$2,478 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Antananarivo
Antananarivo
You'll arrive at Ivato Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative. From there, you will be transferred to your hotel, ensuring a comfortable start to your journey. After settling in, you'll enjoy a delightful dinner at the hotel, where a selection of local and international dishes will be served to satisfy your tastes.
For your accommodation, you will be staying in a half-board package at the prestigious Grand Hotel Urban.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- Grand Hotel Urban
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Antananarivo – Andasibe
Antananarivo – Andasibe
After breakfast at the hotel, ensure that all luggage is ready at the reception for the driver to load it into the car. You'll depart for Andasibe with a stop in Marozevo to visit the "Madagascar Exotic" or "Peyrieras" Reserve for around 1.5 hours. Here, you will see a variety of wildlife, including chameleons, crocodiles, snakes, butterflies, bats, and the charming lemurs. You'll continue to Andasibe, where you'll visit the Vakona Private Reserve.
Peyrieras Reserve is home to a wide range of endemic animals, including chameleons, snakes, geckos, iguanas, and crocodiles, as well as two species of lemurs: the Sifaka and the Fulvus. Next, you'll head to the Vakona Reserve for a 2.5-hour visit, where you'll explore various reptiles, amphibians, and endemic plants, including a special islet dedicated to lemurs.
Your accommodation is at the Vakona Lodge, where you’ll enjoy half-board service for a relaxing and comfortable stay.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- Vakona Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Andasibe National Park -Antananarivo
Andasibe National Park -Antananarivo
Breakfast and departure for a visit to Andasibe National Park at Analamazaotra for a 3-hour tour. The search is on for the largest lemur in Madagascar and the world, the Indri-Indri, or "Babakoto," whose howl is audible from miles away. The park is also home to other diurnal and nocturnal lemur species, as well as numerous bird and reptile species. In the tropical moist rainforest, you will find lush flora, including endemic plants such as the Ravinala (traveler's tree) and the Vakona. More than 100 species of wild orchids, also endemic, thrive in the forest.
Andasibe National Park is renowned for its variety of lemur species (14 diurnal and nocturnal species), including the legendary Indri-Indri, the mysterious Aye-Aye, and the famous Varecia variegata. Countless harmless and adorable animals inhabit the park.
After lunch, you'll return to Antananarivo and transfer to your hotel for overnight accommodation in half-board at the Grand Hotel Urban or a similar hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- Grand Hotel Urban
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Antananarivo - Antsirabe
Antananarivo - Antsirabe
After breakfast, you'll depart for Ambatolampy across the highlands and its fantastic landscapes adorned with traditional houses of the Merina ethnic group made of laterite or red bricks. The place is also known for its craft workshops of aluminum cooking pots.
Then, you'll continue to Antsirabe with its beautiful houses, monuments, and its numerous crafts workshops, and the colorful rickshaws and the possibility to take a tour with these rickshaws for a city tour in Antsirabe.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel Plumeria or similar (half board basis).
- Main Destination:
- Antsirabe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Plumeria Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Antsirabe -Morondava
Antsirabe -Morondava
You'll have breakfast at the hotel and depart for Morondava, crossing diverse landscapes from the highlands to the west coast. Along the way, you'll admire picturesque villages, vast rice paddies, and baobab trees dotting the horizon. As you approach Morondava, the scenery transforms, revealing the famous Avenue of the Baobabs—a stunning prelude to the coastal charm and vibrant culture awaiting you in Morondava.
Accommodation in half-board at the Laguna Beach or a similar hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Morondava (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Laguna Beach
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Morondava - Kirindy Forest
Morondava - Kirindy Forest
After breakfast, you'll depart for Morondava and begin the tour to Kirindy Reserve.
Kirindy Natural Reserve is a private sanctuary managed by the Centre National de Formation d'Études et de Recherches en Environnement et Foresterie. Covering around 12,500 hectares, the reserve is home to diverse species, including three types of baobab, rosewood, and various animals.
Among the wildlife, you'll find the fosa, the giant jumping rat, 8 species of lemurs, 68 species of birds, 43 types of reptiles, 2 turtle species, 23 lizards, 17 snakes, 86 ant species, and other insects, all with a high level of endemicity, making it a biodiversity hotspot.
