A trip to Nosy Be also referred to as perfume island, is more impressive and rewarding. You will see lazy lemurs, Ylang Ylang plantations, rum distilleries, and intricate coral reefs that are practically begging to be explored. It is known to be the largest island on the northwest coast of Madagascar.
What is included in the tour
- Private Guide
- Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
- Flights
- Insurance
- Explore the Eastern Nosy Be
Day 1: Marodoka
Explore the eastern side of the island with a visit to historic Marodoka and other notable landmarks on this excursion that combines both culture and relaxation. Settle in for a leisurely drive with a photo stop before arriving at the remains of the 17th-century Arab-Indian village of Marodoka, whose giant banyan trees seem to stand as a silent memorial to those who once lived here. Continue to a ylang-ylang distillery, where you’ll learn how oil is extracted from these flowers and used in the production of perfumes and lotions, then briefly visit a compact zoo to see the resident lemurs reptiles, and chameleons, as well as a stunning orchid garden. Discover the over-200-yearold Sacred Tree, one of the island’s most important cultural sites of the Malagasy people, and pause at a souvenir market to browse a wide variety of goods, including intricate woodcarvings, embroidery, raffia baskets, and spices. Upon returning to your port of Hell-Ville, you’ll stop at sundrenched Ambatoloaka, one of the island’s best beaches, where you’ll enjoy a soft drink and folk performance at the Espadon Hotel and perhaps take a stroll along the warm, golden sand.
