East and North of Madagascar

Our driver guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel, about 20 minutes’ drive away. To make good use of your free rest of the day, you can ask your guide for recommended nearby destinations.

Accommodation: San Cristobal Hotel-Ivato Airport (3 stars)

This morning, the driver guide will drive you along the RN2 national road and reach Andasibe in about 4 hours. En route, pay a short visit to the Reserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic, a private wildlife shelter amidst a dense forest. Cherish your first chance to spot or even touch endemic sifaka lemurs and see butterflies at a large farm. There will be no more stop until we arrive at the hotel in Andasibe. In the evening, a local guide will accompany you to find nocturnal species of lemurs, reptiles and chameleons near the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Vakona Forest Lodge (3 stars)

In the morning, a local guide will lead you to the Analamazaotra National Park. The greatest appeal of this haven to myriad wildlife is Indri Indri, the largest existing lemur known for their eerie wails. Critically endangered, they can survive to this day perhaps because they are considered ancestors of mankind in local legends. After the visit, return to the hotel for a break. In the afternoon, visit Lemur's Island and the reptile farm at Vakona Private Reserve.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Vakona Forest Lodge (3 stars)

Today, we will drive for about 3 hours to Manambato. On the way, stop over at Antsampanana to have a look at a local fruit market. After arriving in Manambato, hop on a shared boat to cross Pangalane Canal to Akanin’ny Nofy, aka Palmarium Reserve. Our driver will pick up you and the guide at the pier and proceed to the hotel for check-in. In the evening, board a shared boat to the Aye-Aye Island to see the endangered nocturnal lemurs called "Aye-Aye", the most bizarre primate on earth. You may find their middle finger creepy, because it looks literally… skeletal! After that, return to the hotel and stay overnight.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Palmarium Hotel Ankanin'Nofy

Today, a local guide will escort you to tour the Akanin’ny Nofy Reserve, a paradise for lemur interaction. Don’t panic if a lemur jumps on your shoulder - it’s perhaps begging for treat. Later, return to the hotel. In the afternoon, take a boat to a local fishermen's village, Andranokoditra, to appreciate the beautiful scenery along the Pangalane Canal. Return to the hotel at the end of the day.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Palmarium Hotel Ankanin'Nofy

We will go back to Manambato by boat today. Our driver will pick you up at the harbor and then head to the capital. The journey is long, so we will stop for a rest halfway. It is scheduled to arrive in Antananarivo at dusk. Check into a hotel near the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: San Cristobal Hotel - Ivato Airport (3 stars)

The tour extends to Antsiranana in the north. Our driver will send you to Antananarivo’s airport to catch the flight. Upon arrival, our local guide will take you to savor the stunning landscapes around the famous Three Bays. Take time also to stroll on white beaches amid intoxicating consistent breeze, observe sea birds and turtles, and climb dunes to view the Indian Ocean. Later, transfer to a local hotel to have a good rest at night.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Allamanda Hotel (3 stars)

Let’s drive to Joffre Ville. After checking in at the hotel, meet the local guide who will accompany you to explore the Amber Mountain National Park. Perching on a volcanic massif, it has waterfalls, crater lakes, and several ecosystems to find the most diverse wildlife on earth. You can also anticipate its flagship animal of Montagne d'Ambre dwarf lemur, as well as endemic ring-tailed mongoose and civet. We will send you back to the hotel after the visit.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Nature Lodge

Today, we will drive for 2.5 hours to see Red Tsingy, a stretch of land in reds, from which thickets of pinnacles made of dried laterite soils rise – a sculptural wonder formed by erosion. It easily reminds you of desolate Mars, except it’s actually a sad beauty born of deforestation. Afterwards, continue to drive for about 5 hours to Ankarana and check in the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Ankarana Lodge

Today, the local guide will show you around the Ankarana National Park. The 18,000 hectare national park features caves, underground rivers and lush forest canyons. Peaks of limestone also scatter over the park. We will spend the whole day hiking in this limestone forest, during which you can see many amazing landscapes and some rare local wildlife. It is absolutely one of the wonderful experiences of your Madagascar escorted tours. In the end, drive back to the hotel for a good rest.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Ankarana Lodge

Nosy Be awaits! Start this morning by driving for 2.5 hours to Ankify Harbor, where we will take a shared speed boat to Nosy Be Island. Check into the hotel on arrival. Spend the rest time of the day as you like.

You are now at the most loved beach destination in Madagascar that includes all you’d expect and not expect: seafood, wonderful beaches, underwater or land safari opportunities, local culture… And scented ylang-ylang blooms, whose fragrance can spread far and is why it’s also called Perfumed Island. We will additionally leave two free days for you to explore and experience some activities at your own pace. Get excited!

● What to Do on Nosy Be Island:
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving: The No.1 attraction here. You can go south and swim under the water around Nosy Tanikely, a nearby islet, to find tropical animals ranging from fish to sharks by some most popular reefs.

Beach Hopping: There are many beaches on Nosy Be and its surrounding islets to wander, but the most fascinating is Andilana Beach. Having picnics or drinking beer on beaches can be romantic.

Wildlife Viewing: The Island’s volcanic origin means it has rich soils to grow dense forests with biodiversity. A rare chance is provided by the Lokobe National Park to spot native black lemurs. You also get to spy boa constrictors!

Cultural Experience: Admire local crafts on Nosy Komba, listen to Malagasy music, taste local seafood, visit Hell-Ville to learn about the Island’s colonial history... There are many ways to know this place.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: L'heure Bleue (4 stars)

Today is your first leisure day. Enjoy your time off the country’s northwest coast!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: L'heure Bleue (4 stars)

Seize the chance to relax and enjoy another free day.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: L'heure Bleue (4 stars)

Today, our driver will escort you to the airport for a flight back to Antananarivo. Upon your arrival at the Ivato International Airport, our driver will pick you up and escort you to the hotel. For the free rest time, you can relax in the hotel or go to downtown to pick up some souvenirs.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: San Cristobal Hotel - Ivato Airport (3 stars)

Our driver will send you to the airport based on your flight time.

Meals: Breakfast