Explore with us the verdant East Coast scenery, with its Rosewood, lush vegetation and fragrant vanilla. Visit the exclusive Peyreiras reptile farms to observe the butterflies, insects, reptiles and amphibians that inhabit the area. Delight in spotting the multitude of lemurs and endemic plants that can be found at Andasibe – Mantadia National Park. Spot the largest lemur in the world, the Indri Indri, and find yourself at Ankanin’ny nofy, otherwise known as the “Dream Nest”, with its tranquil lakes. Journey through the Palmarium reserve to witness miles of palm trees and lemurs, along with carnivorous plants. Lastly, find the Aye Aye and its nocturnal activity at Ankanin’ny nofy Palmarium.
7 days / 6 nights
Tour Highlights | Included and Excluded | Price | Day to Day Program
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Tour Highlights
- The East coast area, blanketed in lush greenery, featuring rain forest, rosewood and vanilla
- Peyreiras reptiles farms, home to butterflies, insects, reptiles and batrachians
- Andasibe National Park, teeming with lemurs, orchids and endemic plants
- Meet the largest lemur in existence, the Indri Indri, at this park
- Ankanin’ny Nofy, or the “Dream Nest”, is home to beautiful lakes
- Palmarium Reserve, known for its miles of palm trees, lemurs and carnivorous plants
- The Aye Aye is found at Ankanin’ny Nofy Palmarium
What is Included?
- Private meet and greet at “Ivato International Airport”
- Transport by private car, fuel, a driver, an assistant guide: Antananarivo – Peyreiras reptiles farm – Andasibe – Night walk – Andasibe / Andasibe – Analamazaotra National Park – Islet of Lemur Vakona – Andasibe / Andasibe – Manambato / Manambato – Antananarivo
- Accommodation at the hotel: Antananarivo (1 night) / Andasibe (2 nights) / Palmarium Ankanin’ny Nofy (2 nights) / Antananarivo (1 night )
- Continental breakfast: Antananarivo / Andasibe / Palmarium Ankanin,ny Nofy / Antananarivo
- Transfer by car: Ivato airport – Antananarivo City / Antananarivo City – Ivato airport
- Transfer by motor boats: Manambato – Palmarium Ankanin’ny Nofy / Palmarium Ankanin’ny Nofy – Manambato
- Park entrance fee including local guide: Peyreiras Reptiles Farm at Marozevo / Night walk at Andasibe / Analamazaotra National Park / Ilot de Lodge Vakona / Night walk at Palmarium / Palmarium Reserve / Ankanin’ny Nofy Village visit
What is excluded?
- Personal spending money
- The lunch
- The dinner
- Tips
- Beverages
- All international flight costs and visa fees or assistance unless otherwise specified
- Travel insurance, including emergency medical evacuation cover
Price
The Green East: 7 days / 6 nights
Standard Package: Standard Package (Chalet des Roses hotel / Feon’ny ala hotel / Palmarium hotel / Samsara hotel)
Solo traveler: 1465 euro, 2 persons: 1638 (819 euro p.p.), 3 or more persons: price on request.
These packages includes all the amenities to ensure your comfort, convenience and safety. We provide good quality transportation, experienced drivers and professional tour guides. So sit back and enjoy your journey as we take care of everything for you!
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Day to Day Program
Day 1: international airport of Ivato – Antananarivo – hotel
Welcoming at the international airport of Ivato, meet and greet, transfer to your hotel. Overnight at chalet des roses, standard room
Day 2: Antananarivo – Peyrieras reptiles farm – Andasibe – night walk – Andasibe – hotel
Meet you in your hotel then transfer to Andasibe located 135 Km East of Antananarivo. On the way visit Peyreiras reptiles farm to spot reptiles endemic of Madagascar. This is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing animals! Continuation till Andasibe. This is a best place to encounter lemurs. Night walk can be arranged. Night walk is arranged to spot the tiniest lemurs active only at night. Overnight at Feon,ny Ala hotel, standard lodge bungalow
Day 3: Andasibe – Analamazaotra national park – island of lemur – Andasibe – hotel
Andasibe – Analamazaotra National park is surely one of the most rewarding. Frogs, reptiles and birds abound. However, on top of the bill is the indri, the largest of all living lemurs. These creatures sing a haunting song (reminiscent of a whale song), which carries for miles across the forest. You can also find another species of lemurs such as golden sifaka lemur, brown lemur and other animals such as chameleons, giraffe necked weevil. We visit the private reserve of Vakoana in the afternoon to watch lemurs very close. Overnight at Feon,ny Ala hotel, standard lodge bungalow.
Day 4: Andasibe – Manambato – Ankanin’ny Nofy
Transfer to Manambato where you will take a speed boat to Ankanin’ny Nofy. Enjoy a boat trip to Ankanin’ny Nofy along the Pangalane canal. Known as the ‘nest of dreams’, this peaceful and relaxing haven is home to white sand beaches. There are also forests, scattered orchids, strings of lakes and mangroves. All factors that have made the reserve to one of the most popular visits in the Pangalane canal. Overnight at Palmarium hotel, standard lodge bungalow.
Day 5: Palmarium Reserve
Located on a peninsula of about 50 ha, on the shores of Lake Ampitabe. This is separated from the Indian Ocean by a mere line of very thin coastal dunes that sometimes are a few meters width only. It is a protected area and home to nearly 100.000 palm trees specific to Madagascar. Ten species of lemurs live in freedom in the reserve, as well as reptiles, amphibians and crocodiles. Visitors can watch Indri Indri, Sifaka, mouse and crowned lemurs and even the shy and extraordinary endangered Aye Aye. It is now possible to see Aye Aye during your stay at the Palmarium Hotel (Ankanin’ny Nofy). There’s a little island, 15 minutes by boat on the way to Manambato from the hotel where 6 Aye Aye individuals live. Overnight at Palmarium hotel, standard lodge bungalow.
Day 6: Palmarium – Manambato – Antananarivo – hotel
Transfer back to Manambato by speedy boat then by car to Antananarivo. Overnight at Samsara hotel, suite room.
Day 7: Antananarivo – International Airport of Ivato
Prior to your transfer to Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo, we can provide you with a complimentary tour of the city, provided you have the time. This could involve visiting the upper quarter of Tana, followed by some shopping at “La Route Digue”, before arriving at the airport.