Itinerary

1. Day 1: Antananarivo Arrival

   • Arrival at Ivato International Airport and reception by the Charles Travel Madagascar Agency Tours team with meet and greet assistance.
   • Complete customs formalities and receive guidance from the guide for the arrival process including currency exchange.
   • Transfer directly to the hotel in Antananarivo for check-in.

2. Day 2: Antananarivo to Antsirabe

   • After breakfast, depart from Antananarivo at 08:00 AM and drive to Antsirabe.
   • Stop at Ambatolampy around 70 km from the capital and visit the aluminium workshop where locals craft pots, pans, and traditional items from recycled aluminium.
   • Explore the local market, interact with artisans, and take photos of the scenic surroundings including villages and rice fields.
   • Continue the journey to Antsirabe, approximately 100 km from Ambatolampy, enjoying views of the highlands and small towns.
   • Arrive in Antsirabe at 04:00 PM and check in at the hotel.
   • Take an optional short city tour to see colourful rickshaws, colonial buildings, local craft shops, Independence Avenue, Hotel des Thermes, the stone market, and a horn factory.
   • Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

3. Day 3: Antsirabe to Lake Tritriva to Miandrivazo

   • After breakfast around 09:00 AM, drive from Antsirabe to visit Lake Tritriva featuring volcanic landscapes and emerald waters.
   • Spend free time admiring the peaceful atmosphere, taking photos, and enjoying views of the site located about 23 km west of Antsirabe.
   • Have an optional picnic lunch at the lake.
   • Continue through changing landscapes from the cool highlands to warmer and drier regions.
   • Pass traditional villages, rice fields, and savannah scenery along the way.
   • Arrive in Miandrivazo around 06:00 PM and check in at the hotel for overnight stay.

4. Day 4: Miandrivazo to Kirindy Reserve

   • After an early breakfast at 07:00 AM, depart towards Kirindy Forest, a dry deciduous forest known for its unique wildlife.
   • Enjoy scenic landscapes including baobab trees, savannahs, and traditional villages.
   • Arrive at Kirindy Forest Reserve in the afternoon and check in at the lodge.
   • Have lunch at the lodge.
   • Take a guided afternoon walk to explore the forest and spot species such as fossa, lemurs, chameleons, and birds.

   Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge near Kirindy Forest.

5. Day 5: Kirindy Forest to Bekopaka

   • After breakfast at the lodge, depart towards Bekopaka, the gateway to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park.
   • Travel through landscapes featuring baobab trees, dry forests, rivers, and remote villages.
   • Cross the Tsiribihina River by local ferry to reach Bekopaka.
   • Arrive in Bekopaka in the late afternoon and check in at the lodge.
   • Enjoy lunch and free time to relax.

   Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Bekopaka.

6. Day 6: Bekopaka Visit and Tsingy of Bemaraha

   • After breakfast, spend the full day exploring Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park.
   • Take a guided visit of the Small Tsingy or Great Tsingy depending on fitness level and time.
   • Walk across suspension bridges, limestone pinnacles, and scenic viewpoints.
   • Discover the fauna and flora of the area and hike to the famous peaks.
   • Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.
   • Return to the hotel in the afternoon.

   Dinner and overnight stay in Bekopaka.

7. Day 7: Bekopaka to Morondava via Avenue of the Baobabs

   • After breakfast, travel back to Morondava.
   • Have lunch at Belo sur Tsiribihina.
   • Stop at the Avenue of the Baobabs to enjoy a sunset view.
   • Arrive in Morondava in the early evening and transfer to the hotel.

8. Day 8: Morondava to Antsirabe

   • Depart early from Morondava at 06:30 AM after breakfast for a long drive to Antsirabe.
   • Travel through the Menabe region and enjoy views of red hills and landscapes.
   • Make stops for photos and breaks if necessary.
   • Have lunch in Miandrivazo.
   • Continue to Antsirabe, known for its colonial streets, volcanic lakes, and colourful rickshaws.
   • Learn about the town’s history, handicrafts, and its reputation as the centre of beer making in Madagascar.
   • Check in at the hotel upon arrival.

9. Day 9: Antsirabe to Antananarivo

   • After breakfast, check out at 09:00 AM and begin the journey back to Antananarivo.
   • Enjoy the scenic drive through highlands with views of villages, rice paddies, and rolling hills.
   • Stop at local artisan workshops to see crafts such as zebu horn products, embroidery, and gemstones.
   • Have lunch in Behenjy, known for foie gras and duck dishes.
   • Continue the drive to Antananarivo and arrive in the late afternoon.
   • Transfer to the hotel for check-in and free time to relax.
   • End of the tour with free time to explore the city.