Experience the best of Madagascar
(Our recommended basic package tour - designed to include what the others omit.....)

Day 1
Arrive in Antananarivo ......
You will be met on arrival and expedited through Immigration & Customs, then transferred to Le Louvre Hotel. Overnight at Le Louvre.

Day 2
This morning meet your driver and then drive to Antsirabe. On the way stop at various points of interest, including the town of Ambatolampy to visit local metal artisans. After lunch enjoy a sightseeing tour of Antsirabe.
Overnight at Couleur Café Hotel.  (B,L,D)

Day 3
Today a drive to Ranomafana National Park.  On the way visit the wood-carving
artisans of Ambositra and take lunch there.
Overnight at Centrest Séjour Hotel. (B,L,D)
   
Day 4
This morning enjoy a walking tour inside the National Park. Ranomafana is considered the jewel of Madagascar's Parks and never fails to deliver stunning natural history experiences. Later in the day travel to the city of Fianarantsoa for an afternoon city tour. This is one of the most scenic cities in the country and seeing the sun set over the "Haute-Ville" will be one of your best Madagascar memories.
Overnight at Tsaraguest House.  (B,L,D)

Day 5
After leaving Fianarantsoa you will visit the Antemoro Paper Factory - a traditional handicrafts using plants to create paper and much more. Later you will stop at Anja Park - a reserve for Ring-tail Lemurs created and managed by the local community to preserve their heritage. This afternoon travel on through the plateaus to Isalo National Park, one of the best landscapes in Madagascar.
Overnight at Relais de la Reine Hotel Isalo.  (B,L,D)

Day 6
Today spend the day exploring Isalo on foot. Endemic plants and a variety of wildlife are found here, which adds to the stunning beauty of the area. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the Park.
Overnight at Relais de la Reine Hotel Isalo.  (B,L,D)

Day 7
This morning continue your journey south towards Toliara, stopping just before the city to visit Mr Petignat's Arboretum, where the unqiue spiny forests of the south can be seen and understood. Enjoy lunch at the Arboretum. Later travel on to the village of Ifaty and enjoy some rest on a relaxing beach alongside the Mozambique Channel.
Overnight at Ifaty Beach Club.  (B,L,D)

Day 8
Day at leisure. Ifaty is not only famous for it's beaches and the stunning Mozambique Channel where local villagers will paddle you over coral reefs and enjoy snorkelling, but you may chose to visit "Reniala" Reserve - a very well managed conservation project.
Overnight at Ifaty Beach Club.  (B,L,D)

Day 9
Return to the nearby city of Toliara for the flight back to Antananarivo.
Upon arrival transfer to Le Louvre hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

Day 10
This morning drive to Andasibe National Park. On the way visit "Peyreiras" reserve at Marozevo and experience close-up viewing of a wide variety of smaller creatures, later take lunch nearby.
This evening enjoy a nocturnal visit at Eulophiella private reserve.
Overnight at Eulophiella Lodge.  (B,L,D)

Day 11
After an early breakfast pay a visit to Andasibe National Park and see some of the lemurs this Park is famous for. Later drive to Manambato for lunch. Afterwards you will experience a boat transfer through the amazing Pangalanes Canals to Akanin’Ny Nofy.
Overnight at Palmarium Lodge.  (B,L,D)

Day 12
This morning you will be woken by lemurs and the sounds of the jungle. Walk freely amongst the nature of the Reserve. Later in the day pay a visit to the fishing village of Andranonkoditra. At dusk enjoy a nocturnal visit at Aye Aye park.
Overnight at Palmarium Lodge.  (B,L,D)

Day 13
Today experience an amazing journey on the "Pangalane Canals" to Toamasina.
Overnight at Calypso Hotel.  (B,L,D)

Day 14
Transfer to Toamasina airport for the flight back to Antananarivo.
Upon arrival transfer to Le Louvre hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

Day 15
This morning enjoy some city sightseeing. Later transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

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Tour Cost  (2024) - US$4,270.00 per person (sharing)
(Domestic flights additional)

Included:

Ø   Accommodation including most meals, except in Antananarivo which is B&B .
Ø   Transport with an air conditioned 4x4 , or minivan (for 4 persons) with driver
Ø   Boat transfers.
Ø   Tourist taxes
Ø   Entrance and local guide fees in parks and reserve.
Ø   Visa fees


Not Included:

Ø   Meals not specified
Ø   Visits not mentioned in the itinerary
Ø   Drinks
Ø   International flights
Ø   Domestic flights
Ø   Personal expenses (tips, shopping, etc.)

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