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Madagascar in Depth

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Optional Activities
- Explore Haute-Ville district
- Visit Analakely street market
- Optional dinner with group
Landmarks
Analakely Street Market
Haute-Ville
Day 2
Antananarivo to Antsirabe
Antananarivo to Antsirabe
Meals
Lunch (Picnic-style lunch)
Included Activities
- Countryside trek through lakes district
- Visit Lake Andraikiba
- Visit Lake Tritiva
- Picnic-style lunch
Landmarks
Lake Andraikiba
Lake Tritiva
Day 3
Antsirabe to Miandrivazo
Antsirabe to Miandrivazo
Included Activities
- Hotel check-in and briefing on river cruise
Optional Activities
- Shop for supplies
Day 4
Tsiribihina River - Day 1
Tsiribihina River - Day 1
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- 35-kilometre drive to Masiakampy (approx 1 hour)
- Traditional barge cruise on Tsiribihina River
- Lunch during river journey
- Trek to waterfall
- Camp setup on sandbank
Landmarks
Tsiribihina River
Day 5
Tsiribihina River - Day 2
Tsiribihina River - Day 2
Included Activities
- Full day river cruise
- Wildlife spotting (bird watching)
- Village walks and short treks
- Traditional Malagasy music and dancing
Landmarks
Tsiribihina River
Day 6
Tsiribihina River to Bekopaka
Tsiribihina River to Bekopaka
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Disembark river cruise
- Visit Belo-sur-Tsiribihina market
- Lunch
- 5-hour 4WD off-road journey
Landmarks
Belo-sur-Tsiribihina
Day 7
Bekopaka - Small Tsingy
Bekopaka - Small Tsingy
Included Activities
- Small Tsingy trekking (up to 5 hours)
- Two lookout points with photo opportunities
- Manambolo River pirogue (wooden dugout canoe) float
- Cave exploration with stalactites and stalagmites
Landmarks
Small Tsingy
Bemaraha National Park
Manambolo River
Day 8
Bekopaka - Great Tsingy
Bekopaka - Great Tsingy
Included Activities
- Great Tsingy trek with bridges and climbing equipment
- Suspended bridge crossing
- Wildlife spotting (lemurs, birds, reptiles)
Landmarks
Great Tsingy
Bemaraha National Park
Day 9
Bekopaka to Morondava
Bekopaka to Morondava
Included Activities
- 8-hour 4WD journey on off-road
- Ferry crossings (Manambolo and Tsiribihina Rivers)
- Sunset at Avenue of the Baobabs
Landmarks
Avenue of the Baobabs
Day 10
Morondava to Miandrivazo
Morondava to Miandrivazo
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Visit local markets
Day 11
Miandrivazo to Antsirabe
Miandrivazo to Antsirabe
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of Antsirabe
- Street market exploration
- French-inspired architecture viewing
Landmarks
Antsirabe markets
Day 12
Antsirabe to Antananarivo
Antsirabe to Antananarivo
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner with new group
Day 13
Antananarivo to Ifaty
Antananarivo to Ifaty
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast beneath baobab trees at Reniala Private Park)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Reniala Private Park beneath baobab trees
- Guided walk through Spiny Forest
- Botanical trail with baobab tree varieties
- Bird watching (65 species)
Landmarks
Reniala Private Park
Spiny Forest
Day 14
Ifaty
Ifaty
Optional Activities
- Relax by pool or beach
- Stroll through hotel gardens
- Visit Recycling Museum in Tulear
Landmarks
Recycling Museum
Day 15
Ifaty to Isalo National Park
Ifaty to Isalo National Park
Included Activities
- Leader-led city tour of Tulear
- Explore tree-lined avenues and local transport
Landmarks
Tulear
Day 16
Isalo National Park
Isalo National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided walk in Isalo National Park
- Landscape exploration (rainforest, plains, canyons)
- Wildlife spotting (birds, reptiles, lemurs)
Landmarks
Isalo National Park
Day 17
Isalo National Park to Fianarantsoa
Isalo National Park to Fianarantsoa
Included Activities
- Anja Community Reserve forest exploration
- Ring-tailed lemur spotting
- Local village guide experience
Landmarks
Anja Community Reserve
Fianarantsoa Old Town
Day 18
Fianarantsoa to Ranomafana
Fianarantsoa to Ranomafana
Meals
Lunch (Lunch in village with local cuisine)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Fianarantsoa (old houses, architecture)
- Visit typical Malagasy village
- Lunch in village with local cuisine
- Countryside exploration (rice paddies, vineyards)
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal springs and outdoor swimming pool at Ranomafana
Landmarks
Ranomafana National Park
Ranomafana Thermal Springs
Day 19
Ranomafana
Ranomafana
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at ValBio Research Centre)
Included Activities
- 4-hour guided walk in Ranomafana National Park
- Wildlife spotting (lemurs, birds, reptiles, insects)
- Visit ValBio Research & Conservation Centre
- Tour with researcher and conservation lecture
- Lunch at ValBio Centre
- Optional second guided walk in national park
Landmarks
Ranomafana National Park
ValBio Research & Conservation Centre
Day 20
Ranomafana to Ambositra
Ranomafana to Ambositra
Included Activities
- Visit Id'om Art workshop
- Learn marquetry techniques
- Browse wood carving artworks
Landmarks
Id'om Art workshop
Day 21
Ambositra to Antsirabe
Ambositra to Antsirabe
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner in gazebo at guest house)
Included Activities
- Visit Sandrandahy association
- Learn traditional silk weaving process
- Group dinner in guest house gazebo
Landmarks
Sandrandahy Association
Day 22
Antsirabe to Andasibe National Park
Antsirabe to Andasibe National Park
Landmarks
Andasibe National Park
Day 23
Andasibe National Park
Andasibe National Park
Included Activities
- Guided walk in Andasibe National Park
- Wildlife spotting (lemurs, birds, frogs, insects)
- Night walk in Analamazaotra Special Reserve
- Nocturnal wildlife spotting (mouse lemurs, chameleons, geckos, fireflies)
Landmarks
Andasibe National Park
Analamazaotra Special Reserve
Day 24
Andasibe National Park to Antananarivo
Andasibe National Park to Antananarivo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Final group dinner)
Included Activities
- Hands-on Malagasy chocolate workshop
- Learn chocolate-making process and ingredients
- Create take-home chocolate
- Malagasy pastries with tea, coffee, and rhum arranges
- Final group dinner
Day 25
Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Analakely Street Market
Haute-Ville

