12 days through rainforests, highlands and the Mozambique Channel — the very best of Madagascar in one signature journey.
The Emerald Forest Prestige takes you on a 12-day odyssey through Madagascar's most iconic landscapes. From the misty rainforests of Andasibe and Ranomafana — home to the legendary Indri-Indri — to the dramatic sandstone canyons of Isalo and the turquoise waters of the Mozambique Channel, every day reveals a new side of the Great Red Island.
Designed for travelers who want depth without compromising comfort, this signature circuit pairs expert local guides with carefully selected boutique lodges. You'll trek among lemurs, share meals with Malagasy families, sleep under thatched roofs, and end your journey with your feet in the warm sand of Ifaty.
Arrival at Ivato airport. Transfer to your boutique hotel in the capital. Welcome dinner overlooking the city lights.
Drive east through rolling hills and rice paddies. Afternoon: night walk in the reserve to spot mouse lemurs and chameleons.
Morning trek in Andasibe to find the iconic Indri-Indri lemur — the largest of all lemurs, famous for its haunting calls. Afternoon: Lemur Island.
Long scenic drive across the highlands. Stop at artisan workshops in Ambatolampy. Arrival in Antsirabe, the "City of Water".
Drive south through Betsileo country. Stop at the magical Lake Tritriva. Late afternoon arrival at the rainforest edge.
Full day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage rainforest. Multiple lemur species, exotic birds, and the famous golden bamboo lemur.
Visit the old town of Fianarantsoa, the cultural capital. Wine tasting at a local vineyard. Free afternoon.
Drive through Anja Reserve to meet ring-tailed lemurs in their natural habitat. Cross the dramatic Horombe plateau.
Trek through canyons, natural pools and Martian-like sandstone formations. Sunset at the "Window of Isalo".
Drive to the coast through baobab country. Afternoon arrival at the Mozambique Channel beach.
Free day. Optional: snorkeling on the reef, pirogue trip with Vezo fishermen, baobab spiny forest visit.
Morning transfer to Tuléar airport for return flight. End of an unforgettable journey.
An unforgettable experience! The Andasibe lemurs at sunrise will stay with me forever.
Perfectly tailored. The guides knew every bird, every plant, every story.
A journey through nature, culture and kindness. Babakoto kely made us feel at home.