Madagascar· 14 days · Guided

The Charm of the North

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This 14-day tour begins with a flight to the extreme north of Madagascar: Diego Suarez, named after the Portuguese sailors Diego Diaz and Fernando Suarez. You discover the magnificent bays of Diego Suarez and its emerald sea, then the Amber Mountain with its waterfalls and gigantic trees, and the impressive limestone Tsingys of Ankarana with their sharp peaks. After a stop at a cocoa plantation, the tour ends with a seaside stay on the idyllic beaches of Nosy Be and its nearby islands — snorkeling at the Nosy Tanikely marine park, the black lemurs of Nosy Komba, and swimming with sea turtles at Nosy Sakatia — before returning to Antananarivo and Ambohimanga.

About this trip

A trip we'd happily do again next month

This is one of our signature guided journeys in Madagascar. We've walked it many times — alone, with friends, with our own families — and we've shaped it into something we're genuinely proud of.

You'll be in a small group, led by a local guide who knows the trails, the families along the way, and the best place to stop for lunch. Nothing rushed. Nothing generic.

Glimpses of the trip

Photos from the trail

Day by day

Your 14-day itinerary

A draft of how the trip flows — every itinerary is fine-tuned around your group, fitness and pace before we book anything.

01
Diego Suarez & the three bays
Fly to Diego Suarez to discover its three magnificent bays and the Emerald Sea (Nosy Lonjo, Les Trois Baies, Ramena).
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Fly to Diego Suarez to discover its three magnificent bays and the Emerald Sea (Nosy Lonjo, Les Trois Baies, Ramena).
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The Emerald Sea
Excursion to the turquoise waters of the Emerald Sea.
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Excursion to the turquoise waters of the Emerald Sea.
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Amber Mountain National Park
Hike the Amber Mountain National Park with its waterfalls and gigantic trees.
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Hike the Amber Mountain National Park with its waterfalls and gigantic trees.
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Tsingy of Ankarana
Explore the impressive limestone Tsingy of Ankarana with their sharp peaks; stop at a cocoa plantation.
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Explore the impressive limestone Tsingy of Ankarana with their sharp peaks; stop at a cocoa plantation.
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Nosy Be — Ylang Ylang island
Boat transfer to Nosy Be for a seaside stay on the perfume island.
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Boat transfer to Nosy Be for a seaside stay on the perfume island.
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Nosy Tanikely & Nosy Komba
Snorkel at the Nosy Tanikely marine park and visit the black lemurs of Nosy Komba.
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Snorkel at the Nosy Tanikely marine park and visit the black lemurs of Nosy Komba.
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Nosy Sakatia & return
Swim with sea turtles at Nosy Sakatia, then return to Antananarivo and Ambohimanga.
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Swim with sea turtles at Nosy Sakatia, then return to Antananarivo and Ambohimanga.

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Plan this trip

What's included

Everything that's covered

✓Local guide throughout
✓All accommodation in selected guesthouses & hotels
✓Daily breakfast and most dinners
✓Luggage transfers between stages
✓All ground transport during the trip
✓Detailed route notes and maps

Not included

What you'll arrange yourself

—International flights to/from Madagascar
—Madagascar visa (€35 on arrival)
—Travel insurance
—Drinks, tips and personal expenses

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