Life aboard sailing in the paradisiacal Radames Islands
Explore the natural aquarium of the island of Nosy Tanikely
Discovering Nosy Iranja, one of the most beautiful islands in the world
The mangroves of the Baramahamay estuary
The peaceful Bay of the Russians
Kalakajoro Island and its nomadic fishermen
Nosy Antanimora and Nosy Valiha
Snorkeling on coral reefs
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Madagascar RADAMESE ARCHIPELAGO CRUISE
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You will agree with us that the best way to get to know an archipelago is to sail its waters and visit its islands. It is for this reason that we offer a wide variety of cruises in catamaran, sailboat or traditional butre in the archipelagos of Nosy Be, Radames, Mitsio or along the north or west coast of Madagascar.
This life on board cruise will take you to discover the Radames Archipelago located south of the island of Nosy Be. And it is an ideal culmination to a circuit in the North of the island as our "After the Green Heart" or "The Island Continent". The Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve, the peaceful Bay of the Russians, the mangroves of Baramahamay, the paradisiacal Nosy Kalakajoro.... and the most awaited stopover of this cruise, the visit to the iconic island of Nosy Iranja, the island of turtles, considered one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
Itinerary
DAY 1
NOSY BE / NOSY TANIKELY / BAY OF THE RUSSIANS
Boarding at the port of the Crater in Nosy Be. Departure at 09h00 to the Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve. It is an impressive natural aquarium thanks to its crystal clear waters and its shallow depth that allows sunlight to enter to delight us with an infinity of colors: diversity of corals, rays, dolphins, nudibranchs, fish such as clown fish, butterfly fish, surgeon fish, parrot fish, 3-banded damsels, bat fish, lion fish or scorpion fish... and so on up to an infinity of colorful fish... also the red-spined starfish, a precious species of star of the Indian Ocean. It is also a privileged place for the observation of imbricate and green turtles.
A sanctuary where the tranquility of those who know they are protected reigns and the rhythm of nature marks the evolution of the species. Aquatic life develops in total harmony and we want it to be so for a long time, so take care of the island during your visit, use a "water friendly" sunscreen or better yet a lycra suit to protect you from the sun and at the same time protect a seabed of exceptional richness.
Paradisiacal beaches and a 1908 lighthouse from where we can get a 360 º view over the bay of Ampasindava. We will also find lemurs such as the macaque, bats, reptiles...
Lunch on board and continuation to the Bay of the Russians, about 4 hours of navigation. This bay is named after the Russian ships that called here during the war between Russia and Japan in 1905. It is now a peaceful bay where you can listen to the song of the birds that nest on its coast or swim with green turtles, dolphins or whale sharks (depending on the season). There are also some villages of the Sakalava ethnic group scattered in the area that live mainly from fishing. Dinner and overnight on board.
ON BOARD
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 2
BAY OF THE RUSSIANS / NOSY KALAKAJORO
Breakfast and first swim of the day before weighing anchor and continue sailing to the first island of the Radames archipelago, Nosy Kalakajoro, 32 nautical miles, approximately 6 hours of navigation. Lunch en route and arrival at the beach of fine white sand, where we can take a swim in its clear waters or snorkel. Those who wish may climb to the highest part of the island through a ridge from which we will get a beautiful panoramic view. We will also visit the village of nomadic fishermen and the construction of traditional handmade canoes and butres. Dinner and overnight on board.
ON BOARD
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 3
NOSY KALAKAJORO / NOSY VALIHA
Breakfast and sailing to the island of Nosy Antanimora, about 1h30 where we can snorkel and disembark to walk along the coast and meet the fishermen who live there. We will continue our navigation to Nosy Valiha at 1h by sail. This island is famous for its corals, its seabed and its colorful fish. Possibility to walk through its vegetation and meet some of the few inhabitants who live completely isolated except for the passage of some boats.
ON BOARD
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 4
NOSY VALIHA / BARAMAHAMAY
Breakfast and navigation for 6 hours to reach the estuary of the Baramahamay River. We will discover a magnificent bay with small coves and scattered villages. Its welcoming population will offer us locally produced honey, the catch of the day or mangrove crabs. The bay extends to the estuary of the river and then becomes a winding channel of several kilometers of mangroves. If the tide is high we can explore the mangroves, a magical moment to observe the water birds that flutter in the wetlands.
