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Highlights of Madagascar - 12 days

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Tour Overview

Explore Madagascar on this 12-day journey beginning and ending in Antananarivo. You’ll travel from the misty forests of Andasibe, home to the iconic Indri, to the terraced highlands of Antsirabe and the lush rainforest of Ranomafana. Continue south for dramatic desert scenery and epic hikes in Isalo National Park before unwinding on the beaches of Ifaty, where coral reefs and Vezo fishing villages shape daily life. Returning to the capital, you’ll have time to wander its historic quarters.

Start

Antananarivo

End

Antananarivo

Destination

Antananarivo

Days

12

Pace

Medium

Range

Handpicked

Max Group Size

Min 8 - Max 25

Min Age

8

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Trip Code: HIOMAD

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Antananarivo - Explore the Malagasy capital’s historic upper town at leisure, including the Rova and former prime minister’s residence

  • Andasibe - Observe nocturnal wildlife on a guided night walk, listening for elusive night-active lemurs in the region’s humid forest

  • Andasibe-Mantadia National Park - Encounter the Indri, Madagascar’s largest lemur, while walking through dense rainforest rich in endemic fauna and orchids

  • Antsirabe - Discover this elegant highland city’s European-influenced layout and architecture, shaped by its missionary origins and longstanding brewing traditions

  • Ranomafana National Park - Experience a rainforest trek in one of Madagascar’s premier reserves, home to diverse lemurs, chameleons and thriving primary forest

  • Ambalavao - Visit the traditional Anteimoro Paper Factory to see handmade parchment crafted using techniques introduced by early Arabian settlers

  • Isalo National Park - Hike through the sculpted sandstone massif, passing unique endemic plants en route to a natural spring-fed swimming pool

  • Ifaty - Enjoy the long sandy beach and observe daily life in Vezo fishing communities set beside spiny forest and mangrove-fringed coast

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

11 breakfasts
11 nights 3-4 star hotels
Services of experienced, English speaking guides (for groups of 4 or more passengers, groups of three or fewer will have a driver)
Specialist local guides in the national parks as per the itinerary
Entrance fees
Transportation in a minibus
1 economy class flight from Tulear - Antananarivo

Not Included

International flights and visas
Optional activities
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Airport transfers
Checked baggage on domestic flights - baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration12 days
StartAntananarivo
EndAntananarivo
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group25 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $8,325
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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