You begin your adventure as warm island air surrounds you near the port. Your private guide leads you through lively market paths filled with colour. Soft scents rise from fruits and spices shaped by local hands. Tuk-tuk rides carry you past tall trees touched by sea wind. Forest sounds greet you near Antanandava as wildlife moves quietly. Old stone walls appear at the church where early stories remain. You reach the pirate cemetery where calm waves touch the shore. A gentle canoe takes you across clear water to Île aux Nattes. Light filters through forest paths as lemurs move above you. The day ends with a cool drink on a quiet beach.

Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

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Highlights

  • Feel island breezes move through bright coastal paths
  • Watch lemurs jump across soft forest light
  • See bold colours shape the lively island market
  • Enjoy private moments on a peaceful tropical beach

Included

  • Professional local tour guide
  • Round-trip tuk-tuk transfers from the cruise port
  • Round-trip wooden pirogue canoe to Île aux Nattes
  • Entry to the church and pirate cemetery
  • Visit to Antanandava waterfall
  • Guided forest walk with wildlife viewing
  • One beverage (cocktail, beer, soft drink, or juice)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome with singing and traditional Sainte-Marie dance

Excluded

  • Tips
  • Lunch

Route & Duration

Duration
Duration
4 hours
  • 1

    Cruise Port Pickup

    Warm air surrounds you as your tuk-tuk waits near the port. You begin your ride toward the lively island streets.

    10 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 2

    Ambodifotatra Marketplace

    Voices rise gently between colourful stalls filled with fruits and spices. You feel the island’s rhythm move through the busy market lanes.

    20 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 3

    Antanandava

    Sea breeze brushes your face as you ride north. Tall trees appear near the waterfall as birds call above you.

    40 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 4

    Oldest Catholic Church

    Soft light touches the old stone as you approach. Your guide shares stories that shaped Sainte-Marie’s early past.

    10 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 5

    Pirate Cemetery

    Calm waves move near old tombs as you arrive. You sense quiet history carried by the ocean breeze.

    40 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 6

    Île aux Nattes

    The wooden canoe glides over clear shallow water as you cross. Gentle ripples move beneath you as the island approaches. Soft leaves shift above you as lemurs leap between branches. Warm earth carries forest scents along the narrow path. Blue water stretches outward as the horizon brightens. You take in quiet views shaped by soft island wind. Waves roll gently as your drink cools your hands. Soft sand warms your steps during a calm beach moment.

    90 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 7

    Return to Port

    You glide back across calm water then ride toward the port. Island light fades slowly as your adventure ends.

    25 minutes
    Free Admission

Meeting Point

Pickup from Cruise Port. Your guide will meet you at the port entrance for a smooth and easy start.

Port, XRVW+WCR, Ambodifototra, Madagascar See Map

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.