This 13-day tour from Antananarivo to Tulear lets you visit the paradise sites of the Great Island. Along the way, you'll have the chance to discover local craftsmanship...
12 nights / 13 days
Arrival in Antananarivo
Airport welcome and transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Sun City hotel or similar.
Antananarivo - Antsirabe
The journey begins by crossing the highlands along the RN7 to reach the town of Antsirabe, the "city of water". Along the way, a stop in Ambatolampy is a must to visit a traditional workshop making aluminum cooking pots. Once in Antsirabe, we check in at the hotel before visiting the town and some workshops, including craftsmen carving zebu horn. Dinner and overnight at the Hasina hotel or similar.
Antsirabe - Ambositra - Fianarantsoa
Departure from Antsirabe after breakfast. Arrival in Ambositra after a 2-hour drive, the "town of Malagasy craftsmanship". Visit workshops producing Malagasy arts and crafts, notably marquetry, and browse the boutiques. We continue after lunch and arrive in Fianarantsoa after a 4-hour drive. Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Mahamanina hotel or similar.
Fianarantsoa - Manakara by train
An early breakfast as the train departs at 7am; the car drops us at the railway station for a truly lush, scenic journey to Manakara. The scenery is fabulous, and at each stop villagers sell their local specialties - be sure to grab a snack. Arrival in Manakara after 7 to 8 hours' travel. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at Les Antemoro hotel or similar.
Visit to the Pangalanes Canal
A full day's excursion by dugout canoe along the Pangalanes Canal to a fishing village, with a visit to a vanilla plantation and an essential oil distillery. Our canoe guide will prepare a meal for us on site. Possibility of swimming in the Indian Ocean. Return to Manakara in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the same hotel.
Manakara - Ranomafana
Departure for Ranomafana after breakfast. We cross lush green scenery dotted with traveler's palms (ravinala). On arrival, check in at the hotel and lunch. In the afternoon, a walking visit of the village: the hot spring baths, where you can bathe if you wish. We plan a night visit to the park. Overnight at the Yhary hotel or similar.
Ranomafana - Ambalavao - Ranohira
Breakfast, then departure for a morning visit to Ranomafana National Park. After the visit, we head to Ambalavao, the "town of wine", with lunch on site and a visit to the Antaimoro paper-making workshop, the town's specialty. We continue our journey, stopping at the Anja village reserve for a one-hour visit. We then continue on, crossing the beautiful scenery of the south. Arrival in Ranohira (Isalo) in the late afternoon. Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at Les Toiles de l'Isalo hotel or similar.
Visit to Isalo National Park
Departure after breakfast for a visit to Isalo National Park. This walk requires sturdy walking shoes. We follow the Namaza circuit trail, where we can see numerous lemurs, then continue on to the Blue Pool and the Black Pool, as well as the Nymphs' Waterfall. To unwind after this tiring day, we can take a swim in the natural pool as an optional activity. We then head back. Dinner and overnight at the same hotel.
Ranohira - Tulear - Ifaty
We leave Ranohira for Ifaty. We stop at the Antsokay Arboretum for a one-hour visit, a botanical garden with over 900 species of plants endemic to the south of the island. Lunch in Tuléar, then we continue on to Ifaty. Dinner and overnight at the Ifaty Beach Club hotel or similar.
Ifaty
Two days of relaxation. Several optional activities are available: snorkeling or scuba diving, an excursion into the baobab forest, and more. Dinner and overnight at the same hotel.
Ifaty - Tuléar - Antananarivo
Transfer to Tuléar airport according to flight schedule, then flight to Antananarivo. Dinner and overnight at the Sun City hotel or similar.
Antananarivo - Home country
Transfer to the airport according to flight schedule and return to your home country. End of services.
Compact and comfortable, this hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Antsirabe. Right on the main road and well situated on the town-center avenue, this two-star hotel is just steps from the thermal spa center, administrative offices, insurance agencies, banks, and the post office. Should you need shopping centers or boutiques, you'll easily find them, as the property is close to souvenir shops, tea rooms, and various stores. Free wifi internet access.
The Hotel Mahamanina has 22 rooms, each different from the others, offering unbeatable value for money in the town. Located in a neighborhood set slightly back from the town center, the Hotel Mahamanina offers an excellent balance between daytime city buzz and unshakeable tranquility once night falls. Dining is not left out either - the hotel has a restaurant that can seat close to 40 guests. Our European and Malagasy dishes will delight your taste buds, all while keeping excellent value for money. Business travelers are also catered for: we offer a meeting room with free internet access as well as a catering service to treat participants after a day of training. The hotel has recently made free wifi internet access available to its guests.
The bungalows are simple but comfortable. Antemoro Hotel welcomes you to a magnificent, wild setting. Nature is yours here - you feel alone in the world, facing the Indian Ocean.
The hotel comprises a few concrete bungalows offering sufficient comfort, with views over a wide river. It is well located, allowing you to reach the village of Ranomafana on foot.
The hotel's location offers a magnificent view over the foothills of the Park, just a hundred meters' walk from the village. It is very peaceful here, and the welcome is very warm.
Excellent services at this recent hotel, superbly located right on the water. The bungalows are comfortable, tastefully decorated, and very clean. The staff are attentive and friendly. A beachfront hotel close to the village and botanical parks, with a beachside swimming pool and free wifi for guests. This property offers whale-watching safaris from June to September, as well as quad bike and kitesurf rentals, and more.
A&C is a luxurious hotel located five minutes from Ivato International Airport. Shining with its three stars, the setting is nestled in a calm and peaceful neighborhood. The hotel complex features two large restaurants and bars, two large reception halls, rooms spread across four categories, a spa, and also a spacious sports and leisure area. A large secure parking lot with capacity for 70 cars.
| Included / Not included | Standard | Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Guide accompagnateur | Inclus | Inclus |
| Repas au restaurant (dîner et déjeuner) | Non inclus | Inclus |
| L'assurance personnelle | Non inclus | Inclus |
| Les vols internationaux et intérieurs | Non inclus | Inclus |
| Tous les transferts aéroport – hôtel | Inclus | Inclus |
| Hébergement en chambre double avec petits déjeuners | Inclus | Inclus |
| L'entrée et le frais de guidage dans tous les parcs nationaux et réserves | Non inclus | Inclus |
| Voiture avec chauffeur plus le carburant depuis Tana - Tuléar | Inclus | Inclus |
| Billets de train en première classe Fianarantsoa - Manakara | Inclus | Inclus |
| Excursion en pirogue sur le Canal des Pangalanes à Manakara (déjeuner pique-nique compris) | Inclus | Inclus |
| Les activités en option à Ifaty | Non inclus | Inclus |
| L'extra | Non inclus | Inclus |
