Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Antananarivo
You'll arrive at Ivato International Airport where a private car will take you to your hotel. Check in and settle in for the night before your Madagascar adventure begins.
- Day 2
Antananarivo to Antsirabe
Head south on route 7 toward Antsirabe. There's an optional stop at Ambatolampy to see aluminum pot casting in action. Once you get to Antsirabe, you'll explore the surrounding workshops where local artisans work with semi-precious and precious stones.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore workshops of semi and precious stones in Antsirabe
- Local guide assistance
Optional Activities
- Stop at Ambatolampy to see aluminum pot casting
- Day 3
Antsirabe to Miandrivazo
After breakfast, drive about 220 km west to Miandrivazo, where your boat journey on the Tsiribihina River begins. Your guide will arrange stops so you can take in the scenery and meet locals living along the riverbanks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip along Tsiribihina River with scenic stops
- Encounters with local communities
- Local guide assistance
- Day 4
Waterfall Excursion
Travel to Masekapy and board a boat heading toward a waterfall. Watch the river banks for wildlife like birds, chameleons, sifakas, and brown lemurs. This part of the trip gives you a real chance to see Madagascar's unique animals in their natural setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to waterfall from Masekapy
- Wildlife viewing - birds, chameleons, lemurs (sifakas, brown lemurs)
- Local guide assistance
- Day 5
Tsiribihina River to Belo Tsiribihina
Continue down the river by barge and stop at traditional villages including Berevo. You'll learn about how locals live and work there. Later, disembark at Belo Sur Tsiribihina and drive to Belo Tsiribihina, the cultural center for the Sakalava people.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Barge journey down Tsiribihina River
- Visit to Berevo village to learn about daily life and culture
- Exploration of Belo Tsiribihina, cultural capital of Sakalava tribe
- Local guide assistance
- Day 6
Belo Tsiribihina to Bekopaka
Drive to Bekopaka with several stops along the way. The village sits right beside Bemaraha National Park, known for its limestone pinnacles and the range of plant and animal life found nowhere else on earth.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Bekopaka with scenic stops
- Views of Bemaraha National Park limestone pinnacles
- Local guide assistance
Landmarks Bemaraha National Park 
- Day 7
Bemaraha National Park Exploration
Spend the day exploring Petit Tsingy and Grand Tsingy inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site covering 1,575 km². Hike through tight passages, climb limestone formations using harnesses, cross suspended bridges, and check out the cathedral area where lemurs, giant rats, giant couas, and Madagascar green pigeons show up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Petit Tsingy
- Exploration of Grand Tsingy
- Hiking through limestone pinnacle formations
- Climbing activities in Tsingy (harness required)
- Suspended bridge walk
- Wildlife viewing - lemurs, giant rats, giant couas, Madagascar green pigeons
- Local guide assistance
- National park entrance and guiding costs
Landmarks Petit Tsingy Grand Tsingy - Day 8
Bekopaka to Morondava
Head back toward Morondava with stops at the 'amorous baobab' and Baobab Alley. These old trees adapted to harsh desert conditions create incredible subjects for sunset photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to the 'amorous baobab'
- Visit to Baobab Alley
- Local guide assistance
Optional Activities
- Sunset photography at Baobab Alley
Landmarks Baobab Alley 
- Day 9
Morondava to Antananarivo
Make your way to the airport for a flight back to Tana. Someone will meet you at arrival and transfer you to your hotel, leaving you ready for your final day in the country.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Antananarivo City Tour and Departure
Explore Antananarivo's colorful streets, historic palaces, and the impressive cathedral. Wander through the Digue market where you'll find crafts, stones, raffia items, and local goods. Then head to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Antananarivo
- Exploration of palaces
- Exploration of cathedral
- Visit to Digue market for crafts, stones, raffia and local goods
- Assistance for shopping at markets
- Local guide assistance
Landmarks Digue Market