After check-in, you'll meet your guide for a 2-hour nocturnal tour of the reserve to observe the fosa and nocturnal lemurs.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the Relais Kirindy hotel (half board).
- Main Destination:
- Kirindy Forest
- Accommodation:
- Plumeria Hotel
Wildlife in Kirindy Forest
Giant Rat Common
Northern
Bokiboky
Mouse Lemur Common
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Kirindy - Baobab Avenue - Morondava
Kirindy - Baobab Avenue - Morondava
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll start a daytime visit to the Kirindy Reserve. Through the dry forest, you'll find birds such as the Coua (Coua cristata and Coua gigas), Paradise flycatchers, and both white and brown lemurs.
Then, you'll return to your hotel in Morondava, passing by the Sakalava tombs, characterized by erotic statuettes. You'll continue driving through the territories of "Andasonia grandidieri," watching the baobabs in love. Then, you'll proceed to the Avenue of the Baobabs, one of the major natural wonders of the West, to enjoy the sunset.
Your overnight stay will be at the Laguna Beach hotel or similar, with half board.
- Main Destination:
- Morondava (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Laguna Beach
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Morondava - Maindrivazo
Morondava - Maindrivazo
You'll have breakfast at the hotel. You'll leave the coastal town of Morondava and depart toward Miandrivazo. The route offers views of vast open plains dotted with baobabs and traditional Malagasy villages, providing a glimpse into the daily life of the countryside. As you approach Miandrivazo, the scenery transforms, with gentle hills and the majestic Tsiribihina River coming into view. This transfer is a scenic transition from the western coast to the heart of the island, setting the stage for further adventures.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the Soa Lia hotel or similar (half board).
- Main Destination:
- Miandrivazo (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Soa Lia Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Miandrivazo - Antsirabe
Miandrivazo - Antsirabe
After breakfast, you'll depart for Antsirabe. This journey takes you through lush, mountainous landscapes and vibrant agricultural regions. The scenery shifts from river valleys to rolling hills adorned with rice paddies and small farms. Along the way, you'll encounter traditional Malagasy villages, where locals cultivate the land and go about their daily lives. As you near Antsirabe, the air cools, and the highland city, known for its thermal springs and colonial charm, welcomes you with a refreshing change in climate and atmosphere.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the Plumeria hotel or similar (half board basis).
- Main Destination:
- Antsirabe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Plumeria Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Antsirabe - Antananarivo
Antsirabe - Antananarivo
After breakfast, you can visit workshops known for the cutting of precious and semi-precious stones, as well as talented artisans who create beautiful decorative objects with recycled materials.
You'll continue to Antananarivo by car through fields and villages, you will catch sight of the terraced rice fields, typical of the Malagasy Highlands, which are partially volcanic. The Ankaratra mountain range reaches heights of up to 2,643 meters. You'll stop at Ambatolampy, an old military quarter established by Radama I King, during the conquest of the region. You'll visit one of the foundries and blacksmith workshops, specializing in decoration and kitchen utensils. Your arrival will be in the afternoon, transfer to your hotel, Grand Hotel Urban ( or similar ) an overnight in HB.
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- Grand Hotel Urban
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Antananarivo (Lemurs Park)
Antananarivo (Lemurs Park)
After breakfast, you'll depart for a visit to Lemurs Park and discover the incredible biodiversity of Madagascar, a sanctuary home to various species of lemurs living freely in their natural habitat. You'll wander along shaded paths as guides explain the lives of these unique animals and the conservation efforts in place to protect them. It’s a rare opportunity to experience Madagascar’s rich wildlife up close and to learn about its magnificent and fragile ecosystem.
Your overnight stay will beat the Grand Hotel Urban with half board (or similar).
- Main Destination:
- Antananarivo (City)
- Accommodation:
- Grand Hotel Urban
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Antananarivo - City Tour - Departure
Antananarivo - City Tour - Departure
Breakfast at the hotel will be followed by a tour of Antananarivo's surroundings (the Queen's Palace, the flower market, etc.). On the way to the airport, you'll visit the artisanal market on the dike, where you can shop for Malagasy handicrafts. You'll be transferred to the airport and assisted with check-in and boarding.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
