Itinerary

1. Day 1: Nosy Be to Ankarana via Cacao Plantation
    Take a 30-minute boat from Nosy Be (Hellville) to Ankify port, followed by a 1-hour drive through the scenic Sambirano Valley to a cacao plantation near Ambanja. Enjoy a guided tour with tastings of fresh chocolate and vanilla. Continue 1-2 hours to Ankarana Special Reserve. Overnight at Kozobe Lodge.

   Day 2: Ankarana Reserve Exploration
    Spend a full day hiking Ankarana's dramatic limestone tsingy, caves, and canyons with a local guide. Spot lemurs, geckos, and Nile crocodiles at highlights like the Bat Cave and watering holes. Overnight at a lodge near the park entrance.

   Day 3: Red Tsingy to Amber Mountain
    Morning 2-hour drive to Red Tsingy (Tsingy Rouge) for a 1-2 hour photo hike amid striking eroded red clay formations. Afternoon 3-hour drive to Joffreville, the entrance of Amber Mountain National Park. Check into a nature lodge.

   Day 4: Amber Mountain and Three Bays
    Hike Amber Mountain's lush forests, waterfalls, and trails to spot endemic chameleons (moderate 4-hour trek). Late afternoon short drive to Three Bays (Baie des Trois) for beach relaxation and snorkeling. Overnight at Meva Hotel on Ramena Beach.

   Day 5: Return to Nosy Be
    Drive 3-4 hours back to Ankify port, then boat to Nosy Be (30 minutes). Enjoy a free afternoon or optional excursion like a village visit. Overnight at a hotel in the Hellville area.

   Day 6: Nosy Iranja Expedition
    Full-day boat excursion (about 2 hours each way) from Nosy Be to Nosy Iranja, the stunning twin-island paradise connected by a white sandbar—perfect for swimming, beachcombing, and turtle spotting. Return to Nosy Be in the afternoon for relaxation. Overnight in Hellville area hotel.

   Day 7: Nosy Be Airport Transfer
    Morning free for last-minute shopping or lounging, followed by transfer to Nosy Be Airport for departure.