Madagascar by bicycle
15 days

Thrilling and true connected experiences

It is a true blend of physical activity, natural beauty and cultural exploration over the Island of Madagascar. We have been designing routes for short and long distance bicycle tours. Madagascar, the red island, possesses numerous possibilities to make you enjoy its wilderness by bicycle. Even if bicycling requires a good physical condition, it is an interesting way of traveling and an ecological one.

This long distance program consists of a 15-day tour with an average of 50 to 100 kms per day. For the comfort of our guests, an off-road backup vehicles usually follows the group. Everyone can enjoy the tour at their own pace, not to mention the opportunities of satisfying their curiosity and finding out what we are keen on.

Bicycling
Hiking
Wildlife safari
Nocturnal walks
Cultural immersion
Sea excursions
Possibility of snorkeling
Possibility of diving
Beach ferniente

Endemic wildlife and biodiversity of Andasibe and Ranomafana rainforest.
The forest reserve and landscapes of Ankaratra Mountain chain at Tsiafajavona
The great sceneries of the east, highlands and the southern Madagascar
The handicrafts and mineral workshops in Antsirabe and Ambositra
The rice fields in terrace of the Highlands
The breathtaking landscapes of Isalo
The Baobabs of the south amongst other typical vegetations
The spiny forest of the southern regions
The typical villages of different tribes and cultural interactions
The pristine beaches of Ifaty

Itinerary outline

Antananarivo
Andasibe [Périnet]
Andasibe/Mantadia National Park
Andasibe – Antsirabe
Antsirabe – Ambositra – Ranomafana
Ranomafana National Park
Ranomafana – Fianarantsoa – Ambalavao
Tsaranoro/Andringitra
Isalo National Park
Isalo – Zombitse – Tulear – Ifaty
Ifaty – Tulear – Antananarivo

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo

Arrival in Antananarivo.
You will be met at the airport. Transfer to the airport and briefing.

Day 2: Antananarivo - Andasibe / Mantadia

Drive eastwards to Andasibe throughout the eastern slopes. En route, visit the reserve of Peyrieras at Mandraka. In Andasibe, visit of VOIMMA nature reserve managed by the local community. Night walk.

Day 3: Andasibe National Park

Start bicycling to Mantadia Reserve – a primary rainforest.

Day 4: Andasibe - Antsirabe

Early morning visit of Analamazaotra National Park.
Head to Antsirabe. On the way, bicycling.

Day 5: Antsirabe & surroundings

Biking around the outskirts of Antsirabe, a mountainous landscapes and trails.

Day 6: Antsirabe - Ranomafana

Continue down south to Ranomafana.
Several sightseeing on the way including and handicraft workshops and villages.

Day 7: Ranomafana National Park

Walking safari in the park to spot lemurs and other wildlife and plants.
Visit of the village of Ranomafana.
Evening walks.

Day 8: Ranomafana - Fianarantsoa - Anja - Tsaranoro

Depart southwards.
Visit of historical sites in Fianarantsoa.
Continue biking to Anja Reserve and hike in the reserve to spot the famous Ring-tailed lemurs.
Continue off-road to the valley of Tsaranoro.

Day 9: Tsaranoro Valley - Andringitra National Park

Full day bike and hike around the western part of Andringitra National Park.

Day 10: Tsaranoro - Isalo

Back on the paved road and continue biking to Isalo.
Sun downing at Isalo.

Day 11: Isalo National Park

Full day hike at Isalo National Park through and on the canyons.

Day 12: Isalo - Tulear - Ifaty

Bike southwards.
Visit of the Zombitse National Park.
Sightseeing along the way.
Continue to coastal and small town of Ifaty.

Day 13: Ifaty

Day at leisure at Ifaty.
Boat excursion.
Possibility of snorkeling/diving.
Day at leisure.

Day 14: Ifaty

City tour in Tulear and visit of the market.
Fly back to Antananarivo.

Day 15: Ifaty - Tulear - Antananarivo

City tour in Tulear and visit of the market.
Fly back to Antananarivo.
City tour in Antananrivo and fly homewards.

Day 16: Antananarivo - fly out

City tour in the Capital.
End of the tour.
Fly homewards.

Suggested extensions & options:

Anakao village and its beaches
2 days visit of Tsimanapetsotsa National Park – for its wildlife, birds and
typical
Baobab trees and the unspoilt pristine beach of Ambola.
3 days extended mountain trekking at Andringitra National Park for its
Gondwana rock formation and outer world landscapes
5 days trekking at the Massif of Makay for trekking inside its lunar
landscapes.
Fort Dauphin and Berenty Reserve
The Western Baobab Safari