Day 1: You land in Antananarivo

The first day of your Journey through Madagascar might not be very spectacular for you at first, since you will most likely land at Ivato Airport in Antananarivo late in the evening or at night.

There you will be picked up directly by your guide and taken to the Villa Sibylle which is located  near the airport located.

The first Night in Madagascar you can use to mentally prepare for the upcoming tour and recover from the long flight.

Day 2: By car from Antananarivo to Antsirabe

The first section of the route begins for you in the Madagascar's national capital Antananarivo and takes you to Antsirabe, about 170 kilometers away.

This section of the route is initially by car, although if you wish you can also smaller sections can get behind by bike.

Along the way you can Stopovers at various stations stop to visit, for example, a factory where aluminum pots are made in a peculiar way.

Antsirabe is the highest city in Madagascar and awaits you with its volcanic springs, which provide a wonderful place to relax.

After your arrival, first the bicycles will be adjusted and a short bike tour to the city of Antsirabe will follow. Later then it goes to the hotel Chambres du Voyageurwhere you will spend the night.

Day 3: From Antsirabe to Lake Tritriva and Betafo

On the third day of your Madagascar vacation you will take your first full bike tour.

Two lakes are on the plan first: Lake Andraikiba and then Lake Tritriva. You can reach both of them on well-maintained and comfortable roads.

Lake Tritriva is located on a volcanic cone and has tturquoise, slightly acidic water, in which no fish live. The volcanic cone is an ideal platform to admire not only the breathtakingly beautiful waters of the lake, but also a gigantic view over the surroundings to be obtained.

The landscape of the highlands presents itself as colorful and lively and offers itself as an excellent photo motif. Exactly through the landscape it goes afterwards over narrow runways to Betafo.

There we recommend a short hike to explore the area on foot. The return journey is then made by car, so that on this third day you will have a Total distance of about 35 kilometers imminent.

The overnight stay is again in Antsirabe at the hotel Chambres du Voyageur provided.

Day 4: Going from Antsirabe to Ambositra

On the fourth day of your journey you will leave Antsirabe for good and head south. The slightly hilly road leads you over well developed and tarred roadsThis section of the route will not be too demanding on your physical condition in terms of difficulty.

Nevertheless, on this day you will have About 95 kilometer If you wish, you can also ride in an escort vehicle. The ride will take you past many travel terraces, some rivers and also smaller villages where you can enjoy the Friendliness and the love of life of the Madagascans can get to know.

Your destination on this day is Ambositra, where you can take a look at the local craftsmen. They have become famous especially for their beautiful carvings from precious woods.

For the overnight stay is the Artisan Hotel provided, which will welcome you with an impressive look, as it will be designed by local artists from Ambositra was.

Day 5: From Ambositra to Ranomafana

First of all, on the fifth day, you will start from Ambositra with the escort vehicle to shorten a little today's route.

This is mainly due to the fact that on this day you will be several meters of altitude to overcome have, which would be too strenuous by bike. First we go to Ambohimahasoa and then the tour continues on two wheels.

The route takes you through remote villages and fascinating landscapesuntil you finally reach the Ranomafana National Park.

This national park, also known as the mountain cloud forest, will immediately impress you with its fascinating flora and fauna inspire and after about 25 kilometers route you will then reach Ranomafana.

The route now leads you mainly downhill until you reach the Grenat Hotel which will welcome you for tonight's overnight stay.

Day 6: Tour through Ranomafana National Park

On the sixth day, leave the bikes at your accommodation and head into Ranomafana National Park on foot.

Individual tours can be arranged with the local guide according to your wishes.

The tours usually last between two and six hours and offer you really extraordinary insights into the nature of the mountain cloud forest.

Bamboo lemurs, numerous bird species, reptiles and also amphibians can be encountered on this tour.

Afterwards you will receive again the Grenat Hotel with its comfortable beds.

Day 7: From Ranomafana we go to Sahambavy

The seventh day you start first in the escort vehicle, so that you are spared the steep sections of the route.

As soon as the track becomes flatter again, you will cycle towards Fianarantsoa. However, you will soon leave the main route and continue along a pleasant gravel road.

There awaits you a Tea growing area and the Lac Hotel.

There you have a breathtaking view of a lake and the various bungalows await you for the overnight stay.

However, this is not on the schedule until the evening.

In the afternoon you are welcome to visit the Sahambavy Tea Plantation visit and exciting Insights into the production there win

Alternatively, we can suggest various other activities for the afternoon.

Day 8: From Sahambavy via Fianarantsoa to Ambalavao

Also on the eighth day of your Journey through Madagascar you will first start in the escort vehicle.

It goes to Fianarantsoa, where you can, among other things, take a look at the artful photographs of the internationally acclaimed photo artist Pierrot Men.

