Highlights of Madagascar

14 days, Antananarivo to Antananarivo

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Lemurs, wild landscapes, village culture, beaches — Madagascar might be an island but there’s nothing small about it. For those who like to get remote, this isolated island is packed with wildlife, landscapes, and people you’ll find nowhere else. And everybody loves lemurs! You’ll get to embrace local life and still have time to relax at the beach. Best of all, there’s always a local CEO (Chief Experience Officer) there to lead the way and provide a link to the unusual and extraordinary.

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Trip Code: DMHM

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Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Trees planted for this trip: 14

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Places visited

Madagascar

Itinerary

Day 1Antananarivo

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Antananarivo/Andasibe

Travel to Andasibe-Perinet National Park with scenic stops en route. Stay in a quiet area near Andasibe and explore the Indri Special Reserve section of this massive area.

Day 3Andasibe

Spend the day exploring this national park. Stay in a quiet area near Andasibe and explore the Indri Special Reserve section of this massive area.

Day 4Andasibe/Antsirabe

Travel to the colonial city of Antsirabe, stopping to see rice paddies along the way.

Day 5Antsirabe/Fiadanana

Visit Lake Andraikiba before continuing to the small village of Fiadanana. Opt to explore this beautiful village. Listen to a ghost talker, enjoy a stay at a community guesthouse, and dinner with a local family.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Community Guesthouse and Traditional Dinner

Meals included:

Lunch | Dinner

Day 6Fiadanana/Ranomafana

Learn traditional rituals from the local villagers. Hike back to the bus taking in the stunning views. Continue on to Ranomafana.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Ranomafana/Ambalavao

Opt for an early morning forest walk to get a feel for the incredible wildlife of the area, or explore on your own. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic journey heading south through Madagascar's wine-producing region.

Day 8Ambalavao/Ranohira

Stop at Anja Community Reserve, known for groups of ring-tailed lemurs. Continue on through the ever-changing landscape to Ranohira and Isalo National Park.

Day 9Ranohira

Spend a full day exploring Isalo National park on foot, stopping at a natural swimming pool and waterfalls.

Day 10Ranohira/Ifaty

Drive through the desert landscape, viewing Mahafaly tombs and giant baobab trees en route. Continue to the beautiful Mozambican Channel beaches of Ifaty.

Day 11Ifaty

Spend two full days enjoying this gorgeous area. Opt to do some hiking or hit the beach.

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Day 12

Day 13Ifaty/Antananarivo

Travel to Toliara for a flight to Antananarivo and an optional last night out on the town.

Day 14Antananarivo

Depart at any time.

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What's Included

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Community Guesthouse and Traditional Dinner, Fiadanana
Your Discover Moment: Ifaty
Andasibe Indri Special Reserve guided walk
Artisan workshop visit
Traditional healer visit
Paper factory visits
Anja Reserve walk
Isalo National Park visit
Internal flight
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities