Day 1

Carlton Hotel (or similar)

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Days 2 – 5

Princesse Bora Lodge & Spa (or similar)

Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar

Included

• 1 night accommodation at Carlton Hotel, Antananarivo in a Superior Room on a bed and breakfast basis.
• 4 nights accommodation at Princesse Bora Lodge & Spa, Île Sainte-Marie in a Luxury Villa on a half-board basis.
• Return airport transfers in Antananarivo and Île Sainte-Marie.
  

Excluded

• Flights between Antananarivo and Île Sainte-Marie.
• Pre- and post-tour accommodation.
• Optional activities.
• Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary.
• Personal expenses such as gratuities, visas, travel insurance, curios, laundry and similar items.
  

TRANSPORT

• All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary are included.
  
• Transfers are conducted using comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, while transfers to and from Île Sainte-Marie may include short flights and local transfers between the airport and the lodge.
  
• Travel times may vary depending on local conditions and flight schedules.
  

Visas

• Travellers are responsible for obtaining all required travel documentation, including visas and any necessary health certificates for Madagascar.
  
• Entry requirements may change; therefore, guests are advised to check with the relevant embassies or consulates well in advance of travel to ensure that all documentation is in order.

Departure

• The Île Sainte-Marie Island Escape begins in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
  Guests arriving in Antananarivo on Day 1 will be met at Ivato International Airport and transferred to their hotel.
  
• Should you arrive prior to Day 1, pre-tour accommodation can be arranged. In this case, you will be collected from your hotel on the morning of Day 1. 
• The exact pick-up time will be confirmed upon arrival.
  

Accommodation

• Accommodation during this itinerary is provided in comfortable mid- to upper-range hotels and island lodges, carefully selected for their location, comfort and service.
  
• All rooms feature private en-suite bathroom facilities, and many properties offer additional amenities such as swimming pools, lounge areas, restaurants and beachfront locations, allowing guests to relax and enjoy Madagascar’s tropical island atmosphere.
  

Meals

• Meals are included as indicated in the itinerary.
  
• Breakfast is generally served at the hotel or lodge each morning, while dinner is provided at the island lodge on the half-board basis. Lunch and additional meals may be enjoyed at the lodge or at local restaurants on the island.
  
• Please inform IC Africa in advance of any special dietary requirements so that arrangements can be made with the accommodation providers where possible.
  

Travel Insurance

Comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance is compulsory for all guests on this journey. Insurance arrangements remain the sole responsibility of the traveller.

Your policy must provide cover for the full duration of your trip, including but not limited to:

• Personal Injury
• Loss or damage to personal belongings (including camera and electronic equipment)
• Medical expenses
• Repatriation costs
• Loss of luggage

Additional Information

Anti-Malaria Medication

• Some areas of Madagascar are considered malaria-risk regions. Guests are strongly advised to consult their doctor or travel clinic prior to departure regarding recommended anti-malaria medication and preventative measures.
  
• If medication is prescribed, it should be taken exactly as directed. Should you develop flu-like symptoms at any stage after your trip, please consult your doctor and inform them that you have recently travelled in a malaria-risk area.