part of Madagascar
Trip style: small Groups – Photographers – Individual – couple - Family
Comfort level of accommodation :
- Good: Le grand hotel urban - L’heure bleue lodge and bungalows
- High: Le relais des plateau**** - Exora beach hotel****
Transportation: speed boat and comfortable car
Physical demand: no specification
Group size : 2 pax minimum
Tour Plan
Day 1 Arrival in Antananarivo
Arrive at the international airport of Antananarivo. After immigration and customs formalities, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Antananarivo – Nosy be (06:00 – 07:35)
Today, have an early transfer to the airport for the flight to Nosy Be. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Nosy be - Nosy komba – Nosy Tanikely
After breakfast, a speed boat will pick you up for a day of excursion in the nearby islets of Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely.
First, sail to Nosy Komba where you will have a moment of shopping with the famous sculpture in the village. Nosy Komba is also known for its small lemur sanctuary with black and brown lemur. Sail to Nosy Tanikely for snorkelling and swimming. A few steps from the beach, you can see all kinds of corals, anemones, multi coloured fishes, shellfish, and if you are lucky, you’ll see turtles. After that, sail back to Nosy be and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Nosy be
After breakfast, have a day excursion exploring the main island of Nosy be. Then, return at hotel and the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Nosy be – Nosy Iranja
After breakfast, you will be picked up by a speed boat to enjoy a day excursion in Nosy Iranja, one of the best beach spots in Madagascar. By the end of the day, sail back to Nosy be and overnight at the hotel.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Nosy be – Antananarivo (08:10 – 09:45)
Today, morning transfer to the airport and fly back to Antananarivo. At arrival, go visit a workshop place selling Malagasy handicraft if time allows, then transfer into your hotel.
Overnight Stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Antananarivo - Out
Depending on your flight schedule, today, go for a city tour to discover the town of Antananarivo and its history. After that, return to hotel for a day use and get ready for the flight back home. By the evening, transfer to the airport to take your exit flight.
Day use.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
