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Arrival
Arrival
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 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
- Accommodation:
- Relais de Mantadia
Wildlife in Andasibe-Mantadia NP
brown lemur Common
chameleons Common
- Meals & Drinks:
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
- Accommodation:
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Palmarium Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
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.
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
- Meals & Drinks:
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.
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
- Meals & Drinks:
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
- Meals & Drinks:
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
- Meals & Drinks:
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:
