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en août dernier nous avons été à sainte marie pour un séjour inoubliable par contre la traversée en bateau est à déconseiller aux coeurs sensibles, non que la mer soit si terrible, mais les embarcations sont vraiment miteuses. 2h30 de suspens maritime avec tanguage à volonté et jet de vomissures à la carte...

ces bateaux sont prévus pour 15 personnes nous étions 35... assis sur des planches vermoulues avec pompage permanent en fond de cale. le plus dur c'est en arrivant à la passe (arrivée entre mer et embouchure du fleuve) les moteurs manquent de puissance et restent un moment à hésiter avant de prendre la bonne vague de temps en temps ils se retournent? heureusement à cet endroit l'eau est peu profonde mais que de frayeurs enfin ça fait de bons souvenirs à raconter pour les longues soirée d'hiver...la preuve...

si vous aussi avez des témoignages c'est le moment de raconter...

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williama

🙂je voudrais partir a Madagascar en septembre

est ce une bonne période?

Y a t'il une belle plage prés de l'hotel boraha village

et l'eau est t'elle claire?

je vous remercie de toutes vos infos

Bonsoir,

Je souhaite me rendre une semaine sur l'ile de sainte marie avec ma femme fin mars début avril. D'après les guides il devrait y pleuvoir constamment à cette période. Quelqu'un qui aurait été sur cette ile à cette période peut-il me confirmer ou me rassurer un peu sur un ensoleillement possible avant que je ne commande mon séjour.

Merci

Bonjour à tous,

Je voudrais savoir s'il n'est vraiment pas recommandé d'aller dans les iles au nord de madascar fin décembre / début janvier?

En effet, lorsque je lis les guides sur le net, on parle de pluies et d'éventuels cyclones.

Est-ce que ca ne vaut vraiment pas le coup? En dehors de la malchance de tomber sur un cyclone, est-ce qu'il pleut toute la journée ou juste pdt 5 min? Est-ce que la mer est agitée?

Merci de votre aide. J'ai vraiment envie d'aller sur cette ile à Noel!!!

Bonjour,

Je souhaite partir a madagascar et recherche des villages de pecheurs le probleme c'est que je n'en trouve pas énormément.

Merci pour votre aide.

salut,

je cherche quelques tuyaux pour établir un semblant d'itinéraire à madagasacar...

départ dans 10 jours, durée 1 mois, en solo.

quelques randos ??? petits villages sympas au calme ???

Merci d'avance

Bonjour,

Fin septembre, nous partons (couple) pour 3 semaines à Madagascar. Evidemment, nous devons faire des choix compte de la courte durée et de la taille de l'ile.

Serais heureux de pouvoir lire des avis de personnes y étant allées.

Merci ... Thomas

salut

pouvez-vous me dire au niveau du climat, si la période du 15 au 30 octobre est bonne pour visiter l'ile?

merci

bonjour a tous je souhaite partir 3 semaine et decouvrir madagascar Mon but connaitre cette ile à pied et transport locaux Si vous avez tenté l'expérince j'attend vos conseils Merci Taye

Bonjour,

Nous (Julie & Thomas) prévoyons de partir au mois de septembre 3 semaines à Madagascar mais l'ile est grande ! Et évidemment, compte tenu des moyens de transport sur place, il va falloir faire des choix ! Quels sont les incontournables de l'ile ? Quel circuit envisager ?

Merci de nous aiguiller ... Thomas

PS : Nous ne recherchons pas le confort, ni le tourisme de masse, encore moins l'esprit "club" !!!

Bonjour,

Je repose ma question car personne n'a pu m'apporter des éléments d'information : y aurait il quelqu'un qui soit allé dans cette partie de Madagascar s'il vous plait ?

Comment aller dans l'archipel des RADAMA, à partir de quelle ville s'embarque t on ?

Quelle infrastructure peut on y trouver ? sur quelle île ?

Faut il partir avec une logistique et du matériel de camping ou vivre sur un bateau ? Quels contacts me t on me passer, sites internets etc

merci

marena

Après un premier voyage coup de foudre cette année je souhaiterais y retourner en avril prochain pour connaitre des région non visitées.

Je vise deux régions : les îles de l'archipel des Radama dans la Baie des Russes en bateau la descente vers le sud et la côte sud

Qui pourrait m'indiquer des agences locales dont vous auriez été satisfaits concernant ces deux destinations et qui auraient des sites Web

Aussi y aurait il des amateurs pour tenter de monter un petit groupe à cette période (3 dernières semaines d'avril 2004) et partager ainsi les coûts.

Combien de jours sont ils nécessaires à votre avis pour effectuer chacun de mes projets ?

Hi everyone, We’re heading to Madagascar for a month at the end of June with the family. Our itinerary takes us to the East: Tana, Andasibe, Pangalanes, Tamatave, Mahambo, Sainte Marie; then up North to Sambava, Vohemar, and finishing in Diego Suarez. One question that’s been on our minds a lot is about money and payments. We’ve seen some discussions on this forum, but they didn’t answer all our questions.

We have two Visa credit cards from two different banks. The banks are aware of our trip and shouldn’t block the cards. One card is from the Caisse d’Épargne, which has international options that avoid fees. We’ll likely use this card as our primary, and the second one will be a backup (since the fees are higher for that one).

We’ve heard that few shops and hotels accept card payments—is that accurate?

Several hotels seem to accept wire transfers to a Euro account, as some have asked for a deposit that way. The exchange rate offered is often poor, though (e.g., 1 € = 4,500 Ar)—is this negotiable?

Of course, we’ll bring some Euros in cash to exchange, but we don’t want to carry too much money on us. If we exchange Euros at a bank, is the wait long?

Once the cash runs out, we’ll need to withdraw from ATMs, but we’ve heard it can be a challenge—ATMs max out at 400,000 Ar, and the wait at the counter can be very long if we need more. Have you observed the same?

Is there also a way to pay using smartphone apps? Someone mentioned TapTap Send or Sendwave, and I’ve also seen the Orange Money app. Is one or more of these options reliable and widely used? I imagine this could be useful for many payments and help avoid burning through the cash we withdraw too quickly.

Are we missing any other practical solutions?

Thanks for your help! Julien

hi everyone, what's the cheapest flight ticket to fly from Paris to Madagascar in July or August? thanks for your help

Hello,

A few months ago, I posted a message in the Southern Africa section about a family trip in July/August. In the end, since I had too much trouble deciding on the destination and procrastinated too much with the planning 😎, I changed my mind and we’re going for a completely different trip—to Madagascar, a country we already know a bit since we’ve traveled there several times for 4 to 6 months each time, though our last visit was back in 2012!

The tickets are booked: 19 days on the ground (excluding arrival and departure days in Tana), spanning July and August.

We’re not looking to rack up landscapes (and kilometers). The kids really want to see lots of animals, while we mostly want to show them what daily life is like in Malagasy villages. So ideally, we’d like a trip split into two parts: - For 8/10 days, a hiking portion. The idea isn’t to do a tough trek in very remote areas but rather to walk from one village to another. Let’s say 3-4 hours a day. And when we arrive in each village, we’d have time to explore a bit, chat with the locals, let our kids play with the village children, etc. Stay with locals when possible. Move to a new village every day or every 2-3 days. - A few days visiting 1 or 2 national parks (with lemurs if possible to keep everyone happy!) - With the inevitable travel days, we’ll quickly hit 19 days.

Does this kind of trip sound doable (and fun) to you? Do you know of any villages that would fit our hiking plans?

I don’t have a preferred region yet, except that very dry landscapes appeal to me less. My real love from past trips was the highlands and their bright green rice paddies against red earth, but I’m a bit worried about the cold at this time of year.

After my initial research (thanks to this forum), I get the impression that the Ambalavao/Ambohimahamasina area might meet our criteria. I saw there are "accueil paysan" (farm stays) in that area, which could match what we’re looking for and would let us visit Andringitra National Park and Ranomafana on the way there or back.

But I’m open to all your more original ideas!

For logistical questions (transport, guides, accommodations, etc.), I’ll tackle those later—it’ll depend on the area we choose.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions

Hi there, following a work trip, I’ll have 4.5 days left to get a quick overview of Madagascar during the last week of February. I’ll already have had a good look around Tana (3 days of work and 1.5 days beforehand to see 1 or 2 points of interest 2-3 hours from Tana).

Is it feasible to spend the remaining 4.5 days like this:

- Day 1 & 2 (and maybe the morning of Day 3): relaxing on a coast with a pleasant climate, for example, a one-way flight to Tuléar (there’s a flight on Day 1 at 3 AM) and heading to a nice beach. Ideally, I’d have liked to go toward Morondava (baobabs, beautiful beaches near Belo), but the flight schedules don’t really work, and it wouldn’t let me visit Isalo.

- Then 2 days to head back up via the RN7, ideally with a stop in Isalo, which really appeals to me (I’m an experienced hiker in France), and/or Ranomafana. But do the weather conditions allow for long hikes in that area? Ideally, I’d like to do Tuléar–Tana by public transport up to my first road stop (shared bus? To Isalo?), then find a local hiking guide for the day. And take another transport to another point of interest before returning to Tana, where I have my return flight to France on Day 5 at noon.

My questions: - How to travel from Day 3 to Day 5 from the west coast (Tuléar? Morondava?) back to Tana? I’d prefer not to depend on a guide the whole way, but if I have to 🤷🏽‍♂️) If I choose Morondava, will I miss out on really interesting spots I could’ve seen along the RN7?

I’m open to any suggestions or ideas to make the most of these 4.5 days, like another beach destination I might not have considered (I ruled out Nosy Bé because of the February weather—maybe I was wrong?)

Hi everyone,

I noticed the forum could use more recommendations for visiting Madagascar, so I thought I’d share my experience.

I arrived on the Big Island last March. I moved there as part of a contract with a friend who started a tech business. A quick note about Madagascar: this country is full of talent. The young people are incredibly ambitious, dynamic, and creative.

After visiting some of the more well-known tourist spots like Mahajanga (Majunga) and Toamasina (Tamatave), the place that really stood out to me was Morondava, in the southwest of the island.

To get there, we left Tananarive (Antananarivo) in the evening, heading to Antsirabe, where we spent the night. By the way, Antsirabe is worth lingering in—it’s a charming town with lots of pleasant spots, and you’ll often run into French travelers there.

The next day, we left at 4:00 AM for Morondava. Our goal was to arrive around 3:00 PM, driving at a relaxed pace to enjoy the scenery. We stopped in Miandrivazo for lunch—there, the tilapia and grilled prawns are a must.

Before Miandrivazo, the road isn’t great (like many roads in Madagascar, unfortunately), but the stunning landscapes more than make up for it. The vegetation, typical of African savannas, is fascinating. However, bushfires—unfortunately common on the island—leave visible scars on the scenery.

About 50 kilometers from Morondava, near Mahabo, the magic begins: majestic baobabs line the road, and the sunset turns this scene into a real postcard. It’s a moment I’ll never forget.

Once there, we stayed near Nosy Kely. It was very hot, but the warmth of the locals, the Sakalava, and their incredible culinary skills quickly made us forget the heat. The seafood and fish are prepared with impressive mastery… so good!

I’d love to recommend some great spots, but I’d rather not accidentally promote anything here. What I *can* say is that Morondava is absolutely worth the detour, if only for its unique atmosphere and breathtaking landscapes.

The next day, we set off to explore the famous Avenue of the Baobabs. This place is simply mind-blowing, one of a kind. As the name suggests, it’s an avenue lined with giant baobabs, with a dusty red-dirt road running through the middle. The whole scene has an almost mystical vibe.

We were planning to visit the Tsingy de Bemaraha on the fly, but it turned out to be too ambitious. According to our guide, we would’ve had to cross two rivers, at Belo and Bekopaka, which would’ve taken a lot more time. That’ll definitely be my next big adventure in Madagascar.

If you get the chance, I’d recommend going even farther than the Avenue of the Baobabs—about two hours by road. There, you can catch a glimpse of a real baobab forest in the distance. Some friends in another car were lucky enough to go, and their stories made me dream. They experienced a magical moment, one of those things you have to see to believe.

I’m no travel journal expert, but I hope this little glimpse inspires you to discover this little slice of paradise in Madagascar.

