SEVEN NIGHT MADAGASCAR MARATHON PACKAGE | June 2 - 9, 2024
Sunday, June 2 - Arrive at Ivato International Airport (TNR) in Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar affectionately known as “Tana”. You will be met and transferred to the Relais de Plateaux Hotel (in close proximity to the airport) for your overnight stay. Airport transfers included. All meals are on your own today.
Monday, June 3 – Following breakfast, we will have our first encounters with lemurs at Lemur Park! After enjoying a morning walking through this lush park full of wildlife, we will proceed to a local restaurant for lunch. The afternoon will be a visit to the Rova of Antananarivo, which is a royal palace complex that served as the home of the sovereigns of the Kingdom of Imerina in the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as of the rulers of the Kingdom of Madagascar in the 19th century. Following we will return back to the Relais de Plateaux for dinner and overnight accommodations. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Tuesday, June 4 – Today is our group flight to Tulear. The group will be transferred to the airport with your English-speaking guides for the one hour flight to Toliara (also called Tulear) on the southwest coast of Madagascar. Upon arrival, depending on arrival time, we will either begin the four to five hour (approximate) drive to Isalo OR overnight in Tulear. (breakfast, box lunch and dinner included)
Wednesday, June 5 - Following breakfast, if in Tulear, we will begin the four to five hour drive to Isalo to arrive in time for lunch and a free afternoon at sister properties - Le Jardin du Roy or Le Relais de la Reine (both are within a very short walking distance of each other). This evening, enjoy a welcome gathering prior to dinner. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Thursday, June 6 - After breakfast, we will transfer from the hotels to Isalo National Park for a beautiful morning hike. The group will be divided into smaller groups and will then regroup at Canyon Namaza's picnic area. For those who wish to continue their hike up to the stunning Cascades, a boxed lunch will be provided. This is a moderate to difficult hike, so guests should be confident in their balance and walking ability along wet and narrow paths. Those who wish to return to the Le Jardin du Roy for lunch will be transported back. All meals will be enjoyed at the hotel today. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Friday, June 7 - Following breakfast is a visit to the sapphire mining town of Ilakaka. This area produces some of the world's purest sapphires, which were first unearthed only 25 years ago. Enjoy afternoon activities at your hotel. Join us this evening for a race briefing prior to our pre-race dinner. All meals will be enjoyed at the hotel today. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Saturday, June 8 - Race Day! The start at 7:00am is outside your doorstep at the Relais de la Reine and the finish will be at the Jardin du Roy (both are within a very short walking distance of each other). The post-race party will include an awards ceremony, entertainment and will be followed by a buffet dinner enjoyed under the stars (weather permitting). (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Sunday, June 9 – Depart your hotel today for the return drive to Toliara (Tulear) Airport for our flight to Tana. Upon arrival, those on Air France departing at 11:55 PM will check-in for their international flight home. For those flying out on Monday, an additional night can be arranged for you at the Relais de Plateaux near the airport for an additional cost. Those extending their time in Madagascar on the extension, please see the Post-Race Extension Itinerary for details. (breakfast and box lunch included)
Please note that order of itinerary may be rearranged subject to air schedule changes by Air Madagascar, and some hotels may have to be substituted with similarly priced hotels due to conditions beyond our control.
