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The Magic Of The Far North : Diego-Suarez et Nosy Be
The Northern Region offers you a multitude of remarkable natural sites and idyllic beaches.
The mythical city of Diégo Suarez, whose history is immortalized by its ancient fortifications dating from the colonial period, can not leave you indifferent.
The Bay of Diego is the second largest in the world and represented for its occupants, a refuge that natural features made it easy to defend.
The long white sand beach of Ramena and the beauty of the Emerald Sea provide a feeling of relaxation and total escape.
The seabed of Nosy Tanikely is fascinating for its diversity: colorful fish, starfish and coral reefs.
The seaside resort of Ramena: fine white sand.
The 3 bays of Diégo : Sakalava Bay,pigeon bay, dune bay.
Amber Mountain National Park.
The Tsingy Natural Reserve of Ankarana : Among the curiosities to see : the caves (which is one of the longest groundwater networks in Africa with a length of more than 110 km) and the siphon of Mahamasina (or the loss of East Ankarana River), a karst natural chasm.
The marine park of Nosy Tanikely : diving or snorkeling to discover the underwater fauna and flora.
Nosy Be « îles aux parfums » : visit to the lokobe nature reserve, Ylang Ylang distillery, relaxing and swimming at the beautiful beach of Ambatoloaka.
“Arcadia Travel, during your trip, will lodge you in the best hotels for an unforgettable stay, among which we propose the following ones”.
DIEGO SUAREZ
THE GRAND HOTEL ****
Ideally located in the city center of Antsiranana, 8 km from the airport, the Grand Hotel invites you to discover its elegant surroundings and offers the best service to make your stay pleasant. For your purchases, the Showcases of the Hotel will make you discover the products of the Region. You will also find on the spot an Internet corner, a bank branch, a travel agency and a 24h exchange office.
VITORIA HOTEL ***
Our rooms offer a very spacious interior in a colonial-style decor with private balcony. Everything has been carefully thought out to restore Diego’s old-world spirit with a touch of color and modernity.
NOSY BE
HOME THE RESIDENCE ****
A vast area of 10 hectares crossed by a picturesque river that flows into the turquoise waters of the Mozambique Channel through many green spaces. Having no surrounding hotel structure within 10Km, experience total immersion in an authentic area.
PALM BEACH HOTEL RESORT ****
The Palm Beach Resort & Spa features 63 luxurious rooms, suites and bungalows, 2 restaurants, a lounge bar, a bar with ocean views, a spa and a reception room that can accommodate 350 people.
The Magic of the Far North in 7 days
Itineraries
Day 1
NOSY BE : THE PERFUMED ISLAND
Arrival in NOSY BE.
Transfert
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 2
FREE DAY
Day 3
NOSY BE : KOMBA & TANIKELY Island
After Breakfast
Full Day excursion to Nosy Komba & Nosy Tanikely Marine Parc
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 4
NOSY BE : LOKOBE RESERVE
After Breakfast
Half day excursion to LOKOBE Reserve
Afternoon free at leisure
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 5
NOSY BE : SAKATIA Island
After Breakfast
Day visit of SAKATIA Island
Afternoon free at leisure
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 6
FREE DAY IN NOSY BE
Day 7
NOSY BE : End of the stays
Transfer to the airport
The Magic of the Far North in 8 days
Itineraries
Day 1
NOSY BE : THE PERFUMED ISLAND
Arrival in NOSY BE.
Transfert
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 2
NOSY BE – ANKARANA
After Breakfast.
Boat Transfert to Ankify and then continue by road to ANKARANA
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 3
ANKARANA
After Breakfast.
Full day in ANKARANA : Visit of the TSINGY (Spiny Stone)
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 4
ANKARANA & SURROUNDINGS
After Breakfast.
Full day in ANKARANA
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 5
FREE DAY
Day 6
ANKARANA – NOSY BE
After Breakfast.
Road back to Nosy Be.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 7
NOSY BE : SAKATIA Island
After Breakfast
Day visit of SAKATIA Island
Afternoon free at leisure
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 8
NOSY BE : End of the stays
Transfer to the airport
The Magic of the Far North in 9 days
Itineraries
Day 1
ANTANANARIVO – DIEGO SUAREZ
Transfert to Ivato Aiport and flight to Diego-Suarez.
