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Madagascar Adventure Trip
3000$
/ per person
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Do you love adventures, the great outdoors, or capturing incredible moments through your lens? Are you drawn to natural wonders and curious about life and culture in remote places?
If so, Madagascar might just be your ultimate adventure playground. It’s true, traveling here isn’t always the easiest, but we promise, the rewards are beyond worth it. From unique wildlife found nowhere else to breathtaking landscapes and vibrant local culture, this journey will leave you speechless. Imagine walking among the iconic Baobab trees, spotting playful lemurs, exploring lush rainforests, and experiencing island life up close. You’ll board a 12-hour train winding through charming local towns, and even spend 3 days sailing along the Pangalanes river in a traditional canoe, uncovering some of Madagascar’s most secluded villages and untouched nature along the way. To top it all off, you’ll unwind on the dreamy beaches of Île Sainte-Marie and Île aux Nattes, the perfect paradise ending to your adventure. Ready to make memories in Madagascar? Let’s go!
Highlights:
- 3 days traditional canoe trip and camping along the Tsiribihina river
- Explore the markets of the capital Antananarivo
- Explore the Biodiversity & Wildlife (lemurs, chameleons, brids…)
- Witness the legendary allée des Baobabs
- Donation and visit of local schools and workshops with kids
- Sailing in the ocean and BBQ seafood picnic
- Hike in the Mantadia National Park to discover the diverse fauna and flaura
- Hike in the Analamazoatra National Park to encounter the Indri Indri lemur.
- 12 hour train ride from moramanga to Toamasina
- Celebrate New Year’s eve on the paradise island if Ile aux Nattes
- Sailing and snorkelling around Ile Sainte Marie
- Discover the island life on Ile Sainte Marie
Number of days: 15 Days/14 Nights
Dates : 21/12/2025 Till 04/01/2026
Maximum Trip Capacity: 10 persons
All areas or towns visited:
Antananarivo – Antsirabe – Miandrivazo – Tsiribihina – Kirindy – Morondava – Andasibe – Toamasina – Ile Sainte Marie
15 Days/14 Nights
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Destination
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Departure Time
21 Dec 2025 -
Return Time
4 Jan 2026 -
Included
Upcoming Small Group Trips -
Not Included
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Tour Plan
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Day 1: Antananarivo
- Arrival to Ivato International Airport and Airport meet up and Pickup by your tour leader Pia. Then transfer to Antananarivo. (If you are taking different flight times we can arrange meet up).
- Free afternoon in the central market and dinner at Hotel
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Day 2: Antananarivo - Antsirabe - Miandrivazo
- Departure at 3 am in the morning from Antananarivo for a full day road trip towards Miandrivazo.
- Breakfast stop in Antsirabe and artisanal visits in local workshops.
- Upon arrival to Miandrivazo check in and dinner at ecolodge.
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Day 3: Passy – Sallanches – Saint Gervais/Le Fayet – Chamonix
- Breakfast at the lodge
- Start of the Tsiribihina river trip.
- On this 1st day of expedition, you will sit back in the canoe, relax and enjoy the full day ride crossing the massif of Bemaraha and admiring the pristine landscape and wildlife (lemurs, birds, herons, wild ducks, parrots, raptors, kingfishers, chameleons, insects and butterflies).
- Pic Nic lunch and stop by the Nosinapela waterfall for a dip in its natural swimming pool.
- In the evening we will settle a camp in the village of Begidro on the river sand bank and have a cooked dinner around the campfire.
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Day 4: Tsiribihina river
- On our second day, we will continue cruising slowly on the river to discover remote villages. We will have a picnic lunch on the way.
- In the evening we will settle a camp on the river sand bank and have a cooked dinner around the campfire.
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DAY 5: Tsiribihina river - Kirindy
- On our third day, we will proceed for the last part of the canoe trip passing through the rice fields on the riverbanks. The canoe will finally stop at the village of Taroatna
- From Tsaroatna we will drive to Kirindy for rest and lunch. Then we will visit the sacred Baobab.
