Madagascar· 16 days · Tailor-made
A Romantic Gateaway of the Big Island
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These 16 days trip is a romantic adventure where you first discover the peaceful rural village of Ampefy which is a very popular vacation spot for Malagasy people. Then, you will have the opportunity to admire the splendid landscape offered by the Lily waterfall, and to have a massage at the clay with the magnificent geysers which is a beautiful site consisting of a clay area dotted with holes in the ground, from which jets of water spout out. Afterwards, your honeymoon will continue in the extreme North of Madagascar in Diego Suarez by visiting its magnificent 3 bays and by making a beautiful and unforgettable excursion on the emerald sea. Then you will continue by exploring the Amber Mountain National Park with its various waterfalls and its great variety of lemurs, reptiles and amphibians. On top of that, you will explore the fascinating tsingys of Ankarana with its sharp peaks. An intimate moment with a good relaxation at the idyllic beach of the island of perfumes that is Nosy Be will conclude this trip.
About this trip
A trip we'd happily do again next month
These 16 days trip is a romantic adventure where you first discover the peaceful rural village of Ampefy which is a very popular vacation spot for Malagasy people. Then, you will have the opportunity to admire the splendid landscape offered by the Lily waterfall, and to have a massage at the clay with the magnificent geysers which is a beautiful site consisting of a clay area dotted with holes in the ground, from which jets of water spout out. Afterwards, your honeymoon will continue in the extreme North of Madagascar in Diego Suarez by visiting its magnificent 3 bays and by making a beautiful and unforgettable excursion on the emerald sea. Then you will continue by exploring the Amber Mountain National Park with its various waterfalls and its great variety of lemurs, reptiles and amphibians. On top of that, you will explore the fascinating tsingys of Ankarana with its sharp peaks. An intimate moment with a good relaxation at the idyllic beach of the island of perfumes that is Nosy Be will conclude this trip.
This is one of our signature tailor-made 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 in Antananarivo and transfer to your hotel for the start of this romantic adventure.
Arrival in Antananarivo and transfer to your hotel for the start of this romantic adventure.
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Antananarivo to Ampefy
Road to the peaceful rural village of Ampefy, a very popular vacation spot for Malagasy people.
Road to the peaceful rural village of Ampefy, a very popular vacation spot for Malagasy people.
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Lily waterfall and the geysers of Analavory
Admire the splendid landscape of the Lily waterfall and discover the geysers of Analavory with a clay massage at the magnificent site dotted with water jets.
Admire the splendid landscape of the Lily waterfall and discover the geysers of Analavory with a clay massage at the magnificent site dotted with water jets.
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Ampefy back to Antananarivo
Return to Antananarivo after the discovery of the Ampefy region.
Return to Antananarivo after the discovery of the Ampefy region.
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Flight to Diego Suarez
Domestic flight from Antananarivo to Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) in the extreme North of Madagascar.
Domestic flight from Antananarivo to Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) in the extreme North of Madagascar.
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The three bays of Diego Suarez
Excursion and relaxation on the magnificent three bays of Diego Suarez.
Excursion and relaxation on the magnificent three bays of Diego Suarez.
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The Emerald Sea
Beautiful and unforgettable excursion and relaxation on the Emerald Sea off Diego Suarez.
Beautiful and unforgettable excursion and relaxation on the Emerald Sea off Diego Suarez.
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Amber Mountain National Park
Discovery of the Amber Mountain National Park with its various waterfalls and its great variety of lemurs, reptiles and amphibians.
Discovery of the Amber Mountain National Park with its various waterfalls and its great variety of lemurs, reptiles and amphibians.
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Tsingy of Ankarana
Exploration of the impressive tsingy of Ankarana with its sharp karst peaks.
Exploration of the impressive tsingy of Ankarana with its sharp karst peaks.
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Ankarana to Nosy Be
Transfer to Nosy Be, the island of perfumes, for the relaxing part of the trip.
Transfer to Nosy Be, the island of perfumes, for the relaxing part of the trip.
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Excursion to Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely
Excursion to Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely from Nosy Be.
Excursion to Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely from Nosy Be.
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Excursion to Nosy Iranja
Excursion to the idyllic island of Nosy Iranja.
Excursion to the idyllic island of Nosy Iranja.
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Nosy Be at leisure
Relaxation at the idyllic beaches of Nosy Be, the island of perfumes.
Relaxation at the idyllic beaches of Nosy Be, the island of perfumes.
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Nosy Be at leisure
A free day to enjoy the intimate setting of Nosy Be.
A free day to enjoy the intimate setting of Nosy Be.
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Nosy Be at leisure
More relaxation on the beaches of Nosy Be.
More relaxation on the beaches of Nosy Be.
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Return to Antananarivo and departure
Domestic flight from Nosy Be back to Antananarivo, with the discovery of Ambohimanga, cradle of the Merina monarchy classified as world heritage by UNESCO, then transfer to the airport for departure.
Domestic flight from Nosy Be back to Antananarivo, with the discovery of Ambohimanga, cradle of the Merina monarchy classified as world heritage by UNESCO, then transfer to the airport for 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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16 days · Tailor-made
A Romantic Gateaway of the Big Island