Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Antananarivo
Your arrival at Ivato International Airport marks the start of your Madagascar adventure. The tour staff will be waiting to greet you and help navigate through customs. They'll assist with currency exchange so you have local money on hand, and set up a local SIM card with data and calling credit already loaded for your entire stay.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Antananarivo to Andasibe
After breakfast, you'll head out on a guided visit to Ambohimanga Royal Palace, located just 20 km north of the capital. This historic site gives real insight into Madagascar's royal history. From there, the drive east to Andasibe takes about 130 km, but you'll spend the full day exploring this important cultural heritage area before settling into your accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Ambohimanga Royal Palace
- Transfer to Andasibe
Landmarks/POIs Ambohimanga Royal Palace - Day 3
Andasibe
You're starting early around 7:30 AM for a guided visit to Analamazaotra National Park where you'll see Indri lemurs and other species found only in Madagascar in their forest environment. In the afternoon, Lemurs Island offers close encounters with different lemur groups, and then Vakona Reserve Zoo gives you a chance to see crocodiles and birds up close. The day finishes with a guided night walk starting at 6:30 PM to experience the forest after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Analamazaotra National Park (approximately 3 hours)
- Visit to Lemurs Island
- Visit to Vakona Reserve Zoo
- Guided night walk (approximately 1.5 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Analamazaotra National Park Vakona Reserve Zoo - Day 4
Andasibe to Antsirabe
The journey to Antsirabe includes several scenic stops along the way. You'll visit Peyreiras Park to see Cocquerel's Sifaka and different types of chameleons and reptiles. A stop in Ambatolampy lets you check out local aluminum pot manufacturers doing traditional work. After that, you'll drive through the Imerina highlands and reach Antsirabe by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Peyreiras Park
- Stop at Ambatolampy aluminum manufacturers
- Scenic journey through Imerina landscapes
Landmarks/POIs Peyreiras Park - Day 5
Antsirabe to Ranomafana
Traveling in the morning toward Ranomafana, you'll pass through the village of Ifanadiana with green landscapes all around. The road offers views of wildlife and the changing terrain as you head south. You'll arrive in Ranomafana late in the evening after this scenic drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 6
Ranomafana
The morning involves trekking through Ranomafana National Park's rainforest for roughly 4 hours. You'll discover endemic species and rare plants while passing several waterfalls along the way. After lunch, there's time to relax at the natural spa source. At 5:30 PM, join a guided night walk to see how the forest changes after dark and spot nocturnal wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek through Ranomafana National Park rainforest (approximately 4 hours)
- Visit to spa source
- Guided night walk at 5:30 PM
Landmarks/POIs Ranomafana National Park - Day 7
Ranomafana to Isalo
You're heading south on road RN7 toward Ranohira and Isalo National Park. Along the way, stop at Anja Reserve where wild ring-tailed lemurs roam freely and orchid species grow naturally. Continue driving to Isalo and you'll arrive in the evening, ready to settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Anja Reserve
- Transfer to Isalo National Park
Landmarks/POIs Anja Reserve Isalo National Park - Day 8
Isalo
Today is dedicated to trekking through Isalo National Park and exploring its distinctive ruined massifs that date back to the Jurassic period. You'll walk to a natural pool perfect for swimming and have a picnic lunch in the park. The day ends at the Window of Isalo viewpoint where you can watch a spectacular sunset over the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trekking in Isalo National Park
- Visit to natural pool
- Picnic lunch in the park
- Visit to Window of Isalo viewpoint for sunset
Landmarks/POIs Isalo National Park Window of Isalo - Day 9
Isalo to Ifaty
Traveling to Tuléar, the main city of southern Madagascar, you'll make a detour to Reniala Reserve to walk through the dry forest and see baobab species typical of this region. After that, continue north to Ifaty, a fishing village about 30 km from Tuléar, where you can relax on the beautiful lagoon beach and enjoy the southern coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Reniala Reserve
- Transfer to Ifaty village and beach
Landmarks/POIs Reniala Reserve - Day 10
Departure from Ifaty
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Antananarivo (you'll cover the flight cost). Once you arrive, visit the Queen's Palace, or Rova Manjakamiadana, perched on top of the hill for about 45 minutes to see the royal residence. Browse the craft market at La Digue to pick up souvenirs, then head to the airport for your international flight home.
Included Activities
- 45-minute visit to Queen's Palace (Rova Manjakamiadana)
- Visit to La Digue craft market
Landmarks/POIs Queen's Palace (Rova Manjakamiadana) La Digue Craft Market
