MADAGASCAR EXCURSIONS
INSIDER EXCURSIONS ANTANANARIVO | City Trek Full Day / Private Tour Tana is one those capitals in the tropics, with a soul and great atmosphere. The main purpose of strolling around Tana is to meet locals and to explore the much undiscovered face of Madagascar.The walk leads us though rice fields and popular suburbs, we discover the everyday life of people. We start going uphill to the old town towards the Queen’s Palace, by narrow streets and hundreds of steps.
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NOSY BE | Visit Lokobe National Park
Full day / Private Tour Departure from Madirokely beach in Nosy Be towards the paradisiacal island of Nosy Iranja (located 45km from Nosy Be). Here, 2 islands are joined at low tide by a long and fine white sand bank. Relaxation, swimming and walking in the village and towards the lighthouse. Lunch on the beach. A great day!
Full Day / Private Tour The first step is to go to the village of Ambatozavavy. From there, we embark on a traditional outrigger canoe and paddle (45 mn) to Ampasipohy which marks the entrance to the Lokobe reserve. Discovery of the reserve with its lemurs, chameleons and birds. Lunch prepared by the ladies of the village. A speedboat will pick you up on the beach to take you to Hellville and then to your hotel.
A$ 390* PER PERSON
ANTANANARIVO | City Tour Full day / Private Tour Antananarivo has a history. It started with Kings and Queens in seventieth century with an original and attractive architecture. The old buildings bear witness to this, and it is towards the Upper Town that we are heading. A walk with a historian guide who will tell us about this history from the Andohalo square to the Prime Minister’s Palace and the Queen’s Palace. In the afternoon visit the craft market.
A$ 140* PER PERSON
ANTANANARIVO | Sustenable and smart
NOSY BE | Hellville City Tour And Lemurialand
Half day / Private Tour By vehicle we leave the city centre to visit our friends Violette and Dieudonné who have an iron workshop where they make some very amazing objects. Their small business employs dozens of needy people, mainly women. The profits are invested in the schools they have built around the workshops. Nice encounters.
Full day / Private Tour From your hotel by car to visit the market and the small city of Hellville. The activity is intense in the morning around the market and along the avenue. Lunch in town. Then we go by tuktuk to Lemurialand to visit the distillery of ylang-ylang and the botanical garden full of lemurs. Return by vehicle to your hotel at the end of the day.
A$ 121* PER PERSON
A$ 317* PER PERSON SAINTE MARIE – Whales Watching
ANTANANARIVO | Ambohimanga, The Blue Hill
In july and august Full day / Private Tour Every year in mid-June humpback whales arrive from Antarctica in St. Marie to breed or give birth. The new mothers and their newborns stay in the warm waters of Madagascar until midSeptember and do the show. Going on a whale safari is a rewarding experience. We invite you to spend a day on board our observation boat.
Full day / Private Tour Twenty kilometres north of Tana is the site of Ambohimanga, which was the residence of King Andrianapoinimerina (1745-1810), one of the most important in Madagascar. Visit of this complex made of wooden houses, stone walls and monumental doors. The most courageous will be able to go for a hike on the crest and towards another historical site and a beautiful view on the valley.
A$ 2.136* PER PERSON
A$ 140* PER PERSON
SAINTE MARIE | Visit „Ile Aux Nattes“ Full Day / Private Tour Full day exploring « Ile aux Nattes », a small island off Ste Marie. Drive to the southern tip of Ste Marie and crossing by local pirogue to the Ile aux Nattes. Walk on the island, laze on the beach, walk to the lighthouse and meet the population. Lunch in a small local restaurant.
A$ 126* PER PERSON
NOSY BE | Swim With The Whale-Sharks NOSY BE | Diving At Nosy Tanikely Full day / Private Tour Accompanied by a professional instructor, departure by speedboat for 2 dives in the marine park of Nosy Tanikely (small land in Malagasy). Multicoloured fishes, coral reefs, turtles... all in turquoise water. Possibility for the noninitiated to make a « first-dive » in the fairy-like setting.
A$ 927* PER PERSON 42 ·
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NOSY BE | Speed Boat To Nosy Iranja
A$ 809* PER PERSON
A$ 157* PER PERSON
MADAGASCAR
DIEGO SUAREZ | Sail To The Esmerald Sea
In october and november Full day / Private Tour Come aboard our boat for a rare and sensational experience: swimming with the world’s largest fish, the mythical whale shark. Equiped with fins/ mask/tuba, slip into the water and you will find yourself in the company of this animal which can reach 9m in length. It is an experience accessible to all: Even if you’re not a strong swimmer, we adapt the launches to all audiences. The simple fact of seeing it from the boat is already an unforgettable moment... PER PERSON
Full day / Private Tour The Emerald Sea is a lagoon with turquoise waters outside the large bay of Diego Suarez. Departing from the fishing village of Ramena, we embark on a small local dhow and sail to this wonderful site which is also one of the best kite-surfing spotting grounds in the world. We spend our day on Suarez Island fishing, swimming, bathing and relaxing. Join us for this adventure.
A$ 726*
* Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent.
A$ 148* PER PERSON * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent.
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