Itinerary
- Day 1
Antananarivo
You'll arrive in Antananarivo and get picked up for transfer to your hotel. This evening you meet your local guide and have a welcome dinner to start things off.
- Start point
- Talatamaty, Analamanga, Madagascar (Relais des Plateux Hotel, Antananarivo, 15:00 - 16:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with local guide)
Landmarks Antananarivo 
- Day 2
Antananarivo to Andasibe
Head east toward Reserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic to see reptiles and chameleons up close. After lunch you continue on to Andasibe National Park and do a night walk to spot nocturnal wildlife like lemurs and other creatures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Reserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic to see reptiles
- Nocturnal tour in Andasibe National Park
Landmarks Reserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic Andasibe National Park - Day 3
Andasibe
Walk through Analamazaotra Special Reserve's rainforest with birds, lemurs, and amphibians all around. You'll get close to creatures on Lemur Island and keep watching for the Indri lemur. Fair warning: this day involves a lot of walking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Analamazaotra Reserve hike to see the Indri Lemur
- Get up close with the wildlife on Lemur Island
Landmarks Analamazaotra Special Reserve Lemur Island - Day 4
Andasibe to Antsirabe
Travel south on Route Nationale 7 through highland views. Stop in Ambatolampy to watch people make traditional pots from recycled aluminum. Then head to Antsirabe, called the 'City of Water' for its thermal springs and colonial buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop in Ambatolampy to see traditional pot-making craftsmanship
Landmarks Route Nationale 7 Ambatolampy Antsirabe 
- Day 5
Antsirabe to Ranomafana
See how locals craft miniature vehicles from recycled materials at a workshop. Visit artisans working with Zebu horns and precious stones. Move through the highlands to Ambositra, the handicraft capital known for Zafimaniry woodcarving, then head toward Ranomafana National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit a local workshop to see miniature vehicle crafting from recycled materials
- Visit a local workshop in Ambositra to see Zafimaniry woodcarving
Landmarks Ambositra Ranomafana National Park 
- Day 6
Ranomafana
Start early with a ranger leading a hike through Ranomafana's rainforest to see lemurs and birds. Have lunch locally and the afternoon is yours to relax. At night you go out searching for mouse lemurs, chameleons, and other nocturnal animals. Expect significant walking today.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Ranomafana National Park with a ranger-led hike
- Nocturnal wildlife tour in Ranomafana
Landmarks Ranomafana National Park - Day 7
Ranomafana to Anja Reserve
Travel into southern Madagascar's semi-desert areas. Stop at the Antemoro Paper Mill in Ambalavao where ancient techniques create handmade silk and paper. Later you'll have a picnic in Anja Reserve, which has ring-tailed Catta lemurs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in Anja Reserve), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Antemoro Paper Mill to see traditional papermaking techniques
- Tour Anja Private Reserve and have the chance to see the Catta lemurs
Landmarks Ambalavao Antemoro Paper Mill Anja Reserve 
- Day 8
Anja Reserve to Isalo
Check out Isalo National Park's Jurassic-age landscapes and rock formations. Visit the Baras Tombs and walk through a botanic garden. Hike through canyons and oases with a ranger, then relax back at the lodge with a swim in the pool or natural spring. This is a challenging walking day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Isalo National Park with hike through canyons and oases
Landmarks Isalo National Park Baras Tombs - Day 9
Isalo to Ifaty
Travel south through Ilakaka, a market town where sapphire diggers work. Stop at Zombitse National Park to see dry forests, marshes, and baobabs plus Sifaka lemurs. After time in Toliara port city you continue to Ifaty, a quiet fishing village on the Mozambique Channel with a palm-lined beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Zombitse National Park
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Toliara
Landmarks Ilakaka Zombitse National Park Toliara Ifaty 
- Day 10
Ifaty
Head out early to Reniala Private Reserve, the Baobab Forest with Madagascar's iconic ancient baobab trees and unique plants. Return for breakfast, then the rest of your day is free to walk Ifaty's beach, check out markets, try fresh seafood, and enjoy the laid-back vibe.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the Baobab Forest in the Reniala Reserve
Optional Activities
- Explore Ifaty fishing village markets
- Enjoy fresh seafood dining
Landmarks Reniala Private Reserve - Day 11
Ifaty to Antananarivo
Leave Ifaty and fly back to Antananarivo. Visit Ambohimanga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site tied to the Merina Monarchy. You'll take a cooking class at lunch to learn Madagascar's food, then have free time to walk the capital's markets and get a feel for the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Cooking class lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Ambohimanga, the cradle of the Merina monarchy, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Enjoy a local cooking class
Optional Activities
- Explore Antananarivo markets
- Try local cuisine
Landmarks Ambohimanga - Day 12
Antananarivo
Take a tour through Antananarivo's Old Upper Town on a granite hilltop with baroque palaces and gothic cathedrals, plus the city centre. Visit a local craft market to get souvenirs and talk with artisans. Spend your afternoon however you like, then gather for a group farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Tour Antananarivo including Old Upper Town, City Centre and the Lower Town
Optional Activities
- Visit local craft markets
- Explore the city at your own pace
Landmarks Old Upper Town Ikopa River Valley - Day 13
Antananarivo
After breakfast the tour ends. You'll say goodbye and head to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Antananarivo, Analamanga, Madagascar (Palissandre Hotel, Antananarivo, 06:00 - 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
