Madagascar· 10 days · Guided
A Sanctuary of Peace in the Middle of the Sand Dunes
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The southwestern coast of Madagascar is among the most beautiful lagoons in the world protected by a coral reef of more than 450km. A land of dreams and adventure containing many treasures that offer breathtaking landscapes, such as giant baobabs. Magnificent beaches stretching the eye with sand dunes as a backdrop; a steppe covered with thorny plants; it is definitely the ideal place to relax. The sound of the waves, the swaying of the dugouts and the shouts of the children sliding on the dunes come to animate the peacefulness. Multicolored fish, turtles, corals, various underwater vegetation and wrecks are daily in these crystalline waters, with the presence of the Sun King every day of the year. A paradise of peace.
About this trip
A trip we'd happily do again next month
The southwestern coast of Madagascar is among the most beautiful lagoons in the world protected by a coral reef of more than 450km. A land of dreams and adventure containing many treasures that offer breathtaking landscapes, such as giant baobabs. Magnificent beaches stretching the eye with sand dunes as a backdrop; a steppe covered with thorny plants; it is definitely the ideal place to relax. The sound of the waves, the swaying of the dugouts and the shouts of the children sliding on the dunes come to animate the peacefulness. Multicolored fish, turtles, corals, various underwater vegetation and wrecks are daily in these crystalline waters, with the presence of the Sun King every day of the year. A paradise of peace.
This is one of our signature guided 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 10-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 accommodation.
Arrival in Antananarivo and transfer to your accommodation.
- 02+
Antananarivo – Southwest coast
Travel to the southwestern coast of Madagascar, among the most beautiful lagoons in the world protected by a coral reef of more than 450 km.
Travel to the southwestern coast of Madagascar, among the most beautiful lagoons in the world protected by a coral reef of more than 450 km.
- 03+
Spiny forest of Reniala & baobabs
Discovery of the spiny forest of Reniala with its majestic giant baobabs and its rich fauna.
Discovery of the spiny forest of Reniala with its majestic giant baobabs and its rich fauna.
- 04+
White sand dunes & Salary
Crossing the white sand dunes of the southwest coast on the way to the bay of Salary.
Crossing the white sand dunes of the southwest coast on the way to the bay of Salary.
- 05+
Bay of Salary
Relaxation in the paradisiacal bay of Salary, with its multicoloured fish, turtles and corals in the crystalline waters.
Relaxation in the paradisiacal bay of Salary, with its multicoloured fish, turtles and corals in the crystalline waters.
- 06+
Relaxation in Salary
Free day in this haven of peace, lulled by the sound of the waves and the swaying of the dugouts.
Free day in this haven of peace, lulled by the sound of the waves and the swaying of the dugouts.
- 07+
Salary – southwest beaches
More time among the magnificent beaches stretching the eye with sand dunes as a backdrop.
More time among the magnificent beaches stretching the eye with sand dunes as a backdrop.
- 08+
Southwest – Antananarivo
Return flight to Antananarivo and transfer to your accommodation.
Return flight to Antananarivo and transfer to your accommodation.
- 09+
Antananarivo & Ambohimanga
Discovery of the city of Antananarivo and of Ambohimanga, cradle of the Merina monarchy classified as world heritage by UNESCO.
Discovery of the city of Antananarivo and of Ambohimanga, cradle of the Merina monarchy classified as world heritage by UNESCO.
- 10+
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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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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10 days · Guided
A Sanctuary of Peace in the Middle of the Sand Dunes