An 11-day getaway for couples, friends or family, combining top-of-the-range hotel services with a visit to the natural sanctuaries of the Nosy Be archipelago . Here, everything seems to have been thought of for you… Sea, nature, well-being, sharing…
Day 1
Arrival on the perfume island of Nosy Be, where the climate is tropical and temperatures range from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. The island is known as one of the 10 most beautiful in the world. Your driver guide will welcome you and take you directly to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure and overnight at your residence.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included :
Day 2
You’re welcomed at the Spa with a massage using essential oils from Madagascar to help you unwind after your trip. You have a free day to relax and discover the immense exotic park, the restaurant, the wild beach, the seaside pool and the facilities at your disposal.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 3
Set course for Sakatia, the authentic orchid island. Nosy Sakatia is certainly Nosy Be’s most authentic island (protected and classified by the Ministry of the Environment). Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll set off to discover the island during a 1 to 2-hour stroll: old flamboyant trees, coffee trees, pepper trees, vanilla trees, the traveler’s tree, pineapple trees, cashew trees, mango trees, jackfruit trees, guava trees, eucalyptus trees, raffia, orchids, medicinal plants, etc.). At the end of the day, you’ll be taken to relax on one of the island’s private beaches, a true corner of paradise and tranquility. Possibility of snorkelling. Return to your hotel at the end of the day or in the afternoon, depending on the tide.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 4
Visit Madagascar’s pristine coastline and its miles of unspoilt beaches. Nosy Iranja is made up of two islands linked by a 2 km sandbank. It is located 1h30 by speedboat from Nosy Be, an island paradise with postcard-perfect white sand, a small traditional village and lush natural surroundings. Whales can be seen here from July to September. Take advantage of this day for snorkelling. Lunch in the shade of the coconut palms. Return to the hotel mid-afternoon.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 5
Discover the town of Nosy Be by tuc-tuc: visit the market, historic monuments, the dhow port, and a short stopover in the shade of a sumptuous banyan tree, the sacred tree of Nosy Be. Then drive south through the coffee and ylang-ylang blossoms. Lunch is served in one of the island’s best-known restaurants. In the afternoon, swim and learn about braiding and masonjoany on Andilana beach, reputed to be one of Nosy Be’s most beautiful beaches. End the day with a cocktail on Mont Passot, the island’s highest point, from where you can admire a magnificent 360° sunset.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 6
First stop of the day: Nosy Komba. The program includes a visit to the lemur park, the fishing village and its traditional pirogues. Visit the tablecloth market, then cross the village for a moment of shopping with Nosy Komba’s famous sculptures, handicraft stalls and… colorful smiling faces. Possibility of tasting a small local snack prepared by the locals, yum-yum! Second stop: Nosy Tanikely, or the protected underwater nature reserve. All you need is a mask and snorkel to dive into a veritable natural aquarium. Just a few fathoms from the beach, you can contemplate the magnificent spectacle of corals and anemones, myriads of multicolored fish, crustaceans, groupers and, with a little luck, sea turtles. Lunch on site, followed by a walk to the island’s lighthouse, where you’ll see fruit bats and lemurs leaping from tree to tree. Return to the hotel after the visit.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 7
Give your imagination free rein for these two days.
If you want to relax, your hotel offers a magnificent view of the sea, so you can make the most of your day. If you fancy a stroll or an excursion, Nosy Be offers a variety of sea and land-based activities (walks on the beach, excursions to Nosy Be’s neighbouring islands, sea bathing on horseback…). End of the day and overnight at your hotel.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 8
Lokobe is Nosy Be’s last protected primary forest, with its many varieties of medicinal plants endemic to Madagascar and its thousand-year-old trees.
This forest, which is the delight of many scientists, will enable you to discover a dense entity of tropical forest. Like a rite of initiation, let yourself be guided into this preserved universe to discover nocturnal and diurnal lemurs.
nocturnal and diurnal lemurs (Macaco and Lépilémur), reptiles, chameleons, insects and tropical birds.
Transfer by land to the fishing village of Ambatozavavy in the south of the island, from where you’ll board a traditional pirogue – you can row if you like! You
row to the Lokobe East Reserve along the mangrove swamps.
Transfer back to the hotel.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 9
There’s nothing like a private villa to recharge your batteries as a couple, with family or friends! After your excursions in the archipelago, enjoy your Nosy Be vacation as if you were at home. Take the time to appreciate the tranquility of your residence, relax and enjoy a day of well-deserved relaxation.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
Day 10
As your stay draws to a close, your driver is waiting to take you through the ylang ylang plantations according to your flight schedule. Nosy Be and Madagascar always leave a lasting impression on many travelers. And travelers keep coming back!
Meals included: Breakfast
Between top-of-the-range hotel services and visits to the island’s natural sanctuaries, the landscape, nature, sharing and well-being are the ingredients of this dream holiday. On the Nosy Be archipelago, a hat, sunglasses and sun cream are essential for a 4 day getaway for couples, families or friends.
day 1
After a few hours’ flight, you’ll finally land on Nosy Be, one of the most beautiful islands in the world. On arrival, you’ll be met by your driver-guide, who will take you directly to your hotel. Free afternoon and overnight stay.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : –
day 2
This day is organized to bring you into direct contact with the local population. Leave the hotel to explore this remote part of the island on foot, meeting small-scale producers of Ylang Ylang and their various market gardens.
