17 days tour

Southern Trekking

Southern Trekking

This tour includes:

Transport

4x4 car + fuel

Guide

Licensed national tour guide

Accommodation

Accommodation in a hotel

Others

Pick-up from the airport by 4x4 vehicle 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 travelersโ€™ belongings during the trip Entrance ticket to national parks Cost of guiding with local guides in national parks Cost of transfer by speedboat Cost of transfer by motorboat

Meals

Breakfast

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is excluded

Others

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

Flights

International & domestics flights are excluded

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Itinerary of your trip Southern Trekking

  • Day 1 Antananarivo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Antananarivo

      TANA (ARRIVAL) Upon arrival at Ivato international airport, you will be met by a representative of our company who shall welcome you at the Hall. And then you will be transferred to your hotel located downtown. Overnight: Brajas Hotel

  • Day 2 Antananarivo / Ambositra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Antananarivo / Ambositra

      TANA โ€“ AMBOSITRA Today you depart southwards to Ambositra passing by Antsirabe. Throughout the day you pass through a variety of highland scenery with an optional stop at Ambatolampy to see aluminium pot casting. When arriving in Antsirabe, drive southwards heading to Manandona where you start the hike visiting some rural traditional villages, some workshops, old palace while contemplating magnificent landscape. After the trekking, back to the car and then continue to Ambositra. Ambositra is the center of woodcarvings. Visit some shops for souvenirs. Overnight: Artisan hotel

  • Day 3 Ambositra / Antoetra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ambositra / Antoetra

      AMBOSITRA โ€“ ANTOETRA After breakfast, depart to Antoetra, taking approximately two hours. Arriving, you shall start the trekking along the mountainous trails. The visit will be focused on some local traditional houses in hope to learn about their cultures and their daily life. Besides, when reaching Ifasina, home of the Zafimaniry tribe, this place will show you the value of their architecture, their beliefs and cultures. And then, return to your car taking you to your hotel. Overnight: Sous le Soleil

  • Day 4 Antoetra / Ranomafana National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Antoetra / Ranomafana National Park

      ANTOETRA โ€“ RANOMAFANA This morning, we set off to Ranomafana national park. Stop en route contemplating amazing landscapes, taking photo, and then a stop at Namorona waterfall. Overnight: Karibo hotel

  • Day 5 Ranomafana National Park / Fianarantsoa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ranomafana National Park / Fianarantsoa

      RANOMAFANA VISIT โ€“ FIANARANTSOA We delve into the forest in search of endemic animals such as birds, reptiles, lemurs and plants. Ranomafana is the home of the rare and endangered Golden bamboo lemur, Greater bamboo lemur, Milne Edwardโ€™s lemur, Eastern bamboo lemurs and other animals like the eerie satanic leaf-tailed gecko, ring-tailed mangoose and many more. After the visit, we depart to Fianarantsoa, the capital of the Betsileo tribe. Overnight: Zomatel

  • Day 6 Fianarantsoa / Andringitra National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fianarantsoa / Andringitra National Park

      FIANARANTSOA โ€“ ANDRINGITRA This morning, we leave Fianarantsoa departing southwards to Ambalavao, famous for its paper fabric, weaving, zebu market and Anja reserve. We visit this reserve home of the ring-tail lemurs. After the visit, we continue driving towards Andringitra national park. Overnight: Gite dโ€™Andringitra

  • Day 7 Andringitra National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Andringitra National Park

      ANDRINGITRA This day is the start of our trekking, following the Diavolana hike that unveils the real beauty of Andringitra national Park; also, it is called the moon landscape due to its view on rock formation and landscape. Overnight : Camping on full board

  • Day 8 Andringitra National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Andringitra National Park

      ANDRINGITRA We leave in the morning around 8 a.m. hiking further high reaching the โ€˜Pic Bobbyโ€™, second highest peak in Madagascar, offering a superb view and a breathtaking panorama on smooth granite blocks dominated by nice landscape of terraced rice paddies of the Betsileo tribe. After lunch, hike down leading to the camping site. Overnight : Camping on full board

  • Day 9 Andringitra National Park / Tsaranoro
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Andringitra National Park / Tsaranoro

