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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Indri Indri

Indri Indri

Upon arrival, your driver guide will warmly welcome and brief you about the trip. You will then depart for Andasibe, a small village east of the island. This village is renowned for its national park, which offers visitors a unique experience at the heart of tropical biodiversity. The park is best known for its exceptional flora and fauna, making it a must-see destination for nature and wildlife lovers. Upon arrival at your hotel, you will be assisted with the check-in process. In the evening, there will be a nocturnal visit (walk) to the edge of the national park. You will spend the night at Relais de Mantadia on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Main Destination:
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Best Time To Visit April, May, October and November (Best weather, less rain)
High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy)
Best Weather April, May, October and November

Wildlife in Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Accommodation:
Relais de Mantadia
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Andasibe-Mantadia NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

The Nestled Dream

The Nestled Dream

After breakfast, we will visit Analamazaotra National Park for approximately 2 hours to see the indri, the largest lemur in the world. Then, we will depart for Manambato with a free lunch. Upon arrival at Manambato, we will transfer by boat to the Pangalanes Channel and check in at our hotel. In the evening, we will go on a nocturnal visit to meet the aye-aye or Daubentonia Madagscariensis, the famous lemur. We will stay at the Palmarium Hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

The Pangalanes Channel is the longest and least known channel in the world, measuring 645km (400mi), compared to the Suez Canal's 165km (102mi) and the Panama Canal's 80km (50mi).

Main Destination:
Palmarium Reserve
Best Time To Go August to November (Less rainfall)
High Season July, August and December holidays (It gets very busy)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Palmarium Hotel
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Palmarium Reserve
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Immersion with the Locals

Immersion with the Locals

In the morning, you will have a 2-hour visit to the Ankanin'ny Nofy Reserve, also known as the Dream Nest. The reserve is located on a 50-hectare site near Ampitabe Lake and the Indian Ocean, at the level of the Pangalanes Pass. You will have the opportunity to see several species of lemurs roaming freely in the reserve, including families of indri, coronatus, Daubentonia Madagascriensis, and Propithecus. The reserve also boasts an exquisite flora of orchids, carnivorous plants, ebony, mahogany, and traveler's trees. You will also encounter beautiful palms, typical to Madagascar, such as Dypsis, Ravenea, Orania, Voaniala, and Lemurophoenix. Approximately 2 to 3 hours of walk awaits you.

In the afternoon, you will visit Andranokoditra's village, which will allow you to immerse yourself in the daily life of the villagers on the banks of the canal and experience the legendary Malagasy way of life of the Betsimisaraka ethnic group.

Main Destination:
Palmarium Reserve
Accommodation:
Palmarium Hotel
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Palmarium Reserve
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

East Coast

East Coast

After enjoying breakfast, we will take a boat transfer to Toamasina, the main commercial port and the second-largest town on the island. It serves as the capital of the Eastern Province and is the center of the Betsimisaraka ethnic group. Upon arrival, lunch will be provided, and we will drive to Mahambo.

We will check-in and stay overnight at La Pirogue Hotel. Our accommodation includes breakfast.

Main Destination:
Mahambo (Town)
Accommodation:
La Pirogue Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Mahambo (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon

After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed with a boat transfer to Sainte Marie. Sainte Marie, also known as Nosy Boraha, is a tropical destination off the east coast of Madagascar. This small island is 49km (39mi) long and 5km (3mi) wide, and it offers an idyllic landscape of small fishing villages and unspoiled beaches. Authentic and unspoiled, it promises a change of scenery! Enjoy a free lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure. An overnight stay at Riake Resort & Villa with breakfast is included.

Main Destination:
Nosy Boraha
Accommodation:
Riake Resort & Villa
  • Mid-range resort located on Nosy Boraha
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Leisure Time at Nosy Boraha

Leisure Time at Nosy Boraha

Enjoy a day of relaxation and leisure in complete freedom on the beautiful beaches of Sainte Marie. Whether you are a fan of idyllic beaches, want to explore the sea by scuba diving, or go on whale-watching safaris, Sainte Marie has it all. You will overnight at the Riake Resort & Villa on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Main Destination:
Nosy Boraha
Accommodation:
Riake Resort & Villa
  • Mid-range resort located on Nosy Boraha
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Back to the Capital

Back to the Capital

Have breakfast and then transfer to the airport for your flight to Antananarivo, according to the flight schedule. Lunch will be at your own expense, and then you will be transferred to your hotel in Antananarivo. If time permits, you can visit the upper city of Antananarivo. You will stay overnight at Le Combava Hotel with breakfast included the following day.

Main Destination:
Antananarivo (City)
Accommodation:
Le Combava Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Antananarivo (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Departure

Departure

Depending on your flight schedule, proceed to the airport for your return flight. Our services conclude here.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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