Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
TOURS
The following companies offer a variety of activities and excursions to Ankarana,
Montagne d'Ambre, Trois Baies, Tsingy Rouges and Mer d'Emeraude. They're also the
best place to go to if you'd like to hire a 4WD to explore the region under your steam,
notably between Diego and Nosy Be, and to explore the vanilla coast (Vohémar, Sambava
and Antalaha). Allow Ar180,000 to Ar220,000 per day for a 4WD with driver and fuel, de-
pending on the distance.
Diego Raid
DRIVING TOUR
( 032 40 001 75;
www.diegoraid.com
; Rue Colbert; tours per day Ar270,000-460,000)
This operator organises highly recommended quad bike excursions to areas such as Les
Trois Baies, Windsor Castle and La Montagne des Français. As well as taking in the main
sights, the trips tend to leave the tarmac well behind and take the scenic route instead.
New Sea Roc
ROCK CLIMBING
( 82 218 54;
www.newsearoc.com
;
26 Rue Colbert) New Sea Roc specialises in climb-
ing and camping trips (€40 per person per day, minimum four days) on the remote Nosy
Hara archipelago, a marine park. New Sea Roc also offers climbing in the Montagne des
Français area, fishing, snorkelling and trekking excursions.
Evasion Sans Frontière
TOUR
( 82 230 61;
www.mada-evasion.com
;
Rue Colbert) This well-respected company runs
day trips to all the main regional sights, including Mer d'Emeraude.
Paradis du Nord
TOUR
( 82 235 06;
www.leparadisdunord-diego.com
;
Rue Villaret Joyeuse) Run by the affable
Eric, this agency has a large fleet of quality vehicles and offers the cheapest rates in town.
Find it behind the Tsena (covered market).
Cap-Nord Voyages
TOUR
( 82 235 06;
www.cap-nord-voyages.com
;
51 Rue Colbert) Offers excursions to all the
usual suspects, with transfer by 4WD; also specialises in fishing trips.
King de la Piste
TOUR
( 82 225 99;
www.kingdelapiste.de
)
A German-run company, King runs excursions
alongtheDiego-NosyBecorridor.IthasitsownhotelinAnkaranaandoneontheoutskirts
of Diego. It also does car hire.
