Nosy Be Island Hopping & Beach Holiday
Based in Ambatoloaka, head out to sea or explore the island daily to see lemurs, sea turtles, and white sandbars.
An island holiday route without changing hotels, featuring a speedboat or car trip each day to Lokobe Rainforest, Nosy Komba, Nosy Tanikely, and the white sandbar of Nosy Iranja. With a relaxed pace, it is perfect for families with children and honeymooners, as well as a seaside extension after traveling RN7. Whale sharks and sea turtles have seasonal variations, and sea activities depend on the weather.
Water is clearest from Apr–Aug; whale sharks are more common from Sep–Dec; cyclones occur from Jan–Mar.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive & Climb Mount Passot for Sunset
Charter a car from the airport to Ambatoloaka (approx. 45 minutes), then take a car up the mountain in the evening (approx. 30 minutes).
Stay: Ambatoloaka
Day 2 · Lokobe Rainforest Lemur Spotting
Drive to a fishing village on the east coast, then take a pirogue into the park for a full-day guided round trip.
Stay: Ambatoloaka
Day 3 · Nosy Komba & Nosy Tanikely
Nosy Be（Nosy Komba、Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve）
Take a speedboat for about 20 minutes to Nosy Komba, then about 15 minutes to Nosy Tanikely, returning in the evening.
Bring an underwater camera; you can snorkel to see sea turtles at Nosy Tanikely.
Stay: Ambatoloaka
Day 4 · Nosy Iranja White Sandbar
Take a speedboat for about 1 hour each way, have lunch on the island, walk along the sandbar, and return in the afternoon.
The sandbar is only connected at low tide; check the tide times before departing.
Stay: Ambatoloaka
Day 5 · Sea Turtles & Island Tour
Nosy Be（Nosy Sakatia、Sacred Tree of Mahatsinjo、Andilana Beach）
Take a small boat to Nosy Sakatia in the morning, then charter a car in the afternoon to see the Sacred Tree and Andilana Beach.
Dress modestly at the Sacred Tree and respect local taboos.
Stay: Ambatoloaka
Day 6 · Explore the Port Market & Depart
Nosy Be（Hell-Ville (Andoany)、Hell-Ville Market）
Drive about 30 minutes to Andoany, then transfer to the airport (approx. 40 minutes) to depart according to your flight.