© Tourcan Vacations
- Duration
- 12 days · 11 nights
- Trip type
- Wildlife & Nature Tour
- Group size
Overview
This journey through Madagascar combines wildlife, nature, cultural encounters and coastal experiences, travelling from Antananarivo through Andasibe, Antsirabe, Ranomafana, Isalo and Ifaty before returning to the capital.
The itinerary features nocturnal wildlife observation and encounters with Madagascar’s distinctive lemurs in Andasibe, including the Indri, as well as village and community visits. The journey continues through Antsirabe and Ambositra, with visits connected to agriculture, aluminium and wood carving, before exploring Ranomafana National Park on foot in search of lemurs, chameleons and other animals. Around Fianarantsoa and Isalo, experiences include wine tasting, the Anteimoro Paper Factory, hiking in Isalo National Park and a walk to the Natural Swimming Pool. The coastal section in Ifaty includes diving and snorkelling opportunities, birdwatching and an experience of Vezo fishermen’s life, with optional whale-watching and village visits. Accommodation is specified as lodges on some nights, while other overnight stays are given only by destination name.
The route
Day by day, at a glance
Day 1 · Antananarivo
Arrive Antananarivo
Day 2 · Andasibe
Antananarivo – Andasibe
Day 3 · Andasibe
Natural Reserve of Andasibe
Day 4 · Antsirabe
Andasibe – Antsirabe
Day 5 · Ranomafana
Antsirabe - Ranomafana National Park
Day 6 · Ranomafana
Ranomafana National Park
Day 7 · Isalo
Fianarantsoa – Isalo
Day 8 · Isalo
Isalo
Day 9 · Ifaty
Isalo - Ifaty
Day 10 · Ifaty
Ifaty
Day 11 · Antananarivo
Ifaty – Tuléar – Tana
Day 12 · Antananarivo
Depart Tana
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 1 · Antananarivo
Arrive Antananarivo
Upon arrival at airport in Madagascar, you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in. Activities: • Day at the leisure. Overnight: Tana
Day 2 · Andasibe
Antananarivo – Andasibe
Activities: • Observe night active lemurs and other nocturnal animals. Overnight: Lodge – (B)
BreakfastDay 3 · Andasibe
Natural Reserve of Andasibe
Activities: • Morning visit to the Special Reserve of Andasibe to see the Indri, the largest lemurs on the island. • Visit Andasibe village, which is typical of the Betsimisaraka (“The-Many-Inseparables”) community. Overnight: Lodge – (B)
BreakfastDay 4 · Antsirabe
Andasibe – Antsirabe
Activities: • Stop in Ambatolampy for a visit to this huge agricultural city, also recognized as a source of aluminium. Overnight: Antsirabe – (B)
BreakfastDay 5 · Ranomafana
Antsirabe - Ranomafana National Park
Activities: • Drive to Ambositra, the centre of Madagascar’s wood carving industry. • Visit the ‘le col de tapia’, a type of tree resistant to bush fires. The landscape is still dominated by rice fields, pine forests, eucalyptus trees and rocky mountains. • Visit destination for the day: Ranomafana National Park. Overnight: Lodge – (B)
BreakfastDay 6 · Ranomafana
Ranomafana National Park
Activities: • Long walks in the National Park spotting some of the lemurs, chameleons and other animals. Overnight: Lodge – (B)
BreakfastDay 7 · Isalo
Fianarantsoa – Isalo
Activities: • Visit a local wine farm for wine tasting near Fianarantsoa ‘the city where one learns good things’. • Visit the ‘Anteimoro Paper Factory’. Overnight: Isalo – (B)
BreakfastDay 8 · Isalo
Isalo
Activities: • Hike in the Isalo National Parkvisit the ‘Anteimoro Paper Factory’. • Walk about 1½ hour to reach the Natural Swimming Pool. Along the way we will see vegetation like Uapaca bojeri, Pachypodium rosulatum or ‘elephant’s foot’ and Aloe isaloensis, a native species of aloe endemic to Isalo. Overnight: Isalo – (B)
BreakfastDay 9 · Ifaty
Isalo - Ifaty
Activities: • Admire the different ‘Mahafaly tombs’ and the ‘Antandroy tombs’. • Visit of Tuléar. Overnight: Ifaty – (B)
BreakfastDay 10 · Ifaty
Ifaty
Activities: • Ideal place for diving and snorkelling and a popular place for birdwatchers. • Experience the Vezo fishermen’s life. Optional Activities: • Visit the ‘Reserve Domergue’, a communal conservation area. • Take a boat trip to see whales. • Visit the village of Mangily to visit a local school and experience the Vezo fishermen’s way of life. Overnight: Ifaty – (B)
BreakfastDay 11 · Antananarivo
Ifaty – Tuléar – Tana
Activities: • Transfer to the airport for the flight back to TanaVisit of Tuléar. • Sightseeing of the capital of Madagascar. Overnight: Tana – (B)
BreakfastDay 12 · Antananarivo
Depart Tana
Departure: Later you will be transferred to the airport, harbour or railway station for your onward journey. – (B) Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Breakfast
Where you'll stay
Accommodations
Accommodation for this trip is tailored to your dates and travel style — your specialist will confirm the exact properties when shaping your itinerary.
How it works
Made to order
- Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
- Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
- Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.
What's included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
- Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
- Local guides / safari guides where applicable
- Meals per itinerary
- Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable
- Applicable transportation
Not included
- Airfare and air taxes
- Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
- Visa and visa fees
- Optional sightseeing and activities
- Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the price of any Tourcan itinerary. We strongly recommend comprehensive coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and baggage.