Bays & Perfumes
10 days · North & Highlands
The essential first trip: highlands, tsingy, emerald bays and a beach finish on Nosy Be.
This tour moves between towns and secluded areas. Your days are spent active and relaxed: trekking through rock formations, swimming or snorkeling in the sea, enjoying quiet beaches, and spotting lemurs and unique wildlife along the way. This journey is built for travelers who crave variety, genuine encounters, and a rewarding connection with the North's ecosystems.Day 1 – Antananarivo arrival
Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel. Overview of the tour.
Day 2 – Antananarivo - Antsiranana
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take the domestic flight to Antsiranana. The flight takes about 2 hour. The afternoon will be free time to rest.
Day 3 – Excursion to visit the Tree Bays
After breakfast, we'll set out on the tour to visit the Three Bays. This tour lasts until 3:00 p.m., so we'll have a picnic lunch during the tour. Afterward, you'll have free time to rest at the hotel.
Day 4 – Visit of Montagne d'Ambre National Park
After breakfast, departure to visit Montagne d'Ambre National Park. You'll go on a hike through the tropical forest to see lemurs and other endemic species, waterfalls, and more. This tour lasts about half a day, so the afternoon will be free time to rest.
Day 5 – Antsiranana - Ankarana
After breakfast, depart for Ankarana. The drive takes about 2 hours. Upon arrival, you’ll set out on a hike to explore the Tsingy of Ankarana, one of the most beautiful landscapes in northern Madagascar and part of Madagascar National Park. The afternoon will be free time to rest.
Day 6 – Ankarana - Nosy Be
After breakfast, transfer by car to Ankify to take the boat to Nosy Be. The total trip takes about half a day. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore the town of Nosy Be and enjoy the sunset at Mont Passot.
Day 7 – Excursion to Nosy Komba & Nosy Tanikely
After breakfast, depart for the boat excursion to Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely. You’ll visit the Nosy Komba Nature Reserve, home to many lemurs and other animal species, as well as the vanilla plantation. Afterward, go snorkeling in the Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve. A picnic lunch will be served on Nosy Tanikely.
Day 8 – Excursion to Nosy Iranja
After breakfast, depart for a boat excursion to Nosy Iranja, one of the most beautiful beaches in Madagascar and the Indian Ocean. You’ll enjoy the beautiful white-sand beach all day long and will also have the opportunity to go snorkeling. A picnic lunch will be served on the beach. At 3:00 p.m., depart for the return trip to Nosy Be.
Day 9 – Nosy Be - Antananarivo
After breakfast, transfer to Nosy Be Airport according to your flight schedule to take the flight to Antananarivo.
Day 10 – International departure
After breakfast, you’ll have free time for souvenir shopping in the city. Then, transfer to the airport for your international flight. End of the trip