Dreamy beaches, uninhabited islands, and crystal-clear waters await you. Explore Nosy Be, a tropical island off Madagascar's northeastern coast. There are rum distilleries, Ylang Ylang plantations, volcanic lakes, lemurs, and intricate coral reefs all waiting to be discovered. In the midst of nature, guests are treated to 5 days of delightful retreats at Ravintsara Wellness resort.
Highlights
Admire the scenery in the highest point of Nosy Be Mont Passot
Arrive in Nosy Be on the flight of your choice today. Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Mount Passot, the highest point on the island, and admire the 360-degree view of Nosy Be Island.
Day 2: Ambatozavavy Village | Lokobe Wildlife Reserve
After breakfast, explore the village of Ambatozavavy, which is known for its pirogues, dugout canoes, and indigenous canoes. You are about to reach the wildlife reserve after crossing the mangroves to the village of Ampasipohy. The hiking track in the Lokobe Reserve passes across numerous trails, allowing you to look for lemurs, chameleons, and lizards, as well as discover the site's diverse vegetation. Enjoy lunch on the beach beneath a thatch roof and then return to Ambatozavavy by vehicle to rest.
Distance: 35 km Duration : +/-1h30 of road (one way); 45 mn pirogue (one way); around 2 to 3 hours visit
Day 3: Hellville City | Marodoka Village | Lemuria Land Distillery
After breakfast, take a bus to Hellville and explore the spice and fruit markets. In the afternoon, transfer by tuk-tuk to Lemuria Land Park, a natural and botanical refuge surrounded by ancient trees. Madagascar's fauna and vegetation are endemic, featuring a diverse array of endemic lemurs and reptiles, including some of the most exquisite specimens of chameleons, crocodiles, turtles, and lizards. The SPPM (Society of Perfume Products of Madagascar) is located on the same site; Tour the Ylang Ylang distillery and sample aged rum.
Discover and experience Nosy Iranja, a little island that embodies the essence of paradise. It takes two hours for motorboat to reach the island. After landing on the island, relax on a magnificent beach among the palm trees and take in the magnificence and crystalline colors of the Indian Ocean. This Eden is a protector of sea turtle reproduction. At lunchtime, grilled seafood is on the menu for a meal under the palm trees. After a bit of sunbathing on the beach and a final swim, you return by boat to the hotel.
Duration : +/- 2h30 of speedboat transfer (on way)
Day 5: Nosy Be | Return Home
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and return home.
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Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.