Offbeat round the world holiday: Madagascar, Japan & USA

Please note: This itinerary is built using group tours with set departure dates. The dates might not coincide as perfectly as we have outlined in this holiday - you might need to add some extra nights in between the tours. Please contact us for a quote and we can build your dream trip together!

Days 1 - 15: Highlights of Madagascar

Start your round the world trip with two weeks exploring the unique island of Madagascar on a group tour. Get lost of the wild beauty of the island, where forests of lemurs, tiny chameleons, local village culture and breath-taking beaches can be found. Fly to Ifaty to discover the west coast beaches before admiring the baobab trees in the Reniala Spiny Forest Reserve. From here you'll make your way back to Antananrivo over ten days, driving past Mahafaly tombs in the desert landscapes and towards the lush national parks in the middle of the country. Here you can swim in cascading waterfalls, look for dancing lemurs and look for tiny chameleons in the trees. Explore the Antsirabe Highlands, where you'll meet locals, explore villages and enjoy cooking lessons before finishing your trip in Andasibe National Park, where you'll search for lemurs, colourful chameleons and explore the canopy on a zipline.  

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Days 16 - 29: Discover Japan 

After the wilds of Madagascar, you'll head to Asia, to spend two weeks to explore the cities and culture of Japan. First, you’ll explore the geisha district and classic gardens of Kanazawa, before staying in a traditional Japanese inn with its own onsen (hot spring) in Takayama. Then, you’ll continue to Hiroshima to visit the moving Peace Memorial and spend a day exploring the nearby island of Miyajima, with its famous floating torii gate. Next, you’ll head to Kyoto for three nights, to see the city at your own pace, before travelling to Fujikawaguchiko for unforgettable views of Mount Fuji. You’ll finish the trip back in Tokyo, with a free day to discover the highlights of the city.

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Days 30 - 44: USA National Parks Explorer

Finish your trip with a spectacular 14 day adventure through the best of America's national parks. Searching for an opportunity to visit as many of the west coast’s stunning national parks as you can? This two-week tour will get you most of the way to that goal with plenty of rewarding hikes and scenery along the way. Embark on a full day exploration of Zion, walk through the enchanting hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, adventure into the longest canyon in the world from the south rim of the Grand Canyon, wander through the dry, desert landscape of Death Valley, and gain elevation and jaw-dropping views on treks through Sequoia and Yosemite. Embrace the outdoors and get ready to see places you may have only dreamed of before on this action packed adventure.

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Days 45: Arrive UK