Our first port of call is Mauritius, arguably one of the Indian Ocean’s most striking islands and one that exhibits a pleasing blend of Asian, African, French and British influences. Golden beaches, green-blue tropical sea, undulating landscapes of colored soils caused by the weathering of volcanic rocks, endemic flora, primeval vegetation and the unmistakable character of the capital city are among the highlights on this leg of our incredible journey. From here, it’s on to the Seychelles, an archipelago of upwards of 115 remote and unspoiled islands reminiscent of a land that time forgot.
We admire rare species of abounding wildlife that have remained undisturbed and unchanged for centuries, peruse colorful, traditional stalls in the world’s smallest capital city and enjoy exquisitely serene, hauntingly beautiful vistas as we make our way through five national parks and cross into as many strikingly memorable countries. From the ruggedness of the cirques of Reunion - the series of natural amphitheaters formed by volcanic valleys surrounded by looming peaks - to the colorful houses and rich cultural diversity of Mayotte, and to the lemur-teeming, mist-enshrouded rainforests and fortress remains of Madagascar, we leave no stone unturned as we explore the cultural and natural attractions of this spectacular and unique region of the world.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Breakfast and dinner daily (local restaurants and hotels/lodges)
- All transport, inter-island flights for land / air customers, accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as 'visited' in the detailed itinerary
- Gratuities for driver-guides, restaurant staff, porters
- Airport transfers for land / air customers arriving / departing on tour dates.
Price Excludes:
- Tour Leader gratuities, lunches (box / picnic lunches from lodges available for purchase), drinks, personal items (phone, laundry, etc), international (if applicable) and domestic air taxes, visa fees, inter-island flights for land only customers, and any excursions referenced as 'optional'
- Airport transfers for early / late arrivals / departures or Land Only customers
- Optional trip cancellation insurance
- Our post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on shopping, visas, and locally-paid departure taxes.
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Madagascar
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