The Magic of The Far North

OVERVIEW

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.

Major sites :

• 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.

ITINERARY

9 Days Tour

	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- 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…

8 Days Tour

	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 : ANKARANA & SURROUNGS After Breakfast. Full day in ANKARANA Overnight stay at the hotel
	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

7 Days Tour

	Day 1 : NOSY BE : THE PERFUMED ISLAND Arrival in NOSY BE. Transfert Overnight stay at the hotel
	Day : 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 Jour 6 : FREE DAY IN NOSY BE
	Day 7 : NOSY BE : End of the stays Transfer to the airport

15 Days Tour

	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.
	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.

ACCOMMODATION

“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.