Transport

Pick-up from the airport by 4x4 vehicle 4x4 car with driver + fuel Cost of transfer by speedboat Cost of transfer by motorboat

Accommodation

Accommodation in a hotel

Guide

Licensed national tour guide + Local guide

Others

Pick-up from the hotel to head to the destination Assistance for travelers to shop at supermarkets or markets Assistance for travelers to conduct monetary transactions at a bank Safekeeping of travelers’ belongings during the trip Entrance ticket to national parks Cost of guiding with local guides in national parks

Meals

Breakfast

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is excluded

Others

Lunch Dinner Personal needs (drinks, food, etc.) Bottled water Domestic flights if included in the traveler’s itinerary International flights Tips

Flights

flights are excluded

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Day 1 Tana (Arrival)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tana (Arrival)

You will be met by one of our team to welcome you at the international airport of Ivato. Then, you will be transferred in a private car taking you to your hotel settled in downtown.

Overnight: Chalet des Roses
Day 2 Tana - Andasibe
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tana - Andasibe

This morning, we drive to Andasibe, roughly 4 hour drive. There are some stops en route. Upon arrival, immediate drive heading to Vakona reserve, where five species of lemurs are happy for photo-op. the Black and white ruffed lemur, Common brown lemurs, Eastern bamboo lemurs, Dancing sifakas, the Ring-tails known as the Maki catta are freely leaping around this tiny island. After the visit, settle in your hotel.

Overnight: Andasibe Hotel
Day 3 Andasibe
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Andasibe

After breakfast, you will spend the morning exploring the Analamazoatra reserve where the Indri and other species of lemurs, birds, reptiles and so forth dwell in this primary and secondary forest. Analamazoatra is where the indri indri, the largest species of lemur, with eerie haunting calls echo and heard miles away from your hotel.

Overnight: Andasibe Hotel
Day 4 Andasibe – Mahanoro
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Andasibe – Mahanoro

We depart as early as possible heading east toward Mahanoro. The landscape is so stunning. So, stops along the road. We shall reach Mahanoro early evening. This is the starting point for our boat ride along the Pangalanes Canal, a new experience to learn more about Madagascar and its rural life.

Overnight: Le Prestige
Day 5 Mahanoro – Nosy Varika
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mahanoro – Nosy Varika

As early as possible, leave Mahanoro and then embark on a boat taking you to Nosy Varika. The ride is rewarding though a bit long and tiresome. However, the landscape along the canal is extraordinary with lots of birds including the Madagascar red fody, Black-crowned night herons, terns, Madagascar coucal, etc. Besides, we have some stops along the way including a visit at a vanilla plantation, the right moment to learn about how the local farmers grow vanilla. Also, other visits include a stop at a rural village, visiting a school, local traditional houses, etc.

Settle in your hotel for overnight: Le Petit Oasis
Day 6 Nosy Varika – Mananjary
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Nosy Varika – Mananjary

After breakfast, we board on the boat continuing our ride which may take roughly 8 to 10 hours. We have lunch in a boat. The ride provides a good chance to experience rural Malagasy life, traditions, culture, visits of certain places, and so forth. Also, along the canal, birds abound and Red fody tend to serenade travelers.

Overnight: Sorafa Hotel
Day 7 Mananjary – Ranomafana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mananjary – Ranomafana

We set off heading toward Ranomafana national park. This park is home of the endangered Golden bamboo lemur, Great bamboo lemur and other animals endemic in this park without forgetting lots of reptiles and birds nesting in this area. Evening safari walk can be arranged.

Overnight: Karibo Hotel
Day 8 Ranomafana Visit – Fianarantsoa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ranomafana Visit – Fianarantsoa

We have a visit in the park in hope to explore a great deal of animals, several species of birds, 12 species of lemur and 90 species of butterflies. Besides, there are 98 species of amphibians and 62 species of reptiles such as chameleons, satanic leaf-tailed gecko, ring-tailed mangoose, and so on. After the visit, we depart to Fianarantsoa, the capital of the Betsileo tribe.

Overnight: Villa Sylvestre
Day 9 Fianarantsoa – Isalo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fianarantsoa – Isalo

After breakfast, we drive southwards, contemplating sceneries influenced by dramatic open plains and lots of cluttered small traditional villages perched on hillside. Stop at Ambalavao visiting the paper fabric of Antemoro, and then the zebu market (on Wednesdays and Thursday mornings). After the visit, continue toward Anja community reserve, home of the ring-tails, and the largest chameleon as well as the tiny ground chameleon. After the visit, lunch and then depart to Isalo national park.

Overnight: Orchidée Hotel
Day 10 Isalo Visit
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Isalo Visit

We will have a full day hike in Isalo National Park heading to the ‘Piscine Naturelle’ where you can spend few moments swimming. A classic walk is very rewarding granting a dramatic view of the so-called ‘Grand Canyon’. Besides, we hike following the Namaza trail (4 km) leading to the camping site where three species of lemurs (ring-tails, the browns and the sifakas) drop by in search of food and come for drink. Picnic lunch, and then, continue hiking upwards leading to the ‘Piscine Bleue and Piscine Noire’ (blue and black pool) and another short hike reaching the ‘Cascade de Nymphe’, fed by natural streams that refreshes the heat. After the long hike, we head back to our hotel.

Overnight: Orchidée Hotel
Day 11 Isalo – Ifaty
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Isalo – Ifaty

After breakfast, leave Isalo and depart to Ifaty. There will be some stops en route, with photo of the baobab forest, and bunch of traditional Mahafaly tombs observed all along the drive toward Tuléar, the capital of the Vezo fishing people. The Mahafaly tombs have distinct cultural traits of this typical southern tribe displaying images that represent the daily life or dreams of the deceased. We shall have lunch in Tuléar and then continue driving to Ifaty.

Overnight: Belle Vue
Day 12 Ifaty
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ifaty

The whole day is yours at leisure. However, there are lots of activities that can be organized by your hotel such as snorkeling, diving or visiting the spiny forest and many more.

Overnight: Belle Vue
Day 13 Ifaty – Tana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ifaty – Tana

Depart to Tuléar and transfer to the airport for flight heading back to Tana.

Overnight: Chalet des Roses
Day 14 Departure Back Home
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure Back Home

Your last day this morning in Madagascar grants you a city tour as well as opportunities to explore the sights and life in Antananarivo. Depending on time departure, visit the Zoma (the large traditional market of Tana) and the palace, the old picturesque cathedral, etc to feel and learn about the Malagasy cultures. Then, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

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14 days tour

The Pangalanes Channel Vanilla Cruise

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Itinerary of your trip The Pangalanes Channel Vanilla Cruise

Tana (Arrival)

Tana - Andasibe

Andasibe

Andasibe – Mahanoro

Mahanoro – Nosy Varika

Nosy Varika – Mananjary

Mananjary – Ranomafana

Ranomafana Visit – Fianarantsoa

Fianarantsoa – Isalo

Isalo Visit

Isalo – Ifaty

Ifaty

Ifaty – Tana

Departure Back Home

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