Quick answer
Our private tour prices typically cover land transport (private 4×4 or minibus with driver), airport transfers in Madagascar, accommodation (usually comfortable mid-range unless otherwise requested), meals shown in the itinerary, an English-speaking guide (and specialist local guides where required), park entrance and local guide fees where stated, and on-the-ground logistical support from our team. International flights, travel insurance, visas, some optional activities and personal expenses are usually excluded and will be itemised in your quote. MadagascarPrivateTours.com provides clear, written quotes so you know exactly what is included for your specific itinerary.
Key points
- Private transport, driver and airport transfers are normally included.
- Accommodation and meals are included as shown in the itinerary (mid-range by default).
- Park entrance and local guide fees are usually included and will be itemised.
- International flights, insurance, visas and personal expenses are typically excluded.
- Domestic flights may be included or charged separately—this is made clear in your quote.
- You receive a written, itemised quote from our local team (Led by Finaritra).
What a standard MadagascarPrivateTours.com quote usually includes
- Private transport: A dedicated 4×4 or minibus with a local driver for the duration of the land itinerary (vehicle type depends on group size). Fuel and basic vehicle running costs are normally covered.
- Airport transfers: Arrival and departure transfers in Madagascar as stated in the itinerary.
- Accommodation: Nights in comfortable, practical mid-range lodges or hotels unless you request an upgrade; the exact accommodation list is included in the itinerary and quote.
- Meals: Meals specified in the itinerary (for example, breakfast-only or full-board days). We will state which meals are included for each day.
- Guiding services: For some parks or specialised wildlife walks we arrange and include specialist local guides where required.
- Park entrance and local guide fees: These are usually part of the tour price and are shown in the written quote; where a fee must be paid locally we will state that clearly.
- Local logistical support: Trip planning, on-the-ground coordination and practical help with domestic flights when required (we do not arrange international flights).
Common exclusions and optional extras
To avoid surprises, most quotes exclude or list separately:
- International flights to and from Madagascar (we can advise on schedules but do not book them).
- Travel insurance, medical costs, visas and mandatory health-related costs.
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, phone calls and souvenirs.
- Gratuities for local staff and guides (customary but voluntary).
- Optional activities that incur third-party charges (for example, private boat charters, additional night walks, or special conservation experiences) unless explicitly included in your itinerary.
- Domestic flights may be either included or charged as an extra depending on the route; we will state this in your quote and can manage bookings on your behalf.
How we present prices and keep things transparent
Your personalised quote from our local team (Fidele and Finaritra) will be a written breakdown: included items, excluded items, and any expected pay-on-the-spot costs. Because tours are private and flexible, we tailor the level of accommodation, number of park visits and inclusion of domestic flights to your needs—and show how each choice affects price.
If you need more detail about typical spending in Madagascar beyond the tour price itself, see our Madagascar travel costs page for further context: Madagascar travel costs.
Summary
Tour prices normally cover private transport with driver, airport transfers, the listed accommodation and meals, guiding services and park fees when specified, plus local logistical support. International flights, insurance, visas and personal extras are usually excluded and will be itemised in your quote. You will receive a clear, itemised proposal from our locally based team before you pay so there are no hidden costs.