Madagascar · Beach & relax
Nosy Be and its islands
A week on Nosy Be with four boat excursions to the nearby islands: the sandbar of…
from €3,530per person, incl. flights from Italy
The North: Ankarana, Amber Mountain and Nosy Be, 10 days
Madagascar 10 days Nature on foot Private, with some group excursions
from €4,530
per person, incl. flights from Italy Not flying from Italy? We quote flights from your airport. Request a quoteProtected payments How to pay
- Duration
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Departures
- On request, November 2026 – December 2027
- Best time
- May – November
- Flights and insurance
- Included in the price (flights from Italy)
- Guide
- Italian-speaking
- Format
- Private, with some group excursions
From the far north to the islands: the forests of Amber Mountain, the Red Tsingy, the limestone canyons of Ankarana and then the journey down to Nosy Be and its archipelago. An itinerary that brings together gentle trekking, endemic wildlife and the sea.
Why it is unique
It combines in one journey three landscapes that rarely go together: the montane rainforest of Amber Mountain with its waterfalls and lemurs, the laterite formations of the Red Tsingy, and the pinnacles, caves and dry forests of Ankarana. Then the sea at Nosy Be, with three boat trips among the islands of the archipelago.
What the journey is like
The first half is on the move, with a private driver and an Italian-speaking guide between Diego Suarez, the Three Bays and Ankarana, and gentle treks in the parks. The second half is more relaxed, based on Nosy Be, with shared boat excursions and picnic lunches: Nosy Iranja and the lemur island, Nosy Komba and the Nosy Tanikely marine park, Nosy Sakatia with its sea turtles.
When to go
From May to November, in the dry season. Between January and March the north of the island is exposed to cyclones.
Good to know
The entry visa, €30 per person, and the single supplement are not included. At Ankarana there are suspension bridges and rocky stretches: closed shoes and good mobility are needed.
Day-by-day itinerary
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1Day 1Arrival in Nosy Be
Arrival at the airport and check-in. Dinner and overnight.
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2Day 2Nosy Be – Diego Suarez
Overland transfer to Diego Suarez, at the northern tip of the island.
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3Day 3Amber Mountain and the Three Bays
Amber Mountain National Park, montane rainforest with waterfalls and lemurs, and in the afternoon the Three Bays on the coast.
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4Day 4The Red Tsingy
Transfer to Mahamasina with a stop at the Red Tsingy, laterite formations sculpted by erosion.
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5Day 5Ankarana National Park
A day in the limestone massif: rock pinnacles, caves, suspension bridges and dry forest.
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6Day 6Ankify and return to Nosy Be
Overland transfer to Ankify and boat crossing to Nosy Be.
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7Day 7Nosy Iranja and Nosy Antsoha
Shared boat excursion to the sandbar of Nosy Iranja and the lemur island.
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8Day 8Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely
Black lemurs and local crafts on Nosy Komba, snorkelling in the Nosy Tanikely marine park.
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9Day 9Nosy Sakatia
A half day of snorkelling, forest and the bay of the sea turtles.
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10Day 10Return home
Transfer to the airport and return flight.
What you might see
- Black lemur Very likely
Up close on Nosy Komba.
- Sea turtles Very likely
In the bay at Nosy Sakatia and at Nosy Tanikely.
- Panther chameleon Very likely
Common in the island’s forests.
- Reef fish Very likely
In the Nosy Tanikely marine park.
- Whale shark Likely
Offshore, from September to December.
Indicative estimates. Nature can’t be booked: your guide knows where to look, but can’t guarantee a sighting.
When to go
Departures on request, November 2026 – December 2027
ideal good low season not recommended
Best time: May – November. Also good in April and December. Tap a month to use it in your quote request.
The climate, season by season
- May–Nov · Dry season
- Between 26 and 30 °C, calm seas and little rain. From September to December whale sharks may be seen offshore.
- Dec–Apr · Hot and rainy
- Humid heat with frequent rain; between January and March the risk of cyclones is real.
Indicative figures, averaged over recent years: with every quote we give you the latest picture.
What the price includes
Included
- Return international flight from Italy
- Medical, baggage and cancellation insurance
- Private transport with driver for the whole circuit
- Italian-speaking guide
- Half board: breakfast and dinner, plus picnic lunches on the boat excursions
- Boat excursions with picnic lunches
- National park entry fees
- Airport transfers
Not included
- Entry visa (€30 per person) · how to get it
- Lunches, except the picnics on the boat excursions
- Drinks and mineral water
- Tips and personal expenses
- Single room supplement
- Anything not listed in the price
Before you go
Visas and documentsPassport, visas and eTA: what you need, where to apply and how far in advance.Health and safetyVaccinations, malaria, health insurance and practical advice.Your protectionWhat package travel law provides if something goes wrong.
The Weltweg app is with you before, during and after your trip: itinerary, contacts and maps, even without signal.
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