Antsiranana excursions: Mountain of Amber, Red Tsingy & beaches

Baobabs, red rock formations and coastal views without arranging transport yourself

Private excursions in Antsiranana during your layover, half-day or full-day, with a guide who speaks English, Italian, French or German. Choose from Mountain of Amber, Red Tsingy, Three Bays, Ramena beach, Emerald Sea, or a city tour by tuktuk. Entrance fees and brunch are included. Pickup is arranged for you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private personalized Antsiranana excursion

• Meet approved guide on site
• Choose sites to visit
• Visit Mountain of Amber
• Visit Red Tsingy
• Visit Three Bays
• Relax at Ramena beach
• Admire baobabs and Pain de Sucre

The experience

The guide meets you on arrival and takes you to whichever sites fit your layover. Mountain of Amber draws hikers through forest trails; Red Tsingy is a landscape of crimson rock spikes rising from the earth; Three Bays offers coastal views and swimming. Ramena beach and Emerald Sea are for swimming and rest. A tuktuk city tour lets you move through Antsiranana's streets at ground level, stopping where the driver knows the neighborhood. Several itineraries include a photo stop at Pain de Sucre, a landmark rock formation near Diego Suarez.

The excursion runs either a half day or a full day depending on how much time your ship allows. Entrance fees to each site are covered, as is brunch. You travel by private vehicle with your guide, not in a group van. The guide speaks your language and can adjust the pace to what you want: faster if you're keen to cover ground, slower if a single site holds your attention.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from your chosen sites.
• entrance fees to Mountain of Amber, Red Tsingy, Three Bays or other attractions you select.
• brunch.
• a guide who speaks English, Italian, French or German.

Options for this experience

6 options

City tour by TukTuk with shoppingGuide in 4 languages · 19 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 15:30City tour by TukTuk: visit to the city, then viewpoints and baobabs, followed by shopping at local and craft markets. Pickup is included.

Emerald SeaGuide in 4 languages · 19 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 15:30Emerald Sea excursion by sea on a traditional Malagasy dhow. Pickup is included.

Excursion to the three bays and baobabsGuide in 4 languages · 19 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 15:30Three bays and baobabs, includes pickup

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Ramena beach with a view of the baobabsGuide in 4 languages · 19 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 15:30Ramena beach and baobabs, pickup is included

The Red TsingyGuide in 4 languages · 19 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 15:30Red Tsingy, includes pickup

Excursion to the Mountain of AmberGuide in 4 languages · 19 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 15:30Mountain of Amber Park, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day19 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 15:30

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by North Gascar Tours

Is this one for you?Book a half-day excursion if your layover is short and you want to see one major site without rushing. A full-day option lets you combine two or three stops and spend real time at each one. The tuktuk city tour works best if you want to move through Antsiranana itself rather than travel outside the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Italian.

What is the Mountain of Amber like to walk through?

Mountain of Amber is a forest reserve where the main draw is the hiking trail itself. The route passes through woodland and reaches viewpoints over the surrounding landscape. The entrance fee is included in your excursion.

Can I swim at any of the stops?

Yes. Ramena beach and Emerald Sea are both swimming beaches. Three Bays also offers coastal access and water, though the focus there is the view across multiple bays rather than a single beach.

What does the tuktuk city tour cover?

The tuktuk tour moves through Antsiranana's streets so you see the city at street level and get a sense of daily life in the neighborhoods. Your guide drives and can explain what you pass.

How does pickup work if I'm arriving by ship?

Pickup is included in your excursion. The guide meets you at your arrival point and takes you directly to the sites you've chosen.