Madagascar Beach Tours

Swim and snorkel in the coral reefs of Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve, where you'll see sea turtles and colorful fish, then spend time on the white sandbanks of Nosy Iranja, known as Turtle Island. Head through the primary forest of Lokobe Strict Reserve by traditional dugout canoe, looking for Macaco lemurs and chameleons along the way. You'll stay 6 nights at the 4-star Exhora Beach hotel with breakfast included.

Snorkel in the turquoise waters of Nosy Tanikely underwater national reserve, where vibrant coral beds teem with multicolored fish just off Madagascar's coast. On your three-bay trip from Antsiranana, you'll visit the white sands of Sakalava Bay and Pigeon Bay, then dive into the Emerald Sea's natural aquarium for underwater adventures. Spend time on Nosy Be island, Madagascar's top beach destination, with optional dhow cruises and trips to nearby Nosy Iranja turtle island.

Head to the white sand beaches of Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha), where whale safaris run from July to September, and snorkel in the Emerald Sea near Antsiranana, checking out turquoise waters full of multicolored fish. This 15-day private tour includes island hopping to Nosy Be, dhow cruises to Nosy Tanikely underwater reserve, and beach trips to the Sakalava, Pigeon, and Dune Bays with their fine white sand.

Relax at the Ifaty lagoon along the Mozambique Channel, where turquoise waters meet soft white sands that are great for swimming and snorkeling. The vibrant coral reefs just offshore from this traditional Vezo fishing village are full of marine life - the village sits 30 km north of Toliara. You'll finish your trip with some downtime at Le Paradisier resort, which has beachfront access and sunset views over the Indian Ocean.

Relax on the white sandy beaches of Ifaty after visiting Madagascar's rainforests and national parks, with turquoise waters perfect for swimming and unwinding. Walk through the mystical Baobab forest near the coast, where ancient trees frame ocean views. This 15-day comfort tour includes beach time in Ifaty with stays at hotels featuring pools, combining coastal relaxation with cultural immersion and wildlife encounters across Isalo and Zombitse National Parks.

Snorkel the turquoise waters around Île aux Nattes off Sainte Marie Island, known for humpback whale sightings from July to September. Cruise the serene Pangalanes Canal by boat from Akanin'ny Nofy, stopping at fishing villages and spotting Madagascar's unique wildlife along the shoreline. Spend time on the white-sand beaches of Mahambo after walking through Andasibe-Mantadia National Park's rainforests, home to the Indri lemur, before returning to Antananarivo.

Spend two full days on Nosy Sainte Marie's turquoise beaches with time to check out Ile aux Nattes by bike or boat, and if you're there during whale season, you can watch humpback whales breach offshore. Take a 3-hour cruise along the historic Pangalanes Channel from Ankanin'ny Nofy to Toamasina, passing palm-lined shores and floating villages. Stay at La Pirogue in Mahambo and either Le Libertalia or Princesse Bora on Sainte Marie, where white sands meet clear Indian Ocean waters.

Spend time on Ifaty's coastline along the southwest Indian Ocean after walking through thorn forests. Snorkel in the turquoise waters of Ramena Bay and Mer d'Emeraude near Antsiranana. Cruise the Pangalanes Channel past fishing villages to reach Lake Ampitabe at Akanin'ny Nofy. Wrap up with three nights on Nosy Be, where white sand beaches meet ylang ylang plantations. Optional visits include Lokobe Reserve's coastal forest and boat excursions around Madagascar's perfumed island.