Enter the tropical rainforest of the Montaña de Ambre National Park.
Exploring the tsingys of the Ankarana National Park
Hearing the shuddering cry of the Indri in the jungles of Andasibe
Delighting in the supernatural landscape of the Red Tsingys of Irodo
Sail the spectacular "Emerald Sea" in a traditional schooner.
Strolling through the colonial city of Diego Suarez
Royal Citadel of Ambohimanga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Bathing in the 3 Bays
Observing the famous "Sugarloaf", Nosy Longo, the second largest bay in the world.
Enjoying the paradisiacal Archipelago of Nosy Be
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MADAGASCAR Following the Green Heart
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The northern route is ideal for travelers who want a more relaxed route. From the jungles of Andasibe National Park, a domestic flight will take us to the capital of the north, Diego Suarez where we will sail the waters of the Emerald Sea by traditional schooner and walk through the rainforest of Ambre Mountain, as well as the Red Tsingys of Irodo and the famous Ankarana National Park and its famous tsingys and suspension bridges. As a culmination, we will enjoy the paradisiacal archipelago of Nosy Be.
Itinerary
DAY 1
ARRIVAL ANTANANARIVO
Arrival at the capital's airport, visa formalities, reception by IndigoBe's Spanish-speaking guide, transfer to the hotel and brief briefing of the route.
AU BOIS VERT LODGE 4*.
DAY 2
ANTANANARIVO / ANDASIBE NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast and departure to Andasibe National Park. Lunch in the city of Moramanga and visit of its lively market. Continuation to Andasibe National Park. Check-in at the lodge.
MANTADIA RAINFOREST LODGE 4*.
Breakfast
DAY 3
ANDASIBE NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast and departure to Analamazaotra National Park (Andasibe National Park) where we will make a walking tour of ± 4 hours to observe the largest lemur of the island, the famous Indri-Indri. After lunch, walk through the small village of Andasibe where we can meet the Bezanozano ethnic group and return to the lodge. At the scheduled time, nocturnal visit to the VOI Private Reserve, where we will appreciate various species of endemic and nocturnal fauna.
Early breakfast and return to Antananarivo, visit the Citadel of Ambohimanga (the blue hill), declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which houses the palaces and fortifications of the last dynasties of the Merina monarchy. Free lunch. After lunch visit the handicraft market of La Digue, the largest Malagasy art fair on the island and one of the largest markets in Africa. Installation at the hotel.
AU BOIS VERT LODGE 4*.
Breakfast
DAY 5
ANTANANARIVO DIEGO SUAREZ / THE 3 BAYS
Breakfast and transfer to the airport, domestic flight to the capital of the north of the island. Arrival, reception in Spanish by the IndigoBe guide and excursion in 4x4 to visit the 3 bays and panoramic view of the famous "Sugar Loaf" Nosy Longo, in the great bay of Diego Suarez that with a coastal extension of 156 km is positioned as the second largest in the world after Rio de Janeiro". After lunch installation at the Hotel.
GRAND HOTEL DIEGO 4*.
Breakfast
DAY 6
SCHOONER SAILING IN THE EMERALD SEA
Breakfast and departure to Ramena beach where we will start our excursion by traditional Sakalava schooner to sail the turquoise waters of the Emerald Sea to the island of Nosy Suarez where we will have lunch with fish and seafood, freshly caught by our sailors of the Sakalava and Antakarana ethnic groups. Free time on the beaches of Nosy Suarez and the Emerald Sea. In the afternoon return to the hotel.
GRAND HOTEL DIEGO 4*.
Breakfast
Lunch
DAY 7
DIEGO SUAREZ / TSINGYS ROJOS / AMBRE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast and early departure by 4x4 to the Red Tsingys of Irodo where we will discover a magnificent supernatural landscape unique in the world. Continuation to the Ambre Mountain National Park for a simple walk of ± 3 hours, where we will observe some species of lemurs endemic to the island, as well as one of the most beautiful subtropical forests of the country. Visit the sacred waterfall. In the afternoon arrival in Jofreville.
NATURE LODGE 3*.
Breakfast
DAY 8
AMBRE MOUNTAIN N.P. / ANKARANA / AMBILOBE NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast and departure by 4x4 to Ankarana National Park, where we will hike for ± 2h30 to observe one of the most beautiful landscapes of the island, where we will be surprised by the famous formations called "Tsingy", hanging bridges, caves ... Picnic lunch not included. Continuation to Ambilobe and installation at the hotel.
