Midday arrival at Ivato International Airport, Antananarivo.
Meet and assist by your Scopus representative.

Transfer by road to Mantasoa.
Distance: 70 km | Approx. 2 hours.

Arrive and check in at your lakeside hotel.
Evening at leisure.

Dinner and overnight in Mantasoa.

08:00 – Transfer by private boat across Lake Mantasoa to Nosy Soa Park.
Boat transfer: approx. 35 minutes.

Enjoy a relaxed guided walking tour (approx. 1.5 hours) through the park’s forest trails, offering close encounters with:

• Brown Lemurs

• “Dancing” Sifakas

• Ring-tailed Lemurs

Return by private boat to Mantasoa (35 minutes).

Continue by road to Andasibe (approx. 2 hours).

Packed light lunch/sandwich en route.

Dinner and overnight in the Andasibe–Mantadia forest area.

07:30 – Transfer to Vakona Private Reserve.

Enjoy a guided 1.5-hour visit with close encounters featuring:

• Bamboo Lemur

• Black & White Ruffed Lemur (locally known as Varika/Farikata)

• Sifaka

• Ring-tailed Lemur

The reserve also offers sightings of chameleons, waterfowl, and seasonal wild guavas growing naturally in the forest.

10:00 – Transfer to Analamazaotra Special Reserve, part of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park.

Explore one of Madagascar’s remaining primary forests — an intact, self-regulating ecosystem largely undisturbed by human activity.

Enjoy a 3-hour guided walk in search of the largest living lemur species, the remarkable Indri Indri, known for its haunting territorial calls echoing through the canopy.

Transfer back to the hotel.

Lunch at hotel (à la carte, payable directly by guests).
Dinner and overnight in Andasibe.

07:30 – Early departure by road to Toamasina (Tamatave).
Approx. 6 hours transfer.

Sea-front lunch at Chez Christian (payable directly).

Continue south to Mahambo.
Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes.

Free afternoon at Mahambo Beach to relax by the Indian Ocean.

Dinner and overnight in Mahambo.

Transfer by boat to Nosy Boraha (Île Sainte-Marie).
Approx. 4 hours crossing (sea conditions dependent).

Arrival on Sainte-Marie Island and transfer to hotel.

Free afternoon at leisure by the beach.

Overnight in Sainte-Marie.

07:30 – Boat excursion for whale watching (seasonal: typically July–September).
Approx. 1.5 hours at sea.

Return for breakfast.

Transfer to Ambodifototra (approx. 30 minutes).

Visit the historic Pirate Cemetery at Pirate Cemetery, including the tomb marked with the skull and crossbones at St Pierre.

Lunch in Ambodifototra (à la carte, payable directly).

Return transfer to hotel.

Dinner and overnight in Sainte-Marie.

Transfer to Sainte-Marie Airport.

Commercial flight to Ivato International Airport, Antananarivo.

Meet and assist by Scopus representative.

Transfer to hotel and check-in.

Optional visit for local handicrafts and produce shopping.

Farewell dinner in Antananarivo.

Overnight in Antananarivo.

Check out and transfer to the airport for return flight.

The Operator hand-to-hand protocol is a service approach where guests are personally handed over from one operator or local contact to the next throughout the journey. This ensures that travelers do not need to worry about finding drivers, guides, or local contacts at each stop. While this service comes at an additional cost, it guarantees a smooth, hassle-free, and fully enjoyable tour experience.

The tour is open to adult passengers from all countries. Minors must be accompanied by an immediate family member or legal guardian.

Travelers must have a valid passport with at least six months’ validity from the start date of the tour. An entry permit or visa may be required depending on nationality, in accordance with Madagascar’s visa policy. Travelers are also strongly advised to have health insurance valid for the duration of the journey, preferably a “cash-free” policy for seamless medical assistance if needed.

Madagascar is generally very safe for travelers. There are no large carnivores or poisonous reptiles, making outdoor exploration safe. The local population is friendly, welcoming, and easygoing. While public transportation exists, it is often irregular and is not recommended for tourists on short holidays; private transfers or guided transport are preferred.

Credit cards are not widely accepted throughout Madagascar. While some hotels and larger establishments may accept VISA, many vendors prefer cash payments. Other cards, such as MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club, are accepted only at a limited number of locations. Travelers are advised to carry sufficient local currency for purchases and small transactions.

Yes, it is advisable to carry at least USD 100 in local currency (Malagasy Ariary). As of April 2024, the exchange rate is approximately 4,500 MGA = 1 USD. The best place to exchange money is upon arrival at the airport, and our team can assist you with this process.

Visitors and residents may bring up to 400,000 MGA in local currency and an unlimited amount of foreign currency. Amounts exceeding EUR 7,500 must be declared to the customs authorities. Similarly, travelers may take up to 400,000 MGA in local currency out of Madagascar and an unlimited amount of foreign currency, provided a written declaration is submitted at customs.

Items allowed duty-free:

• 500 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 500 g of tobacco

• 1 bottle of alcoholic beverages

Prohibited items:

• Illegal drugs

• Weapons, explosives, ammunition, knives, and other deadly weapons

• Plants or plant products without prior permission

• Meat and meat products

• Pets or animal products without prior permission

• Electronic equipment

• Counterfeit money or goods

• Pornographic materials

Restricted items:

• Guns and ammunition intended for re-export require an export permit from the local “Chef de Province.”

• Perfumes are subject to duty regulations and cannot be imported duty-free.

• Fruit and vegetables must be declared, and an entry permit is required.

• Protected plant species and materials are prohibited.

• Animals must undergo a sanitary inspection upon arrival and have a valid veterinary certificate confirming good health and absence of contagious diseases. Dogs over three months and cats over six months must be vaccinated against rabies (within specific timeframes) prior to entry.

Yes, foreign insurance policies are accepted and it is a mandatory requirement to travel on this tour. Travelers are advised to carry proof of valid coverage for the duration of the journey.

The cost of the tour depends on several factors, including the class of accommodation, travel dates, and meal plans. Please submit a booking request, and we will provide a personalized price offer for your consideration.