Highlights of Madagascar - 12 days

Reviews from other tours by On The Go Tours

• David

  August 25th, 2017
  Led by Rahmath
  Over all it was a good trip but several of the hikes were not worth the effort. Did see lots of lemurs and flora....
  Over all it was a good trip but several of the hikes were not worth the effort. Did see lots of lemurs and flora. Nice to end the trip at the ocean! What a poverty ridden country!!Show more
• Kathryn

  July 1st, 2026
  With a great, fellow bunch of Aussies we enjoyed a fabulous tour from Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls) via Botswana to...
  With a great, fellow bunch of Aussies we enjoyed a fabulous tour from Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls) via Botswana to finish at Pretoria, South Africa. Our driver/guide Aaron kept us on track to meet our tour commitments. He was approachable and nothing was too much work. The tour itself flew past quickly and the stops were interesting and well spaced. The second last day was quite long but with a break at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, it passed quickly. The truck was comfortable and met our needs. Overall I would highly recommend this tour to experience the different types of safari styles.Show more
• Michael

  June 21st, 2026
  Mixed Experience on the Porto to Marrakech Loop – Know What You’re Booking We recently completed the 18-day “Porto...
  Mixed Experience on the Porto to Marrakech Loop – Know What You’re Booking We recently completed the 18-day “Porto to Marrakech Loop” tour booked through TourRadar, operated by On the Go Tours, and ultimately subcontracted to VPT Tours in Spain. There’s a lot to like here, but travelers should go in with open eyes about what this tour really is. Language Clarity TourRadar advertised this as an English tour. On the Go said bilingual. In reality, the tour was heavily Spanish. VPT Tours is a Spanish company, and 90%+ of the guests were Spanish speakers. Sometimes we were the only English speakers. The guides were well-meaning but clearly geared toward Spanish customers. English explanations were often summaries or skipped. Group Size & Format The brochure mentioned “4–24 people,” but our group was often over 30 people, because multiple tours were combined. It wasn’t a cohesive group, and people joined/left in different cities. We had three different bus tour leaders across the 18 days. There was no Wi-Fi on the bus at any point, despite what was promised. Communication & Organization Communication needs work. Our handoff in Madrid consisted of a letter written entirely in Spanish, with no one available to clarify. We only learned the end-point hotel in Porto on Day 17. Some people were given WhatsApp contacts, others weren’t. Hotels This part exceeded expectations. Nearly all the hotels were excellent—clean, comfortable, and well located. Only negative was Sol Principe (Costa del Sol): rooms in the 3 main buildings are great, but if you're assigned to the back “family” building, it feels like a different (lower) hotel tier. Optional Excursions & Meals Highly recommend all Morocco excursions, especially the camel ride and Chez Ali show. Between two Flamenco options, choose the Granada caves show—much better atmosphere than Seville's. Be aware: water is not included with included meals, which feels stingy. Expect to spend a lot on optional excursions, drinks, and lunches. Morocco Experience Morocco was a highlight. The transitions (ferry, customs) were long and frustrating, but manageable. The local guide (Kareem) was excellent. Pro tip: do NOT drink the water or eat street food—everyone who did got sick. Included tours covered the key highlights and felt safe and well-managed. Downsides Madrid was just an overnight with no sightseeing. Long bus rides are frequent. Prepare for 6–8 hour travel days. The “included meals” varied from the brochure, so be flexible. The group dynamic can be hit or miss depending on who’s on your tour. Final Thoughts This tour packs in a lot and hits incredible locations. It’s a solid value, especially if you like structured travel and are OK with big groups and some logistical chaos. Just know this is a mass-market Spanish-run coach tour, not a boutique or English-first experience. We met great people, saw amazing places, and had mostly good support—but would have appreciated more transparency up front.Show more