Madagascar· 14 days · Guided
The Spice Road
▲▲▲▲▲Moderate
This 14-day tour reveals part of the North East of Madagascar. It takes you first to Sambava, in the region of clove, coffee and especially vanilla producers. You visit the hill of Ambohimanitra to discover a rich collection of vanilla varieties and its pollination process, then Antalaha to see the manufacture of the "dhow" — the local boat inherited from ancient Arab traders. The tour continues to Marojejy National Park to explore the lower part of the primary rainforests, with their reptiles, amphibians, lemurs and birds. To finish, you fly back to Antananarivo and explore the Andasibe rainforest in the East, meeting the biggest lemurs on earth, the Indri Indri.
About this trip
A trip we'd happily do again next month
This 14-day tour reveals part of the North East of Madagascar. It takes you first to Sambava, in the region of clove, coffee and especially vanilla producers. You visit the hill of Ambohimanitra to discover a rich collection of vanilla varieties and its pollination process, then Antalaha to see the manufacture of the "dhow" — the local boat inherited from ancient Arab traders. The tour continues to Marojejy National Park to explore the lower part of the primary rainforests, with their reptiles, amphibians, lemurs and birds. To finish, you fly back to Antananarivo and explore the Andasibe rainforest in the East, meeting the biggest lemurs on earth, the Indri Indri.
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 14-day itinerary
A draft of how the trip flows — every itinerary is fine-tuned around your group, fitness and pace before we book anything.
- 01+
Antananarivo to Sambava
Fly to Sambava, in the region of clove, coffee and vanilla producers.
Fly to Sambava, in the region of clove, coffee and vanilla producers.
- 02+
Ambohimanitra vanilla hill
Visit the hill of Ambohimanitra to discover vanilla varieties and the pollination process.
Visit the hill of Ambohimanitra to discover vanilla varieties and the pollination process.
- 03+
Antalaha dhow shipyard
Travel to Antalaha to see the manufacture of the dhow, the local boat inherited from Arab traders.
Travel to Antalaha to see the manufacture of the dhow, the local boat inherited from Arab traders.
- 04+
Marojejy National Park
Explore the lower primary rainforests of Marojejy with their reptiles, amphibians, lemurs and birds (camping).
Explore the lower primary rainforests of Marojejy with their reptiles, amphibians, lemurs and birds (camping).
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Private reptile park
Discover a private park of reptiles and amphibians.
Discover a private park of reptiles and amphibians.
- 06+
Return to Antananarivo
Fly back to Antananarivo.
Fly back to Antananarivo.
- 07+
Andasibe — Analamazaotra
Hike the Analamazaotra special reserve in the Andasibe rainforest to meet the Indri Indri.
Hike the Analamazaotra special reserve in the Andasibe rainforest to meet the Indri Indri.
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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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14 days · Guided
The Spice Road