Private Tour
Full Day Private Guided Budget Trip to Nosy Iranja
Overview
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Nosy's Iran is truly a fairytale place.
It really is the kind of place most of us have only seen advertised in luxury travel catalogues or in nature films.
If you would like to visit such a place and have a guaranteed a lifetime experience, you can make your dream come true with us now at an incredibly affordable price. We'll provide you with your own guide who will be with you all day to make sure you don't miss a thing and that you can fully enjoy all the wonders of Iranja.
Such as the magical snow-white sandbar at low tide between the 2 small islands, with a 1.5 km long beach of white, soft coral sand that stretches long into the ocean on one side. Or snorkelling on the other side to the sprawling, colourful coral reef, full of blooming corals, millions of colourful fish and gentle, friendly sea turtles, but even dolphins are not rare guests here!
You can meet the friendly local natives in their fishing village, and for lunch, and indeed for the whole day, you'll be their guests.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission Fee
Real Malagasy lunch in the local fisherman village, made and served by the natives. Delicious traditional Malagasy seafood and zebu stew, or chicken dishes.
During the whole trip we providing cooled soft drinks, water, local bier, Malagasy Coco punch and even fruit flavoured Malagasy Rums. "Alcoholic drinks for 18+ people only!".
During the tour we always provide snacks (like local sweet and salted banana chips) and fresh tropical (seasonal) fruits, like mango, jackfruit, litchi, banana, papaya, etc.
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Personal pick up additional fee (5-25€ per person)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Nosy Be
The trip starts with a motorboat ride lasting approximetly 2 hours. Departing from Nosy Be, we will pass along the coast of Madagascar's main island and past several small rocky or coral islands vovered by dense jungle. If we are lucky, we will meet dolphin families and turtles along the way. And on arrival in Iranja, we begin our visit to paradise on Earth.
Nosy Iranja
Nosy Iranja is truly a unique place of unearthly beauty! On arrival, guests are usually speechless by the stunning scenery and atmosphere. It is a natural wonder unlike any other in the world. Iranja is an island that at high tide is divided into two islands (small and large Iranja), which at low tide are joined by a magnificent, wide snow-white sandbar. On our day trip, you can enjoy the snow-white coral sands of Iranja and the supernatural beauty of the coastline. We take a short jungle walk to the island's lighthouse, designed by Gustave Eiffel. You can enjoy snorkeling, sunbathing on the snow white sandbar out to your liking. On one side the fine soft coral sand stretches hundreds of meters into the azure blue ocean, on the other side there is a sprawling coral reef with an abundance of sea turtles and a cavalcade of colourful fish. At Iranja, we are guests of the indigenous village, where we are served a real Malagasy lunch in the shade of the village's coconut palms.
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Full Day Private Guided Budget Trip to Nosy Iranja
Pickup included
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don’t forget your camera — Nosy Iranja is one of the most photogenic places in Madagascar, especially from the sky
santatriniaina h,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nosy Iranja – The jewel of the Malagasy islands Located about 1.5 hours by boat from Nosy Be, Nosy Iranja, nicknamed “Turtle Island”, is a true tropical paradise. Connected by a nearly two kilometre long white sandbar, the two islands of Iranga Be and Iranga Kely offer a natural spectacle of exceptional beauty, especially at low tide when the sand connects the two islets. The crystal clear turquoise waters surrounding the island invite swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving, where you can admire colorful corals, tropical fish and sometimes even sea turtles coming to lay eggs on the beach. Visitors can also discover the traditional fishing village on the largest island, sample delicious local seafood cuisine, or simply relax on the warm sand enjoying the calm and nature.
Grandios
Wanderer46641985545,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Zoa was super- showed us everything and explained. Was a great trip and we saw a lot. Chilled drinks and lunch were served - just no rum or snacks😅 Definitely recommended 👍
Mixed on benefit
Thierry M,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This place is beautiful and well worth a visit in addition to the boat ride... However we were only allowed water and beer and in limited quantity... Contrary to what is indicated, no Malagasy Coco punch, no Malagasy rums flavored with fruit or other, and no snacks... The meal was simple and semi Malagasy - For information my friend is Malagasy - And shared with other visitors (same dishes shared)... Otherwise I would have put 5, so it's expensive for the proposed service, it's better to go through premises with a boat
Bit of a scam
Thomas H,
Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The tour was not private at all. You have a private guide but was also not private. You are with a group of 20 people waiting in the boat and island. The guide was a really good Guy and the food on the island was very good. Only the service of fossa travel is a bit of a scam. They should put on the advertising private guide and not tour! Also dont take their taxi it cost 14 euro. ASK for location of the boat and take a tuktuk for 2 euro.
Great day trip!
mariehfmstr,
Feb 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour to a beautiful island. Our German-speaking travel companion guided us well through the day and was super sweet! We really enjoyed the day and can only recommend it!
Destination, once there, Breath taking. However Trip Advisor needs to warn that the 2 hour boat trip to & from is physically hir
charmaine2022,
Dec 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The destination is breath take once you arrive. Aqua turquoise warm waters. However the 2 hour boat trip is physically trying. Not for anyone with back or neck problems. The swells are high & the boats are small making it a very bumpy ride. Something I will only do once. Stunning swimming & lazy on the beach and an opportunity to buy lovely souvenirs but take local currency with. No card machines. Very little is explained to you before leaving. When booking, a guide is given to you who has to argue his day guests onto a boat. You will be lucky to find an English speaking guide. All said..it was a worthwhile experience.
Paradise ❤️
darbet66,
Nov 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You don’t need many words to describe the beauty of this place, I just say that touching that sand, swimming, walking until you reach the top of the island where you are enchanted by a fantastic view, is something “unique”. Absolutely not to be missed!
I highly recommend them
ShelleeHoward,
Jul 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daugher and I had the opportunity to meet the owner of this tour at our hotel on our first eventing. He was helpful and insightful. He treated us like family and set us up for our tour the next day. He even drove us to our meeting spot. Our tour guide DJ was fantastic! He was knowledgeable and always looked after every need. He brought water and snacks and even helped us find the best spot on the boat. I can not say enough great things about this team.
A wonder....
BASQUE64,
May 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fourth time in Nosyrange and still as much pleasure to enjoy this atmosphere at the end of the world especially if you find yourself on this strip of sand which is revealed with the ebbing tide, fabulous in beauty. The only drawback is that it is far far far away, 2 hours from journey that never ends, the reward is at the end but the return is painful.....
Nice day trip
Lasmaydha S,
Feb 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00The beach is very good with white sand and calm waves - our guide Jo did his best to assure us that our trip is memorable
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