Madgascar & La Réunion, April 2025
Join AFMSP for An indian ocean adventure: April 16 to 30, 2025
Discover mythic Madagascar, its flora and fauna, as well as its lemurs and landscapes, and Reunion Island, an overseas territory and region of France revered for its stunning beaches and unique culture. Over the course of this 14 day adventure, you will discover new lands and new friends, new vistas and new creatures, with a unique group of travelers.
This tour is organized by Christina Selander Bouzouina, Executive Director, Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul, and partners at Fellowship Travel International. Please contact Christina with any questions.
Space is limited, reserve your spot today!
Un peu d’histoire
Off of the southeast coast of Africa, lies a group of islands in the Indian Ocean, renowned for its unique wildlife, pristine rainforests, world-famous spices, and unique culture. Ninety million years ago, the earth’s plates shifted and created the Indian Ocean. It was at that time that Madagscar broke away from mainland India and became isolated from other species, one of the reasons lemurs are only found on this island. Today, Madagascar is a mere 250 miles from the coast of Mozambique.
Le voyage
Our adventure begins in Antananarivo, or Tana as locals say, where we will spend two nights exploring the capital of this vibrant, unique island nation. Then, we will set out to discover the wildlife and vegetation that make Madagascar so unique, visiting the Peyreras Chameleon Reserve and Andasibe National Park, spending two nights on the edge of the rain forest. Our next stop will be in Manambato, before crossing the Pangalanes Channel to Ankanin’ny Nofy, to admire several species of lemurs and stunning botanical gardens. Our final stop in Madagascar will be Tamatave, a vibrant bustling city to visit a spice market and admire the work of local craftsmen.
We’ll fly from Tamatave to Saint Denis on Reunion Island, an overseas department and region of France. The black basaltic rock coast will take your breath away as we visit Cap Méchant. We’ll admire Piton de la Fournaise, a volcano and natural wonder, and sample local rums at a traditional distillery. Next, we’ll climb the road to Cilaos for stunning mountain views and immersion in the local culture. From there, we will head west to Kélonia, visiting a sea turtle refuge on our way to Saint Gilles where we will spend two nights at a beachside inn on the shores of the Indian Ocean, enjoying a free day to explore and relax. We’ll stop in Maido and Saint Paul as our trip nears its end and we return to Saint Denis, where we will enjoy a free day before our overnight flight to Paris.
What’s Included?
Airfare: Roundtrip flights from either Minneapolis/St Paul or Paris are included in the cost of this trip, as indicated in the price description.
Hotel : Twelve nights, double occupancy; all rooms are non-smoking and have private baths. Single accommodations are available upon reqeust, please see details and rates below.
Food : Breakfast is provided each day at the hotels; 10 lunches and all dinners are included in tour price.
Transportation : All inter-city transportation, by air-conditioned coach.
Multilingual tour guides for all group activities included in the itinerary.
Guided tours indicated as ‘included’ on the Trip Plan.
What’s Not Included?
The price of the tour does not include:
Medical or trip insurance.
Additional water and other beverages not included in day-by-day itinerary.
Two lunches (on April 27 and 28).
Gratuities.
Other: Any services not specifically identified in the What’s Included? section above.
14-Day madagascar & Reunion island adventure
April 16 to 30, 2025
With round-trip Main Cabin airfare from Minneapolis/Saint Paul airport $8,750 per person, double accommodations.
With round-trip Main Cabin airfare from Paris airport $7,950 per person, double accommodations.
For a Single Supplement, please add an additional $1,250.
For seating in other cabins, please inquire.
Eligibility and Reservations
All participants must be at least 21 years of age and able to walk some distance. Reservations will be taken by the Alliance Française on a first-come, first-served basis. Total participation is limited to 20 people. Please complete the registration form below. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail AFMSP.
To sign up, please complete the registration form below and submit with a $2,500 deposit to Alliance Française before January 15, 2025. The payment schedule for remaining balance is as follows: $3,000 ($4,500 if selecting single accommodations) is due no later than February 15, 2025; the remainder must be paid no later than March 15, 2025.