The Exploring Fianarantsoa is done on the bike, because then it goes directly to Ambalavao, 53 kilometers away.

The landscape becomes more and more rocky along the way and some Vineyards line the path to the right and left.

Ambalavao itself is a very pleasant small town and the Tsienimparihy Lodge welcomes you here.

Day 9: From Ambalavao to Tsaranoro

On the ninth day you will leave Ambalavao behind and head south.

It goes about 12 kilometers over a rocky pass that offers breathtaking views.

A small Village community welcomes you on your way and a local guide accompanies you to a small privately managed nature reserve, home to many lemurs and chameleons.

Then we continue by bike, with the landscape now changing more and more into a Savannah interspersed with granite rocks transformed.

This section of the route takes you mainly downhill and since the road is paved, this proves to be very pleasant.

After a while you then turn into Tsaranoro valley and have a 20 kilometer long section in front of you, which will take you to the Tsaranoro Mountains and the Tsarasoa Lodge where a comfortable night's lodging already awaits you.

The last 10 kilometers of slope are rather strenuous and can be done by car.

Day 10: A hike in the Tsaranoro mountain massif

Today you leave your bicycles for the time being and go directly after breakfast on the Pic chameleon.

The ascent becomes round Two hours take and is doable even with an average condition.

Once at the top, you will be amazed by a tremendous view over the spectacular mountain scenery rewarded.

Decide for yourself: We organize for you a Camp overnight on the mountain or it goes back to the Camp Catta Lodge, where you can probably expect a little more comfort.

Day 11: From Tsaranoro to Ranohira

The first stage of today's ride will be by bike on a paved road.

It goes to Ankaramena, where you will taste some of the local specialties, sweet mango and papaya fruits, can enjoy.

After that, you will first board the escort vehicle again and it will go to Ranohira via Ihosy.

Towards afternoon, when you will see the huge Horombe plateau crossing, it is advisable to cover a few kilometers on a bicycle to better enjoy the spectacular scenic view.

You will then reach the Foot of the Isalo National Park and the hotel Islo Rock Lodge ****where you will spend the night today.

A little luxury and a lot of comfort are also important after the rigors of the day.

Day 12: Exploring Isalo National Park

Isalo National Park, certainly one of the most beautiful in Madagascar, awaits you today.

Start first on foot and explore with a guide the impressive mountain massif, in the middle of which there is a unique flora and fauna with numerous densely wooded sections, hidden waterfalls and a unique diversity of life hides. As always, the individual tour will be adapted to your needs, if you wish, you can then take a bike ride through the sometimes downright bizarrely rugged landscape are offered.

Also today the overnight stay takes place again in the luxury lodge Isalo Rock Lodge****.

Day 13: From Isalo to the Mozambique Channel

When you leave Isalo National Park on day 13, you will notice relatively quickly that the landscape is changing more and more.

It goes now up to Tulear and you drive under the southern tropic of Capricorn. Extremely dry scenic sections, where rarely a few raindrops fall from the sky, present themselves as inhospitable and at the same time visually very spectacular.

Ride your bike through Savannah like sections and enjoy the unique scenic panorama.

We will go to a small lodge about 25km after Tulear, which will welcome you with its very special flair.

Hotel "Belladonna" will be your home for the next few days.

Day 14 and 15: Ifaty on the Mozambique Channel

These two days on your Journey through Madagascar are at your free disposal.

You can relax on the breathtaking dream beaches of the area or, if you wish, participate in various activities such as. Sailing, paragliding, diving or a visit to a nature reserve participate.

We will be happy to help you plan in advance.

The bicycles will already be brought back to Antananarivo by the escort vehicle at this time.

You will stay again in the Hotel Belladonna directly on the beach.

Day 16: Return from Tulear to Antananarivo

On day 16 your Journey through Madagascar almost over again, because after breakfast we first go by car back to Tulear and then by plane to Antananarivo.

Depending on the flight times you have either a longer stay with numerous possibilities to explore in Tulear or Antananarivo before.

That evening you will also have a meal in an exceptional restaurant and overnight stay will be the same as at the beginning of your Madagascar vacation at the Villa Sibylle

Day 17: Exploration of Antananarivo and surroundings

The last complete day of your unique and unforgettable Madagascar vacation can serve you to explore the capital of the island nation, Antananarivo, in more detail.

Also in this context we are pleased to present numerous tips and suggestions and will be happy to help you with the organization as well. Basically, we have booked a day use in the selected hotel for this day, so you can explore Antananarivo in peace and do not have to worry about your luggage.

Towards evening you will be transferred to the airport.

Day 18: It's back to Europe

The last day of your trip, depending on your individual destination, you will spend almost exclusively on the plane spend.

Use this time to relax and learn from one or the other highlight of your Madagascar vacation to dream.