Bonjour L'un de mes amis est bloqué à Madagascar depuis plus de 2 mois On lui avait laissé entendre un avion pour le 24/4. Finalement cet avion a été totalement réservé par d'autres pays Européens. L'Ambassade de France lui demande de ne plus les ennuyer, et de "prendre son mal en patience" Il est très fatigué par les conditions climatiques, et le fait de ne pas entrevoir de solution à court et moyen terme D'autres personnes dans cette situation? Entraide possible pour en sortir? Merci

Bonjour à tous, Je souhaite aller sur la côte nord est début mai au départ de Ambilobé, je souhaite faire au moins un trajet par la piste et l'autre en avion. Je voudrais savoir si les moyens de transport (camions aménagés ou TB) circulent de jour dans le sens Ambilobé Vohémar ...? Je l'ai fait il y a plusieurs années et il me semble que le trajet et dans ce sens ne se faisait que de nuit ... Merci à tous. Fili

Bonjour Je souhaiterais trouver une agence locale malgache pour envisager 15 jours de découverte de cette île

First trip to Madagascar (couple + 2 older teens). We’ve read quite a few posts and watched traveler videos, which helped us figure out what we could do in 3 weeks. We’d like to travel with a driver-guide. You’ll probably be able to help us with the overall duration... Are we being too ambitious, or is this reasonable? In this itinerary, are there any must-see places we shouldn’t miss? Here’s our first draft:

Departure from Tana to the east via the RN2. Stop at the Analamazoatra Reserve RN11 to reach the Pangalanes Canal 3 or 4 days to travel south along the canal (taxi boat) The train from Manakara to Fiana RN7 toward Tulear Time for a short trek in Andringitra? I’m not sure... Isalo Park From Tulear, head north or south by pirogue to relax somewhere To get back to Tana and stay within our vacation time, I think we’ll need to fly... Will we have time left for Ampefy?

What do you think?

Je commence par la gentillesse malgache, les sourires et la douceur de ce pays si attachant

Voila mon trajet : Tana - Andsirabé - Ambositra - Fiana - Manakara - Mananjary - le canal des pangalanes ( j'ai deja raconté dans une autre discussion Tamatave - Ste Marie - Tana

J'ai voyagé seule en taxi brousse et bateau brousse. J'insiste que je ne me suis jamais sentie en insécurité . Attention à Tana et Tamatave aux mains qui se trompent de poche ; ne jamais voyager de nuit et je rentrai tot à ma chambre

Un peu dur pour moi les transports car : - j'ai mon age - beaucoup de pannes d'ou des trajets de plus de 8h - éviter la saison des pluies !

Inversement peu de touristes donc je ne réservai rien à l'avance. Je peux vous donner des adresses d'hotels mais rien d'original = routard ou lonely ou des adresses déja données dans ce forum Je conseille le Niaouly à Tana et aller voir son site très riche en renseignements

N;hésitez pas si d'autres questions, ce sera avec plaisir

Entre Madagascar, l'ile Maurice ile Rodrigues ou Le Portugal, la Corse, Grèce ...quel est la meilleure formule pour un retraité avec une très faible retraite dans les 10 ans à venir ?

Bonjour à tous,

Nous envisageons un voyage combiné pour visiter le parc kruger et plonger au Mozambique.

J'ai encore quelques hésitations malgré mes recherches sur le forum...

1/ Période Rien n'est encore réservé et j'hésite sur la période : vacances d'été ou vacances de la toussaint

En aout, l'avantage est qu'on peut partir 3 semaines. L'inconvénient, les billets d'avion sont plus chers En octobre, l'avantage c'est que ca permet de profiter du soleil avant l'hiver, on prolonge l'été mais le voyage est limité à 15 jours

Pour m'aider à trancher : quelle est la meilleure période pour la plongée ?

2/ Sites de plongée Nous serons deux adultes (niveau 2) et une ado (open water) A tofo, j'ai cru comprendre que ce sont des profondes. Y a-t-il d'autres choses à voir (snorkeling ?). elle fait du surf, donc elle pourra s'éclater après nos plongées mais si elle peut aussi mettre la tête dans l'eau c'est mieux. Les sites pour voir les raies mantas sont tous profonds ? A Vilanculos, c'est plus adapté pour les open water ?

