Itinerary
- Day 1
Tana (Arrival)
You'll land at Ivato International Airport where your tour representative will be waiting to greet you. From there, it's a transfer to your hotel in downtown Tana, and you'll settle in for your first night in Madagascar's capital.
- Day 2
Tana to Ambositra
Heading south through the highland scenery, you'll pass through Antsirabe with the option to stop at Ambatolampy to watch aluminum pot casting. After that, there's a hike through rural traditional villages near Manandona where you can visit workshops and see an old palace. Then you'll continue to Ambositra, the woodcarving center, and browse local shops for souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through rural traditional villages near Manandona
- Visit workshops and old palace
- Visit Ambositra woodcarving shops
Optional Activities
- Stop at Ambatolampy to see aluminum pot casting
Landmarks Antsirabe Ambatolampy Ambositra - Day 3
Ambositra to Antoetra
After breakfast, you'll drive about two hours to Antoetra and begin trekking through mountainous trails. Along the way, you'll visit traditional houses to learn about local cultures and how people live day to day. Later, you'll explore Ifasina, home of the Zafimaniry tribe, discovering their architecture, beliefs, and customs before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek along mountainous trails
- Visit local traditional houses
- Visit Ifasina and learn about Zafimaniry tribe culture
Landmarks Ifasina - Day 4
Antoetra to Ranomafana
You're heading toward Ranomafana National Park with scenic stops along the way to take photos and enjoy the landscapes. You'll visit Namorona Waterfall before arriving at your hotel near the park in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Namorona Waterfall
Landmarks Namorona Waterfall Ranomafana National Park - Day 5
Ranomafana Visit to Fianarantsoa
You'll explore the rainforest of Ranomafana National Park looking for endemic wildlife including birds, reptiles, lemurs, and plants. Keep an eye out for the rare Golden bamboo lemur, Greater bamboo lemur, Milne-Edward's lemur, Eastern bamboo lemurs, satanic leaf-tailed gecko, and ring-tailed mongoose. Later, you'll drive to Fianarantsoa, capital of the Betsileo tribe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Forest exploration at Ranomafana National Park searching for endemic animals
Landmarks Ranomafana National Park Fianarantsoa 
- Day 6
Fianarantsoa to Andringitra
Departing south to Ambalavao, you'll see what the area is known for: paper fabric, weaving, and a zebu market. You'll visit the Anja reserve where ring-tailed lemurs live, then continue driving to Andringitra National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Anja Reserve to see ring-tailed lemurs
Landmarks Ambalavao Anja Reserve Andringitra National Park 
- Day 7
Andringitra
You'll begin trekking with the Diavolana hike, which shows off the dramatic landscape of Andringitra National Park with rock formations that really do look like the moon. That evening, you'll sleep at a camping site with full board included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Diavolana hike in Andringitra National Park
Landmarks Andringitra National Park 
- Day 8
Andringitra
Departing around 8 a.m., you'll hike to Pic Bobby, the second highest peak in Madagascar. The views from up there are terrific, with granite blocks and the terraced rice paddies of the Betsileo tribe spread out below. After lunch, you'll hike back down to the camping site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Pic Bobby peak
Landmarks Pic Bobby Andringitra National Park - Day 9
Andringitra to Tsaranoro
After breakfast, you'll hike down to Tsaranoro Valley to take in the landscape. You're likely to spot ring-tailed lemurs and other animals in this park. Then you'll cross through local villages with the Tsaranoro mountains in view the whole way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Tsaranoro Valley
- Visit local villages
Landmarks Tsaranoro Valley - Day 10
Tsaranoro to Isalo
Leaving Tsaranoro, you'll drive south to Isalo National Park where the landscape shifts to savanna and grassland. You'll arrive in Ranohira village, which sits close to the park, late in the afternoon and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Isalo National Park Ranohira 
- Day 11
Isalo Visit
You'll start hiking to explore impressive canyons. The trail takes you to La Piscine Naturelle, a natural swimming pool fed by clear streams where you can cool off. Continuing on the Namaza trail, you'll reach the camping site where three species of lemurs (browns, ring-tails, and dancing sifakas) come to eat and drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to La Piscine Naturelle (natural swimming pool)
- Hike the Namaza trail
Optional Activities
- Swimming at La Piscine Naturelle (bring swimming gear)
Landmarks Isalo National Park La Piscine Naturelle - Day 12
Isalo to Ifaty
After breakfast, you'll drive to Tulèar, capital of the Vezo fishing people. On the way, you'll pass through villages formed by the sapphire rush and see the famous Mahafaly tombs and baobab trees between Sakaraha and Tulèar. You'll grab lunch in Tulèar, then continue to Ifaty.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tuléar Sakaraha Mahafaly Tombs 
- Day 13
Ifaty
You have a full day at leisure in Ifaty, a relaxing beach destination. Your hotel can arrange optional activities for an additional charge, including diving, snorkeling, and dugout canoe rides with Vezo fishermen. If you're interested, you can also explore the Ifaty Spiny Forest to see giant baobabs, nocturnal southern sportive lemurs, and endemic birds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Dugout canoe ride with Vezo fishermen
- Visit Ifaty Spiny Forest to see baobabs and endemic wildlife
Landmarks Ifaty Spiny Forest - Day 14
Ifaty to Tana
You'll return to Tulèar and transfer to the airport for a domestic flight back to Tana. Once you arrive in the capital, you'll transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Tana to Andasibe
Traveling east to Andasibe Reserve, you'll pass through highland scenery, rice paddies, and traditional villages. You'll visit Vakona Reserve where five species of lemurs live, including black-and-white ruffed lemurs, eastern bamboo lemurs, ring-tails, browns, and dancing diademed sifakas. There's time for dance performances and close encounters with the lemurs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Vakona Reserve to see five species of lemurs
Landmarks Andasibe Reserve Vakona Reserve - Day 16
Andasibe to Tana
After breakfast, you'll explore Analamazoatra Reserve where Indri and other lemur species, birds, reptiles, and wildlife live in primary and secondary forest. You'll get photos of these animals and hear the distinctive calls of the Indri. You'll return to Tana in the late afternoon and settle into a hotel near the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Analamazoatra Reserve
Landmarks Analamazoatra Reserve - Day 17
Departure
You'll transfer to the airport for your flight home. Tour services end here.
