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Set Off To East Madagascar Till Sainte Marie Paradise Island

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Sun and Sand, Wildlife

  • Duration

    9 Days

  • Activity Level

  • Language

Description

Travel to the east of Madagascar, known for its beautiful authentic landscapes. Visit the biggest lemur reserve in Madagascar at Andasibe Park. End the tour at Sainte Marie- a charming island with its beautiful white sandy beaches and deep blue waters!

  • HOMECOUNTRY – ANTANANARIVO expand_more

    • Pick-up from the airport and drive to the hotel in Antananarivo.

    • Overnight stay at Sole Hotel or similar.To ensure your comfort and convenience please note that if you are scheduled to arrive Madagascar during evening hours, this briefing will be scheduled in the morning of the following day.

  • ANTANANARIVO – ANDASIBE [140 Km - 3 Hours on the way] expand_more

    • Take a three-hour drive from Antananarivo to Andasibe Park (also called Analamazoatra) with your Madagascaran tour guide. 

    • Check-in to hotel and relax. 

    • Spot the nocturnal animals during the evening such as the biggest chameleon in the world, nocturnal lemurs, snakes and more.

    • Overnight stay at Feon’ala or similar.

  • andasibe expand_more

    • Explore more of Andasibe Mantadia National Park with your Madagascaran tour guide. 

    • Spot different species of lemurs and wild birds including the “flying-catcher” the Bleu vanga Coua bird, even the Helmet Bleue Vanga.

    • Look at various trees such as the “Palissandre” tree and the “Ebony” tree.

    • Venture through the private reserve of “Vakona” in the afternoon where we will look at other animals such as the foxes and crocodiles.

    • Overnight stay at Feon’ala or similar.

  • ANDASIBE-FOULPOINTE [270 KM - 7 hours on the way ] expand_more

    • Continue the journey to the beautiful village of Foulpointe. 

    • See the hypnotizing green landscape with the “Ravinala”, which is unique to the east coast of Madagascar. 

    • Stop at Tamatave (locally known as Toamasina). This region is famous because it is the first and biggest commercial port in Madagascar. Continue the drive with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean to our final destination for the day- Foulpointe. Foulpointe is known for its calm sea surrounded by naturally long wall coral. 

    • Check-in at the hotel and enjoy.

    • Overnight stay at Manda Beach or similar.

  • FOULPOINTE – SOANIERANA IVONGO – SAINTE MARIE [96 KM - 2 HOURS ON THE WAY AND PLUS 1 HOUR FOR THE BOAT TRAnsFER FOR THE SAINTE MARIE ISLAND expand_more

    • Make way to the Sainte Marie Island.

    • Drive for one hour from Foulpointe and arrive at the small port town of Mahambo where we will catch a ship that will transport us to the majestic island of Sainte Marie. 

    • Arrive at Sainte Marie island and settle into the hotel room. This island is known as an Island for Pirates. Here you will find many interesting and historical places such as pirates’ tomb cemetery, a natural swimming pool located north of the island and also Ile-aux-Nattes and Ilot-Madame, which are two small Islands located south of Sainte Marie.

    • Overnight stay at Natioara Green lodge or similar. Please note that each hotel offers various activities for its guests such as snorkelling, kayaking, Safari Baleine, fishing and more.



  • SAINTE MARIE expand_more

    • Continue to explore the beautiful island of Sainte-Marie or simply relax by the ocean and enjoy the beauty of the Indian Ocean.

    • Overnight stay at Natioara Green lodge or similar.


  • SAINTE MARIE expand_more

    • Free time.

    • Overnight stay at Natioara Green lodge or similar.

  • SAINTE MARIE – ANTANANARIVO [1 hour of flight] expand_more

    • Take a 45-minute flight from Sainte Marie to Antananarivo. 

    • Check-in to the hotel and take some time to get settled. 

    • Explore the historical places in Antananarivo in the afternoon including the Manjakamiadana Palace and the Andafiavaratra Museum in which we will learn about the history of the Malagasy Kingdom.

    • Overnight stay at La Villette or similar.

  • ANTANANARIVO-HOME COUNTRY expand_more

    • Shop for souvenirs to bring back home. 

    • Look at Malagasy craftwork, local spices, vanilla and more 

    • Prepare for the departure to Ivato International Airport. 

    • Arrive at the airport 2-hours prior to your departure time.

What's Included

  • Private car, driver and gasoline charges.

  • Accommodation based on a double room basis with breakfast. [Midrange type]

  • Private transfer from the airport and vice versa.

  • English - speaking Madagascaran tour guide. [Day 1 - Day 5]

  • All the mentioned activities and tourist site with local guide fees.

  • Speedboat transfer from Soanierna Ivongo to Sainte Marie Island. [One way]

  • 1 litre of water per day and per person.

  • All taxes and formalities.

What's Excluded

  • Lunch and dinner.

  • Personal expenses.

  • Domestic flight.

  • Insurance and visa.

Know before you go

Please Bring:

  • Good hiking shoes.

  • Plastic bags to keep things waterproof.

  • Insect repellent.

  • Flashlight. (Head)

  • Sunglass.

  • Binoculars.

  • Camera for good memory and extra battery.

  • Sunscreen.

  • Light clothes.

  • Swimsuit.


  • The tariff varies with the level of comfort you wish to have in accommodation (budget, midrange, upper budget and luxury), transportation (Van, SUV, Four wheel drive), activities, destination (tarred road or secondary, in the mainland or in an island ) and the duration of your stay.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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