Madagascar Essence Tour: A best 15-Day Journey into Nature’s Embrace

15 Days

The itinerary (Madagascar Essence Tour) is fully modifiable according to your desire.

“**Unveiling the Heart of Madagascar Essence Tour: A 15-Day Journey of Wonders**

**Day 1: Welcome to Vibrant Antananarivo!**
Embark on an adventure in the lively capital, Antananarivo, resting at the cozy Hotel.

**Day 2: Antananarivo – Andasibe**
Journey to Andasibe, exploring the Peyreiras Private Reserve and the charming village of Moramanga.

**Day 3: Exploration in Andasibe through Madagascar Essence Tour**
Witness the sunrise at Analamazaotra National Park, home to the majestic indri indri lemur. Afternoon wonders await at the Vakona Private Reserve.

**Day 4: Andasibe to Antsirabe**
Bid farewell to Andasibe and explore Ambatolampy, the city of the famous Malagasy pot factory. Rest in the charming Antsirabe.

**Day 5: Antsirabe to Miandrivazo**
Morning journey to Lake Tritriva, a volcanic crater filled with Malagasy stories. Continue to Miandrivazo, exploring volcanic landscapes.

**Day 6: Miandrivazo to Morondava**
Head to Morondava Madagascar Essence Tour, witnessing the sunset at the iconic Baobab Avenue.

**Day 7: Morondava – Antsirabe**
Drive back to Antsirabe, capturing the beauty of rivers and gold nugget mines.

**Day 8: Antsirabe to Ranomafana**
Explore Antsirabe’s craftsmanship and the Avenue of Independence. Journey to Ranomafana, encountering night wonders.

**Day 9: Ranomafana National Park**
Discover Ranomafana National Park, a haven for lemurs and diverse flora. Evening customs unfold in the Tanala village.

**Day 10: From Ranomafana to Ranohira**
Explore Fianarantsoa and the Lambalandy silk cloth factory. Encounter the vibrant zebu market in Ambalavao. Journey south, capturing Madagascar’s landscapes.

**Day 11: Isalo National Park: A Dream Scenario**
Enter Isalo National Park, where Jurassic-era landscapes and natural pools enchant. A picturesque picnic adds serenity, culminating in the magic of the Isalo Window’s sunset.

**Day 12: From Ranohira to Ifaty**
Explore sapphire mines at Ilakaka, capturing beauty on the way to Mangily Ifaty.

**Day 13: Ifaty: Where the Ocean Meets the Adventure**
Dive into water adventures, exploring the barrier reef and the charm of the fishing village.

**Day 14: Ifaty to Tulear and Return to Antananarivo**
Transfer to Tulear for an internal flight to Antananarivo. Dive into the lively Anakely market.

**Day 15: Farewell**
Bid farewell with gratitude, carrying heartwarming memories of Madagascar Essence Tour.”

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Overview

Experience the essence of Madagascar on this unique journey, from the bustling Antananarivo, home of the indri to the serenity of the forests of Ranomafana. Discover the magic of the Avenue of Baobabs and the wonder of the natural pools in Isalo National Park. A must-see tour of the diversity of landscapes, wildlife and culture that make Madagascar an incomparable destination.

Itinerary

The adventure begins! Land in Antananarivo, the vibrant capital of Madagascar. We will take you to rest at the cozy Hotel X to recharge your energies.

On our way to Andasibe, but first, a stop at the Peyreiras Private Reserve to immerse ourselves in nature. We will explore the charming village of Moramanga and Andasibe. We will stay at Hotel X.

Sunrise at Analamazaotra National Park, home to the majestic indri indri lemur and its wildlife. In the afternoon, we venture into the Vakona Private Reserve (lemur islet and crocodile park). Rest at Hotel X in Andasibe.

We say goodbye to Andasibe and greet Ambatolampy, city of the famous Malagasy pot factory. We will cross landscapes of Malagasy plateaus until we reach the charming Antsirabe. Well-deserved rest at Hotel X.

