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Terraced fields in the green hills of the Highlands
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11 days · Highlands & East

Highlands and rainforest

Antananarivo – Ampefy – Betafo – Antsirabe – Antananarivo – Andasibe – Antananarivo

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from €2,290

Discover the Highlands with local families: waterfalls, farming life, the rainforest of Andasibe and cooking sessions – a journey of encounters, with nights in homestays along the way.

Highlights

  • Lily waterfall
  • Homestays
  • Rural life experience
  • Lemurs in Andasibe
  • Cooking sessions

Included

  • Private vehicle with driver-guide
  • Fuel for the entire trip
  • Hotels and homestays with breakfast
  • Park entrance fees and local guides
  • Hiking and discovery activities
  • Cooking sessions
  • Airport transfers

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Drinks and tips
  • Personal expenses
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Route

  1. 1Antananarivo
  2. 2Ampefy
  3. 3Betafo
  4. 4Antsirabe
  5. 1Antananarivo
  6. 5Andasibe
  7. 1Antananarivo

Day by day

  1. Day1

    Lake Anosy in Antananarivo with the war memorial

    Arrival in Antananarivo

    We welcome you at the airport and take you to your hotel. A first walk in the city and a briefing on the days ahead.

    Overnight in Antananarivo

  2. Day2

    A village in the green hills along the RN1

    Antananarivo – Ampefy

    Along the RN1 to the crater lakes of Ampefy, strolling through typical villages on the way.

    Overnight in Ampefy

  3. Day3

    Our young local guide in Ampefy, arms wide open above the terraced fields

    Ampefy

    Discover the waterfall and the geysers with a young local guide – he and his family will be your hosts for the evening.

    Overnight in Ampefy

  4. Day4

    Rice fields along a river in the Highlands

    Ampefy – Antsirabe

    A beautiful drive through the Highlands – mountains, rice fields and traditional villages. Tonight you stay with a local community.

    Overnight in Antsirabe

  5. Day5

    A crater lake in the morning light near Antsirabe

    Antsirabe

    Start the day with a morning hike to join the villagers in their daily activities. After lunch, a visit to a famous crater lake.

    Overnight in Antsirabe

  6. Day6

    Fresh vegetables at a local market

    Antsirabe – Antananarivo

    This morning, go shopping at the market with a Malagasy host for a traditional meal, cook it together and share it with her family. After lunch, back to the capital.

    Overnight in Antananarivo

  7. Day7

    A river rushing through the rainforest

    Antananarivo – Andasibe

    A drive through the Highlands, past rolling hills, terraced rice fields and lively markets. The lush green forest awaits you in Andasibe.

    Overnight in Andasibe

  8. Day8

    An indri looking down from the trees

    Andasibe National Park

    Meet the largest lemurs and other wildlife of the national park on day and night walks.

    Overnight in Andasibe

  9. Day9

    Colourful houses of Antananarivo’s upper town

    Andasibe – Antananarivo

    Drive back to Antananarivo, followed by a city tour.

    Overnight in Antananarivo

  10. Day10

    Koba, the traditional Malagasy cake, wrapped in banana leaves

    Royal hill & traditional village

    Discover the royal hill and meet the villagers of a traditional area: house visits, typical music and making the traditional cake together.

    Overnight in Antananarivo

  11. Day11

    Departure

    End of the tour and transfer to the airport.

Does this journey speak to you?

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