Guide

Good professional English, French, Italian or Spanish speaking guide according to your request during your stay.

Accommodation

Accommodation with breakfast as indicated in the program, based on a double room (or similar)

Meals

Picnic lunch on Days 2, 3, 4

Others

•Tourist taxes and vignettes •One bottle of water per person per day

Transport

Transfers

Not included:

Insurance

Your personal insurances

Flights

International and national flights: Antananarivo - Sainte Marie and Sainte Marie - Antananarivo

Optional

Tips and drinks, extras and personal expenses

Others

•The price of the visa: +/- 35 €. •Meals not specified in the benefits included

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Day 1 Day 1: Discovering Sainte Marie City.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Discovering Sainte Marie City.

Upon arrival at Sainte Marie, according to the disembarkation schedule, generally in the course of the morning whether by sea or by air, the first day would be dedicated to the discovery of the capital of Sainte Marie Island, Ambodifototra or Ambodifotatra. The visit of this big village and its surroundings will give you information on the history, culture and daily life of the people of this island. Start with a visit to the Queen Betty Museum which contains an impressive collection of objects. Photos are on display to show the daily life of the inhabitants and their history, as well as the image of the importance of whales in the lives of the Sainte Marie people. Next, you will discover an old church that was built in 1857 and is known as the oldest church in Madagascar. Then, continue to visit the "Cemetery of the pirates". This site offers a panoramic view of a vast lagoon made up of mangroves. Back to the hotel.

• Meal included: Breakfast

• Accommodation: Hotel BORAHA VILLAGE or similar
Day 2 Day 2: Excursion To The Mats Island: "Ile Aux Nattes"
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Excursion To The Mats Island: "Ile Aux Nattes"

After your breakfast, embark on a trip to the "Ile aux nattes", a small paradise island. Situated south of Ambodifotatra, it offers beautiful white sandy beaches and a lagoon with turquoise waters ideal for lazing around and diving. You can sail around the island with a pirogue. The boat man will offer you several stops. Return to the hotel.

• Meals included: Breakfast and picnic lunch.

• Accommodation: Boraha village or similar
Day 3 Day 3: Humpback Whale Safari
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Humpback Whale Safari

This whale-watching boat trip could only be done in July to September, and lasts about 2 hours. You will have the opportunity to see the majestic leap of these marine mammals. This excursion will be replaced by a nautical activities on the “Ilot aux Sable”s if the stay is scheduled outside the whale season. In this islet you can snorkel to the reef, to observe the seabed in the middle of crystal clear waters and enjoy a swim. Back to the hotel with a small massage to enjoy a moment of well-being.

• Meals included: Breakfast and picnic lunch.

• Accommodation: Hotel BORAHA VILLAGE or similar
Day 4 Day 4: Discovery Of The Natural Pools In The North Of The Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Discovery Of The Natural Pools In The North Of The Island

After your breakfast, a day of adventure awaits you. You will discover the natural pools of the island. They are located near the village of Ambodirano, north of Sainte Marie, at the end of a beautiful red clay track. The first pool is called the Antsarikelitry pool. Many "fady" have respecting for people, like, it’s forbidden to put feet with shoes in the water. The second is the Antsarirabe swimming pool. The waters are calm in this one. The last one is the small lagoon, the current is stronger and swimming is not recommended.

• Meals included: Breakfast and picnic lunch.

• Accommodation: Hotel BORAHA VILLAGE or similar
Day 5 Day 5: Last Day Of Discovery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Last Day Of Discovery

In the morning after breakfast, before return in the middle of the afternoon, visiting the small zoological park "Endemika". The park presents flora typical of tropical ecosystems, fauna such as snakes and reptiles but also turtles, lemurs (entrusted to the park for care). Last stroll in the coconut groves, preparation for back to home country.

• Meals included: Breakfast

5 days tour

5 Days To Discover The Pirates Island

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Itinerary of your trip 5 Days To Discover The Pirates Island

Day 1: Discovering Sainte Marie City.

Day 2: Excursion To The Mats Island: "Ile Aux Nattes"

Day 3: Humpback Whale Safari

Day 4: Discovery Of The Natural Pools In The North Of The Island

Day 5: Last Day Of Discovery

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