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The Promised Land

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Honeymoon in the greenest region of Madagascar. The encounter with various species of lemurs, reptiles, chameleons within the lush vegetation of eastern Madagascar will be among the highlights of this 14-day tour. The light hikes in the various parks and reserves will make the happiness of the nature lovers. The small cruise on the Pangalanes Canal will fascinate you even more to reach Akanin'ny nofy which is a dream place nestled in an exceptional nature where you can observe a variety of orchids as well as many species of lemurs. During the season of the whales, you will be able to make a small safari to see these giants with the broads of the island of Sainte Marie where fine sand beaches await you there. A good relaxation and idyllic moments on the beach on the paradisiacal island of Sainte Marie will finish the trip. Finally, back to the capital, to discover Ambohimanga, the cradle of the former monarchy, classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

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The Promised Land

About this trip

A trip we'd happily do again next month

Honeymoon in the greenest region of Madagascar. The encounter with various species of lemurs, reptiles, chameleons within the lush vegetation of eastern Madagascar will be among the highlights of this 14-day tour. The light hikes in the various parks and reserves will make the happiness of the nature lovers. The small cruise on the Pangalanes Canal will fascinate you even more to reach Akanin'ny nofy which is a dream place nestled in an exceptional nature where you can observe a variety of orchids as well as many species of lemurs. During the season of the whales, you will be able to make a small safari to see these giants with the broads of the island of Sainte Marie where fine sand beaches await you there. A good relaxation and idyllic moments on the beach on the paradisiacal island of Sainte Marie will finish the trip. Finally, back to the capital, to discover Ambohimanga, the cradle of the former monarchy, classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

This is one of our signature tailor-made journeys in Madagascar. We've walked it many times — alone, with friends, with our own families — and we've shaped it into something we're genuinely proud of.

You'll be in a small group, led by a local guide who knows the trails, the families along the way, and the best place to stop for lunch. Nothing rushed. Nothing generic.

Glimpses of the trip

Photos from the trail

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Day by day

Your 14-day itinerary

A draft of how the trip flows — every itinerary is fine-tuned around your group, fitness and pace before we book anything.

  1. 01

    Arrival in Antananarivo

    Arrival in Antananarivo and transfer to your hotel for a honeymoon in the greenest region of Madagascar.

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    Arrival in Antananarivo and transfer to your hotel for a honeymoon in the greenest region of Madagascar.

  2. 02

    Antananarivo to Peyrieras

    Road eastward with a stop at the private park of Peyrieras for the discovery of the first lemurs, reptiles and amphibians.

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    Road eastward with a stop at the private park of Peyrieras for the discovery of the first lemurs, reptiles and amphibians.

  3. 03

    Andasibe and the Indri indri

    Visit of the endemic flora and fauna of Andasibe, including the Indri indri, with light hikes through the lush vegetation.

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    Visit of the endemic flora and fauna of Andasibe, including the Indri indri, with light hikes through the lush vegetation.

  4. 04

    Andasibe at leisure

    More light hikes among the various parks and reserves of Andasibe for the happiness of nature lovers.

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    More light hikes among the various parks and reserves of Andasibe for the happiness of nature lovers.

  5. 05

    Cruise on the Pangalanes canal

    A small cruise on the Pangalanes canal towards Akanin'ny nofy through this preserved eastern region.

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    A small cruise on the Pangalanes canal towards Akanin'ny nofy through this preserved eastern region.

  6. 06

    Akanin'ny nofy and the Palmarium

    Meeting with various lemurs in the exceptional nature of the Palmarium at Akanin'ny nofy, with its variety of orchids.

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    Meeting with various lemurs in the exceptional nature of the Palmarium at Akanin'ny nofy, with its variety of orchids.

  7. 07

    Transfer to Sainte Marie

    Transfer to the paradisiacal island of Sainte Marie with its fine sand beaches.

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    Transfer to the paradisiacal island of Sainte Marie with its fine sand beaches.

  8. 08

    Whale safari off Sainte Marie

    During the whale season, a small safari to see these giants off the broads of the island of Sainte Marie.

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    During the whale season, a small safari to see these giants off the broads of the island of Sainte Marie.

  9. 09

    Île aux Nattes

    Relaxation at the idyllic beaches of Sainte Marie and excursion to the paradisiacal island of Nattes.

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    Relaxation at the idyllic beaches of Sainte Marie and excursion to the paradisiacal island of Nattes.

  10. 10

    Sainte Marie at leisure

    Idyllic moments on the beaches of Sainte Marie.

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    Idyllic moments on the beaches of Sainte Marie.

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    Sainte Marie at leisure

    More relaxation on the paradisiacal island of Sainte Marie.

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    More relaxation on the paradisiacal island of Sainte Marie.

  12. 12

    Sainte Marie at leisure

    Continued relaxation on the fine sand beaches of Sainte Marie.

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    Continued relaxation on the fine sand beaches of Sainte Marie.

  13. 13

    Sainte Marie back to Antananarivo

    Domestic flight from Sainte Marie back to the capital, Antananarivo.

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    Domestic flight from Sainte Marie back to the capital, Antananarivo.

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    Ambohimanga and departure

    Discovery of Ambohimanga, cradle of the former Merina monarchy classified as world heritage by UNESCO, then transfer to the airport for departure.

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    Discovery of Ambohimanga, cradle of the former Merina monarchy classified as world heritage by UNESCO, then transfer to the airport for departure.

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What's included

Everything that's covered

  • ✓Local guide throughout
  • ✓All accommodation in selected guesthouses & hotels
  • ✓Daily breakfast and most dinners
  • ✓Luggage transfers between stages
  • ✓All ground transport during the trip
  • ✓Detailed route notes and maps

Not included

What you'll arrange yourself

  • —International flights to/from Madagascar
  • —Madagascar visa (€35 on arrival)
  • —Travel insurance
  • —Drinks, tips and personal expenses

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