Sainte Marie Island

Sainte Marie Island

Sainte Marie Island is off the east coast of Madagascar and is also known as “Nosy Boraha”. The quiet bays and lagoons provided safe haven for pirate ships close to the maritime routes of the Indian Ocean. Several pirate shipwrecks lie in the shallow water of the Baie des Forbans. The quiet lagoons offer unique diving and snorkelling. Year round rain from the Indian Ocean provides a lush green environment where orchids and lemurs thrive. From July to September it has become a whale watching hot spot as the Antarctic humpbacks come to breed.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Tana (Antananarivo) – Madagascar

DEPARTURE DATES

Any dates from May – November

DURATION

5 days/4 nights

PRICES per person

AU$3,950 twin share rate

AU$4,250 single rate

INCLUDED

All Accommodation

Breakfasts & Dinners

Domestic flights from Tana to Sainte Marie return

Airport/hotel/airport transfers

Service charges and taxes

NOT INCLUDED

International flights

Tip/gratuity

Vaccination costs

Passport and Visa fees

Travel Insurance

Items of a personal nature

Any other meals or sightseeing not specified in the detailed itinerary

Additional information

Destination	Madagascar, Sainte Marie Island

Day 1

Transfer to Ivato airport and fly to Sainte Marie Island approx. 1 hour. Where a representative from Princesse Bora Resort will meet you. Sainte Marie Island is also known under the Malagasy name of “Nosy Boraha”. Sainte Marie had a colourful history of pirate activity during the 17th and 18th centuries. The quiet bays and lagoons provided safe haven for pirate ships close to the maritime routes of the East India Company. Several pirate shipwrecks lie in the shallow water of the Baie des Forbans. The quiet lagoons offer unique diving and snorkelling. Year round rain from the Indian Ocean provides a lush green environment where orchids and lemurs thrive. From July to September it has become a whale watching hot spot as the Antarctic humpbacks come to breed. B, D

2-3

Days 2-3

Days at your leisure on this tropical Island paradise There are many options for diving, snorkelling, walking in the forest or on the beaches, wildlife and flora viewing, chatting with the locals, wandering in the villages or just relaxing. The island has largely avoided unsightly tourist development so remains a quiet haven to relax. B, D

Day 4

Transfer to the airport and fly back to Tana. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. B, D

Day 5

Departure from Tana (Antananarivo), transfer to Ivato airport for the flight back home! B

Please note: The proposed itinerary is just a guide and changes could be made due to domestic flight schedule changes and hotel availability.

How to Book

To ensure your place on this exciting adventure, please contact us to reserve a place 02 6355 2022 or , then complete the Adventure Associates Booking Form and return to us with your AUD 1000 per person deposit.

Deposit required per person:	AU$500 per person
Balance due:	75 days prior to departure
If booking within 74 days of departure:	Full payment must be made.

Reservations are established when you receive written confirmation and acceptance of the deposit and Booking Form. Travel insurance is strongly recommended at the time of booking.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be advised in writing to Adventure Associates. Cancellation charges are subject to regulations of airlines, coach and tour operators, hotels and other principals involved. If it is necessary to cancel your arrangements, the following non-refundable charges will apply.

More than 100 days prior to departure	AU$250 per person
Between 99 and 75 days prior to departure	Full loss of deposit per person
Between 74 and 31 days prior to departure	75% of tour cost per person
On or within 30 days prior to departure	No Refund

If the cancellation charge is more than your advance payment you remain liable for the difference. For these and other reasons mentioned above you are strongly recommended to take out Travel Insurance. Once the Land Tour has departed there will be no refund for any unused portions of the trip.