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The central highlands and Pangalanes Channel adventure

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Start and end in Antananarivo
4.0 (28 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Italian, French
Group Size 2 - 12
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Antananarivo

    Antananarivo
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the city according to flight schedule
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 2

    Antananarivo to Antsirabe

    Antananarivo to Antsirabe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the way)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ambatolampy manufacture of pots and aluminum items
    • Rickshaw rides in Antsirabe
    • Visit markets and gem-cutters' workshops (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Ambatolampy
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Day 3

    Antsirabe

    Antsirabe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with host family), Dinner (Friendly dinner with community)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lake Tritriva
    • Visit Lake Andraikiba
    • Discover silk weaving culture in Manandona
    • Visit handicraft workshop
    Landmarks
    Lake Tritriva
    Lake Andraikiba
  5. Day 4

    Antsirabe to Ifasina

    Antsirabe to Ifasina
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with host family), Dinner (Dinner with host family)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ambositra
    • Visit Antoetra village
    • Hike to Ankidodo Zafimaniry village
    • View traditional wood-carving craftsmanship
    Landmarks
    Ambositra
    Ankidodo
  6. Day 5

    Ifasina to Fianarantsoa

    Ifasina to Fianarantsoa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fianarantsoa
    • Explore renovated Upper Town
    Landmarks
    Fianarantsoa
  7. Day 6

    Fianarantsoa to Ranomafana

    Fianarantsoa to Ranomafana
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey through mountainous villages
    • Visit Tolongoina station area
    • Evening walk in search of nocturnal animals
    Landmarks
    Tolongoina
  8. Day 7

    Ranomafana

    Ranomafana
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ranomafana Park
    • Discovery of endemic species and lemurs
    • Visit to Mananjary town and markets
    Landmarks
    Ranomafana Park
  9. Day 8

    Mananjary to Pangalanes Canal (Bivouac)

    Mananjary to Pangalanes Canal (Bivouac)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Meals with fresh products bought along the route), Dinner (Meals with fresh products bought along the route)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Pangalanes canal
    • Visit villages
    • Visit Ambohitsara and The Stone Elephant
    • Meet with local population and taste local products
    Landmarks
    Pangalanes Canal
    Ambohitsara
  10. Day 9

    Pangalanes Canal

    Pangalanes Canal
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Meals with fresh products bought along the route), Dinner (Meals with fresh products bought along the route)

    Included Activities

    • Continue cruise on Pangalanes waterway
    • Visit villages
    • Discover craft activities and traditions
    • Opportunity to fish with local fishermen
    • Taste local products
    Landmarks
    Pangalanes Canal
  11. Day 10

    Pangalanes Canal to Mahanoro

    Pangalanes Canal to Mahanoro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Final Pangalanes cruise with village stops
    • Taste local products
    • Visit Mahanoro town
    Landmarks
    Mahanoro
  12. Day 11

    Mahanoro to Ankanin'ny Nofy

    Mahanoro to Ankanin'ny Nofy
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Manambato
  13. Day 12

    Ankanin'ny Nofy

    Ankanin'ny Nofy
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Palmarium reserve
    • 3-hour walk to discover endemic species
    Landmarks
    Palmarium Reserve
  14. Day 13

    Ankanin'ny Nofy to Andasibe

    Ankanin'ny Nofy to Andasibe
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit of Vakôna private reserve
    • Canoe trip around lemur islands
    • Night stroll
    Landmarks
    Vakôna Reserve
  15. Day 14

    Andasibe

    Andasibe
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Analamazaotra Reserve
    • Search for endemic species and lemurs in primary forest
    • Visit orchid park and fern garden
    • Discovery of village and meeting with local population
    Landmarks
    Analamazaotra Reserve
  16. Day 15

    Andasibe to Antananarivo

    Andasibe to Antananarivo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Free dinner with tour team)

    Included Activities

    • Visit handicraft market
    • Exploration of Antananarivo city

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