KOZOBE 3*.
Breakfast
DAY 9
AMBILOBE / NOSY BE
Breakfast and departure by speedboat to the island of Nosy Be. Arrival at the port of Hell Ville, the capital of the "perfume island" and departure to the hotel of your choice.
PALM BEACH HOTEL & SPA 4*.
RAVINTSARA WELLNESS HOTEL 4*SUP
ROYAL ANDILANA RESORT & SPA 5*
Breakfast
Possibility to add additional nights on Nosy Be
DAY 10
NOSY BE
Breakfast and transfer to Fascene International Airport at the agreed time.
END OF TRIP......................................................
2 travelers in private: starting at €2,757 per person in a double room
4 travelers in private: starting at €2,295 per person in a double room
7 travelers in private: starting at €2,198 per person in a double room
SOLICITAR PRESUPUESTO A MEDIDA.
Ruta disponible todo el año.
SERVICES INCLUDED
Private Service
Lodging in the hotels provided or similar
4WD vehicle in the northern stages with driver and fuel included
Minivan, minibus or bus in Andasibe and the capital.
Transfer by private speedboat between Ankify-Nosy Be
English speaking guide, except during the stay on the beach and during port-hotel-airport transfers in Nosy Be.
AD (Bed and breakfast)
Lunch included at the Emerald Sea
All visits and excursions mentioned as INCLUDED in the program.
Traditional schooner, crew and cook in the Emerald Sea in PRIVATE
Transfers airport-hotel-airport mentioned in the program
Entrance fees to National Parks and Reserves
Local guides (obligatory) in parks and reserves
Taxes (Tourist, Stay and Municipal)
Map of Madagascar
Welcome or farewell gift
Reception in Spanish by an INDIGO BE guide at the airport.
24-hour Spanish-speaking travelers' assistance
On-site assistance in case of emergency in English 24h 7/7 in Antananarivo
Reconfirmation of domestic and return flights
24-hour emergency service in Spanish for family members
Digital Welcome Kit
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
International and domestic airline tickets
Meals not specified in the program
Beverages
Visa
Personal expenses
Medical Insurance
Tips
All our departures called "PRIVATE", will have all the services exclusively, except for some transfers made by the hotel itself that will be in common with other clients.
The order of the visits and excursions can be modified according to local constraints (air schedules, runway or road conditions, for example). If certain visits and/or excursions cannot be carried out for any reason beyond our control, we will try to substitute them whenever possible.
Due to the high demand during Easter, Christmas, New Year's Eve and the months of August, September, October and November, please book as far in advance as possible as places are very limited.
CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR TRIPS
Our trips are designed from knowledge, we have been residents on the island for more than 20 years (2006-2026) and our team carries out more than 17 annual surveys throughout the geography of the island, to verify on the ground the state of parks, trails, hotels, new developments and discover new treasures that are still hidden in our island-continent and that for the moment we try to preserve until we have a policy of environmental protection. Our update is almost daily.
Any tour in Madagascar leaves room for the unexpected, hence we ask for your flexibility in approaching the trip as travelers and not as conventional tourists.
To participate in our trips, a minimum level of physical fitness is required, otherwise you will not be able to enjoy the parks, landscapes, or some of the animist villages farther away from the conventional routes.
Our adventure trips are not for everyone, they are participatory trips, in which you will not be made to row or wash your cutlery, for this we give employment to the local population, however, we want your passage through the island to cause the least possible impact, neither environmental nor social, that is where we ask for your collaboration.
The hotels are varied, from some 5* to simple lodges, depending on the hotel infrastructure. Adventure is not incompatible with comfort, we will never camp (free camping is forbidden in Madagascar, it is only possible in "authorized" places although they do not have any infrastructure similar to a campsite, no toilets or showers) if right next to it we have a minimally adequate accommodation and that our passage can benefit the local population. We always try to include the best hotels available, but sometimes we are forced to use simple lodges because the location does not have more hotel infrastructure or because it is located in an exceptional place that well deserves the stay.
Madagascar does not have a tourist infrastructure like neighboring countries in their safaris, but that gives it the charm of an unspoiled and uncrowded country (150,000 tourists per year). We ask for an open spirit and large doses of patience to our travelers. That way you will enjoy your trip much more.