ON BOARD
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 5
BARAMAHAMAY / NOSY IRANJA / NOSY BE
Today the day holds a fascinating encounter, the paradisiacal island of Nosy Iranja, known as the island of turtles as it is the nesting place of the green turtles and the "imbricate" or hawksbill turtles. Just an hour's sail away we will see two tropical islets, Iranja Be and Iranja Kely, with exuberant vegetation, joined by an extensive tongue of sand that appears during the day and disappears at sunset in a subtle swaying of the waves.
Visit the small village, where women sell embroidered tablecloths and sarongs to travelers who come to this corner of paradise. We recommend the climb to the lighthouse where we can enjoy the iconic aerial image of the island. We will enjoy a swim in its turquoise waters in the company of sea turtles. Lunch on board and return to Nosy Be. Arrival around 17h00. Transfer and installation at the hotel.
RAVINTSARA WELLNESS HOTEL 4*SUP
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Possibility of adding additional nights in Nosy Be.
DAY 6
NOSY BE
Breakfast and transfer to the Fascene International Airport.
Breakfast
END OF TRIP
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This route can be modified at any time by the captain if weather conditions so require.This cruise also exists in 6, 7 or 8 nights version or combined with the Mitsio Archipelago, the north coast or the west coast of up to 14 nights of navigation.
Skipper y cocinero (según catamarán dispondremos también de marino y azafata)
Pensión completa durante el crucero (ver día a día)
Bebidas (Agua mineral, té y café)
Material de Snorkeling
1 noche en el Hotel Ravintsara Wellness Hotel 4*SUP en régimen de media pensión
Traslado Embarcación-Hotel-Aeropuerto de Fascene
Tasas (Turísticas, de Estancia y Municipales)
Regalo de bienvenida o despedida
Asistencia telefónica al viajero en español 24h
Asistencia presencial en caso de urgencia en español 24h 7/7 en Antananarivo
Reconfirmación de vuelos domésticos y de regreso
Servicio de urgencias en español 24h para familiares
Dossier informativo en castellano
EL PRECIO NO INCLUYE
Billetes de avión internacionales y domésticos
Las comidas no especificadas en el programa
Entradas a parques y reservas durante el crucero
Bebidas (no especificadas)
Visado
Gastos personales
Seguro Médico
Propinas
Proponemos diferentes embarcaciones en todos nuestros cruceros, según el número de personas a bordo, las necesidades específicas o según el tipo de crucero que deseéis: catamaranes, trimaranes, veleros, goletas o piraguas tradicionales; vida a bordo o acampada en la playa; lujo, confort o aventura;
Podéis solicitar un diseño de crucero a media desde nuestro formulario.
CARACTERÍSTICAS DE NUESTROS VIAJES
Nuestros viajes son diseñados desde el conocimiento, somos residentes en la isla desde 2006 y nuestro equipo realiza más de 17 prospecciones anuales a lo largo de toda la geografía de la isla, para verificar sobre el terreno el estado de parques, pistas, hoteles, novedades y descubrir nuevos tesoros que aún, a día de hoy, siguen escondidos en nuestra isla-continente y que por el momento intentamos preservar hasta que no se disponga de una política de protección medioambiental. Nuestra actualización es prácticamente diaria.
Cualquier circuito en Madagascar deja un espacio a lo inesperado, de ahí que solicitemos vuestra flexibilidad a la hora de afrontar el viaje, como viajeros y no como turistas convencionales.
Para participar en nuestros viajes, es necesaria una forma física mínima, de lo contrario no se disfrutará de los parques, ni paisajes, ni algunos de los poblados animistas más alejados de las rutas convencionales.
Nuestros viajes de aventura no son para todos los públicos, son viajes participativos, en los que no se os hará remar ni lavar vuestros cubiertos, para ello damos empleo a la población local, sin embargo, queremos que vuestro paso por la isla cause el mínimo impacto posible, ni medioambiental ni social, es ahí donde solicitamos vuestra colaboración.
Los hoteles son variados, desde algún 5* hasta sencillos lodges, dependiendo de la infraestructura hotelera. La aventura no está reñida con la comodidad, nunca acamparemos (la acampada libre está prohibida en Madagascar, sólo es posible en lugares “autorizados” aunque no disponen de ninguna infraestructura similar a un camping, ni lavabos, ni duchas) si justo al lado disponemos de un alojamiento mínimamente correcto y del que nuestro paso pueda beneficiarse la población local. Intentamos siempre incluir los mejores hoteles disponibles, pero en algunas ocasiones nos vemos obligados en utilizar sencillos lodges porque la localización no dispone de más infraestructura hotelera o bien porque se encuentra en un paraje excepcional que bien merece la estancia.