Merci d'avance pour votre aide, Bien cordialement, Brenda

Bonjour à tous Je désire organiser un petit voyage de 12 jours a Madagascar fin avril début mai 2020. Je cherche des conseils et circuits à faire, on sera un couple.. On y va pour la faune et le farniente. Les paysages paradisiaque et un peu d aventure. Merci d'avance pour votre aide

Bonjour . nous partons en croisière costa du 11 février au 10 avril 2020 de la réunion à Venise. Si vous partez pour la même croisière peut être pourrions nous échanger des infos et des bons plans . A bientôt

Bonjour,

La question est toute "simple": est-ce une bonne idée de vouloir visiter Madagascar en self drive ?.

Et arrive-t-on à trouver des 4x4 "corrects" à louer ?

Y a-t-il une région plus "sûr" qu'une autre ?, je pensais peut-être la partie sud de l'île.

Le projet serait pour août 2020.

Par avance merci 🙂

Bonjour, nous envisageons de partir 3 semaines à Mada. Nous sommes 3 couples de potes. Après avoir fait des devis près d'agences, nous avons abandonné nos recherches.Nous avons rencontré une personne qui nous a conseillé de prendre un chauffeur guide. Nous comptons partir les 15 derniers jours d'aout et 1ere de sept 2020. Qui pourrait nous orienter dans notre itinéraire pour 3 semaines sachant que nous souhaitons terminer par l'île ste Marie ?. Quel budget doit on prévoir pour les 3 semaines sans compter le vol aller retour ? Merci

Bonjour Projetant avec mon mari un périple de 15 jours sur Madagascar en mai 2020, pouvez vous me conseiller des agences locales sérieuses pour établir avec eux, le parcours. Si quelqu'un connait Mi-Voyages, suis preneuse de renseignements Merci pour vos réponses Bonne journée

Hi everyone.