- Afternoon workshop with school kids from whom we gave the educational donation and gift sharing .
- Diner and overnight at the lodge.
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DAY 6: Kirindy - Morondava
- Pre-dawn departure to experience the breathtaking sunrise at the legendary Allée des Baobabs, to enjoy its serene beauty before the crowds. Then we will plant a a baobab tree to contribute to conservation efforts, followed by a delightful breakfast at a local Baobab restaurant.
- Drive to Morondava for a traditional pirogue cruise along the bay, passing through a mangrove and virgin coastlines. We will stop at a white sandy beach for relaxation and swimming/snorkelling and have a delicious seafood lunch before returning back to Morondava for overnight.
- Check in, rest and Dinner at local ecolodge with Seaview.
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Day 7: Morondava - Antananarivo – Andasibe
- Breakfast at ecolodge.
- We will catch a national Flight from Morondava to Antananarivo at 9h45 am - arrival to Antananarivo at 10h50 am.
- Meet the rest of the group joining the second part of the trip and proceed driving to Andasibe for an evening arrival. Lunch stop on the way.
- Guided nocturnal walk to see the fauna that comes out at night.
- Dinner and overnight at ecolodge
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Day 8: Andasibe
- Breakfast at lodge.
- Easy Hike about 4 km on the Intri Circuit in Analamazoatra National Park . This is where you will explore different lemur territories and specially see the Indri Indri, and you’ll see a greater diversity of plants and birds. Easy Hiking difficulty about 3/4 hours.
- We will have locally prepared lunch made by a community association, with traditional dishes. After lunch, visit a local raffia workshop, where artisans demonstrate their traditional weaving techniques used to craft hats, bags, and decorative items.
- Dinner at rest at ecolodge
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Day 9: Andasibe
- Breakfast at lodge.
- Medium level unique hike, 5 km along the Rianala trail in the Mantadia National Park’s rain forest known for its rare orchids, waterfalls, birds and most importantly lemurs. Around 4 hours medium level trail.
- Home-cooked lunch prepared by the local women’s association. After lunch, we will have an afternoon walk around the town of Andasibe and visit a local school, where you will have the opportunity to interact with the children through a meaningful workshop and engaging in educational and cultural exchange, and participate in a donation handover, providing essential school supplies. We will conclude the visit with a heartfelt goodbye ceremony, a moment of gratitude and connection before departing.
- Return to ecolodge to rest and and dinner
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Day 10: Andasibe - Moramanga – Toamasina
- Pick up picnic breakfast & lunch.
- Drive towards Moramanga at 5 am in the morning.
- Train ride from Moramanga to Toamasina (Tamatave).
- Arrival to Toamasina train station and transfer to lodge. Rest and dinner at the lodge.
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DAY 11: Toamasina - Soaniera Ivongo - Ile sainte Marie - Ile aux Nattes
- Pick up picnic breakfast
- 3 am drive towards Soaniera Ivongo to take 10 am Ferry boat towards ile sainte Marie.
- Arrival to the island at 12 pm, and transfer to lodge on ile aux nattes to put luggage and special seafood lunch at local restaurant with amazing vibe.
- Free afternoon for resting or kayaking in the clear lagoon.
- Evening dinner and traditional musical/dancing night new year eve at our lodge.
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DAY 12: Ile aux Nattes
- Breakfast at Ecolodge
- Pirogue boat excursion, exploring the island’s coastline and heading to Îles aux Sables for a snorkelling experience in crystal-clear waters. Then we will relax on a private white sandy beach and savor a freshly prepared seafood picnic lunch.
- Afternoon return to lodge to rest and then, walk around ile aux nattes to visit vanilla plantation, local villages and sunset from scenic spot with optional drinks.
- Return in the evening to our lodge for dinner and overnight
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Day 13: Ile aux Nattes – Ile Sainte Marie
- Breakfast at Ecolodge
- Transfer to Ile Sainte Marie a full day ATV ride around the island route, visiting local villages, mangrove, natural pools and scenic views with delicious lunch at local seafood restaurant.
