After breakfast, depart for Antsirabe, famous for its hot springs and colonial architecture.

Travel through terraced rice fields, green hills, and typical villages where locals grow rice, corn, and cassava. Upon arrival, visit artisan workshops to discover handcrafted wooden and horn miniatures.

Take a rickshaw ride through the city center, soaking up its authentic atmosphere, colorful markets, and lively craft boutiques.

Accommodation: Couleur Café or Plumeria Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Head toward Ambositra, the capital of Zafimaniry craftsmanship, renowned for intricate wood carvings and traditional decorations.

Visit workshops to meet artisans and learn about their meticulous work on furniture and decorative objects, listed as UNESCO cultural heritage.

Continue to Ranomafana, a thermal village surrounded by dense rainforest. Take an introductory walk through the village to discover coffee plantations, craft stalls, and the local way of life.

Accommodation: Setam Lodge or Thermal Hotel Ranomafana

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Spend a full day exploring this biodiversity-rich park on a guided hike.

Encounter endemic lemurs (bamboo lemurs, sifakas), chameleons, and tropical birds along forest trails, waterfalls, and natural hot springs.

Your guide will share fascinating stories about medicinal plants and local traditions. After the hike, relax in the natural thermal springs.

Accommodation: Setam Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Depart for Fianarantsoa, the cultural capital of the highlands.

Visit its cobbled old town and weaving workshops that produce the famous Malagasy lamba.

Continue to Ambalavao for a visit to the Anja Community Reserve, where you’ll observe ring-tailed lemurs among granite rocks and semi-arid vegetation — a perfect spot for photography and short walks.

Accommodation: Tsienimparihy Lodge or Chez GasparMeals: Breakfast and dinner

Leave early for Andringitra, known for its dramatic mountain landscapes and deep canyons.

Enjoy a guided hike tailored to your level, discovering waterfalls, natural pools, and panoramic views over surrounding villages.

Observe endemic plants and animals for memorable photos. Spend a magical evening under the stars at a campsite.

Accommodation: Local Camp or Andringitra Lodge Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drive across semi-arid plateaus and savannas dotted with baobabs and striking rock formations.

Arrive in Ranohira, settle into your hotel, and enjoy a stroll through the village to explore markets and local crafts.

Finish the day with a traditional Malagasy dinner made with local produce.

Accommodation: Isalo Ranch or Relais de la Reine

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Spend the entire day in Isalo, also called the “Malagasy Colorado.”

Take a guided hike through canyons, natural pools, and desert-like plateaus.

Spot lemurs and endemic birds, swim in clear pools, and learn about medicinal plants. End the day with a breathtaking sunset over the red rock formations.

Accommodation: Isalo Ranch or Relais de la Reine

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Take a long scenic drive toward Morondava through savannas and baobab forests.

Pause along the way to enjoy rural life and traditional villages. On arrival, relax on the beach and spend the evening at leisure, savoring fresh seafood and sea air.

Accommodation: Palissandre Côte Ouest or Chez Maggie Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Admire the sunrise over the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs, with its majestic century-old trees.

Take an excursion to Belo sur Tsiribihina to discover the Vezo fishermen’s daily life and stunning coastal scenery.

Optionally, enjoy a short canoe trip to observe aquatic wildlife and seabirds. Return to Morondava for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation: Palissandre Côte Ouest or local campsite

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Depart early for Toliara, passing through savannas, traditional villages, and impressive baobabs.

Arrive in Toliara late afternoon and settle into your hotel, ready to discover Ifaty’s beaches and coral reef.

Accommodation: Ifaty Beach Club or Bamboo Club

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Transfer to Ifaty for a full day of leisure on white sandy beaches and by the coral reef.

Optional activities: snorkeling, kayaking, diving, or walking in the spiny baobab forest.

Meet Vezo fishermen to learn about their traditional lifestyle and enjoy a stunning ocean sunset.

Accommodation: Ifaty Beach Club or Bamboo Club

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Take a short boat transfer to Anakao.

Spend the day relaxing on pristine beaches, visiting the Vezo village, or enjoying water activities.

Accommodation: Lalandaka Lodge or Anakao Ocean Lodge

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Embark on a trip to Nosy Ve, where you can relax on paradisiacal beaches, snorkel, and observe seabirds.

Return to Anakao for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Lalandaka Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Transfer to Toliara for your domestic flight to Antananarivo.

Upon arrival, connect to the international airport for your departure.

Meals: Breakfast included