Wonderful Madagascar tour with back-to-nature excursions
- Round trip
- 13, 14, 15 or 16 nights
- Madagascar
- £ 5,278.00 ]
- based on 2 travellers
National parks, night walks and more: head to Madagascar and explore like never before - includes breakfast, thrilling excursions and all travel
Tick magnificent Madagascar off your bucket-list on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Start in the vibrant capital, Antananarivo, and embark on a journey through Jurassic rock formations, lush rice fields and tropical rainforests. Learn about the endemic species of flora and fauna, and get up close to some of the world's most fascinating creatures: from the famous ring-tailed lemur to the elusive cat-like fossa. Spend the last few days of your Madagascan experience soaking in the sun in Ifaty, indulging in some downtime at your hotel or, if you haven't had your fill of biodiversity, embarking on another excursion into the Baobab Forest. With a jam-packed itinerary that includes all transport and a wide variety of exciting excursions, get ready to unlock the mystery of Madagascar!
Included
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Madagascar tour with 12 or 14 nights in standard or superior hotels
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Breakfast included
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Dinner (excluding drinks; days 7-11 or 7-13)
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Private guide and driver
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Tour of the Peyrieras Reptile Reserve (day 2)
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Night walk Andasibe (day 2)
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National Park of Analamazaotra (day 3)
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Private tour of Vakona Private Reserve (day 3)
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Ranomafana National Park private tour (day 6)
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Thermal waters of Ranomafana with swimming (day 6)
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Private tour Anja Community Reserve (day 7)
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Private tour in Isalo National Park (day 8)
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Antsokay Botanical Gardens (day 9)
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Optional private Reniala Baobab Forest tour
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Return flights from your selected airport to Antananarivo, Madagascar
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Domestic flight from Toliara to Antananarivo
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Private transfers
Day 1: Antananarivo
Wild landscapes, fascinating creatures and land of real adventure: welcome to Madagascar! Today you will arrive in the capital city of the fourth-largest island in the world, Antananarivo. After being picked up at the airport, you will be taken to your hotel where the rest of your day is yours to e…
Read moreDay 2-3: Andasibe
Day 2 begins with a morning briefing from your guide before getting on the road for the 145-kilometre drive to Andasibe, a protected area of rainforest in the east of the country. Get ready to drive through magnificent landscapes: expect lush rice fields, traditional villages and, of course, the mi…
Read moreDay 4: Antsirabe
Rise with the sun on day 4, for a 315-kilometre road trip through the Madagascan highlands. Stop in traditional villages on the way and chat with the locals over lunch, or bring some educational gifts to a school in the countryside. You will also make a stop at the small city of Ambatolampy, and ta…
Read moreDay 5-6: Ranomafana
On day 5, you will start the day with a visit to the precious gemstone stores of Antsirabe before getting back on the road for the 230-kilometre drive to Ranomafana. On the way, you will stop at Ambositra, known as the capital of Malagasy handicrafts and the centre of Madagascar’s woodcarving indus…
Read moreDay 7-8: Ranohira
Today you will travel 350 kilometres southwest from Ranomafana to Ranohira, home to the Isalo National Park. You'll make a few interesting stops along the way including Ambalavao, where you can take a tour of the Antaimoro Paper Fabrik. Another stop will be made at the Anja Community Reserve, home …
Read moreDay 9-11: Ifaty
Today you begin the last leg of your journey with a 270-kilometre drive to the coastal city of Ifaty. En route, you will pass several sapphire-mine villages, as well as plenty of fascinating scenery: from baobab trees to ancient tombs to tribal villages. You will stop 50 kilometres away from your h…
Read moreDay 12: Antananarivo
On day 12, it's time to leave the sun-kissed shores of Ifaty and return to Antananarivo. You will be driven to the airport in Toliara for your flight back to the capital city. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel where your final night in Madagascar is yours to spend as you wish! You will …
Read moreDay 1: Antananarivo
Wild landscapes, fascinating creatures and land of real adventure: welcome to Madagascar! Today you will arrive in the capital city of the fourth-largest island in the world, Antananarivo. After being picked up at the airport, you will be taken to your hotel where the rest of your day is yours to e…