Madagascar no dispone de una infraestructura turística como los países vecinos en sus safaris, pero eso le da el encanto propio de un país virgen y poco masificado (150.000 turistas al año). Rogamos un espíritu abierto y grandes dosis de paciencia a nuestros viajeros. De esa forma disfrutarán mucho más de su viaje.
Just a few words to thank you for your efforts and patience. A phenomenal trip that already has me wanting to come back. Delighted by the destination, the selection of activities and the organization. Nomad Photo Expeditions.
Harry Fisch ESENCIAS DEL SUR
An extraordinary journey
I totally recommend it, direct, clear and familiar treatment Sylvia, Jaume and Sergi are charming.
Small, well-organized groups.
Santa is a great guide.
And Madagascar, with its lemurs, baobabs, people and landscapes, has stolen my heart, I don't know which one to choose.
A dream come true!
We can't wait to come back and discover other parts of the island. And certainly with Indigo Be!
Montserrat Ros DESCUBRE MADAGASCAR
Impeccable organization
Everything was excellent! Highly recommended, both the country, a place of contrasts in its landscapes and inhabitants, and the impeccably organized agency! Thanks to Sylvia and Jaume for their organization, and of course to Luca and Mami for guiding us around the country!
Glòria Ramon ESENCIAS DEL SUR
Professionals who love their work
Misaotra to the whole team, after 25 years of travel and having traversed a large part of Africa, you can feel flattered because it's the first time we've met such professional people who love their work and put so much passion into showing and sharing their country. Thank you Sylvia for your attention and availability. We look forward to seeing you on your next adventure.
Clara Montes EXPEDICIÓN REMOTE RIVER
A highly qualified team
An impeccable organization, with values that I share, a highly professional team, very well trained and dedicated to the traveler. They respect the country, its people and its nature, and make us love Madagascar through their guidance.
Antonio Maria Tras el Corazon Verde
Expedition Baobab, hard but intense
Back home, we're trying to assimilate everything we've learned. Thank you Silvia for joining us on this fantastic trip, it was a privilege to have you as our guide, the group already saw that we got on well from day one, and the itinerary was incredible. We recommend the Baobab expedition to all travelers, challenging but intense.
Sara EXPEDICIÓN BAOBAB
A magnificent journey through Madagascar
Excellent professionals who helped us have an excellent trip to Madagascar. Many thanks to Sylvia, Jaume, Sergi, Santa (great local guide) and the whole team. We'll definitely be back.
Norberto Rosseti ESENCIAS DEL SUR
Indigo Be's affection for the country is obvious.
Lupe Bote EXPEDICIÓN BAOBAB
An authentic experience
I chose the "Baobab Expedition" itinerary with Indigo Be and it was an unforgettable experience... Indigo Be is an agency of young professionals who love and know Madagascar and pass on their passion and enthusiasm for the country to travelers.
Our guide, Jaume, made the day run smoothly thanks to his efficiency and kindness at all times.
Thanks to all the professional team at Indigo Be and ENHORABONAAAAAAAAA Jaume "per la feina ben feta". A hug! !!!!
Elisabeth Segui EXPEDICIÓN BAOBAB
A unique, surprising and unforgettable island
Madagascar sounds a bit like an animated film and impossible animals. But it's true, and it's also an island-country that doesn't attract many tourists, oozing African sap softened by Asian touches.
Descend a river between jungle canyons and sleep on its crocodile-protected beaches; sink into the jungle and listen to the sounds of its most characteristic animals, the lemurs; dive among tropical fish with the sound of humpback whales in the background ; take a sunset stroll along an avenue lined with giant baobabs; discover impressive rock formations in the shape of thousands of needles; taste seafood seasoned with French-influenced flavors; or simply stroll along a beach waiting for the fishermen to arrive. All this is Madagascar.
Madagascar promises relaxation, adventure and exoticism... and Indigo Be delivers just that!
Thank you for being wonderful hosts on this unique, surprising and unforgettable island.
Antonia Rubio EXPEDICIÓN BAOBAB
Experiences that will remain engraved in my memory.
Between shady jungles, deep rocky canyons and red clay moors, I discovered sites and experiences that will stay with me for the rest of my life. And what better way to do so than with local experts like Indigo Be.
Raul Martin AVENTURA MADA & SEYCHELLES
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Because every trip is different and every traveller is unique, you have the opportunity to co-create YOUR PERFECT TRIP with us. And you ask yourself, how?
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OUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
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ROUTE DESIGN
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Possibility of adding additional nights in Nosy Be. 
