Arrival in Antananarivo and Capital Visit
Receive assistance and a warm welcome at the airport.
Then, visit the capital.
Check in at the hotel.
Madagascar · Hiking
The journey
Sign up for this 16-day cultural tour around the mountain chain of the Ankaratra region and explore the highlights of Madagascar. Enjoy hiking, trekking, and camping in Madagascar's scenic forests, and visit a thermal spring, the Old Town of Tanana Ambony, and a wine factory. Explore the stunning Andringitra and Isalo National Parks, discover the scenic Tsaranoro Valley, and relax on the beaches of Ifaty.
Begin from Belambo at 650 m and continue up to 2658 m, the highest point accessible on the big island.
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Day by day
Receive assistance and a warm welcome at the airport.
Then, visit the capital.
Check in at the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Antsirabe.
On the way, visit the cooking pot maker in Ambatolampy.
After arriving in Antsirabe, enjoy the "Hot Water" thermal spring and the town.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, continue to Ambositra, the capital of handicrafts, known for marquetry and basketry made from wood, plants, and more.
Hike to Antoetra to meet craftspeople.
Then, stop to discover Antoetra village, especially the lifestyle of the local people.
During this hike in Antoetra, we shall see many things, such as birds, insects, and reptiles.
Overnight at the camping site.
After breakfast, proceed to Fianarantsoa, the gate to the South.
Then, visit the old town of Tanana Ambony and the wine factory (Lazan'ny Betsileo, Soavita).
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, continue to Ambalavao, the second Zebu market on the island.
Then, visit the Antemoro paper maker at the Bougainvill e9e hotel and see the silk fabric.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Andringitra National Park. It takes about 47 km from Ambalavao to the east, then 60 km to National Road 7.
Begin from Belambo at 650 m and continue up to 2658 m, the highest point accessible on the big island.
Hike through the arranged trails, waterfalls, and historic caves.
Walk on the rocks and steps to see lemurs catta (ringtail lemurs), chameleons, iguana, lizards, birds, insects, tonnes of endemic plants such as orchids, and other wildflowers. Also, see the rare palm trees in Konkona.
Overnight in the camp.
Continue trekking until you reach Tsaranoro Valley, best for climbing, paragliding, and base jumping.
Visit the village reserve (Tanamasoandro Local Association).
See lemurs catta (ringtail lemurs), chameleons, iguana, lizards, birds, insects, and tonnes of endemic plants.
Night at the hotel (Camp Catta).
After breakfast, proceed to Ranohira.
Pass through Ihosy, the capital of the Bara tribe (Zebu breeder).
Arrive in Ranohira and check in at the hotel.
After breakfast, hike in Isalo National Park.
See lemurs sifaka (Propitheque verroux), lemurs catta (ringtail lemurs), chameleons, iguana, lizards, birds, insects, and tonnes of endemic plants.
Overnight in camp.
Indulge in wildlife watching.
Overnight in camp.
After breakfast, continue to Ifaty.
Pass through Toliara for a brief visit.
Arrive in Ifaty and check in at the hotel.
Beach and swimming lovers in the Mozambique Ocean will have endless choices.
Then, visit the fishing village of "Vezo" and the lagoon.
Overnight at the hotel.
End of boarding and the tour.
Where this trip takes you
Andringitra National Park trails, Tsaranoro Valley cliffs, Isalo National Park hikes, Ifaty beach and lagoon
The route
The fine print
Room
Full-board
Car (without gasoline)
Visits (National park tickets)
Communal taxes
Gasoline
Drinks
Other extras
Logistics
Your 16 days finish where they began, in Antananarivo.
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