Arrival in the village and welcome by the locals: a typical Malagasy meal is prepared in a convivial atmosphere, in the local style: sharing, exchange and discovery are the order of the day.
Visit the school, where you’ll hear the children’s songs, and learn about the village women’s rice-pounding techniques, the carpenter’s techniques for building houses, and traditional hair-braiding. Then head for a traditional still where you’ll discover Nosy Be’s best-known specialty: the distillation of Ylang Ylang essential oil, a veritable pillar of the local economy.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
day 3
Board a speedboat for a day at sea among the superb coral reefs of Nosy Fanihy, the sacred island. You’ll discover the essential and complex ecosystem of the mangrove through an educational walk in the heart of the environment. You’ll then enjoy lunch in one of the most authentic spots in the north of Nosy Be. Your day ends with a visit to a typical fishing village, called Befotaka, where you’ll discover the daily life of its inhabitants: returning from fishing, building fish traps and dugout canoes.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
day 4
Your stay in the North of Madagascar comes to its end. Transfer to the airport of Nosy Be depending on your flight schedule. Madagascar always leaves exceptional memories for many travellers.
Meals included: – Breakfast
A voyage from island to island, discovering the paradise islands of the Nosy Be archipelago on comfortable catamaran , departing from a 4* hotel. Grow coffee, cocoa and ylang ylang, meet fishermen and villagers and watch the sunset over the volcanoes,… Bring your dreams of adventure to life on one of the 8 most beautiful islands in the world.
day1
After a few hours’ flight, you’ll finally land on Nosy Be, one of the most beautiful islands in the world. On arrival, you’ll be met by your driver-guide, who will take you directly to your hotel. Free afternoon and overnight stay.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included :
day 2
It’s up to you to create your own program for the day. If you want to relax, your hotel offers a magnificent view of the sea, so you can make the most of your day. If you’re in the mood for a stroll/excursion, Nosy Be offers a variety of activities, both maritime and terrestrial (beach walks, excursions to neighboring islands, horseback riding, quad-biking, etc.). End of the day and overnight in your residence.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast
day 3
Depart on a cruise, crossing Nosy Be to the port. An opportunity to take to the water and discover the magnificent seabed and multicolored fish. Arrive in the afternoon at Baie des Russes or Baie d’Ambavatory, a bay of white sandy beaches, an ideal spot for a swim. At sunset, dolphins often come to bask in the calm waters. End of the day and overnight on board.
Accommodation : On board the Catamaran
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 4
A catamaran is undoubtedly the best way to take full advantage of the beauty of the beaches and azure-blue ocean of the Nosy Be archipelago. You’ll spend 3 days and 3 nights discovering authentic Malagasy villages. The itinerary will depend on the wind: Nosy Komba, Tanikely or the paradise island of Nosy Iranja…
Accommodation : On board the Catamaran
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch – dinner
day 5
This last day may be an opportunity to observe humpback whales if in season (July to October). Arrival on Nosy Be in the afternoon, transfer to your residence and overnight stay.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – Lunch
day 6
Discover the town of Nosy Be by tuc-tuc: visit the market, historic monuments, the dhow port, and a short stopover in the shade of a sumptuous banyan tree, the sacred tree of Nosy Be. Then drive south through the coffee and ylang-ylang blossoms. Lunch is served in one of the island’s best-known restaurants. In the afternoon, swim and learn about braiding and masonjoany on Andilana beach, reputed to be one of Nosy Be’s most beautiful beaches. End the day with a cocktail on Mont Passot, the island’s highest point, from where you can admire a magnificent 360° sunset.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included: – Breakfast and lunch
day 7
This day is organized to bring you into direct contact with the local population. Leave the hotel to explore this remote part of the island on foot, meeting small-scale producers of Ylang Ylang and their various market gardens.
Arrival in the village and welcome by the locals: a typical Malagasy meal is prepared in a convivial atmosphere, in the local style: sharing, exchange and discovery are the order of the day.
Visit the school, where you’ll hear the children’s songs, and learn about the village women’s rice-pounding techniques, the carpenter’s techniques for building houses, and traditional hair-braiding. Then head for a traditional still where you’ll discover Nosy Be’s best-known specialty: the distillation of Ylang Ylang essential oil, a veritable pillar of the local economy.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
day 8
Set course for Sakatia, the authentic orchid island. Nosy Sakatia is certainly Nosy Be’s most authentic island (protected and classified by the Ministry of the Environment). Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll set off to discover the island during a 1 to 2-hour stroll: old flamboyant trees, coffee trees, pepper trees, vanilla trees, the traveler’s tree, pineapple trees, cashew trees, mango trees, jackfruit trees, guava trees, eucalyptus trees, raffia, orchids, medicinal plants, etc.). At the end of the day, you’ll be taken to relax on one of the island’s private beaches, a true corner of paradise and tranquility. Possibility of snorkelling. Return to your hotel at the end of the day or in the afternoon, depending on the tide.
Accommodation : Residence
Meals included : Breakfast – lunch
day 9
As your stay draws to a close, your driver accompanies you to the airport through the ylang ylang plantations. Memories of your stay flash by like a daydream. Madagascar leaves an unforgettable impression on travelers.
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