Cycle Madagascar - Highlands to the Coast

by KE Adventure Travel
Region
Antananarivo
Duration
17 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

This cycling holiday in Madagascar includes the island's best-known national parks, time off the bike for hiking, riding through incredible landscapes and R&R; beside the Indian Ocean. See several famous national parks; Ranomafana, Andringitra, Isalo, history, culture, landscape and wildlife, including lemurs and two days of relaxation at Ifaty beside the Indian Ocean.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Meet at the group hotel in Antananarivo. Transfers from Antananarivo Airport are provided.

Meet at the group hotel in Antananarivo. Transfers from Antananarivo Airport are provided.

Day 2: Morning transfer to Antsirabe. Bike set up and introductory ride.

10 km 0 m

D1

Morning transfer to Antsirabe. Bike set up and introductory ride.

Day 3: A loop ride via Lake Andraikiba and Lake Tritriva. Overnight in Antsirabe.

48 km 420 m

D1

A loop ride via Lake Andraikiba and Lake Tritriva. Overnight in Antsirabe.

Day 4: Cycle southwards from Antsirabe to Ambositra.

95 km 770 m

D2

Cycle southwards from Antsirabe to Ambositra.

Day 5: Transfer to Ialatsara and cycle into the Ranomafana National Park.

57 km 430 m

D1

Transfer to Ialatsara and cycle into the Ranomafana National Park.

Day 6: Hike in the Ranomafana National Park.

Hike in the Ranomafana National Park.

Day 7: Transfer from Ranomafana to Vohiparara and cycle to Sahambavy.

42 km 610 m

D1

Transfer from Ranomafana to Vohiparara and cycle to Sahambavy.

Day 8: Cycle from Sahambavy via Fianarantsoa to Ambalavao.

77 km 790 m

D2

Cycle from Sahambavy via Fianarantsoa to Ambalavao.

Day 9: Visit the Anja Community Reserve and cycle to Tsaranoro.

58 km 840 m

D1

Visit the Anja Community Reserve and cycle to Tsaranoro.

Day 10: A day-hike in the Tsaranoro Valley in the Andringitra region.

A day-hike in the Tsaranoro Valley in the Andringitra region.

Day 11: Cycle and transfer to Ranohira and the Isalo National Park.

90 km 460 m

D2

Cycle and transfer to Ranohira and the Isalo National Park.

Day 12: Hiking and exploring in the Isalo National Park.

Hiking and exploring in the Isalo National Park.

Day 13: Drive to a viewpoint above Tulear and cycle to our beach-side accommodation near Ifaty.

40 km 200 m

D1

Drive to a viewpoint above Tulear and cycle to our beach-side accommodation near Ifaty.

Day 14: At leisure at Ifaty, beside the Indian Ocean.

At leisure at Ifaty, beside the Indian Ocean.

Day 15: At leisure at Ifaty, beside the Indian Ocean.

At leisure at Ifaty, beside the Indian Ocean.

Day 16: Fly from Tulear to Antananarivo. Overnight Antananarivo.

Fly from Tulear to Antananarivo. Overnight Antananarivo.

Day 17: Your holiday ends after breakfast. A group transfer to Antananarivo Airport is provided by the hotel.

Your holiday ends after breakfast. A group transfer to Antananarivo Airport is provided by the hotel.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Antananarivo

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