Upon arrival at Ivato international airport, direct transfer to Hotel.

Overnight at Hotel Anjary (midrange) or Hotel Colbert (top)

Day 2: Tana - Antsirabe

After breakfast, morning drive toward the national route R7, through the high plateau's landscape: mountains and ricefield scenery.

Visit the surrounding: Lake Tritriva, Lake Andraikiba and the workshop of semi and precious stones.

Stay at Hotel Le Retrait (midrange) or Hotel de Thermes (top), Villa Camélia (top)

Day 3: Antsirabe - Ambositra - Ranomafana

Two hours drive to the famous woodcarving centre of Madagascar. Spend few hours visiting the art shops of Malagasy crafts. After lunch, continue driving toward Ranomafana which might take the whole afternoon. Late afternoon arrival at the rainforest area of Ranomafana. In the park, there are 20 species of mammals, including 12 species of lemurs. In the afternoon, relax at the hotspring swimming-pool. Overnight at the hotel Centr'est (top) or Setam Lodge (top), Hotel Manja (midrange)

Day 4: Ranomafana- Ambalavao

Back to the forest to spot the famous Golden Bamboo lemur, the Great Bamboo lemur and many different species of birds such as Pitta-like Ground roller, Velvet Asity, Frances Sparrow-hawk, Madagascar Buzzard, etc. After visit, continue driving toward Fianarantsoa joining the Malagasy tea plantation at Sahambavy. Then continue to Ambalavao known for its charming colonial architected houses and the ‘Antemoro Paper' products. Fresh flowers are then applied to give it a unique form.

Not only those products but you can also visit the zebu market on Wednesdays and find the local people making a traditional deal.

And then, drive to Anja Park which is around 12 km from Ambalavao on the R7, one of the places where the ring-tailed lemurs are easily found. After the visit, drive back to Ambalavao and stay at Hotel Boungainvillier (midrange) or Hotel Tsienimparihy (midrange) or back to Tsara Guest House (Top, Fianarantsoa).

Day 5: Ambalavao - Isalo

It takes almost the day leaving the highlands driving to the big south gate through its savannah grassland. Afternoon arrival at Ranohira, the village of Bara tribe just close to Isalo Park. Overnight at Relais de la reine/Jardin du Roy (top)

Hotel Orchidée (midrange)

Day 6: Isalo

Visit in the park accompanied by a local guide. Walk at Namaza trail to spot the ring-tailed lemurs, Verreaux' Sifaka, and red-fronted brown lemur before relaxing at the ‘Piscine Naturel' Overnight at Relais de la reine/Jardin du Roy (top) or at Hotel Orchidée (midrange)

Day 7: Isalo - Tuléar

Ranohira - Tuléar and Ifaty: 267 km. Long drive toward the western capital of the Vezo fishing people. Along the way, just right after the Zombitse/Vohibasia national park is the home of the Appert's Greenbul. On your way, you will see the fantastic baobabs that can be used as water reservoir for the inhabitants. On this day, you will see the famous big Mahafaly tombs. These are particularly interesting because of the sceneries representing the daily life of the deceased. Overnight at Victory (midrange) or at Le Palétuvier (both hotel rating apply whether ‘Top' or ‘Midrange' depending on its room standard).

Day 8: Fly from Tuléar to Tana , overnight at Anjary hotel (midrange) , or Hotel Colbert (top).

Day 9: Tana - Diego

Early transfer to the airport for flight to Diego Suarez which is a unique port on the northern tip of the island. Depart for short visit at the beautiful Montagne de Français. Enjoy a late afternoon walk, dinner and overnight at the Moramora (midrange) or Grand Hotel (top)

GRAND HOTEL DIEGO

Day 10 : Diego - Montagne d'ambre

Early drive to Montagne D'Ambre which is home of different species of fauna and flora. Montagne d'Ambre is where you can find the Amber mountain rock thrush endemic in the area. Spend the rest of the night at the Monastère (midrange). Note that for the luxury option has to back to Diégo at Grand hotel.

Day 11: Montagne d'ambre - Ankarana

In the morning, leave Montagne d'Ambre and drive to Ankarana Reserve. Ankarana is home to many species of lemurs such as the crowned lemurs, Sanford's brown lemurs and different species of birds. Also, it is mostly known for its limestone pinnacles or the Tsingy (Red Tsingy). Overnight at the hotel Relais d'Ankarana (high-midrange)

Day 12: Ankarana - Ambanja

Leave Ankarana and drive to Ambanja. Ambanja is on the shore of the ocean which is the open gate to go to Anosy Be. Overnight at Hotel Le Méridien (midrange) or at Hotel Baobab (top)

Day 13: Ambanja - Nosy be

In the morning, depart in a fast motor boat to go to Nosy Be, the nation's capital of tourism attraction. Stay at Hotel Coco plage (high midrange) or Nosybe hotel (top).

Day 14: Nosy be - Nosy Komba - Nosy Tanikely

Take a boat and depart to Nosy Komba which is only a dozen kilometres from Nosy Be which is accessible by boat. In Nosy Komba, tourists are likely to enjoy close contact with the domesticated black and brown lemurs that gently jump onto your shoulders expecting to eat bananas. The marine reserve of Nosy Tanikely presents a broad sandy beach for snorkelling activities that most people love the clear water you can see an amazing variety of marine life, coral, starfish; anemones; very coloured shape of fish, turtles, and lobsters. Overnight at Hotel Cocoplage, Nosybe hotel (top)

Day 15: Nosy be

Relax at the beach. Hotel Coco plage (high midrange) Nosybe hotel (top)

Day 16: Nosy Be- tana

After lunch, take a flight to get to Tana and overnight at Anjary Hotel (midrange) Or at Hôtel Palissandre (top)

Price :

800 euros per person for the midrange option.

1300 euros per person for the top option .

Including:

- A car with a driver

- Fuel

- Boat

- Picnic lunch at Nosy tanikely

- Bed and breakfast

- Entrance fee to the park

- Internal flight booking only

- Driver's meals and his accommodation

- Tour guide

- Tax

- Car Insurance only

- Transfer (only applied upon arrival)

Excluded:

- Tips

- Drinks

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Internal flight ticket (450 euros each , the AirMadagascar can give you discount of 40% if you buy the internal flight with the international .

- Laundry

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