Tropical forests, Dreamy beaches & Coastal roads 11D/10Nbeyonders2024-01-10T09:18:02+00:00
Eastern Madagascar manifests the raw beauty of Madagascar – from the tropical rainforests to the Island of Ille St. Marie. Start with a visit to the small, but action-packed reserves of Andasibe – track your first lemurs and hear the loud songs of the Indri Indri – the largest of lemurs. Then proceed along the amazing Canal des Pangalanes – a series of natural rivers, lakes and man-made waterways about 600 kms in length.
The final destination is the exotic island of Ile St. Marie – the erstwhile bastion of pirates and now a dream piece of heaven with its pristine beaches and forests. Dive for lovely corals, traditional pirogue rides in the calm bays, witness the migration of Humpback whales (June to September) or just chill on the postcard perfect beaches.
$1,530 onwards GST as applicable
Prices vary based on departure season. (Per person for a group of 2 people on a twin sharing basis)
Do you have a larger group? Your per-person cost could reduce, sometimes quite significantly. Do write to us at contact@beyonder.travel
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Arrival at Antananarivo
On arrival at the Antananarivo International airport and get transferred to your hotel.
Day 2: Andasibe
Drive to Andasibe and visit the Crocodile zoo & Lemur Island zoo in the Vakona Private Reserve.
Day 3: Andasibe – Mantadia National Park
Spend the day exploring the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park.
Day 4: The Pangalanes Canal
Drive to Manambato. Embark on a boat, for a ride through the fresh water lakes of the Canal des Pangalanes. Proceed to the Bush House situated in Ankany’ ny’ nofy (the Nest of Dreams).
Day 5: The Pangalanes Canal
Visit the Palmarium Reserve Park located on the bank of the Pangalanes Canal.
Day 6: Tamatave/Mahambo
Take another boat ride to Tamatave. Drive to reach Mahambo, a coastal town facing the Indian Ocean.
Day 7: Sainte Marie Island
Enjoy your breakfast with a view of the Indian Ocean, then take the ferry to Sainte Marie island.
Day 8: Pirates Hideout - Sainte Marie Island
: Explore Sainte Marie Island. Historically, Sainte Marie used to be a hideout for famous pirates during the 17th and 18th centuries. You can also visit the pirate cemetery and museum.
Day 9: Humpback whales at Sainte Marie Island
Sainte Marie is indeed a worldwide hotspot for the humpback whale. Spend the day at leisure or enjoy the various land & sea activities like quad biking, biking, hiking, diving, fishing, kite surfing…
Day 10: Antananarivo
Fly back to Antananarivo. Head out for a city tour and shop to your hearts content at Antananarivo Digue Market.
Day 11: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home. Bid Adieu – we hope you will definitely come back to this pristine region – there is a lot more this country has to offer!
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation in 3 star or Comfortable Lodges on double sharing basis
- 4 x 4 vehicle with A/C and English speaking driver
- Meals on Half board basis except in Antananarivo Day 11 (B&B)
- Boat transfers: Manambato to Tamatave via Ankanin’ny nofy and Mahambo to Sainte Marie.
- Car transfer from Tamatave to Mahambo
- Parks and reserves entrance fees
- All airport and hotel transfers
Exclusions
- Taxes as applicable – Currently GST is at 5%.
- Visa fees (35 € per person) & Travel insurance
- Domestic (Sainte Marie to Antananarivo) & International air-fare
- Lunches on all days
- Guidance fees in parks and reserves
- All beverages
- Communications, tips and personal expenses
- All services not mentioned in the itinerary
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