Full-Day Toamasina, Canal des Pangalanes, and Palmarium Lemur Experience Tour
Highlights
Toamasina
boating, rural, cultural
Group Tour
1 Day
Easy
English, French
Description
Discover Madagascar’s eastern coast on a full day tour from Toamasina combining a scenic boat cruise and wildlife encounters. Navigate the Canal des Pangalanes through lakes and rainforest landscapes while spotting birds and aquatic life. Visit Palmarium Reserve for a guided walk to see lemurs including indri indri, crowned, and ruffed species. Experience a traditional Malagasy lunch and observe local village life before returning to the cruise port with unforgettable views and close wildlife encounters.
Itinerary
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Full-Day Toamasina Port to Palmarium Reserve
- Meet your licensed tour guide and driver at Toamasina Cruise Port between 07:30 AM and 08:00 AM.
- Receive a brief orientation, safety instructions, and bottled water distribution.
- Transfer by private 4x4 vehicle to the canal embarkation point located approximately 30 minutes south of the port.
- Board a traditional Malagasy motorised boat for a scenic cruise along the Canal des Pangalanes.
- Glide through freshwater lakes, rainforest landscapes, and narrow waterways along the Indian Ocean.
- Spot wild birds, aquatic plants, and possibly lemurs along the canal banks.
- Stop at a local fishing village such as Ambohitsara to observe daily life and traditional fishing techniques.
- Arrive at Palmarium Reserve in Akanin’ny Nofy located along Lake Ampitabe.
- Take a short boat transfer from the canal to the reserve entrance.
- Enjoy a guided walk through the reserve and observe lemurs including black and white ruffed lemurs, crowned lemurs, and possibly indri indri.
- Learn about lemur behaviour, conservation efforts, and the unique ecosystem of the reserve.
- Enjoy a traditional Malagasy lunch with rice, grilled fish or chicken, seasonal vegetables, fruits, and drinks.
- Return by boat to the canal embarkation point.
- Transfer back to Toamasina Cruise Port by private vehicle.
- Pass through eastern coastal landscapes during the return journey.
- Arrive back at the port around 04:30 PM before departure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 4 | /group |
| 5 to 10 | /group |
| 11 to 22 | /group |
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This is a group tour |
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