- Return in the evening to our lodge for dinner and resting.
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DAY 14: Ile aux Nattes – Ile Sainte Marie
- Transfer to airport for 4 am flight back to Antananarivo.
- Visit the artisans market upon arrival to Antananarivo and then check in at your hotel for breakfast or resting.
- Afternoon roaming around the markets of the center of Antananarivo for optional shopping.
- Diner at the Hotel.
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DAY 15: Ile aux Nattes – Ile Sainte Marie
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Attend the ceremonial mass of Père Pedro in the nearby village of Akamasoa and guided village tour.
- Transfer to airport for departures.
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Environmental:
Within this trip fees each participant is donating an amount to compensate on his/her flight’s CO2 emissions. Within this trip fee each participant plant trees in Madagascar through a local reforestation NGOLocal Community:
We particularly teamed up with Malagasy rural tourism NGOs to offer some unique local experiences. In addition 70% out of the trip cost is directly generating income to the local communities working in the tourism sector, from accommodations to services, activities and small businesses.Community Service:
Included in the trip fee, each participant is donating 50$ that will be distributed among fragile schools that we will visit and volunteer parts of our days during the trip.Prices:
- 3000$/Person (in Twin Room)
- 3530$/Person (in Single room)
Rate Includes:
- Professional 24/7 Tour Leader
- Full private days TOUR, VISITS, ENTRENCES (referring to the program)
- Private TRANSPORTATION with all fuel expenses throughout all the journey according to the program with All Airport PICK UPS and TRANSFERS.
- All Nights ACCOMODATION in local ecolodges
- MEALS: all Breakfasts + 11 Lunches + all Dinners
- Local guides
- Travel Insurance covering daily activities and tours
- Donations for carbon footprint compensation and social support cause.
- Water refill at all times.
Rate Excludes:
- International Flights
- Visa fees upon arrival (price: 35€)
- Any Alcoholic drinks during all mentioned meals
- Laundry service
- Personal expenses and souvenirs.
- Any other service not included under “RATE INCLUDES”
Registration policy:
- Registration will not be taken into consideration or confirmed unless you pay at least 25% DEPOSIT out of the total amount.
- Later 50% has to be paid 3 month prior to trip starting date.
- The remaining 25% should be settled 1 month prior to trip date.
- Passport of the traveler should be valid for at least 6 months after the departure date.
Cancellation policy:
- IF you cancel your reservation, 60 days and above your scheduled trip date, The full amount you paid will be refunded, minus the bank charges.
- IF cancellation occurs between 59 to 15 Days before your scheduled trip dates, 50% out of the total amount will be refunded. (Subject to case by case)
- IF cancellation occurs Starting and less than 14 Days before your scheduled trip dates the full amount will be unrefunded. (Subject to case by case)
What to bring?
- One Big backpack 50 L and one waist bag.
- Bring lightweight, breathable clothing for daytime activities and warmer layers such as sweaters or jackets for cooler evenings.
- Comfortable walking shoes & hiking boots are essential, especially for the activities planned, exploring historical sites and natural attractions with uneven terrain.
- Rain jacket or poncho
- A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are important for protection against the sun.
- Flipflops for all time wearing
- Swimwear for swimming.
- Quick dry towel
- Refillable Water bottle.
- Personal medication: Bring any necessary prescription medications and a small first aid kit for minor emergencies.
- Portable charger and universal adapter
- Optional: Camping mattress and sleeping bag.
- Headlamp or Flashlight
- Wet wipes and tissue papers.
- Overnight essentials: Light pyjamas, toiletries kit
- Insect Repellant
- Small Gifts for Locals (pens, notebooks, or small souvenirs can be appreciated in rural areas)
Anything to be planned or prepared in advance?
- Physical fitness: Be ready for moderate physical activities for hiking
- Travel/Activity Insurance: Consider taking out insurance to cover any unexpected events or accidents related to your trip.