Escape to Vanilla Coast

Antalaha - Sambava

Duration

03 Days / 02 Nights

Type

Cultural, nature- based, and gastronomic discovery

Level

Easy - accessible to all, no physical effort required.

Ideal for

Couples, seniors, small groups, and families with children

Take part in a sensory and cultural journey through Madagascar's SAVA region, the world's premier vanilla-producing area. This immersive tour combines comfort, authentic encounters, and captivating discoveries in a lush tropical setting from vanilla plantations to artisanal processing workshops.

🌞 Best time to travel: April to November (dry season)

🌡️ Average temperatures: 22-30°C, tropical climate

🎒 What to bring: comfortable walking shoes, sunhat, sunscreen, insect repellent

👕 Recommended clothing: lightweight, breathable, and long-sleeved for plantation visits

Day 1 : Antananarivo - Vanilleraie - Ambohimanitra

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to Soaland Appart’s, where you will receive a short briefing on your upcoming journey.
Lunch will be served at Soaland Appart’s.
In the afternoon, begin your immersion into Madagascar’s vanilla heritage with a visit to the Edmond Albius Museum. Discover the rich history of vanilla, from its ancient origins to its global journey, through a multi-sensory experience that engages sight, touch, and smell.
After the visit, continue by road (approximately 45 minutes) to Domaine d’Ambohimanitra.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Domaine d’Ambohimanitra.

Day 2 : Ambohimanitra - Antalaha

After breakfast around 9:00 a.m., embark on a guided visit of the Ambohimanitra Estate (60 hectares). Explore its lush vanilla plantations, discover various vanilla species, and visit nurseries cultivating local varieties. The tour offers in-depth insight into the vanilla plant’s lifecycle, including the intricate hand-pollination process and the transformation from flower to pod.
To complete the experience, enjoy a vanillascented lunch served on the terrace with a breathtaking panoramic view. In the early afternoon, transfer to Antalaha (approximately 35 minutes) for a captivating visit to a vanilla preparation facility.
Discover each key stage in the journey from field to export: harvesting, scalding, sun-drying, sorting, measuring, and grading. Learn how Madagascar’s vanilla earns its place on the world stage.
Return to the Domaine by 5:00 p.m.
Dinner and overnight stay at Domaine d’Ambohimanitra.

Day 3 : Ambohimanitra - Sambava - Antananarivo

Departure Day – Return to Sambava and Onward Travel
After breakfast, transfer back to Sambava (approximately 45 minutes by car).
Enjoy lunch at Soaland Appart’s, then, depending on your flight schedule, transfer to the airport for your flight to Antananarivo.

Included:

Accommodation : Accommodation for 1 to 8 people with full board as mentioned in the program
Transfers : Transfers as mentioned in the program
Visits : Visits as mentioned in the program
Guide : An Italian-speaking guide throughout the stay
Car with driver : 4WD car rental with fuel and driver included throughout the stay

Excluded:

Airline tickets : International and Domestic flights
Miscellaneous expenses : Free activities and services, Drinks, tips and extras
Insurance : Multi-risk insurance

A personalized quote will be provided on request, the services being flexible according to needs and circumstances (flights, actual place of departure, length of stay, other services etc.)

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