Itinerary

1. HOMECOUNTRY – ANTANANARIVO

   • 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.

2. ANTANANARIVO – ANDASIBE [140 Km - 3 Hours on the way]

   • 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.

3. andasibe

   • 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.

4. ANDASIBE-FOULPOINTE [270 KM - 7 hours on the way ]

   • 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.

5. 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

   • 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.

6. SAINTE MARIE

   • 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.

7. SAINTE MARIE

   • Free time.

   • Overnight stay at Natioara Green lodge or similar.

8. SAINTE MARIE – ANTANANARIVO [1 hour of flight]

   • 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.

9. ANTANANARIVO-HOME COUNTRY

   • 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.