Arrival in Antananarivo
Arrival, bike fitting, expedition briefing and preparation for the eastern route.
Bike · Rainforest · Island
East Coast Bike
& Island Expedition
Ride from Madagascar's volcanic highlands to its lush eastern coast, then finish on the tropical island of Sainte-Marie.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
A varied expedition combining supported cycling, rainforest encounters, canal and boat journeys, beaches and restorative island days.
Antananarivo → Ampefy
First cycling stage through highland landscapes to a scenic lakeside village surrounded by volcanic scenery.
Ampefy Geysers
Bike exploration around the geysers, riding through rural villages and volcanic formations.
Lily Waterfall
Cycle forest trails and river landscapes to Lily Waterfall, with time for natural swimming.
Ampefy → Mantasoa
A long scenic ride towards Mantasoa's lakes and eucalyptus forests.
Mantasoa → Andasibe
Ride through green hills and rural roads to the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park area.
Andasibe Exploration
Cycling and walking in the rainforest, with Indri lemurs, forest trails and a night wildlife walk.
Andasibe → Ankanin'ny Nofy
Ride to Manambato, followed by a boat transfer to a remote lakeside lodge.
Ankanin'ny Nofy
A restorative day with a Palmarium Reserve visit, lakeside relaxation and lemur encounters.
Ankanin'ny Nofy → Toamasina
Boat journey along the canal and transfer to Madagascar's main eastern coastal city.
Toamasina → Foulpointe
Coastal cycling or support transfer to Foulpointe, followed by beach relaxation.
Foulpointe → Fenerive Est
Coastal riding along palm-lined roads to the quiet seaside town of Fenoarivo Atsinanana.
Fenerive Est → Sainte-Marie
Transfer to Soanierana Ivongo, then boat crossing to the tropical island of Nosy Boraha.
Sainte-Marie Island
Three days for beaches, village rides, snorkeling, hidden coves and whale watching when in season.
Sainte-Marie → Antananarivo
Domestic flight back to Antananarivo and the end of the cycling expedition services.
International Departure
Transfer to Ivato International Airport according to your flight schedule.
Your east coast adventure
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