Discover the enchanting highlands of Madagascar, featuring the dramatic canyons and sandstone formations of Isalo National Park.
Immerse yourself in the unique culture of the highland communities and witness the terraced rice fields that paint the landscape with shades of green.
Immerse yourself in the unique culture of the highland communities and witness the terraced rice fields that paint the landscape with shades of green.
The itinerary in brief:
Day 1
Arrive in Antananarivo with international flight.
Meet guide and car and transfer to the hotel.
Night at a hotel in downtown
Day 2
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Morning drive from Antananarivo to Antsirabe.
Visit town, local markets, zebu horn carvers, traditional pousse-pousse ride.
(as time allows)
Night at a hotel in Antsirabe
Day 3
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Drive south from Antsirabe to Ranomafana.
Lunch in Ambositra. Visit fabrics and sculptures.
Ambositra is known to be the masterpiece of handcraft and the home of the Zafimaniry people. After lunch we continue to Ranomafana.
Stay at Setam Lodge (or similar)
Day 4
After breakfast, we explore the Ranomafana National Park.
3 to 4 hours hikes in the park.
Afternoon kayaking along Namorona River, visit hot water spring and visit the arboretum of Ranomafana.
Stay at Setam Lodge (or similar)
Day 5
Breakfast at the hotel.
Continue to Ambalavao. Enjoy the scenery of diverse landscapes, Rice field terrace picturesque villages, and activity of people along the road.
The betsileo people are friendy and like hats.
Stop in Fianarantsoa: vist Pyroman photos, zoma market.
Continue to Ambalavo and visit silk weaving, Antemoro paper making and winery and vineyard (as time allows)
Stay at Betsileo country House
Day 6
Bike to the park. Visit Anja Reserve the home of ‘King Julian’ (ring-tailed lemurs). Walks in the park.
Picnic lunch then continue to Ranohira.
Stay at Isalo Ranch.
Day 7
After breakfast, drive to the park and meet local guide.
Full day hike at Isalo National park.
Visit Natural pool, canyons, Namaza canyon walk, swim and see lemurs, birds, stick insects.
Picnic lunch in the park. Stay at Isalo Ranch.
Day 8
Early Morning depart to Ilakaka, visit color line Safire mine and continue south with a stop at Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park.
It is a corridor forest between Sakaraha and Ilakaka.
where you can see concentrated of Andasonia Za (a species of Baobabs), lemurs, and regional endemic birds
Continue south and picnic lunch at the park.
Stay at Ifaty beach club.
Day 9
Breakfast at the hotel.
Ifaty: Beach time and relax. Optional snorkeling.
Visit the spiny forest at Renala Reserve and Tortoise Farm.
Stay at Ifaty beach club.
Day 10
After breakfast, city tour. Visit Arboretum d’Antsonkay.
Transfer to the Airport for the flight to Antananarivo.
City tour and visiting museums. (depends on the flight schedule)
Stay at Hotel Sakamanga
Day 11
Transfer to the airport for outbound flight.
End of services
Day 1
Arrive in Antananarivo with international flight.
Meet guide and car and transfer to the hotel.
Night at a hotel in downtown
Day 2
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Morning drive from Antananarivo to Antsirabe.
Visit town, local markets, zebu horn carvers, traditional pousse-pousse ride.
(as time allows)
Night at a hotel in Antsirabe
Day 3
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Drive south from Antsirabe to Ranomafana.
Lunch in Ambositra. Visit fabrics and sculptures.
Ambositra is known to be the masterpiece of handcraft and the home of the Zafimaniry people. After lunch we continue to Ranomafana.
Stay at Setam Lodge (or similar)
Day 4
After breakfast, we explore the Ranomafana National Park.
3 to 4 hours hikes in the park.
Afternoon kayaking along Namorona River, visit hot water spring and visit the arboretum of Ranomafana.
Stay at Setam Lodge (or similar)
Day 5
Breakfast at the hotel.
Continue to Ambalavao. Enjoy the scenery of diverse landscapes, Rice field terrace picturesque villages, and activity of people along the road.
The betsileo people are friendy and like hats.
Stop in Fianarantsoa: vist Pyroman photos, zoma market.
Continue to Ambalavo and visit silk weaving, Antemoro paper making and winery and vineyard (as time allows)
Stay at Betsileo country House
Day 6
Bike to the park. Visit Anja Reserve the home of ‘King Julian’ (ring-tailed lemurs). Walks in the park.
Picnic lunch then continue to Ranohira.
Stay at Isalo Ranch.
Day 7
After breakfast, drive to the park and meet local guide.
Full day hike at Isalo National park.
Visit Natural pool, canyons, Namaza canyon walk, swim and see lemurs, birds, stick insects.
Picnic lunch in the park. Stay at Isalo Ranch.
Day 8
Early Morning depart to Ilakaka, visit color line Safire mine and continue south with a stop at Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park.
It is a corridor forest between Sakaraha and Ilakaka.
where you can see concentrated of Andasonia Za (a species of Baobabs), lemurs, and regional endemic birds
Continue south and picnic lunch at the park.
Stay at Ifaty beach club.
Day 9
Breakfast at the hotel.
Ifaty: Beach time and relax. Optional snorkeling.
Visit the spiny forest at Renala Reserve and Tortoise Farm.
Stay at Ifaty beach club.
Day 10
After breakfast, city tour. Visit Arboretum d’Antsonkay.
Transfer to the Airport for the flight to Antananarivo.
City tour and visiting museums. (depends on the flight schedule)
Stay at Hotel Sakamanga
Day 11
Transfer to the airport for outbound flight.
End of services
Highlights of the Tour:
The Capital, Ambohimanga royal palace, thermal springs, traditional pousse-pousse (rickshaw) rides, and artisan workshops, traditional wood carving and handicrafts, wildlife: lemurs, chameleons, and various endemic species, canyons, natural pools, the iconic "Window of Isalo", unique flora and fauna. Bara Tribe Villages, Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park, endemic birds.
The Capital, Ambohimanga royal palace, thermal springs, traditional pousse-pousse (rickshaw) rides, and artisan workshops, traditional wood carving and handicrafts, wildlife: lemurs, chameleons, and various endemic species, canyons, natural pools, the iconic "Window of Isalo", unique flora and fauna. Bara Tribe Villages, Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park, endemic birds.
COST: $ 1,565 p.p*
*details on request
*details on request