Read moreDay 2-3: Andasibe
Day 2 begins with a morning briefing from your guide before getting on the road for the 145-kilometre drive to Andasibe, a protected area of rainforest in the east of the country. Get ready to drive through magnificent landscapes: expect lush rice fields, traditional villages and, of course, the mi…
Read moreDay 4: Antsirabe
Rise with the sun on day 4, for a 315-kilometre road trip through the Madagascan highlands. Stop in traditional villages on the way and chat with the locals over lunch, or bring some educational gifts to a school in the countryside. You will also make a stop at the small city of Ambatolampy, and ta…
Read moreDay 5-6: Ranomafana
On day 5, you will start the day with a visit to the precious gemstone stores of Antsirabe before getting back on the road for the 230-kilometre drive to Ranomafana. On the way, you will stop at Ambositra, known as the capital of Malagasy handicrafts and the centre of Madagascar’s woodcarving indus…
Read moreDay 7-8: Ranohira
Today you will travel 350 kilometres southwest from Ranomafana to Ranohira, home to the Isalo National Park. You'll make a few interesting stops along the way including Ambalavao, where you can take a tour of the Antaimoro Paper Fabrik. Another stop will be made at the Anja Community Reserve, home …
Read moreDay 9-11: Ifaty
Today you begin the last leg of your journey with a 270-kilometre drive to the coastal city of Ifaty. En route, you will pass several sapphire-mine villages, as well as plenty of fascinating scenery: from baobab trees to ancient tombs to tribal villages. You will stop 50 kilometres away from your h…
Read moreDay 12: Antananarivo
On day 12, it's time to leave the sun-kissed shores of Ifaty and return to Antananarivo. You will be driven to the airport in Toliara for your flight back to the capital city. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel where your final night in Madagascar is yours to spend as you wish! You will …
Read moreDay 1: Antananarivo
Wild landscapes, fascinating creatures and land of real adventure: welcome to Madagascar! Today you will arrive in the capital city of the fourth-largest island in the world, Antananarivo. After being picked up at the airport, you will be taken to your hotel where the rest of your day is yours to e…
Read moreDay 2-3: Andasibe
Day 2 begins with a morning briefing from your guide before getting on the road for the 145-kilometre drive to Andasibe, a protected area of rainforest in the east of the country. Get ready to drive through magnificent landscapes: expect lush rice fields, traditional villages and, of course, the mi…
Read moreDay 4: Antsirabe
Rise with the sun on day 4, for a 315-kilometre road trip through the Madagascan highlands. Stop in traditional villages on the way and chat with the locals over lunch, or bring some educational gifts to a school in the countryside. You will also make a stop at the small city of Ambatolampy, and ta…
Read moreDay 5-6: Ranomafana
On day 5, you will start the day with a visit to the precious gemstone stores of Antsirabe before getting back on the road for the 230-kilometre drive to Ranomafana. On the way, you will stop at Ambositra, known as the capital of Malagasy handicrafts and the centre of Madagascar’s woodcarving indus…
Read moreDay 7-8: Ranohira
Today you will travel 350 kilometres southwest from Ranomafana to Ranohira, home to the Isalo National Park. You'll make a few interesting stops along the way including Ambalavao, where you can take a tour of the Antaimoro Paper Fabrik. Another stop will be made at the Anja Community Reserve, home …
Read moreDay 9-13: Ifaty
Today you begin the last leg of your journey with a 270-kilometre drive to the coastal city of Ifaty. En route, you will pass several sapphire-mine villages, as well as plenty of fascinating scenery: from baobab trees to ancient tombs to tribal villages. You will stop 50 kilometres away from your h…
Read moreDay 14: Antananarivo
On day 14, it's time to leave the sun-kissed shores of Ifaty and return to Antananarivo. You will be driven to the airport in Toliara for your flight back to the capital city. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel where your final night in Madagascar is yours to spend as you wish! You will …
Read moreDay 1: Antananarivo
Wild landscapes, fascinating creatures and land of real adventure: welcome to Madagascar! Today you will arrive in the capital city of the fourth-largest island in the world, Antananarivo. After being picked up at the airport, you will be taken to your hotel where the rest of your day is yours to e…
Read moreDay 2-3: Andasibe
Day 2 begins with a morning briefing from your guide before getting on the road for the 145-kilometre drive to Andasibe, a protected area of rainforest in the east of the country. Get ready to drive through magnificent landscapes: expect lush rice fields, traditional villages and, of course, the mi…
Read moreDay 4: Antsirabe