Landmarks
Lake Andraikiba
Lake Tritiva

Landmarks
Tsiribihina River

Landmarks
Tsiribihina River

Landmarks
Belo-sur-Tsiribihina

Landmarks
Small Tsingy
Bemaraha National Park
Manambolo River

Landmarks
Great Tsingy
Bemaraha National Park

Landmarks
Avenue of the Baobabs

Landmarks
Antsirabe markets

Landmarks
Reniala Private Park
Spiny Forest

Landmarks
Recycling Museum

Landmarks
Tulear

Landmarks
Isalo National Park

Landmarks
Anja Community Reserve
Fianarantsoa Old Town

Landmarks
Ranomafana National Park
Ranomafana Thermal Springs

Landmarks
Ranomafana National Park
ValBio Research & Conservation Centre

Landmarks
Id'om Art workshop

Landmarks
Sandrandahy Association

Landmarks
Andasibe National Park

Landmarks
Andasibe National Park
Analamazaotra Special Reserve

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5.0

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5.0
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4.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.5

Fernando5.0•August 2023
Bruno was a fantastic guide through a lost corner of the world. Be ready for long days on horrible roads but you get...
Bruno was a fantastic guide through a lost corner of the world. Be ready for long days on horrible roads but you get to see the magnificent landscapes, national parks, and lemurs, lots of lemurs through the trip. We traveled by bus, 4X4, boat and included a flight from the capital to the south, all gave us a chance to see Madagascar and it’s wonderful people. Our guide Bruno was probably the best guide I’ve ever traveled with, he was always there to help, answering questions about all topics Madagascar. The food was a bit of a struggle but again the chance to see numerous lemurs was worth it all.Show more
Traveled in July 2023
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Fernando, thanks for your wonderful review. We are so glad to read that you had a wonderful time on your Madagascar in Depth tour with Intrepid. Your photos definitely show the beauty of Madagascar. Our tour leaders are the heart of Intrepid and we are delighted that Bruno provided you with an exceptional experience. We will be sure to pass this feedback on to him. If you would like to share more feedback on this tour in regards to the food aspects, please feel free to email us at Customercare@intrepidtravel.com. We hope to welcome you on another Intrepid tour in the near future!
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Brandon
Asked on September 27th, 2025
What does "Departure on request" mean? Is the trip going?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  Departures for 2025 are fully booked, however spots are available from June 2026.
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Adrian
Asked on September 2nd, 2025
Do you have single rooms? We are 3 adults.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  Triple room availability cannot be guaranteed upfront; however, once your booking is confirmed, we can request our local team to arrange a triple room based on availability at the time. Please note this is highly subject to confirmation from the hotel.
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Tammy
Asked on March 17th, 2023
Can I join this tour without airfare
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2023
  Our tours do not include the cost of international airfare, which allows our travelers to join the trip from their desired location. Once you are ready to proceed with your booking, please click on "Book Now" on the left side of the page.
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Marilyn
Asked on February 4th, 2022
What is the best time of year to visit Madagascar?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2022
  September to November is considered one of the best times to visit, as these months sit right in between the cool, dry winter and the hot, rainy season. This time is also considered the best time to view birdlife. July to August offers cooler temperatures and the best chances for whale watching on the coast. January to March is cyclone season, but this is also the best time to see flowering orchids.
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  Marilyn
  Traveler•Written February 2022
  I am considering a trip in September. I will be traveling from the U.S.. Are there any special considerations I need to know? Vaccinations, visas, clothing, ect?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2022
  We do require all our travelers be fully vaccinated for covid19, for other vaccinations necessary for Madagascar we recommend consulting a travel physician.
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  Marilyn
  Traveler•Written March 2022
  Are there any Covid quarantine requirements for entering Madagascar? I am fully vaccinated.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2022
  No quarantine is required but you will need proof of a negative Covid-19 test and there is also a mandatory Covid-19 Test on arrival as well.
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  Marilyn
  Traveler•Written April 2022
  How easy is it to get the test on arrival? How long does it take to get the test result? I suppose a better question would be; how early do I need to arrive in Antanarivo and get tested before the tour departure?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2022
  The Arrival COVID-19 rapid antigen test is taken on arrival at the airport.

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