11 days tour

Family Trip - East Coast, Pangalanes, Till Sainte Marie

Family Trip - East Coast, Pangalanes, Till Sainte Marie

This tour includes:

Guide

English or French speaking guide

Transport

4 X 4 car or minivan or bus according the number of participant Spead boat Manambato - Ankaninโ€™nofy - Tamatave Boat to Mahambo till Sainte Marie

Meals

10 breakfasts American

Others

All transfers from/to the airport Park entrance fees and local guide services at the parks : Peyreras- Analamazaotra, VOI- Palmarium reserve Mentioned excursions Vignette and touristic taxes

Accommodation

10 nights at the hotel on bed and breakfast or similar TSANGATSANGA HOTEL ** ANDASIBE CYPERUS HOTEL*** PALMARIUM LA PIROGUE *** NATIORA LODGE ***

Not included:

Flights

Economy class Sainte - Marie -Antananarivo

Others

Personal expenses (tips, facultative beverages Lunches, dinner (about 10โ‚ฌ or 20โ‚ฌ per person per lunch) Any extra activities not mentioned in the program Long haul and domestic flights Insurances

Optional

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Family Trip - East Coast, Pangalanes, Till Sainte Marie

  • Day 1 Day 1: Paris - Antananarivo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Paris - Antananarivo

      Arrival in Antananarivo

      Meeting the guide at airport hall

      Transfert to your hotel 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Antananarivo - Andasibe 150 Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Antananarivo - Andasibe 150 Km

      Have breakfast at the hotel. 

      Then drive east towards Pรฉrinet National park. One of the main roads of the country, it is relying the most important sea port in Toamasina and the capital Antananarivo, a heavy traffic.

      We leave the highlands by the steep slope of Mandraka where starts the forest. Visit of the butterfly farm to see an amazing concentration of chameleon, gecko, leaf-tailed gecko and butterfly of course. Then go on east.

      Arrival at Pรฉrinet in the afternoon. 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Andasibe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Andasibe

      After breakfast we walk in the forest with a local guide to discover the site. Being close to Antananarivo makes it the most visited park in Madagascar. It is the best place to meet Indri-Indri, the biggest of lemurs, fascinating family group behaviour, the guide will inform you about their customs. Other species living in the forest are bamboo lemur (Hapalemur Griseus), woolly lemur (Avahi Laniger)โ€ฆ

      The flora is very interesting, there are many medicinal plants.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Andasibe -Manambato - Ankanin Nofy 140 Km Then By Boat 30Min
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Andasibe -Manambato - Ankanin Nofy 140 Km Then By Boat 30Min

      Breakfast at the hotel 

      Then drive to Manambato where a launch takes us on the Canal des Pangalanes to Ankanyโ€™ny Nofy.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Ankanin Nofy
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Ankanin Nofy

      Visit of Palmarium Reserve. We devote the morning to explore and discover Malagasy fauna .

      Spare lunch time  at the hotel.

      We leave you free in the afternoon; you have the choice between relaxations in your bungalows balcony or walk around. Someone from the hotel will show you the trail to the villages in the surroundings. Afternoon visit to the fisherโ€™s village of Andranokoditra 

  • Day 6 Day 6: Ankanin Nofy - Tamatave - Mahambo 3Hours Of Sailing + 80 Km Of Road
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Ankanin Nofy - Tamatave - Mahambo 3Hours Of Sailing + 80 Km Of Road

      Passing through Rasoabe, Rasoamasay and Ampitabe Lakes, the Canal des Pangalanes was built at the beginning of the last century, it runs along the east coast in more than 400 km from Toamasina to Manakara. It links up lakes, ponds and rivers. Unfortunately this waterway is not well maintained nowadays.

      We reach Toamasina river port, We will meet the guide  and continuation till Mahambo 

  • Day 7 Day 7: Mahambo- Sainte Marie
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Mahambo- Sainte Marie

      Have an early breakfast at the hotel.

      Transfer by boat to go across the canal separating the big Island to Ste Marie (+/- 3h).

      Here you are on hidden Indian Ocean paradise. Ste Marie is a quiet and peaceful place, with naturally some white sand and coconut palms.

      The hotel staff welcomes you at Ambodifotatra port, in the centre, and then drives you to the hotel.

  • Day 8 Day 8-9: Sainte Marie
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8-9: Sainte Marie

      Days at leisure, you are free to choose your activity, the best way to move around is by bicycle or motor bike. You can rent out a mountain bike to go east coast, visit pirate graveyards or just ride along the beach and villages. You can go to โ€œIle aux Nattesโ€ at the very south of Ste Marie, then take a canoe to go across the lagoon to the other side, the Island tour on foot along the beach is enchanting. 

      You have a possibility for a sea outing, diving or snorkelling towards the coral reef in this clear water. 

      A day of just relaxation is also possible, with a lovely setting, the sun and the lively mood.

      Ste Marie is also known for whales watching, the best period to see humpback whale is on July to September. You can make an outing by boat to meet whales coming from the Antarctic to mate at Ste Marie warm sea. 

  • Day 9 Day 10: Sainte Marie - Antananarivo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Sainte Marie - Antananarivo

      After a good breakfast and a last swim at the turquoise sea of the lagoon the hotel staff drives you to the airport. Fly to Antananarivo (1h)

      Depending on flight schedule you lunch in Ste Marie or Antananarivo. 

      We stop at the crafts market for buying souvenirs if time is good.

      Transfer to the hotel and dine at the restaurant.

      The program might change depending on Ste Marie flight schedule. 

  • Day 10 Day 11: Antananarivo Return Back
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Antananarivo Return Back

      According the schedule flight, transfer to the airport 

      International flight

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 2 / Max: 75

Age range allowed for this experience.

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