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Madagascan Beach Break
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
6 days (ex Antananarivo)
Highlights:
Experience complete relaxation on Madagascar's pristine beaches, Head out on a whale watching excursion, Be charmed by chaotic Tana, Soak up the surf sand and sea of Ile Ste Marie,
Trip Code:
YAB
Price:
Prices from USD $1800
Please note that surcharges over Easter, Christmas and New Year may apply
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Extras:
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Enjoy a relaxing extension to an African adventure with a visit to idyllic Ile Ste Marie, an island lined with sandy palm-fringed beaches and home to wonderfully friendly people, breathtakingly beautiful coral reefs and a rich, interesting history. The Betsimisaraka tribal group that inhabits this island are of mulatto descent, living testimony to the country's role as a pirate's haven. The island was ceded to the French and used as a penal colony until Independence in 1960. These influences have resulted in a well-rounded cuisine, colourful culture and delightful language - all which you can discover for yourself on this six-day beach break!
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meals included: 5 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
transport: Plane, minibus. Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers are included
accommodation: Hotel (2 nt), beach hotels (3 nts)
budget: Allow EUR €50 for meals not included.
departs: Daily, subject to availability
important notes: Please note that surcharges over Easter, Christmas and New Year may apply
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It's a long way to come to the beach without experiencing all that Madagascar has to offer on our Madagascan Explorer itinerary. (YSY)
Day 1 Antananarivo
Spend a free afternoon exploring 'Tana', Madagascar's charming capital. Stroll through the vibrant street markets browsing for fresh fruit, hand-woven silks and handmade paper. If there's time, climb up to the ruins of Rova, the former Queen's Palace, for a great view over the city. This evening, why not get your first taste of delicious Malagasy fare in one of the city's many eateries? Steak frites is a favourite, as is romazava, a beef-and-vegetable stew.
Days 2-5 Ile Ste Marie
Take a flight to Ile Ste Marie, a tiny island often referred to as the Garden Island for its lush forests of exotic orchids, spices and tropical fruit trees. Its pristine beaches, secluded bays and turquoise waters played a part in the country's rich history of pirates, adventurers and shipwrecks and offer the perfect setting to get away from it all. Time here is spent completely at leisure so sunbake, swim or search for sunken treasure amongst the coral reefs gleaming beneath the water's surface. For something a little different hire a bike to cycle across the island. Humpback whales glide across the channel between Ile Ste Marie and Madagascar between July and September so if you're here during this time consider chartering a boat to view these magical creatures on their journey to warmer waters. On land, paths lead into the island's luxurious vegetation, passing through the homelands of iconic lemurs, quirky chameleons and myriad multi-coloured birds.
Day 6 Antananarivo
Take a final early morning trek or an invigorating dip before boarding a plane bound for Antananarivo Airport.
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