Free afternoon.
Diner and night at the hotel.
Day 2
DIEGO SUAREZ (Amber Mountain)
Visit of the Aber Mountain National Park in the morning.
City tour in the afternoon.
Diner and Night at the hotel.
Day 3
DIEGO SUAREZ (the 03 bays)
Visite of the 3 bays (Sakalava bay – Pigeon bay – Dune bay).
Swimming and scuba diving to discover the seabed.
Diner and night at the hotel.
Day 4
DIEGO SUAREZ and its surroundings
Free day. Activity at the customer’s choice.
Diner and Night at the hotel.
Day 5
DIEGO SUAREZ – ANKARANA
Day dedicated to the visit of the Ankarana reserve: discovery of Andrafiabe Cave and Tsingy Cathedral. Bat, lemurs, birds and reptiles.
Diner and night at the hotel.
Day 6
ANKARANA
Day devoted to visiting the Ankarana reserve: discovery of the Andrafiabe cave and the Tsingy cathedral. Bats, lemurs, birds and reptiles.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6
ANKARANA- NOSY BE
Departure for Nosy Be « Ile aux Parfums » because of its Ylang Ylang cultures, vanilla, coffee, sugar canes and peppers.
Throughout the road, observation of the cocoa and the green plantation and landscapes.
Arrival at Ankify, transfer by boat (1h) to reach Nosy Be.
Diner and Night at the hotel.
Day 7
NOSY TANIKELY
Discovery of Nosy Tanikely Marine park.
Diving, swimming and relaxing at the beautiful beach.
Diner and Night at the hotel..
Day 8
NOSY BE
Free day.
Diner and night at the hotel.
Day 9
NOSY BE – ANTANANARIVO
Transfer to Nosy Be airport and flight to Antananarivo.
According to the flight schedule, discovery of the capital and its surroundings: the upper town, the artisanal market etc…
The Magic of the Far North in 15 days
Itineraries
Day 1
RECEPTION IN DIEGO SUAREZ
Also known as Antsiranana, Diego Suarez is Madagascar’s the third port.
Day 2
BAIE DE SAKALAVA, BAIE DES TROIS
DUNES ET BAIE DES PIGEONS
Their name recalls the scenery…
Baie des Français, Pain de Sucre, Baie des Sakalavas,
Baie des Pigeons, Baie des Dune
Day 3
MONTAGNE D’AMBRE NATIONAL PARk
Breakfast in the hotel.
Departure from the hotel to the Montagne D’Ambre National Park.
Day 4
THE EMERALD SEA
Departure from the hotel towards the Ramena Madagascar.
Day 5
THE BAOBAB TOUR
Did you know? Amongst the 8 species of Baobab, 6 are endémic to Madagascar.
Day 6
THE RED TSINGY
Located 65km from Diego, not far from the Analamera Reserve, the red Tsingy.
Day 7
THE GREY TSINGY OF ANKARANA
The trail is the first approach, the Red Tsingy National Parc Territory.
Day 8
VISIT OF THE ANKIFY PLANTATION AND CROSSING FOR NOSY BE
After the breakfast, heading to Ankify.
Day 9
STOP AT THE KOMBA AND TANIKELY ISLAND
Go for a day Partez pour a day cruise aboard catamaran or speedboat
Day 10
DISCOVERING SAKATIA , DECOUVERTE DE NOSYSAKATIA, THE ISLAND OF ORCHIDS
Morning discovery and afternoon relax…
Sakatia is certainly the most authentic island.e.
Day 11
A DAY ANT IRANJA ISLAND
Iranja Island is located 1h30 by spead boat from Nosy Be.
A heavenly island with its blue colors.
Day 12
TOUR OF NOSY BE ISLAND BY 4X4
Visit of Dzamandzar village, Sirama which is a historic monument figure.
Day 13
FREE DAY
Day 14
FREE DAY
Day 15
END OF STAY
Transfer to the airport of Nosy Be.