Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival at Antananarivo

   • Arrive at the airport where the Malagasy guide will be waiting with a sign with your name on it.

   • After pick-up and transfer to the hotel in Antananarivo, get a special briefing about your upcoming journey and ask any questions you may have about your upcoming adventure.

2. Day 2: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

   • After a good breakfast, begin your journey with a relaxing three hour drive from Antananarivo to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park (also called Analamazoatra).

   • Upon arrival at Andasibe, get settled comfortably into your hotel.

   • In the evening after sunset, take a look at the nocturnal animals such as the biggest chameleon in the world, nocturnal lemurs, snakes and other animals.

3. Day 3: Andasibe National Park & Vakona

   • Take an extensive tour of Andasibe Park, where you will meet and learn about different species of lemurs, monkeys and wild birds, including the “flying-catcher” the Bleu vanga Coua bird. Look at various trees such as the “Palissandre” tree and the “Ebony” tree, etc.

   • In the afternoon, venture through the private reserve of “Vakona”, where you will look at other animals such as the foxes and crocodiles.

4. Day 4: Foulpointe & Tamatave

   • After a delicious breakfast, start your journey to the beautiful village of Foulpointe (Mahavelona). During the drive to Foulpointe, you will see the hypnotizing green landscape with the “Ravenala”, a flowering plant unique to Madagascar's east coast. 

   • On the way to Foulpointe, stop in Tamatave (locally known as Toamasina). This region is famous because it is the first and biggest commercial port in Madagascar.

   • After your stop in Tamatave city, continue the drive with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean to the final destination for the day Foulpointe. Foulpointe is known for its calm sea surrounded by a naturally long wall coral. 

   • Upon arrival at Foulpointe, settle into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

5. Day 5: Mahambo & Sainte Marie

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

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

6. Day 6: At leisure in Sainte Marie

   • Enjoy two days of free time in which you can either continue to explore the beautiful island of Sainte-Marie or simply relax by the ocean and soak in the beauty of the Indian Ocean.

7. Day 7: At leisure in Sainte Marie

   • Enjoy two days of free time in which you can either continue to explore the beautiful island of Sainte-Marie or simply relax by the ocean and soak in the beauty of the Indian Ocean.

8. Day 8: Venture in Antananarivo

   • After breakfast, take a 45-minute flight from Sainte Marie to Antananarivo. 

   • Arrive in Antananarivo, check into the hotel and take some time to get settled. 

   • In the afternoon, go to historical places such as the Manjakamiadana Palace, the Andafiavaratra museum, where you will learn about the history of the Malagasy Kingdom.

9. Day 9: Shopping & Departure

   • Take advantage of a free morning to shop for pretty souvenirs. During your shopping tour, take a look at Malagasy craftwork, local spices, vanilla, and much more. 

   • After shopping, prepare for your departure to Ivato International airport.

   • Arrive at the airport 2 hours before your departure time.