17-Day Madagascar In-Depth Small-Group Journey Discover a deeper Madagascar group journey for 2026 and 2027, designed for travelers who want wildlife, landscapes, highlands, baobabs, rainforest, and coastal highlights with expert local support.
DURATION: 17 days
AREA: West, South, East and North of Madagascar
TRIP STYLE: Limited small-group departure (minimum 4 guests – maximum 12 guests)
PLACES TO VISIT: Antananarivo – Morondava – Kirindy – Bekopaka – Antsirabe – Ranomafana – Anja Community Reserve – Isalo – Tulear – Andasibe – Nosy Be
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Comfort-focused accommodation with half-board arrangements where included
TRANSPORT TYPE: Private vehicle and regular flight where required
ASSISTANCE: English-speaking guide and local specialist guides

Arrival in Ivato International Airport. Reception by HT Agency Tours STAFF, Meet and greet!! Once you have passed customs formalities, it is to the Guide to smooth through the rest of the arrivals process – changing money, setting up your phone with the new SIM card, and anything else you need. We will provide 1 SIM cards per person with internet for your stay in Madagascar; it will be easier for us to contact each other. Transfer directly to the hotel in town for check-in “Antananarivo”.
ACCOMMODATION: NOVOTEL
INCLUSION: HALF BOARD
DRIVE: about 15 MN FROM THE AIRPORT

After breakfast, transfer disrectly to Antananarivo airport for flight to the west coast of the island, destination to Morondava. On the arrival, get in 4×4 car directly to reach the North of the menabe area, about 42 km following the secondary road which a bit winding, to reach the famous Kirindy Park. Check-in at your hotel (Relais du Kirindy). Around 6:30 PM, beginning of the Guided night walks at Kirindy. Kirindy is the best place in the whole island to observe fosa. Other nocturnal species includes: the rare Coquerel’s giant mouse lemur and pygmy mouse-lemur, fork-crowned lemur, grey mouse lemur, western fat-tailed dwarf lemur and red-tailed sportive lemur. Several bats, tenrecs, mongoose and rodents complete the mammal population.
ACCOMMODATION: RELAIS DU KIRINDY
INCLUSION: HALF BOARD
DRIVE: about 1H35MN FLIGHT + 2 H DRIVE ON A BUMPY ROAD

After breakfast, early departure in the morning. On the road to go to the North, about 152 km following the secondary road which a bit winding, to reach the village of Bekopaka, located at the entry of the park. After few hours of drive, you will discover beautiful landscape through another types of baobabs, to continue by a ferry crossing to reach the small village of Belo sur Tsiribihina, where we stop for lunch. Then, continue to the North through a landscape of rice fields and small village, to arrive at the end of the afternoon at Bekopaka.
ACCOMMODATION: SOLEIL DES TSINGY
INCLUSION: HALF BOARD
DRIVE: ABOUT 6H DRIVE ON A BUMPY ROAD

After the breakfast, this is a special day of discovery of the exceptional and great site, counted among the most beautiful landscape of Madagascar, the famous Tsingy, a site classified under the world heritage of UNESCO. In the morning, go for a day of trekking in the famous Tsingy, picnic lunch in the park itself. A hike to discover the famous peaks, the fauna and flora life of that area. Passage through the cathedrals of carved blade limestone shaping the peak of the Tsingy, and then a hanging bridge accross the rift networks, on the top, you will appreciate a magnificent sunset. Back to the hotel in the afternoon.
ACCOMMODATION: SOLEIL DES TSINGY
INCLUSION: HALF BOARD
DRIVE: 45MN DRIVE ON A BUMPY ROAD

After the breakfast, drive back to Morondava. Lunch at Belo sur Tsiribihina. In the afternoon, on the way, a special stop is a must in the famous Streets of Baobabs to appreciate a beautiful sunset. Arrival at Morondava in early evening, then transfer to the hotel.
ACCOMMODATION: PALISSANDRE
INCLUSION: HALF BOARD
DRIVE: 7H DRIVE ON A BUMPY ROAD