We’ve just returned from a trip with our 8- and 12-year-old sons, our eyes full of memories. We went to Analalava, a village that’s hard to reach by dirt road in the dry season and impossible during the rainy season. The upside is that there are few motorized vehicles—it’s really off the beaten path. Located at the mouth of a huge river, you have to travel 60 km by speedboat from Antsohihy to get there. This was our first trip of this kind as a family—pretty adventurous, with plenty of questions and even some worries from my wife (bugs, safety, amenities, etc.). We joined a friend who’s staying there, so we weren’t completely in the dark. I’ll give you the highlights without going into too much detail. After arriving in Tana, we spent the night at a "high-end" hotel (La Ribaudière) for 56 € a night in a mini-suite with all the European comforts, then we left early the next morning. We decided to hire a car and a guide for the trip from Tana, with a stop at Ankarafantsika Park. The guide accompanied us all the way to Antsohihy. Leaving Tana, we got our first shock driving through the city, then we crossed stunning high plateaus toward Majunga (RN4). We zigzagged between potholes, zebu-drawn carts, broken-down trucks, and *taxi-brousses*. We passed through countless villages, honking all the way—pedestrians just have to watch out. Rice fields and tropical greenery filled every valley, water didn’t seem scarce. Then came the savanna and bushfires everywhere! After a full day of travel and a few stops, we arrived in Andranofasika, the village at the park entrance. We thought the agency (Look Gazy) had booked us a room at the Blue Lodge, but there was a mix-up—no reservation, no space. So we headed to the park, which has about ten bungalows. It was amazing: right in the jungle with all the ambient sounds. Geckos in the room became our friends, frogs in the toilet, and HUGE spiders under the terrace roof—they didn’t budge. Comfort was still there, though. We did three park circuits in one day with a guide. It’s a bit pricey, but it’s an excellent introduction. We saw lemurs (makis), birds, snakes, crocodiles, and fishing eagles—maybe we were just lucky! On the third day, we headed to Antsohihy through more savanna and bushfires. The town was lively, but the Hotel Anaïs was a serious downgrade! Loud music late into the night, then dogs barking and howling for the rest of it. Bucket showers and squat toilets. The guide left us here. - Quick tip: guides charge by the day, excluding fuel, and the empty return trip is on you. When I got the quote, they offered 3 days of guiding, 2 days of return trips (about 700 km), plus fuel for 600 €! I turned it down—it wasn’t worth it. By the day plus fuel, it cost us 400 €. The next day, we took the speedboat (I’d call it an uncomfortable, noisy, slow raft!) for the 60 km river trip through the mangroves. - Tip: bring an umbrella to shield yourself from the sun, and maybe use your airplane earplugs! It was a long, peaceful river—absolutely stunning. We were diving even deeper into the African vibe. We arrived in Analalava at dusk. The sunsets over the nearby islands were incredible. It was 6:30 PM—back home, it stays light until 10 PM, so we’d have to get up early to make the most of the days. Here, it’s winter: "almost cool" at night (20–22°C) and 30–32°C in the shade during the day. A friend found us a bungalow to rent next to his (which he rents year-round). It’s solidly built with a palm-leaf roof, sheltered by huge mango trees. The bucket-and-squat toilets are outside, electricity comes and goes (when the neighborhood isn’t blacked out), and the view of the sea and islands is breathtaking (15,000 Ariary/day). Sometimes, the last pair of sifakas (that weren’t eaten 😕) passes by! A woman comes every day to fill the water bucket from the well and takes any laundry we want washed—for a few Ariary. It’s her livelihood, and she’s happy to have the work, though I feel bad seeing her make endless trips with buckets on her head. She charges 100 Ars per bucket or per piece of laundry. And there we were, deep in Africa, 8,000 km from our comfort zone. Surrounded by chickens, ducks, goats, and zebus roaming semi-freely. My wife was a bit overwhelmed by the "bathroom" at first, but she got used to it. The plan: *mora mora* (take it easy), fishing, walks around Analalava, island expeditions, and—most importantly to me—the Bay of Morambe. My friend on-site just got his own pirogue, built locally with an outboard motor—total luxury! He’s a great hunter-fisherman, so we ate amazing, ultra-fresh seafood during our stay, expertly prepared by his partner. But the pirogue that was supposed to take us to the islands (Nosy Lava, Ilane, and Fao) came with challenges. Though it’s called *Freedom*, it wasn’t that simple. July is windy—the *Varataz* (trade winds) blows every morning and usually shifts in the afternoon. Pirogues without keels can’t sail against the wind and don’t handle strong gusts well. You can’t reef the sail, and there’s a risk of capsizing despite the float—it’s intense. A local joined us to sail, and we waited for the right day. Fishermen weren’t going out because the wind was strong and didn’t shift. Then one morning, after a windless night, we set off for Ilane—a tiny island with coconut trees and fine sand, like playing *Survivor*. We ate the day’s catch and coconuts; the kids were in heaven, and so were we. :) Though small, you can walk around the island in 20 minutes. It’s home to fishermen and littered with turtle skeletons :( The return was more chaotic—like boat people at 4 AM in the waves before the strong wind picked up. We took the shortest route to shore and then hugged the coast with the motor. I wasn’t feeling great about it! For Morambe, we negotiated a private speedboat (350,000 Ars/day + fuel). A full day’s navigation to get there—paradise, no other word for it. I hope it stays that way! I won’t say more. Getting there is an adventure in itself! Originally, I just wanted to cross the Bay of Narinda by boat and reach Morambe on foot by crossing the peninsula, but the return wasn’t guaranteed. There’s little info about the place, and we didn’t know what to expect. After two or three weeks soaking in the vibe, we were ready for the Malagasy return trip. We’d taken the speedboat too many times and wanted to leave Analalava by 4x4—some people make the trip to Antsohihy, but it’s not regular. No luck: the 4x4 was stuck in Antsohihy the day we left. So we took the speedboat again, then hopped straight onto a night *taxi-brousse* to Tana, leaving a buffer day just in case. The trip went smoothly, with music and a screen playing music videos all night—you just have to deal with it! We arrived in Tana without any issues and had a day to explore the Analakelly market and buy some souvenirs. My wife splurged on a beautiful piece of Malagasy stone jewelry on Jewelry Street, right near the hotel (still La Ribaudière). She blew the budget! Finally, a taxi took us to the airport, taking shortcuts to avoid traffic and giving us a mini tour for a good price: 40,000 Ars. We left him a bag of clothes. This trip will leave us with unforgettable memories—and a few frustrations. We couldn’t enjoy the marine life because the water was murky from the constant wind during our stay—*maloutre*, as they say, even at Morambe and the islands. The failed 4x4 return was a bummer, too. We also wanted to do a big hike on the Narinda Peninsula, but it would’ve required more prep. Otherwise, no mosquito issues (fewer than in France!), no major digestive problems or other ailments. Safety? Didn’t see any issues, and we didn’t take unnecessary risks. We’ve set the bar high for our next trips!