10 Days Guided Safari and Beach Tour in Madagascar

Day 1: Arrival at Antananarivo

Pick up at Ivato International Airport (TNR) and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Antsiranana - Three Bays

Transfer to Ivato International Airport (TNR) for the domestic flight to Antsiranana, also known as Diégo Suarez. Pick up at Arrachart Airport (DIE) and transfer to the hotel. Excursion to the three bays: the Dune Bay, the Pigeon Bay, and the Sakalava Bay. You will appreciate the beautiful beach with fine white sand, and the splendor of the turquoise sea in this area.

Towards the end of the afternoon, return to Diégo Suarez. Overnight at the hotel.

• Included meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 3: Antsiranana - Emerald Sea

Departure for an excursion in the Emerald Sea, the ideal location for nautical activities, such as snorkeling. The exploration of the seabed in this place is similar to a visit in a natural aquarium, owing to the turquoise color of the local sea. These activities are optional. By the late afternoon, return to Diégo Suarez. Overnight at the hotel.

• Included meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner.

Day 4: Antsiranana - Amber Mountain

Exploration of the Amber Mountain, a volcanic massif where a tropical vegetation abounds. This mountain, which rises to 1475 meters above sea level, is also home to many species of endemic fauna and flora, including the lemur fork, or the smallest chameleon in the world.

Waterfalls and lakes will further amaze your eyes in this northeastern part of Madagascar. Towards the end of the afternoon, return to Diégo Suarez. Overnight at the hotel.

• Included meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 5: Antsiranana - Tsingy Red

Visit of the impressive red Tsingy, a smaller version of the majestic Tsingy of Ankarana and with red color, composed of sandstone, marl, and laterites. Overnight at the hotel.

• Included meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 6: Reserve Speciale de L'Ankarana

This day is dedicated to the expedition in the Ankarana National Park, an exceptional site whose figures speak for themselves: 18,225 hectare area, 60 species of reptiles and amphibians, 96 species of birds, 50 species of molluscs, 14 species of bats, 11 species of lemurs, and the apotheosis, 330 plant species.

You will discover the famous Tsingy (formation of sharp peaks limestones), caves (the most famous is the phenomenal Cave Cathedral), canyons, large black parrots, bats. Overnight at the hotel.

• Included meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 7: Ankarana - Ankify - Nosy Be Island

Early departure towards Ankify. Along the way, discover some plantations of geranium, cocoa, coffee, ylang ylang, and more. Once you arrive at Ankify, embark aboard a boat to reach Nosy Be island, one of the best tourist destinations in the world and the favorite place of travelers who come to Madagascar. Pick up at the port and transfer to the hotel.

Free time during which it is possible to do several activities: dhow or catamaran cruise, snorkeling and scuba diving, water sports (surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing), safaris (whale safari, whale shark safari, dolphin, turtle), excursions to the neighboring islets (Nosy Komba or lemur island, Nosy Iranja or turtle island, Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Tanikely which is an underwater national reserve with sublime coral beds, and wildlife such as multicolored fish) that demonstrate the biodiversity richness of Madagascar. Overnight at the hotel.

• Included meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 8-9: Nosy Be

Free day at Nosy Be. Overnight at the hotel.

• Included meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Day 10: Nosy Be - International flight

Transfer to Fascene Airport (NOS) for your international flight.

• Included meal: Breakfast

This tour will take you to awesome places in Madagascar such as Antananarivo, Diego Suarez where you will visit the Three Bays (the Dune Bay, the Pigeon Bay, and the Sakalava Bay), the Emerald Sea and the Amber Mountain ; Tsingy Red ; Ankarana National Park, the habitat of numerous rare fauna and flora species, and last but not least, Nosy Be, Madagascar's top destination

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During this safari, you will be provided with daily meals as mentioned in the itinerary. Bio D Island LLC advises you to taste local dishes. Malagasy cuisine is quirky and one of the most exquisite in the world.

• Dhow or catamaran cruise
• Snorkeling and scuba diving, water sports (surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing)
• Safaris (whale safari, whale shark safari, dolphin, turtle)
• Excursions to the neighboring islets (Nosy Komba or Lemur Island, Nosy Iranja or Turtle Island, Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Tanikely which is an underwater national reserve with sublime coral beds , and wildlife such as multicolored fish) that demonstrate the biodiversity richness of Madagascar.

• Trips to Three Bays, Emerald Sea, Tsingy Red, and Amber Mountain
• Visit to Nosy Be Island
• Transportation with a driver guide (except at Nosy Be)
• Fuel and driver's allowance
• 9 nights accommodation
• Daily meals as indicated in the program
• Tourist vignettes and tourist taxes in hotels
• Pick up and drop off at the airports
• All airport / hotel transfers and vice versa
• Entrance and guiding fees during visits

• Domestic flight from Antananarivo to Diego Suarez on Day 2 (between 150 and 250 EUR). You can purchase the ticket on Tsaradia website
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Visa fees (35 EUR)
• Tips, drinks and personal expenses
• Services that are not mentioned in the program

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.