Coast · Limestone · Rainforest

Northern Madagascar
Bike Adventure

Connect the coastline around Diego Suarez with Amber Mountain, Ankarana's limestone wilderness, vanilla country and Marojejy rainforest.

14 daysMixed cycling expedition4x4 supportTrekking & wildlife

Day by day

Detailed itinerary

A mixed cycling expedition using support transfers where road conditions or national park access make continuous cycling unsuitable.

Day 1

Arrival in Antananarivo

Airport welcome, hotel transfer, bike fitting, equipment preparation and northern-route briefing.

Day 2

Antananarivo → Diego Suarez

Domestic flight north, followed by a light orientation ride or town exploration.

Day 3

Ramena & Three Bays

Cycle coastal roads towards Ramena and the Three Bays, with panoramic viewpoints and time by the sea.

Day 4

Montagne des Français

Explore by bike and on foot, enjoying views across Diego Suarez and the dry northern landscapes.

Day 5

Amber Mountain

Ride selected approach roads and walk through rainforest, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes and endemic wildlife.

Day 6

Amber Mountain → Ankarana

Combine cycling and support transfers before arriving near the limestone reserve.

Day 7

Ankarana Exploration

Trek among limestone formations, caves, canyons and underground rivers, with wildlife observation.

Day 8

Ankarana → Daraina

An expedition-style stage through remote northern wilderness with assistance on difficult sections.

Day 9

Daraina → Vohemar

Cycle selected rural and coastal sections during the transition towards the Indian Ocean.

Day 10

Vohemar → Sambava

Ride through northern coastal scenery into Madagascar's celebrated vanilla-growing region.

Day 11

Sambava Immersion

A flexible cycling and cultural day among plantations, coastal roads, villages and local communities.

Day 12

Sambava → Marojejy

Transfer and cycling approach towards Marojejy National Park, then prepare for the rainforest experience.

Day 13

Marojejy National Park

Full-day trek through dense rainforest and mountain scenery in search of endemic wildlife.

Day 14

Marojejy → Sambava

Return towards Sambava with selected cycling sections and a final evening in northern Madagascar.

Madagascar's wild north

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