Focus: Mountains, canyons, waterfalls, and active exploration.
Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo
- Check-in at Hotel Colbert
- Explore city highlights: Ambohimanga Royal Hill, local markets
Day 2–4: Andasibe & Mantadia National Park
- Guided hikes to spot Indri lemurs, birds, reptiles
- Night walks for nocturnal species
- Stay at Vakona Forest Lodge
Day 5–7: Ranomafana National Park
- Drive (~7–8 hrs) to Ranomafana
- Stay at Setam Lodge or Thermal Lodge
- Trekking through rainforest: golden bamboo lemurs, endemic flora
- Hot springs relaxation after hikes
Day 8–9: Isalo National Park
- Drive (~6 hrs) to Isalo
- Stay at Isalo Rock Lodge
- Hike canyons, natural pools, and sandstone formations
- Sunset at La Fenêtre de l’Isalo
Day 10–11: Ifaty / Tulear Coast
- Drive/fly to Ifaty
- Stay at Les Dunes d’Ifaty or Le Paradisier
- Snorkeling, scuba, or relaxing on the beaches
- Explore spiny forests and baobab landscapes
Day 12: Return to Antananarivo → Departure
- Fly back to Antananarivo
- Last-minute shopping or city tour
- Transfer to airport