Activities & Excursions — Le Roc Resort, Ile Sainte-Marie Madagascar

Zero stress excursion

Fully inclusive excursion that can be booked in advance with trusted local guides. No need for you to worry about the planning or payment during your day out.

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The Pirate Cemetery

Take a relaxing walk and canoe ride from the town of Ambodifortatra to the Forbidden Island and the Pirate Cemetery where the imfamous William Kidd is believed to be buried.

—Guided tour of the historic sites
—Canoe rides to and from the Forbidden Island and its look out tower
—Insights into the island's buccaneer past

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Ambodiatafana Natural Pools

Discover the length of the Sainte-Marie island and visit the tidal rock pools on the wild east coast — warm, sheltered swimming with the surf crashing beyond.

—Guide and transport for the day
—Tidal rock pools for sheltered swimming
—Scenic coastal views along the way

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Water Taxi Across the Lagoon

Enjoying a relaxing boat ride along the glass-clear waters of the eastern coast to the Ile aux Nattes and the Maison Blanche and its 360 degree views .

—Boat ride directly from the Le Roc Resort to the Ile aux Nattes
—Guided walk to the Maison Blanche with roof top 360 degree views
—See the local Lemurs on the island

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Whale Watching

Experience Humpbacks breaching off the Sainte-Marie coast between July and September.

—Small group boat excursion out into 'the canal' between Sainte-Marie and the mainland
—Careful respect of whale watching rules to allow you to enjoy an unforgettable meeting while respecting the whales and their environment

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Snorkelling the Reef

Shallow coral gardens full of fish, calm enough for first-timers and children.

—Mask, snorkel and fins provided
—Shallow coral gardens teeming with fish
—Suitable for beginners and children

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Tour the Mangroves

Discover the Baie d’Ampanihy and its magnificent Mangroves.

—Guide and transportation
—Meal at an open air restaurant overlooking the Mangroves
—Boat tour of Mangroves
—Visit to nearby beach
—Freshly picked coconut drink

Antananarivo

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Rova Manjakamiadana

On your way to Sainte-Marie enjoy a visit to the Queen's palace in Antananarivo

—Guided tour of the historic royal palace
—Sweeping views over Antananarivo
—Easy stopover on the route to Sainte-Marie

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Visit to the Lisy Art Gallery

Discover the works of Malagasy artists and artisans at the Lisy Art Gallery in Antananarivo, a showcase of paintings, sculpture and crafts.

—Curated collection of Malagasy art
—Sculptures, paintings and traditional crafts
—Unique souvenirs handcrafted in Madagascar

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Organized Transfer to Ile Sainte-Marie

A calm annd seamless organized transfer from Antananarivo to Ile Sainte-Marie, coordinated end to end by the Le Roc team.

—Accommodation in Antanbanarivo during transfers to and from international and domestic flights
—Ground transfers to accommodation
—City excursions and meals organized during your stay in the capitial

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