MITSIO ARCHIPELAGO - 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: Nosy Be - Nosy Tanikely - Nosy Faly

• Early morning departure from Crater Marina in Nosy Be
• Morning: Short navigation to Nosy Tanikely Marine Park
  • Breathtaking snorkeling
  • Observation of exceptional marine life
• Lunch on board
• Afternoon: Sailing pushed by the Talio (west wind) to Nosy Faly
• Late afternoon: Arrival and village walk at sunset
• Evening: Dinner and overnight at sheltered anchorage between mainland and island

DAY 2: Navigation - Nosy Toloho - Grande Mitsio

• Very early departure sailing with the east wind
• Morning: Long navigation of about 6 hours
  • Swimming offshore
  • With luck, whale shark encounter
• Late morning: Arrival at Nosy Toloho, one of the Mitsio islets
  • Snorkeling in crystal clear waters
• Lunch on board
• Afternoon: Navigation to the south beach of Grande Mitsio
  • Island walk
• Evening: Overnight at anchorage

DAY 3: Nosy Ankarea - Grande Mitsio

• Breakfast on board and morning swim
• Morning: Departure for the splendid Nosy Ankarea

Highlight Passing by the impressive basalt columns, spectacular geological formations

• Day:
  • Island walks
  • Swimming and snorkeling
• Afternoon: Return to anchor in the sheltered bay of Grande Mitsio
• Sunset: Hillside walk to enjoy a wonderful sunset with stunning views of Nosy Ankarea and the islets

DAY 4: Nosy Lava - Nosy Tsarabanjina

• Breakfast on board
• Morning: Departure for Nosy Lava, the northernmost island of the Mitsio Archipelago
  • Exceptional snorkeling
  • Island walk
• Lunch on board
• Afternoon: When the west wind rises, sailing to Nosy Tsarabanjina
• Evening: Anchoring for the night in this idyllic setting

DAY 5: Nosy Fanihy - Sakatia - Return

• Night sailing: Departure under sail when the east wind rises (while everyone sleeps)
• Very early morning: Arrival at Nosy Fanihy, north of Nosy Be
  • Morning swim and snorkeling
  • Tour of this wonderful small island
• Lunch: At Sakatia anchorage

Unique experience Swimming with turtles in Sakatia waters

• End of day: Return to crater or drop-off at your choice of hotel on Nosy Be's west coast

Cruise Highlights

• Traditional sailing navigation
• Spectacular basalt columns
• Possible whale shark sightings
• Swimming with turtles at Sakatia
• Preserved authentic villages
• Snorkeling at exceptional sites
• Panoramic sunsets

Included in the cruise

Not included

• Alcoholic beverages
• Crew tips
• Hotel/marina transfers
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses

Practical tips

• Bring reinforced sun protection
• Shoes for walking on rocks (basalt columns)
• Waterproof camera recommended
• Light clothing and swimwear
• Windbreaker for sailing