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A phenomenal trip
Just a few notes to thank you for your hard work and patience. It was a phenomenal trip, and I'm already itching to go back. I was delighted with the destination, the selection of activities, and the organization. Nomad Photo Expeditions Photography Group.
Harry Fisch ESSENCES OF THE SOUTH
An Extraordinary Journey
I highly recommend it—the service is direct, clear, and friendly. Sylvia, Jaume, and Sergi are lovely.
Small, well-organized groups.
Santa, our guide, is the best.
And Madagascar—with its lemurs, its baobabs, its people, and its landscapes—stole my heart; I don't know which one to choose.
A dream come true!!
We're really looking forward to going back and exploring more parts of the island. And we'll definitely be doing it with Indigo Be!!!
Montserrat Ros DISCOVER MADAGASCAR
Impeccable organization
Everything was excellent! I highly recommend both the country—with its contrasting landscapes and people—and the travel agency, which was impeccably organized! Thanks to Sylvia and Jaume for organizing everything, and of course to Luca and Mami for showing us around the whole country!
Glòria Ramon ESSENCES OF THE SOUTH
Professionals who love their work
Once again, to the entire team: after 25 years of traveling and having explored much of Africa, you can feel flattered because this is the first time we’ve met such a professional group of people who love their work and put so much passion into showcasing and sharing their country. Thank you, Sylvia, for your attention and for being there when we need you. Of course, we’ll see you on your next adventure with Reunionesa.
Clara Montes REMOTE RIVER EXPEDITION
A highly qualified team
A flawlessly organized company with values I share, and a highly professional team that is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to the travelers. They respect the country, its people, and nature, and through their guidance, they make us fall in love with Madagascar.
Antonio Maria Following the Green Heart
The Baobab Expedition: Tough but Intense
Back home and trying to take in everything we’ve learned. Thank you, Silvia, for joining us on this fantastic trip—it’s been a privilege to have you as our guide. As you saw, the group hit it off right from the first day, and the route was amazing. We highly recommend the Baobab Expedition to all travelers—it’s tough but rewarding.
Sara BAOBAB EXPEDITION
A Wonderful Trip Through Madagascar
These excellent professionals helped us have a wonderful trip through Madagascar. Thank you so much, Sylvia, Jaume, Sergi, Santa! (a great local guide), and the entire staff. We’ll definitely be back.
Norberto Rosseti ESSENCES OF THE SOUTH
You can really tell how much Indigo Be cares about the country
Lupe Bote BAOBAB EXPEDITION
An authentic experience
I chose the "Baobab Expedition" itinerary with Indigo Be, and it was a truly unforgettable experience... Indigo Be is a travel agency run by young professionals who love Madagascar and know it inside and out, and who share their passion and enthusiasm for the country with travelers.
Our guide, Jaume, has ensured that everything ran smoothly day after day, thanks to his efficiency and kindness.
Thanks to the entire team of professionals at Indigo Be, and a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Jaume "for a job well done." A big hug!!!!!
Elisabeth Segui BAOBAB EXPEDITION
A unique, surprising, and unforgettable island
Madagascar—it sounds like a faraway place, an animated movie, and impossible animals. It’s all that, and also a little-visited island nation that exudes African spirit, softened by Asian influences.
Canoe down a river through jungle canyons and sleep on its beaches, safe from crocodiles; venture deep into the jungle and listen to the sounds of its most distinctive animals, the lemurs; dive among tropical fish with the sound of humpback whales in the background; strolling at sunset along an avenue lined with giant baobabs; discovering breathtaking rock formations shaped like thousands of needles; savoring seafood seasoned with a touch of French influence; or simply strolling along a beach, waiting for the fishermen to return. All of that is Madagascar.
Madagascar promises a break from it all, adventure, and exoticism... and with Indigo Be, you can have it all!
Thank you for being such wonderful hosts on this unique, amazing, and unforgettable island.
Antonia Rubio BAOBAB EXPEDITION
Experiences that will stay with me for the rest of my life
Amid shadowy jungles, deep rocky canyons, and red-clay moors, I encountered sights and experiences that will stay with me for the rest of my life. And what better way to explore them than with the help of local experts like Indigo Be.
Raúl Martin MADA & SEYCHELLES ADVENTURE
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