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The Tropical East

12 days
Start and end in Antananarivo
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Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Antananarivo

    Your tour starts when the team welcomes you at IVATO International Airport and drives you to your hotel. Depending on when you arrive, you might get a quick briefing about what's coming up over the next few days.

    Landmarks/POIs
    IVATO International Airport
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Antananarivo to Andasibe

    After breakfast you'll head toward Andasibe, and there's a stop along the way at an exotic farm with reptiles, amphibians, and mammals to check out. Later that evening you'll go on a night walk to see the animals that are active after dark in the area.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to exotic farm with reptiles, amphibians, and mammals
    • Night walk to see nocturnal animals
    Landmarks/POIs
    Andasibe
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Andasibe

    You're up early to visit Analamazaotra Special Reserve where you can see Madagascar's wildlife in their natural habitat, especially the Indri Indri lemurs. The afternoon takes you to Vakona private reserve and lemur island for more wildlife viewing.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Analamazaotra Special Reserve
    • Wildlife viewing including Indri Indri lemurs
    • Visit to Vakona private reserve and lemur island
    Landmarks/POIs
    Analamazaotra Special Reserve
    Vakona Private Reserve
  4. Day 4

    Andasibe to Ankanin'ny Nofy

    After breakfast you'll travel to Manambato, then board a boat across Rasoa Be Lake and down the Pangalanes channel to Ankanin'ny Nofy. Once settled at your hotel, an evening visit is planned to spot the Aye-aye lemurs that come out at night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Boat crossing of Rasoa Be Lake
    • Cruise along Pangalanes channel
    • Nocturnal visit to see Aye-aye lemurs
    Landmarks/POIs
    Rasoa Be Lake
    Pangalanes Channel
    Ankanin'ny Nofy
  5. Day 5

    Ankanin'ny Nofy

    The morning includes a visit to the private reserve to see Madagascar's endemic plants and animals up close. Your afternoon is yours to spend walking along the channel edge, swimming, or heading out to nearby villages.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to private reserve featuring endemic plants and animals

    Optional Activities

    • Walking along the channel edge
    • Swimming
    • Visiting surrounding villages
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ankanin'ny Nofy Private Reserve
  6. Day 6

    Ankanin'ny Nofy to Mahambo

    A boat transfers you from Ankanin'ny Nofy to Toamasina, Madagascar's main commercial port. You'll be picked up and driven to Mahambo where you'll stay for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer to Toamasina
    Landmarks/POIs
    Toamasina Port
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Mahambo to Sainte Marie

    After breakfast you take a boat to Sainte Marie, an island sitting in turquoise waters with beautiful beaches all around. You'll check into your hotel once you arrive on the island.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer to Sainte Marie
    Landmarks/POIs
    Sainte Marie Island
  8. Days 8 - 9

    Sainte Marie

    For two days you have the freedom to explore at your own pace. You could rent motorcycles or bikes to get around Ambodifotatra, try whale watching if the season is right, or take a day trip out to the Island of Nattes.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Motorcycle or bike rental for exploration
    • Visit to Ambodifotatra
    • Whale watching
    • Day excursion to Island of Nattes
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ambodifotatra
    Island of Nattes
  9. Day 10

    Sainte Marie to Antananarivo

    After your time on Sainte Marie, a boat or ferry takes you to Sainte Marie Airport based on your flight time. From there you fly back to Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo, then get driven to your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Landmarks/POIs
    IVATO International Airport
  10. Day 11

    Antananarivo

    Following breakfast you'll take a city tour through Antananarivo to see the old architecture and government buildings from the upper parts of town. Then you head to Ambohimanga, the historical seat of the Merina monarchy, before going back to your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Antananarivo
    • Visit to Ambohimanga
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ambohimanga
  11. Day 12

    Antananarivo Departure

    If your schedule permits, you'll stop at craft markets to pick up souvenirs. Then based on your flight time, you'll be driven to the airport for your departure from Madagascar.

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at craft markets for souvenirs
    Landmarks/POIs
    IVATO International Airport
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