An archipelago of four islands between Madagascar and Mozambique, like four drops fallen from the brush of an eccentric painter who, after painting the great African continent, added the elongated shape of Madagascar. Called the “Islands of the Moon” by the locals—with the island of Mayotte remaining a French territory—they represent an unparalleled cultural crossroads: they are sultanates, so the religion is Islam; they are a former French colony, so the official language is French; culturally, they are heavily influenced by Madagascar as well as Swahili culture, and like other islands in the Indian Ocean, there is a strong Indo-Oriental atmosphere. An almost unknown tropical destination, primarily maritime, where on the island of Grande Comore we will live the dream of walking through the most authentic Muslim soul of the capital Moroni, reaching the summit of the Karthala volcano. An internal flight will take us to Mohéli, where we will be immersed in a marine natural park for six dreamlike days. A small earthly paradise, populated by lemurs and turtles, coconut palms and Ylang-Ylang—the base flower of Chanel No. 5 perfume—coffee and vanilla, turquoise sea, and extinct volcanoes.
The BHS touch
Light years away from mass tourism, in the small Eden of Mohéli Island—the most beautiful of the archipelago—beyond the vast number of optional activities the island offers, including diving in one of the most beautiful sites in the world, days dedicated to fishing, kayaking, excursions to waterfalls, or the “Livingstone” Bat Forest, we will experience the thrilling overnight event of watching turtles lay their eggs on the beach of Itsamia!
Highlights
The sea turtles that come to lay their eggs on Itsamia beach at night
Trekking to the Karthala volcano
Relaxing on the island of Mohéli
The oriental charm of the capital, Moroni
Where we sleep
Hotels, Seaside bungalows
How we get around
Bus, plane, boat, 4×4
Trans Alps Adventure
COMOROS
TYPE OF TRIP
A trip suitable for everyone, requiring no particular physical effort and involving no overly demanding trekking. The itinerary is designed to include the most beautiful excursions while leaving more flexible days for various extra activities or to enjoy relaxing days on the beach.
For more information on our trips, see the FAQ section.
Departure from the main Italian airports and flight with a layover. Depending on the flight schedule, arrival in the early afternoon in Moroni, the capital of the Comoros. Entry formalities, hotel check-in, and free afternoon. Possible optional visit, depending on arrival time, to the village of Iconi—one of the oldest in the Comoros Archipelago—located just 25 km from Moroni. Dinner and overnight stay in Moroni.
Morning: breakfast and transfer to the airport for the domestic flight to Mohéli. This route is operated by small aircraft and currently it is difficult, if not impossible, to determine the departure time, which can vary significantly even on the day of travel depending on, among other things, the weather conditions
Afternoon: arrival in Mohéli, transfer to the lodge, lunch, and a relaxing afternoon at the beach
Morning: breakfast and a 3-hour morning boat excursion in the Mohéli Marine Park with the opportunity for snorkeling, followed by a return to the mainland
Afternoon: after lunch, an afternoon visit to the local Ylang-Ylang distillery, the flower at the heart of the essence of the world-famous Chanel No. 5 perfume
Morning: morning dedicated to relaxing on the beach or extra activities
Afternoon: transfer to Itsamia after lunch. Observation, accompanied by an expert local guide, of the turtles that lay their eggs in the heart of the night
Morning: final swims in the waters of Mohéli island and lunch
Afternoon: transfer to the airport, depending on the departure time of the domestic flight to the capital Moroni. Landing in Moroni and transfer to the lodge
Morning: breakfast and departure by 4×4 for the excursion to Mount Karthala. To reach the summit of this active volcano, a trek of about 2 hours to arrive at 2,361 meters—the “roof” of Grande Comore and the highest point of the entire archipelago
Afternoon: packed lunch, descent from Mount Karthala, and return to the lodge in the afternoon
Depending on the flight schedule, arrival in the morning at the main Italian airports and… see you on the next trip with BHS Travel!
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PRICE
THE PRICE INCLUDES
international flight
all transfers
all overnight stays with breakfast
all meals in Mohéli
all mentioned excursions
Italian coordinator for the entire duration of the trip
medical insurance (up to €100,000)
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
$30 Visa, personal expenses, and anything not explicitly indicated
DOUBLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: €200
Guarantees accommodation in a double room with your chosen partner. For participants who do not purchase the supplement, BHS will manage accommodations in double, triple, or quadruple rooms with people of the same sex, based on booking requirements
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VISAS
Required, issued at the arrival airport in Comoros at a cost of approximately €30
The sea turtles that come to lay their eggs on Itsamia beach at night
Trekking to the Karthala volcano
Relaxing on the island of Mohéli
The oriental charm of the capital, Moroni
Where we sleep
How we get around
