Nosy Mitsio day tour from Nosy Be: Private guide and lunch

Island-hopping through an untouched archipelago with stops at four distinct islands

A private day tour from Nosy Be to the Nosy Mitsio archipelago with a guide, lunch and transport included. You visit four islands over six to seven hours: the Four Brothers rock formation where seabirds nest, Tsarabajina with its white sand and dense vegetation, Great Mitsio (the largest and only inhabited island, 90% beach), and Nosy Ankarea with its baobab trees. A guide fluent in English, Italian or French leads the route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mitsio archipelago and islands

• Pass in front of Four Brothers rocks
• Visit Tsarabajina island and walk hills
• Enjoy lunch with typical products
• Explore Great Mitsio island beaches
• Visit Nosy Ankarea with Baobabs

The experience

You have a free afternoon or a day between other plans, and the archipelago sits close enough to reach without committing to an overnight trip. The boat leaves from Nosy Be and moves through the Mitsio islands: small landmasses with white sand, rocks and corals rising from the sea. The first stop is the Four Brothers, mythical rock formations where seabirds nest in large numbers. You pass in front of them to see the birds without landing. From there the route continues to Tsarabajina, an island untouched by development where you can walk the hills and move through the thick vegetation without hazard.

Lunch arrives at Tsarabajina with typical local products, eaten on the island itself. Afterward you travel to Great Mitsio, the largest island in the archipelago and the only one with a permanent population of fishermen. It is 90% covered by long beaches. The inhabited settlement occupies a small portion. The final stop is Nosy Ankarea, where baobab trees grow. The whole route is private (your guide, your boat, your pace), and the guide speaks English, Italian or French depending on what you book.

The six to seven hour span includes all travel time between islands and the lunch break. You return to Nosy Be by late afternoon. Private transportation from your hotel and all access fees are included in the price.

What’s included

• Private boat transport between islands.
• a guide fluent in English, Italian or French.
• hotel pickup and return transport.
• access to all four islands.
• lunch with local products served at Tsarabajina.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so the guide, boat and itinerary are yours alone: suited to travelers who want to move at their own pace and avoid group schedules. The six to seven hour commitment fits a single afternoon or a half-day window. If you have only a few hours free, a shorter boat excursion would work better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the Four Brothers and what do you do when you reach them?

The Four Brothers are mythical rock formations in the Mitsio archipelago where seabirds nest in large numbers. You pass in front of them by boat to see the birds. The rocks themselves are not landed on.

Can I swim or snorkel at any of the islands?

The islands have beaches and the surrounding waters are coral and reef, so swimming is possible. Snorkelling equipment is not included with the tour.

What is Great Mitsio like compared to the other islands?

Great Mitsio is the largest island in the archipelago and the only one with a permanent population of fishermen. It is 90% covered by long beaches, making it distinct from Tsarabajina, which is smaller and densely vegetated.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is served?

Lunch is included and served at Tsarabajina with typical local products. It is eaten on the island during the tour.

How long does the whole tour take, and when do you return?

The tour runs six to seven hours total, including all boat travel between islands and the lunch break. You return to Nosy Be by late afternoon.