Madagascar· 12 days · Tailor-made
Romance and Adventure Experience
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Spend a unique trip with authentic and unusual discoveries. You will be blown away by the nature and the green landscape of the eastern part of the Big Island during 12 days. The chameleons will amaze you, the Indri indri the biggest lemur of the planet will surprise you with its unique cry. Then, let yourself be carried away by the enchanting setting and the exceptional charm of Foulpointe with its fine sandy beach and its transparent waters protected from the waves by a coral barrier. Afterwards, your will continue by the descent of the Pangalanes canal from Toamasina. Let yourself be stunned by the lapping of the water, aboard the boat "Reine Tina", the only floating hotel of the Pangalanes. You will realize an unusual trip which allows you to spend a pleasant romantic moment while discovering a preserved and enclosed region. Then finally, you will end your beautiful trip in Akanin'ny nofy which is a place of dream nestled in an exceptional nature where you can observe various orchids as well as many species of lemurs.
About this trip
A trip we'd happily do again next month
Spend a unique trip with authentic and unusual discoveries. You will be blown away by the nature and the green landscape of the eastern part of the Big Island during 12 days. The chameleons will amaze you, the Indri indri the biggest lemur of the planet will surprise you with its unique cry. Then, let yourself be carried away by the enchanting setting and the exceptional charm of Foulpointe with its fine sandy beach and its transparent waters protected from the waves by a coral barrier. Afterwards, your will continue by the descent of the Pangalanes canal from Toamasina. Let yourself be stunned by the lapping of the water, aboard the boat "Reine Tina", the only floating hotel of the Pangalanes. You will realize an unusual trip which allows you to spend a pleasant romantic moment while discovering a preserved and enclosed region. Then finally, you will end your beautiful trip in Akanin'ny nofy which is a place of dream nestled in an exceptional nature where you can observe various orchids as well as many species of lemurs.
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
Day by day
Your 12-day itinerary
A draft of how the trip flows — every itinerary is fine-tuned around your group, fitness and pace before we book anything.
- 01+
Arrival in Antananarivo
Arrival in Antananarivo and transfer to your hotel for the start of this romance and adventure experience.
Arrival in Antananarivo and transfer to your hotel for the start of this romance and adventure experience.
- 02+
Antananarivo to Peyrieras
Road towards the eastern part of the Big Island with a stop for the discovery of the first lemurs, reptiles and amphibians at Peyrieras.
Road towards the eastern part of the Big Island with a stop for the discovery of the first lemurs, reptiles and amphibians at Peyrieras.
- 03+
Andasibe and the Indri indri
Exploration of the endemic flora and fauna of Andasibe, including the Indri indri, the biggest lemur of the planet, in the reserve of Analamazaotra.
Exploration of the endemic flora and fauna of Andasibe, including the Indri indri, the biggest lemur of the planet, in the reserve of Analamazaotra.
- 04+
Andasibe to Foulpointe
Drive to Foulpointe with its fine sandy beach and transparent waters protected by a coral barrier, and a visit of Fort Manda, a historical relic from the time of the monarchy.
Drive to Foulpointe with its fine sandy beach and transparent waters protected by a coral barrier, and a visit of Fort Manda, a historical relic from the time of the monarchy.
- 05+
Foulpointe to Toamasina
Relaxation at Foulpointe before reaching Toamasina, the gateway to the Pangalanes canal.
Relaxation at Foulpointe before reaching Toamasina, the gateway to the Pangalanes canal.
- 06+
Descent of the Pangalanes aboard the Reine Tina
Start of the descent of the Pangalanes canal from Toamasina aboard the boat Reine Tina, the only floating hotel of the Pangalanes.
Start of the descent of the Pangalanes canal from Toamasina aboard the boat Reine Tina, the only floating hotel of the Pangalanes.
- 07+
Cruise on the Pangalanes canal
Romantic cruise aboard the Reine Tina, lulled by the lapping of the water through this preserved and enclosed region.
Romantic cruise aboard the Reine Tina, lulled by the lapping of the water through this preserved and enclosed region.
- 08+
Pangalanes to Akanin'ny nofy
Continued cruise aboard the Reine Tina to Akanin'ny nofy, a dream place nestled in exceptional nature.
Continued cruise aboard the Reine Tina to Akanin'ny nofy, a dream place nestled in exceptional nature.
- 09+
Palmarium of Akanin'ny nofy
Visit of the Palmarium with its lemurs, orchids and endemic plants in the heart of Akanin'ny nofy.
Visit of the Palmarium with its lemurs, orchids and endemic plants in the heart of Akanin'ny nofy.
- 10+
The Aye Aye of Akanin'ny nofy
Discovery of the Aye Aye, the lemur that brings bad luck, and more time among the various lemur species of Akanin'ny nofy.
Discovery of the Aye Aye, the lemur that brings bad luck, and more time among the various lemur species of Akanin'ny nofy.
- 11+
Akanin'ny nofy to Manambato and Antananarivo
Boat transfer to Manambato, then road back towards Antananarivo.
Boat transfer to Manambato, then road back towards Antananarivo.
- 12+
Antananarivo, Ambohimanga and departure
Discovery of Antananarivo and of Ambohimanga, cradle of the Merina monarchy classified as world heritage by UNESCO, then transfer to the airport for departure.
Discovery of Antananarivo and of Ambohimanga, cradle of the 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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12 days · Tailor-made
Romance and Adventure Experience