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Nosy Be and its islands, 8 days

Madagascar 8 days Beach & relax Group excursions, by shared boat

from €3,530

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Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Departures
Daily, November 2026 – December 2027
Best time
May – November
Flights and insurance
Included in the price (flights from Italy)
Guide
Italian-speaking
Format
Group excursions, by shared boat

A week on Nosy Be with four boat excursions to the nearby islands: the sandbar of Nosy Iranja, the lemurs of Nosy Komba and Nosy Antsoha, the Nosy Tanikely marine park and the turtles of Nosy Sakatia. Italian-speaking guide, picnic lunches included.

Why it is unique

It is the simplest way to see the best of Nosy Be without arranging anything locally: every outing by shared boat with an Italian-speaking guide and a picnic lunch, a tour of the island with sunset from Mont Passot over the volcanic lakes, and two full days by the sea.

What the journey is like

A single base in one hotel, with no repacking. Nosy Iranja, where a kilometre of white sand joins two islands; Nosy Komba with its black lemurs and craft market; snorkelling among corals and turtles in the Nosy Tanikely marine park; Nosy Sakatia, where sea turtles graze on seagrass in the shallows.

When to go

From May to November the sea is calm and there is little rain; between September and December whale sharks may be seen offshore. Between January and March is cyclone season.

Good to know

The entry visa, €30 per person, is not included, nor are lunches on the days of arrival and departure. The stop at Nosy Antsoha depends on the tides.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1Day 1Arrival in Nosy Be

    Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel, arranged by the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

  2. 2Day 2Nosy Iranja and Nosy Antsoha

    A two-hour boat excursion to Nosy Iranja, where a kilometre of dazzling white sand joins two islands. Lunch in the shade beside the fishing village. On the way back, tides permitting, a stop at Nosy Antsoha among the lemurs.

  3. 3Day 3Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely

    A close encounter with the black lemurs of Nosy Komba and its craft market, then snorkelling in the protected Nosy Tanikely marine park among corals, tropical fish and turtles.

  4. 4Day 4Nosy Sakatia

    A half day on the island of orchids: snorkelling, forest walks and the bay where sea turtles graze on seagrass in the shallows.

  5. 5Day 5Island tour

    A guided tour of Nosy Be: the town, the plantations and the climb to Mont Passot for sunset over the volcanic lakes.

  6. 6Day 6By the sea

    A free day on the beach.

  7. 7Day 7By the sea

    A second free day.

  8. 8Day 8Return 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

Daily departures, 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.

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What the price includes

Included

  • Return international flight from Italy
  • Medical, baggage and cancellation insurance
  • Full board, excluding meals on the days of arrival and departure
  • All excursions by shared boat with an Italian-speaking guide
  • Picnic lunches during the excursions
  • Guided island tour
  • Airport transfers
  • Tourist taxes

Not included

  • Entry visa (€30 per person) · how to get it
  • Drinks and mineral water
  • Lunches on the days of arrival and departure
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Anything not listed in the price

Where we go

from €3,530per person, incl. flights from Italy

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