      ANDRINGITRA โ€“ TSARANORO Today, after breakfast, we are hiking down to Tsaranoro valley. We shall have the chance to enjoy the landscape in this area. Ring-tails and many other animals make home in this park. We cross some local villages contemplating majestic mountains of Tsaranoro. Overnight: Camp Catta

  • Day 10 Tsaranoro / Isalo National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tsaranoro / Isalo National Park

      TSARANORO โ€“ ISALO We leave Tsaranoro departing southwards to Isalo national park. The landscape changes into more savanna and grassland. You shall reach Ranohira, the village close to the park late in the afternoon and then settle in your hotel. Overnight: H1 Hotel

  • Day 11 Isalo National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Isalo National Park

      ISALO VISIT We start the hike following the trail that unveils impressive canyons. The trekking leads to the famous โ€œLa Piscine Naturelleโ€, a natural swimming pool fed by crystal clear streams. You can spend few moments to refresh (do not forget your swimming gear if tempted). Then, we continue our hike following the โ€œNamaza trailโ€, leading to the camping site where three species of lemurs (the browns, the ring-tails and the dancing sifakas) drop by expecting food and come for drink. Overnight: H1 Hotel

  • Day 12 Isalo National Park / Ifaty
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Isalo National Park / Ifaty

      ISALO โ€“ IFATY After breakfast, we drive to Tulรฉar, the capital of the Vezo fishing people. On our way, we pass by many villages formed by the sapphire rush. Besides, the famous Mahafaly tombs and Baobab trees abound all along the way between Sakaraha and Tulรฉar. The Mahafaly tombs have distinct cultural traits of this typical southern tribe, whose tombs display images that represent the daily life or dreams of the deceased. We shall have lunch in Tulรฉar and then continue driving to Ifaty. Overnight: Belle Vue

  • Day 13 Ifaty
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ifaty

      IFATY You have full day at leisure during your whole stay in Ifaty. However, some activities can be arranged by your hotel, on your charge. Ifaty grants you a relaxing place by the beach where you can go diving, snorkeling, take a dugout canoe ride with the Vezo fishermen. Besides, Ifaty spiny forest abounded by extraordinary vegetation of euphorbia, didieracea, and aloes is another important place to see the giant baobabs, the nocturnal southern sportive lemurs, some endemic birds like the Sub-desert mesite, the Running coua found nowhere else. Overnight: Belle Vue

  • Day 14 Ifaty / Antananarivo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ifaty / Antananarivo

      IFATY โ€“ TANA Depart back to Tulรฉar and then transfer to the airport for flight taking you to Tana. And then, upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Brajas Hotel

  • Day 15 Antananarivo / Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Antananarivo / Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

      TANA โ€“ ANDASIBE Set off east to Andasibe Reserve passing through highland scenery and rice paddies. Along the journey, you will enjoy various sceneries from highlands to rice fields and small cluttered traditional villages mostly perched on hill sides. The road is steep and winding; with lush vegetation until you reach Andasibe, home of the Indri, the biggest lemur in Madagascar. Upon arrival, visit the Vakona reserve harboring five species of lemurs such as, the black-and-white ruffed lemur, the eastern bamboo lemur, the ring-tails, the browns and the dancing diademed sifaka. You will have fun during your visit here since lots of dance performances, photo-ops and a close encounter with the lemurs will entertain your day. And then, back to the car taking you to your hotel. Overnight: Andasibe Hotel

  • Day 16 Andasibe-Mantadia National Park / Antananarivo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Andasibe-Mantadia National Park / Antananarivo

      ANDASIBE โ€“ TANA After breakfast, we explore the reserve of Analamazoatra where the Indri and other species of lemurs, birds, reptiles and so forth dwell in this primary and secondary forest. Be ready to take lots of photo recording the haunting calls of the indri for a final walk in Andasibe before heading back to the capital. You shall reach Tana late in the afternoon and settle in your hotel close to the airport. Overnight: San Cristobal

  • Day 17 Antananarivo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Antananarivo

      DEPARTURE BACK HOME Transfer to the airport for flight heading back home. End of our service

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 65

Age range required for this experience. Underaged must be accompanied by adults.

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