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• A very nice memory of our stopover in Antsiranana

  Wanderer18550656223,,Dec 26, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We are a couple and we stopped in Antsiranana on December 18th. We wanted to discover something natural and authentic, and this trip to the Tsingy Rouge far exceeded our expectations. From the beginning, we felt comfortable. The guide welcomed us warmly and the ride was quiet, with simple and interesting exchanges on the area. Arriving at the site, we were really impressed by the beauty of the Red Tsingy. Colours, silence and landscape give a unique, almost unreal feel. We took our time to walk, observe, take pictures and just enjoy the moment together. Nothing was in a hurry, everything was well paced, which is very appreciable during an excursion from a cruise ship. We returned to the port serenely, with beautiful memories and the feeling of having experienced something real. An experience that we sincerely recommend to all those who call at Antsiranana.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Didn't take tour due to Tender Port weather. Ship cancelled the port last minute

  Azfemale313,,Dec 14, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  This is a tender port and our ship could not stop due to rough water and wind. It was announced at 7:30am that morning that we were not stopping and therefore we could not cancel earlier. Trip advisor has a cancelation policy of 24 (48?) hours prior. North Gascar company did refund 40% and we appreciated at least some of our money back but since it was not our fault it still seemed unfair. I suggest booking through ToursbyLocals.com for any tender port because they will do a full refund for weather related cancellations. This company can be found right at the port and you can book through them there. We did that the second time we stopped at the port but due to the car breaking down we never did get to Tsingy Rouge. Our money was returned once we finally got back to port. Before you leave for an excursion be sure that your driver speaks your language and the air conditioning in the car actually works. I asked for an English speaker and it wasn't until we left that we figured out he only spoke French. All in all the Tsingy rouge excursion was a disaster.

• We chose the red Tsingy

  carina s,,Nov 18, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Thanks to the team , we had a good visit during our stopover in Antsiranana. We chose the red tsingys, top teams, impeccable car. I highly recommend

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Great day.

  Sherri R,,Jun 8, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  The ride was very long and bumpy! Expect crazy, curvy, bad roads. But once you get there the views are amazing! We hiked down and we're able to take great pictures. On the way back to our cruise shop, our driver took us to a local market for a little shopping and got us a tuk tuk driver. He stayed with us and even followed us back to the cruise ship to make sure we got there safely and on time.

  

  

• Horrible. Not as advertised.

  Llszymanski,,May 21, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  This was not as advertised. Notice the picture? We didn’t see that. We saw a “sacred tree”, couple of lemurs in the trees and a very small waterfall. The car broke down 3 times and we had to walk about a mile to where the path for the waterfall started. They left our friends on the side of the road. Terrible tour. Don’t do it.

• Long bumpy ride to Amber Mountain. Glad I went but just ok trip.

  JimW656,,May 6, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  The trip was advertised as private. It was private transportation but 4 vehicles had one guide. So we waited a long (45 minutes) after we got off the ship to start the trip. No one explained the timing for the day or any expectations. First restroom stop was about 3.5 hours after we met the tour people. The drive, about 1.5-2hrs depending on traffic, was bumpy for to poor roads, dirt roads, and sometimes barely a road. Our driver was excellent. We also got to see everyday life and local scenes as we drove. Amber Mountain is a National Park. We did a short walk through the forest to two waterfalls. Nice to see but nothing special. Then we headed back to the ship. I rated this a 3 because the destination is just okay, great driver, 4x4 vehicle, and tour was somewhat private (driving to and from by ourselves).

• An incredible experience

  ShelleyFulton,,Apr 7, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  A totally cool experience! The drive to Tsingy Rouge was over some pretty rough roads but it was worth it! Really beautiful, totally unique. Definitely worth the drive!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• One of the kind view.

  lepleasanton,,Mar 2, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  We enjoyed the view very much. We took many pictures. Our driver Joe did a fantastic job drove us to the park. Even though with very bad potholes streets conditions. That’s the way it is. Our group consist’s of 3 couples. Each couples was on 4X4 car. Therefore it was easier dealing with the potholes .

• Beautiful Visit, Nature at its best

  seasndwinetravel,,Mar 2, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Service was excellent. Great car, good driver and guide, dependable and on a time. Site visit was beautiful and unique. Worth the long scenic drive.