Today you will have a very long drive so it’s better to leave Morondava Early (07:30AM). So after breakfast, drive directly to Antsirabe with some stops on the road for photos and breaks if it is necessary. Lunch in the city in the city of MIandrivazo. Then continue to Antsirabe.
ACCOMMODATION: ARO HOTEL
INCLUSION: HALF BOARD
DRIVE: 9H DRIVE

Early in the morning, after breakfast, city tour in Antsirabe by rickshaw (visit: Independence Avenue, the famous Hotel des Thermes, the stone market and the horn small factory). Direction towards the South enjoying the beautiful landscape Betsileo composed of terraced ricefields. Main stop at Ambositra for lunch, followed by a small tour of the city to discover the typical Malagasy craft of the region : the marquetry, weaving, and especially wood carving. Then, continue to the village of Ifanadiana, well known for the Ranomafana National Park.
ACCOMMODATION: THERMAL
INCLUSION: HALF BOARD
DRIVE: 6H DRIVE

In the morning, departure for a visit at the heart of the wet forest of Ranomafana National Park, a reserved area typical and belonging to the remaining forest corridor longing the East part of the great island. Discovery of the wealth of the endemic biodiversity of the region, such as the rare species and gravely threatened lemurs, many species of rare plants and endemic used by the local population for traditional medecine… Trekking in the forest by following a track longing the forest passing through beautiful waterfall, meeting the rare species on the way. Back to the hotel for lunch. After the long day of tiring morning or visit of the spa source, nap and rest for the end of the day.
ACCOMMODATION: THERMAL
INCLUSION: HALF BOARD
DRIVE: 15MN

After breakfast, back to the road for the South to reach the city of Ranohira to meet Isalo National Park. By passing through the city of Ambalavao for lunch, with a small visit of product factory where you have the opportunity to learn the history of the famous Antemoro paper. During the journey, we can often stop to notice the various change of the mountain and rice field landscape. Arrival at Isalo at the end of the day.
ACCOMMODATION: ROCK LODGE
INCLUSION: HALF BOARD
DRIVE: 6H DRIVE

After breakfast, a day dedicated to trekking and discovery of the parc, composed of massif in form of ruin dating from jurassic, discovery of the most beautiful landscape of Madagascar. Hike and visit accross : the canyon of makis, the natural pool, where you can go for a dip, etc… picnic lunch in the park. At the end of the afternoon, back to the hotel, with a stop at the famous window of Isalo to appreciate a breathtaking and spectacular scene of the color of the sun.
ACCOMMODATION: ROCK LODGE
INCLUSION: HALF BOARD
DRIVE: 6H DRIVE
After the breakfast, this part of our journey continues down the paved RN7 to its end in Tulear on the Southwest coast, introducing us to new scenery among the dry forests of the west and the spiny desert of the south. We pass through the sapphire mining boom town of Ilakaka, a frontier town vaguely reminiscent of the Wild West. En-route today we see the locations of different ornate hillside ‘Mahafaly Tombs’, which were built for chiefs and kings and are covered in stones, sculptures and horns. One of the largest tombs has over 700 horns of zebu cattle! As this is a sacred site we will just be passing by. Tomb is adorned Photography is not permitted. We also pass the area of the ‘Antandroy Tombs’. This is the driest part of the country – called the “Deep South” – where the landscape is dominated by cactus-like, spiny forests of different euphorbias. This is an area of dry and sandy soil where the local people battle to find drinking water
ACCOMMODATION: NOVOTEL
INCLUSION: HALF BOARD
DRIVE: 5H DRIVE + 1H45MN FLIGHT + 15MN DRIVE
Today, your breakfast will be served as early as possible since the flight take off at 6:00am. Transfer directly airport and fly to Nosy Be. On the arrival, we transfer to our hotel, relax for the rest of the day.
ACCOMMODATION: HOME THE RESIDENCE
INCLUSION: HALF BOARD
DRIVE: 15MN DRIVE + 1H55MN FLIGHT + 45MN DRIVE
This last day, we drive to town for a shopping and purchases some souvenirs at the craft market of La Digue/Lissy Gallery before transfering you to the airport for your external flight.
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After breakfast, around 08:00AM, depature to the famous Nosy Iranja which is located at 1h30 by speedboat from Nosy Be. These two islands are connected by a fine white sandbank which is covered at high tide, and discovered at low tide. This is a paradise island with its turquoise blue colors, white paradise, and green nature. The turtles come there to lay still to date hence its name “Turtle Island”. We see all kinds of birds; terns, some varieties of herons and the passage of sea eagles. Buffet lunch on tables in the shade of coconut trees (crab, grilled fish, kebabs of zebu and shrimp, coconut rice, raw vegetables, tropical fruits). Visit the lighthouse and the authentic village of Greater Iranja. On the course featured, discover the entire virgin coast of the big island (Madagascar) and its miles of wild beaches, sugar loaf (large rock formation mid-course) and Nosy Antsoa, still completely authentic island. After the visit, return back to the hotel around 05:00PM.
ACCOMMODATION: HOME THE RESIDENCE
INCLUSION: HALF BOARD + PICNIC LUNCH
DRIVE: 30MN DRIVE + 1H SPEED BOAT

