Enjoying the beauty of Mantasoa

  • Duration

    3 days / 2 nights
  • Travel style

    Short tours
  • Location

    Mantasoa

Tour Details

Availability: all over the year (better in April, May, September and October)

Operated by: Madagascar Tourism Expeditions.

3 days of vacation in Mantasoa with Madagascar Tourism Expeditions.

If you want a break away from daily routine, this tour is for you! Mantasoa is a place that perfectly combines holidays and peace. We offer you a short stay by the lake during which you can fully relax and enjoy a wonderful landscape. You will also do some interesting visits that will make you discover the story of the region.

What to expect

Highlights: the impressive artificial lake of Mantasoa – Jean Laborde’s house and constructions

Activities: discovery and relaxation

Difficulty: light

Holiday Type: discovery and relaxation

You will visit: the rural commune of Mantasoa

Trip style: small groups – photographers – individual – couple - family

Comfort level:

Transportation: 4*4

Tour Plan

Day 1 Antananarivo - Mantasoa

This tour takes you to Mantasoa, a vacation place which is especially appreciated by the inhabitants of Antananarivo because of its proximity. The commune of Mantasoa is located at 68 km from the capital through the RN2 (a national road). You will have a morning departure to reach the destination around 9:30 AM. Upon arrival, you will visit the house of Jean Laborde who was the first consul of France placed in Madagascar. This man had contributed a lot to the development of the region of Mantasoa, especially in industrialization field. His works are reflected almost everywhere.

After the visits, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in and lunch. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight Stay.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Mantasoa Lodge or similar

Day 2 Mantasoa (Nosy Soa Park)

Today, enjoy a full day excursion in Nosy Soa Park. It is a small islet which was converted to a botanical park. The site especially shelters differents species of lemurs who do not hesitate to approach people as they have become accustomed to strangers visits.

To reach the islet, you will be transferred by boat. During the trip, you can appreciate the beauty of the landscape which is composed with massive forest of firs and eucalyptus surrounding the lake.

Overnight Stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Mantasoa Lodge or similar

Day 3 Mantasoa - Antananarivo

After breakfast, you will take the road back to Antananarivo.

Meals: Breakfast

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