Rise with the sun on day 4, for a 315-kilometre road trip through the Madagascan highlands. Stop in traditional villages on the way and chat with the locals over lunch, or bring some educational gifts to a school in the countryside. You will also make a stop at the small city of Ambatolampy, and ta…
Read moreDay 5-6: Ranomafana
On day 5, you will start the day with a visit to the precious gemstone stores of Antsirabe before getting back on the road for the 230-kilometre drive to Ranomafana. On the way, you will stop at Ambositra, known as the capital of Malagasy handicrafts and the centre of Madagascar’s woodcarving indus…
Read moreDay 7-8: Ranohira
Today you will travel 350 kilometres southwest from Ranomafana to Ranohira, home to the Isalo National Park. You'll make a few interesting stops along the way including Ambalavao, where you can take a tour of the Antaimoro Paper Fabrik. Another stop will be made at the Anja Community Reserve, home …
Read moreDay 9-13: Ifaty
Today you begin the last leg of your journey with a 270-kilometre drive to the coastal city of Ifaty. En route, you will pass several sapphire-mine villages, as well as plenty of fascinating scenery: from baobab trees to ancient tombs to tribal villages. You will stop 50 kilometres away from your h…
Read moreDay 14: Antananarivo
On day 14, it's time to leave the sun-kissed shores of Ifaty and return to Antananarivo. You will be driven to the airport in Toliara for your flight back to the capital city. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel where your final night in Madagascar is yours to spend as you wish! You will …
Read moreOptional Excursions
If you’d like to make your trip even more unforgettable, you can also book the following optional excursion. This excursion can be selected in the booking process.
• Day 10: Private excursion to the Reniala Baobab Forest (approximately 3 hours) •
Reniala is a private reserve located within the baobab forest in southern Madagascar. Get ready to explore this dry and spiny forest with its diverse flora and fauna, including many birds and reptiles! An English-speaking guide and entrance fees are included.
Excluded
- Visa fees
- Tips for guide/driver (£2 is recommended per person, per day)
Book now, pay the rest later
Did you know, you can book now and pay the rest later with our convenient deposit payment option? If you book this deal 35 days prior to your departure, you can choose to pay in instalments. The deposit will be 50% of the deal’s price, plus any extras you may decide to add (i.e. excursions). You can review the instalment amounts and due dates in the last step before placing your booking.
Additional Information
| Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
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| Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. For some countries (e.g. Singapore, Thailand), you may be required to complete a Digital Arrival Card or other immigration procedures prior to or upon arrival. We recommend that you complete any required digital forms as early as possible to save time upon arrival. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
| Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
| Pet policy | Pets are not allowed on this trip. |
| Optional services | To provide you with the best choice, we partner with a wide range of airlines. Please be aware that many carriers now charge extra for optional services like seat reservations and additional baggage. These airline-specific fees are not included in your holiday price unless stated. We recommend visiting your chosen airline's website directly to review their policies and understand any potential additional charges. |
| Occupancy | Maximum three persons per room. |
| Single supplement | The single supplement is based on travel dates and duration of travel. You will see the final price in the booking process. |
| Children's discount | Unfortunately this trip is not suitable for children under 5. For children aged 6-11 years, a discount may be offered based on the departure date and the duration of the trip. You will see the final price in the booking process. |
| Pets | Pets are not permitted on this trip due to international plane travel. |
| Flight times | Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises. |
| Travel documents | You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest |
| Currency | The national currency of Madagascar is the Malagasy ariary (MGA). |
| Group travel | During this trip, transport and excursions could be in groups of international travellers. |
| Travel schedule | The specified itinerary is subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances. |
| Quality standards | Please note that the quality standards of hotels, facilities, transportation and roads may differ from Europe. |
| Airport transfer | Your driver will wait for you with a sign with your name at the airport. You will receive more information together with your travel documents. |
| Extra nights | Please note that there may be an additional night(s) in transit due to flights schedules. |
| Luggage | One hand luggage up to five kilograms and one suitcase up to 20 kilograms per person. |
| Guide and driver | All transfers are private. An English-speaking driver and/or guide is included for the duration of the trip. |