After breakfast, leave the hotel around 8:00AM with continuing the visit, which is divided by two main stops: The first one in Nosy Komba which is the 2nd largest island after Nosy Be. Visit the Lemurs Park, the fishing village and its traditional pirogues. Visit also the market tablecloths, then cross the village for a moment of shopping with the famous sculptures of Nosy Komba, its craft stalls, smiling faces and colorful. The Second one: Nosy Tanikely, underwater protected nature reserve. Just a mask and a snorkel to dive into a real life-size aquarium. A few meters from the beach, you will see the magnificent spectacle of corals and anemones, myriads of multicolored fish, crustaceans, grouper and lucky sea turtles. Swimming, stroll to the lighthouse to discover the dogfish and lemurs perched in the trees, lizards, chameleons and butterflies will accompany you along the way. After the visit, return back to the hotel around 05:00PM.
ACCOMMODATION: HOME THE RESIDENCE
INCLUSION: HALF BOARD + PICNIC LUNCH
DRIVE: 30MN DRIVE + 1H SPEED BOAT
After breakfast, you will be driven in town for shopping and purchase of some souvenirs in the artisanal market. And then, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Antananarivo. On arrival, another car will pick you up and transfer you to the Ivato international Airport for your external flight.
| Trip Dates | Price (Double Occupancy) | Trip Status | |
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| Jun 21, 2026 – Jul 07, 2026 | $$7,622.00/person | Available (12 seats) | Book Trip |
| Jul 19, 2026 – Aug 04, 2026 | $$7,622.00/person | Available (12 seats) | Book Trip |
| Aug 16, 2026 – Sep 01, 2026 | $$7,622.00/person | Available (12 seats) | Book Trip |
| Sep 20, 2026 – Oct 06, 2026 | $$7,622.00/person | Available (12 seats) | Book Trip |
| Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 03, 2026 | $$7,622.00/person | Available (12 seats) | Book Trip |
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| May 23, 2027 – Jun 08, 2027 | $$7,622.00/person | Available (12 seats) | Book Trip |
| Jun 20, 2027 – Jul 06, 2027 | $$7,622.00/person | Available (12 seats) | Book Trip |
| Jul 11, 2027 – Jul 27, 2027 | $$7,622.00/person | Available (12 seats) | Book Trip |
| Aug 01, 2027 – Aug 17, 2027 | $$7,622.00/person | Available (12 seats) | Book Trip |
| Sep 12, 2027 – Sep 28, 2027 | $$7,622.00/person | Available (12 seats) | Book Trip |
| Oct 17, 2027 – Nov 02, 2027 | $$7,622.00/person | Available (12 seats) | Book Trip |