Accommodation

9 nights accommodation at the well-selected hotels or lodges with breakfasts as specified in the itinerary.

Transport

Speed boat fee for Ankify - Nosy Be. Transfers in private A/C vehicle with experienced driver.

Others

Pick-up and drop-off service at airport. Taxes, VAT, and service fees.

Meals

9 breakfasts and 2 dinners as mentioned in the itinerary.

Flights

Economy class airfare of Antananarivo - Antsiranana - Antananarivo.

Guide

English-speaking driver-guide.

Not included:

Others

International flight into and out of Madagascar. Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary. Personal expenses (travel insurance, laundry, drinks, etc.). Tips for guides and drivers. Madagascar Visa Fee.

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Day 1 Welcome To Madagascar! Antananarivo Airport Pick Up
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Madagascar! Antananarivo Airport Pick Up

Choose this express tour to discover the island’s gems in a whirlwind adventure! Upon your arrival at the Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo, aka Tana, our English-speaking driver guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.

► Attention:

1. This tour is only feasible from May to the beginning of November since the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is closed from mid-November to April. Madagascar shines brightest during the dry season (April to October), but don’t be discouraged if rainy season (November to March) fits your schedule! We can craft an alternative itinerary that caters to these conditions.

2. Due to the lack of local flights, the departures for this route are only available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Day 2 Fly From Antananarivo To Morondava, Drive To Kirindy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly From Antananarivo To Morondava, Drive To Kirindy

We will arrange for you a morning flight to Morondava in western Madagascar. Upon arrival, the local driver guide will pick you up at the airport and drive directly to Kirindy (75km/3h drive), passing the famous Avenue of the Baobabs on the road. Check in at your hotel in Kirindy on arrival.

► Please Note:

1. If any flight schedule adjustment, which often happens in Madagascar, is informed by the airport authority, to accommodate any change we will need to modify our itinerary a bit for you to have a seamless tour.

2. While out on the dirt roads off the urban area there will be pits and grooves that would make vehicles bounce and rattle, not to mention the more terrible conditions in rainy season. That’s why we will have you secured in an off-road vehicle.

After dinner, go on to Kirindy Forest for an evening safari. Enjoy your first official chance to meet Madagascar’s national treasures of lemurs, of which we will go for night species like sportive lemur this evening!

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Hike Kirindy Forest, Transfer To Bekopaka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hike Kirindy Forest, Transfer To Bekopaka

Continue with a 3-hour hike amid Kirindy Forest to find day lemurs among other endemic flora and fauna. The stars you will have a big chance to meet today are sifakas and red-fronted brown lemurs. This is a dry forest so if you come during the dry season, the whole landscape would be mottled by leave-shedding trees - that’s how you can also spot many conch-like beautiful snail shells, whose hosts may come sliding back during the rainy season.

Afterwards, unwind on a scenic boat ride across the Tsiribihina River to arrive at Belo sur Tsiribihina. Then, buckle up for a drive (125km/5h) to our next stop, Bekopaka, and check into the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Bekopaka: Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park (Big Tsingy)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bekopaka: Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park (Big Tsingy)

This morning, we will take you to hike the spectacular stone forests of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, one of three UNESCO heritage sites in Madagascar. Tsingy, “where one cannot walk barefoot” in Malagasy, are soaring razor-sharp limestone spires, and Bemaraha has the most widespread such formations in the world. Today is for the Big Tsingy, somewhere over which spans a suspension bridge for the adventurous to cross. Apart from exploring around high above, we will also dive into the areas below where rain gathers to nurse numerous lives. There are 11 lemur species, of which Bemaraha woolly lemur - locals call it “grandfather of sifakas” - is unique to this region. Also meet clouds of bats - as there will be lots of caves for you to venture into. Enjoy a self-prepared picnic lunch before we continue to hike.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Bekopaka: Explore Small Tsingy, Canoe Trip Along Manambolo River
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bekopaka: Explore Small Tsingy, Canoe Trip Along Manambolo River

Bekopaka adventure will continue with an exploration of the Small Tsingy. As the name suggests, Small Tsingy has a smaller scale than the Big Tsingy you saw yesterday, but this place offers a more effortless opportunity for you to access the wondrous limestone formations. In the afternoon, we’ll arrange for you a thrilling canoe trip down the Manambolo River. This vibrant waterway winds its way through the heart of the park, offering breathtaking views of lush vegetation and towering cliffs. At last, our guide will escort you back to your hotel.

► Note: If you start this tour on Saturday, it might not allow you to catch a flight on the 7th day of this itinerary, since flights back to Antananarivo only operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. To ensure a smooth return trip, we can simply adjust your schedule.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Bekopaka - Morondava, Watch Sunset At Avenue Of The Baobabs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bekopaka - Morondava, Watch Sunset At Avenue Of The Baobabs

We will drive back to Morondava toady (200km/9h). Before reaching Morondava, make a stop in Belo sur Tsiribihina, where we will take a short boat ride across the Tsiribihina River. Late in the afternoon, a breathtaking spectacle is waiting for you - a majestic sunset over the Avenue of the Baobabs. Once we arrive in Morondava, check into the hotel and unwind after a long road trip.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Fly From Morondava To Antananarivo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly From Morondava To Antananarivo

Today, our driver will escort you to the airport for the flight back to Antananarivo. After landing, our driver guide based there will drive you to the hotel for check-in.

► Insider Tips:

Flights from Morondava to Antananarivo operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Flight schedules may adjust depending on the season. Most flights arrive in Antananarivo after midday, so you may have a few hours in the afternoon to explore the city on your own.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Royal Hill Of Ambohimanga, Departure From Antananarivo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Royal Hill Of Ambohimanga, Departure From Antananarivo

Let’s visit the sacred King’s Palace on Royal Hill of Ambohimanga in the morning. Once home to the great king of Andrianampoinimerina (1787-1810) who endeavored to bring the then divided island into one, Ambohimanga is now a UNESCO-honored site offering insight to local history and culture. Our driver will then take you to Ivato Airport of Antananarivo, coordinating with your flight schedule for a stress-free departure. Wish you a pleasant journey home!

Meals: Breakfast

* Note: If the above itinerary doesn’t meet your requirements, don’t forget that we are a customized tour provider. Don’t hesitate to tell us your preferences, interests and budget, and we’ll tailor an itinerary to meet all your needs. Let’s turn your wanderlust into reality!
Day 9 Fly Back To Antananarivo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly Back To Antananarivo

In the morning, you will be escorted to the airport for the flight back to Antananarivo. On landing, you will be picked up and be taken to your hotel. During the rest of the day, you can stroll around the city at your own pace. You can hang around the downtown area for picking some souvenirs.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: San Cristobal Hotel - Ivato Airport (3 stars)
Day 10 Antananarivo Airport See-Off
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Antananarivo Airport See-Off

Your driver will escort you to the airport based on your flight time for your departure. Bon voyage!

Our professional travel consultant is very happy to customize this private tour to your needs. Don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you!

Meals: Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Best Price Family Tour With Nosy Be With Daily Start, No Gro

Welcome To Madagascar! Antananarivo Airport Pick Up

Fly From Antananarivo To Morondava, Drive To Kirindy

Hike Kirindy Forest, Transfer To Bekopaka

Bekopaka: Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park (Big Tsingy)

Bekopaka: Explore Small Tsingy, Canoe Trip Along Manambolo River

Bekopaka - Morondava, Watch Sunset At Avenue Of The Baobabs

Fly From Morondava To Antananarivo

Royal Hill Of Ambohimanga, Departure From Antananarivo

Fly Back To Antananarivo

Antananarivo Airport See-Off

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