We leave in the morning to go to Lake Tritriva (a volcanic crater) and discover this beautiful lake with the story of Malagasy Romeo and Juliet, a volcanic crater full of stories. We will continue our journey to Miandrivazo, exploring volcanic landscapes and resting at Hotel X.

We leave in the morning to head to Morondava. We arrive there at noon and check into the hotel and in the afternoon we will head to the baobab avenue to watch the sunset through this millenary tree. overnight at Hotel X in Morondava.

Drive back to Antsirabe, with photo stops (manambolo and belotsiribihina rivers, gold nugget mines) to capture the beauty of the road. Overnight at Hotel X in Antsirabe.

Visit of some handicrafts in Antsirabe (Joseph, Horn and Miniature bycy or car) and a tour on the avenue of independence with the means of transport "Malagasy ricksaw" (pousse-pousse) to see "hotel of thermal baths", cathedral, vegetable market "tsenakely", we continue our way to Ambositra, visit of the Malagasy marquetry and lunch in Ambositra. We continue our way in the afternoon to Ranomafana. Night visit to see the mouse lemur and some chameleons and other species that come out at night. Overnight at hotel X in Ranomafana.

Visit of the national park of Ranomafana to discover its fauna and flora especially the lemurs (bamboo lemurs, sifaka and other species of reptiles), orchids and such. Lunch in a restaurant in Ranomafana and in the afternoon, visit of an arboretum to see chameleons, Madagascar palms, birds and other ecosystem of the rainforest. To end this day, we visit the village "Tanala" to see their custom and bamboo dance with a group of their ethnic group. Overnight at the hotel in Ranomafana.

early departure to Fianarantsoa. Visit of the ancient city of Fianarantsoa. Visit the factory of "lambalandy" or silk cloth most important for our custom which is called "ritorno del muerto" Every Wednesday, the zebu market takes place here in this village Ambalavao. We continue and visit the Anja reserve to see the ring-tailed lemurs and chameleons. Lunch in a restaurant closer to the reserve and in the afternoon, we continue to the south; some stops to take pictures like "the Malagasy uluru, the seringueti of Madagascar (endless plain). Night in hotel in Ranohira.

Explore the natural wonder of Isalo National Park. Be captivated by spectacular landscapes of the Jurassic era, natural pools and the magic of the local fauna. A picnic in the park will be the perfect break. Return to the hotel and culminate the day at the Isalo Window, enjoying the sunset through unique rock formations. Overnight at Hotel X in Ranohira.

We start the day exploring the fascinating sapphire mines at Ilakaka. Continue to Tulear, capturing the beauty at every stop, from the Baobab "adansonia za" to the mahafaly tombs. Lunch in Tulear and exploration of the shell market before arriving in Mangily Ifaty. Overnight at Hotel X in Mangily.

Day of water adventures in Ifaty! Embark on an excursion to the sea to dive or snorkel on the barrier reef. Discover the charm of the fishing village. Return to the hotel to relax and enjoy the night in Mangily.

Transfer to Tulear for the internal flight to Antananarivo. We explore the lively Anakely market and its surroundings. Overnight at Hotel X in Antananarivo.

Day 15 :
Farewell

Transfer to the airport for your international flight.

"Inclusions and Exclusions in Your Adventure Package"

The price includes:

  • Means of transportation during the stay with the driver and fuel (tour with 4x4 / minibus / boat, as foreseen in the program).
  • A tour guide during the stay (your mother tongue)
  • Lodging in the hotels mentioned in the program or similar
  • Meals as indicated in the program (full board, half board etc.).
  • Entrance fees and taxes to national parks and tourist sites.
  • Local guides certified by Madagascar National Park (MNP) for the visits to the national parks.
  • Bottled water during excursions
  • 24 H assistance

The price does not include

  • Beverages
  • Domestic and international air tickets
  • Entry visa to Madagascar
  • Services not mentioned in the program
  • Extra services and excursions, each extra invoiced by the hotels
  • Tips and personal expenses

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Madagascar Essence Tour: A best 15-Day Journey into Nature’s Embrace