4 Days Nosy Be Tour Package
4Days / 3 Nights Days
Nosy Be, Madagascar → Antananarivo, Madagascar (connecting flight
Beach Combo
Easy
Why Choose This Safari?
Nosy Be is at its best in the dry season, from April through December, when the seas are calmer and visibility for snorkeling around Tanikely is at its clearest. The wetter months from January to March bring the risk of cyclones in the wider Indian Ocean region, so they're generally best avoided for a beach-and-boat itinerary like this one.
Destinations to Travel
Nosy Be · Ankify · Nosy Komba · Tanikely (Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve)
Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival and Boat Trip through the Nosy Be Archipelago
You're met on arrival and transferred to your hotel before heading out for an afternoon on the water, traveling via Ankify with a chance of spotting lemurs along the way. You'll pass local fishermen setting out by speedboat, stop briefly at a small fishing village, then continue to Nosy Komba, known for its handicrafts and lemur sightings, and on to Tanikely, a small island with a protected marine reserve and a white sandy beach that's ideal for snorkeling or a swim. You return to Nosy Be in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 — Explore the Island of Nosy Be
After breakfast, the day is yours to explore Nosy Be at your own pace. If you're after something active, this part of the island is well known for diving and snorkeling, with plenty of operators offering trips out to the surrounding reefs. You return to your hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 — Discover More of Nosy Be
After breakfast, you head out to explore more of Nosy Be's other islands and get a closer look at local culture, with plenty of activities on offer to fill the day. You return by evening to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 — Nosy Be to Antananarivo for Departure
After breakfast, you pack up and transfer to the airport for your flight to Antananarivo, where you'll connect to your onward destination.
What's Included
Rate Includes
- Meet on arrival at Ivato, the International airport of Antananarivo
- Transfers airport - hotel / port or vice versa as specified in the itinerary
- All transport during the tour in air-conditioned vehicles with English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation in hotels as specified in the itinerary
- All meals, as specified in the itinerary, included picnic lunch
- All guide fees and park/reserve entrance fees
- Assistance and first emergency care during the stay; details available on request
Rate Excludes
- All international and regional flight costs and visa fees (35 Euros) or assistance unless otherwise specified
- All tips, drinks and personal expenses, as well as elements unspecified
- Travel insurance
Best Time to Go
Nosy Be is at its best in the dry season, from April through December, when the seas are calmer and visibility for snorkeling around Tanikely is at its clearest. The wetter months from January to March bring the risk of cyclones in the wider Indian Ocean region, so they're generally best avoided for a beach-and-boat itinerary like this one.
Pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I stay on Day 1 — Nosy Be or Nosy Komba?
Worth confirming with Us — the itinerary describes checking into a hotel on Nosy Komba at the end of Day 1, but Days 2 and 3 are based on exploring Nosy Be, so this is likely meant to be the same island throughout.
What's the difference between Nosy Komba and Tanikely?
Nosy Komba is known for its handicraft market and lemur sightings, while Tanikely is a small island with a protected marine reserve, best known for its white sandy beach and snorkeling.
Is snorkeling included in the price?
A stop for swimming and snorkeling at Tanikely is part of Day 1's boat excursion; any additional diving or snorkeling trips on Days 2 and 3 are at your own arrangement and cost, unless otherwise confirmed.
How do I get from Nosy Be back to the mainland at the end of the trip?
You fly from Nosy Be to Antananarivo on Day 4, where you connect to your onward international flight.
Is this trip mostly beach and boat activities, or are there wildlife experiences too?
It's primarily a beach and island-hopping tour, with a chance to see lemurs during the Day 1 boat excursion — it's a good pairing with a mainland Madagascar wildlife safari rather than a wildlife trip on its own.
Where will I stay each night?
Not specified in the itinerary provided — accommodation names aren't given for any night. Send over the hotels you'd like listed and I'll add them in.