Madagascar· 16 days · Guided

The Must-Sees

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16 days / 15 nights. This trip will lead you first to the eastern part of the big island, in the special reserve of Andasibe, where reptiles, birds and lemurs can be observed in their natural habitat. And for the happiness of everybody, the visit of the lemurs' island will allow you to get closer to these small mammals. Continuing towards the south, you will be surprised by the richness of the Highlands: the architecture, the rice fields in terrace, the population. Explore the national parks such as the rainforest of Ranomafana with its bamboo lemurs and the multicolored massif of Isalo which is a succession of canyons and oases. Then enjoy the wonderful beach of Ifaty and forget the crowd.

About this trip

A trip we'd happily do again next month

This is one of our signature guided journeys in Madagascar. We've walked it many times — alone, with friends, with our own families — and we've shaped it into something we're genuinely proud of.

You'll be in a small group, led by a local guide who knows the trails, the families along the way, and the best place to stop for lunch. Nothing rushed. Nothing generic.

Glimpses of the trip

Photos from the trail

Day by day

Your 16-day itinerary

A draft of how the trip flows — every itinerary is fine-tuned around your group, fitness and pace before we book anything.

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Arrival in Antananarivo
Arrival at the airport of Antananarivo and transfer to your accommodation, before this family trip across the eastern and southern parts of the big island.
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Arrival at the airport of Antananarivo and transfer to your accommodation, before this family trip across the eastern and southern parts of the big island.
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Antananarivo to Andasibe
Journey east to the special reserve of Andasibe, where reptiles, birds and lemurs can be observed in their natural habitat.
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Journey east to the special reserve of Andasibe, where reptiles, birds and lemurs can be observed in their natural habitat.
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Andasibe and the Indri Indri
Exploration of Andasibe and a meeting with the largest lemur on the planet, the Indri Indri, in its rainforest habitat.
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Exploration of Andasibe and a meeting with the largest lemur on the planet, the Indri Indri, in its rainforest habitat.
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Lemurs' island and Peyrieras
Visit the lemurs' island to get closer to these small mammals, some of which jump on your shoulders, and the small farm of Peyrieras with its amphibians and reptiles.
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Visit the lemurs' island to get closer to these small mammals, some of which jump on your shoulders, and the small farm of Peyrieras with its amphibians and reptiles.
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Towards the Highlands
Continue south and be surprised by the richness of the Highlands: the architecture, the rice fields in terrace and the population.
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Continue south and be surprised by the richness of the Highlands: the architecture, the rice fields in terrace and the population.
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Workshops of the Highlands
Visit various workshops of craftsmen across the typical villages of the Highlands.
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Visit various workshops of craftsmen across the typical villages of the Highlands.
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Highlands towards Ranomafana
Continue through the Highlands towards the rainforest of Ranomafana, discovering more of the terraced landscapes along the way.
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Continue through the Highlands towards the rainforest of Ranomafana, discovering more of the terraced landscapes along the way.
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Ranomafana National Park
Exploration of the Ranomafana National Park, a rainforest home to its bamboo lemurs.
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Exploration of the Ranomafana National Park, a rainforest home to its bamboo lemurs.
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Ranomafana to the south
Further discovery of Ranomafana before continuing south towards the multicolored massif of Isalo.
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Further discovery of Ranomafana before continuing south towards the multicolored massif of Isalo.
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Towards Isalo
Travel towards the national park of Isalo, a succession of canyons and oases.
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Travel towards the national park of Isalo, a succession of canyons and oases.
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Isalo National Park
Hike in the multicolored massif of Isalo with its oasis, among the most spectacular landscapes of the south.
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Hike in the multicolored massif of Isalo with its oasis, among the most spectacular landscapes of the south.
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Isalo to Reniala
Continue towards the southwest coast and the thorny forest of Reniala with its majestic baobabs.
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Continue towards the southwest coast and the thorny forest of Reniala with its majestic baobabs.
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Reniala and Ifaty
Discovery of the thorny forest of Reniala before reaching the beautiful beach of Ifaty.
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Discovery of the thorny forest of Reniala before reaching the beautiful beach of Ifaty.
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Relaxation at Ifaty
Enjoy the wonderful beach of Ifaty and forget the crowd.
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Enjoy the wonderful beach of Ifaty and forget the crowd.
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Toliara to Antananarivo, and Ambohimanga
Domestic flight Toliara – Antananarivo, with discovery of the city of Antananarivo and Ambohimanga, cradle of the Merina monarchy classified as world heritage by UNESCO.
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Domestic flight Toliara – Antananarivo, with discovery of the city of Antananarivo and Ambohimanga, cradle of the Merina monarchy classified as world heritage by UNESCO.
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Departure from Antananarivo
Final transfer to the airport of Antananarivo for your departure.
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Final transfer to the airport of Antananarivo for your departure.

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What's included

Everything that's covered

✓Local guide throughout
✓All accommodation in selected guesthouses & hotels
✓Daily breakfast and most dinners
✓Luggage transfers between stages
✓All ground transport during the trip
✓Detailed route notes and maps

Not included

What you'll arrange yourself

—International flights to/from Madagascar
—Madagascar visa (€35 on arrival)
—Travel insurance
—Drinks, tips and personal expenses

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