Highlights of Madagascar
From AUD $3771 Was AUD $5029
Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)
Highlights of Madagascar
14 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
Lemurs, wild landscapes, village culture, beaches — Madagascar might be an island but there’s nothing small about it. For those who like to get remote, this isolated island is packed with wildlife, landscapes, and people you’ll find nowhere else.
Lemurs, wild landscapes, village culture, beaches — Madagascar might be an island but there’s nothing small about it. For those who like to get remote, this isolated island is packed with wildlife, landscapes, and people you’ll find nowhere else. And everybody loves lemurs! You’ll get to embrace local life and still have time to relax at the beach. Best of all, there’s always a local CEO (Chief Experience Officer) there to lead the way and provide a link to the unusual and extraordinary.
Highlights
- Search for lemurs and unique wildlife
- Learn about native flora and fauna in world-famous national parks
- Visit local artisan workshops
- Lounge on beautiful beaches
- Savour a traditional lunch in a highland village
Trip Details
14 days
Private vehicle, plane, walking.
Small Group
English
Antananarivo, Madagascar
Antananarivo, Madagascar
Budget
Classic
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Antananarivo
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting. If you arrive early, we recommend speaking with the hotel reception to learn more about available activities around the area.
Day 2: Antananarivo/Ifaty
Continue on to Ifaty today via plane where you will get to relax and enjoy the breathtaking beaches of the Mozambican Channel.
While in Ifaty, opt to ride in a dugout canoe, visit the spiny forest reserve, go snorkelling or diving on the reef, or simply relax on the beach.
Day 3: Ifaty
Day 4: Ifaty
Day 5: Ifaty/Ranohira
Drive to Ranohira and through a landscape characterized by vast Savannah stretching to the horizon and lined by impressive mountain ranges crossing the centre of the sapphire region. According to experts of precious stones, this area is among the few places on Earth that is still rich in precious stones. On the way, you will also notice a number of Mahafaly tombs—belonging to a local tribe in Madagascar—they were built for chiefs and kings, and are covered in stones, sculptures, and horns. The more important the deceased, the more horns and statues the tomb is adorned with. As those tombs ares sacred sites, we will just be passing by, and photography is not/rarely permitted. While here, please follow the instructions of your CEO carefully.
Day 6: Ranohira
In the morning, pack a lunch to take into the park with you to eat during a picnic break later in the day - your CEO can help you arrange this. Between September and October (in the most arid zones), you can witness the pachypodium blooms.
Day 7: Ranohira/Ambalavao
As you travel to your next destination, stop for a visit of Anja Park and enjoy the area's wildlife. Continue enjoying the wonderful changes of landscape along the way to the pleasant rural town of Ambalavao.
Visit a little paper factory where the locals will share their traditional methods of producing this unique, hand-made paper.
If time allows, opt to visit a silk factory in town and learn about the local way of making fabric or clothing from silk, and the process of dyeing it with natural dyes.
Day 8: Ambalavao/Ranomafana
Day 9: Ranomafana/Antsirabe
Day 10: Antsirabe
Day 11: Antsirabe/Andasibe
Day 12: Andasibe
The flora in this park is just as spectacular, with numerous species of trees, palms, and orchids (which flower in October/November).
Day 13: Andasibe/Antananarivo
Day 14: Antananarivo
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $5029
Duration: 14 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Lemurs, wild landscapes, village culture, beaches — Madagascar might be an island but there’s nothing small about it. For those who like to get remote, this isolated island is packed with wildlife, landscapes, and people you’ll find nowhere else.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 19 Oct 2025
Customer Reviews
12/16/2023
I would recommend it only to very easy going people. every tour is different and for this reason I am not able to give a 10. But I will for sure recommend it to people that like adventure traveling
12/16/2023
Tour was excellent - no complaints. CEO was fabulous
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/16/2023
I would recommend it only to very easy going people. every tour is different and for this reason I am not able to give a 10. But I will for sure recommend it to people that like adventure traveling
12/16/2023
Tour was excellent - no complaints. CEO was fabulous
12/16/2023
Most things worked very well. I think though that the information on the website is not very clear and does not always show what is really done and which optional activities are there. Also that there are only 3 meals included makes budgeting very difficult. Another think was, that one of your local guides (Hari I think was his name, he guided us in the Isalo national park) he set a way to fast tempo for a group that has every hiking level included. He also did not make sure that everybody knew the way and saw the rest of the group. Instead of waiting for some group members he said that they will find their way down.
12/16/2023
I personally prefer the National Geographic tours because there are less optional activities. It is easier to budget and pay for everything up front. Also the level of service is better. Though this was a great way to see Madagascar
12/16/2023
overall happy with the trip, good organization
12/16/2023
Good attractions but I thought we could've stayed in cleaner places. I was more clean and had less bugs when I was on the camping tour through Africa and found the bathrooms were of a better quality even though they were public camping bathrooms than the facilities we stayed in. I usually am pretty good about that but once of the places, I believe the bamboo club at iftar had bed bugs and now I have a massive skin infection from the reaction to the bugs and have them all through my bags and stuff. I believe this is an unacceptable standard for any G Adventures accommodation.
12/16/2023
Not for everyone
12/16/2023
Though group tours has not been my main style of traveling, I believe in certain areas it is the only way to go! Seeing Madagascar in this way definitely gave me the most diverse experience of the country in a safe way, and also in a way I could learn the most about the culture and give back to the community as well. It also gave me a chance to experience traveling with people from all over the world and see the world from their perspective. I couldn't have travelled Madagascar in a better way!
12/02/2023
Tour experience
12/02/2023
I have always had a great experience with G!
12/02/2023
When traveling as a single female I feel more comfortable with a group. G always hits the highlights of the countries and I feel I get a well rounded experience always!
12/02/2023
Always have good trips that are well organized
12/02/2023
I personally love this style of travel, however, having recommended it to family members in the past I think you have to have a specific personality and sense of adventure to really dig in and enjoy this particular variety of travel. G Adventures is always amazing, but I think Madagascar may not be for everyone and I would just make sure that they're really know what to expect with hotels, travel times, fitness levels etc. No matter what, I would recommend it though!
12/02/2023
Good itinerary, good CEO, see lots of lemurs, experience local life.
12/02/2023
Well-organized, nice multinational group, interesting agenda
12/02/2023
As a solo female traveler, the tour was an ideal way to travel to different destinations safely with minimal stress.
11/25/2023
small group, off the beaten way, interest in sustainable travel and projects in the country visited
11/25/2023
smaller groups from around the world, local guide, support local projects
11/25/2023
The tours take away the stress and hassle of planning, well organized and see / experience a great deal
11/25/2023
Trying to do too much in too little time
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