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About This Tour
A 15-day route from Andasibe through the highlands, a ride on the historic FCE train to Manakara, Ranomafana's rainforest, Isalo's canyon country, and the spiny forest region near Ifaty. This route shares its opening days with our 14-day highlands tour, but diverges after Ranomafana — this one adds the Sahambavy tea estate, the FCE train ride to Manakara, and the coast at Ifaty, instead of the Zafimaniry craft villages.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Ivato International Airport (TNR) in Antananarivo.
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Day 1 — Arrival in Antananarivo
Land at Ivato Airport and transfer to your hotel.
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Day 2 — Drive to Andasibe
A roughly 138km drive east to Andasibe.
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Day 3 — Andasibe National Park
A day exploring Andasibe National Park's rainforest and lemurs.
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Day 4 — Antsirabe
A 6–7 hour drive via Ambatolampy to Antsirabe.
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Day 5 — Fiadanana
A highland walking tour around Fiadanana, experiencing local farmer life.
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Day 6 — Sahambavy Tea Estate
A visit to the village and tea plantation of Sahambavy.
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Day 7 — FCE Train to Manakara
An 8–9 hour ride on the historic FCE railway to the coastal town of Manakara.
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Day 8 — Manakara Beach Day
A leisure day at the beach in Manakara.
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Day 9 — Drive to Ranomafana
A roughly 150km drive north to Ranomafana.
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Day 10 — Ranomafana National Park
A day exploring Ranomafana's rainforest and wildlife.
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Day 11 — Anja Park & Ranohira
A six-hour drive via Fianarantsoa and Ambalavao to Ranohira, stopping at Anja Park to see ring-tailed lemurs.
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Day 12 — Isalo National Park
A day of hiking in Isalo, including a visit to its natural pool.
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Day 13 — To Ifaty
A drive through Madagascar's sapphire-mining region via Tulear to the coastal village of Ifaty.
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Day 14 — Ifaty at Leisure
A free day for the beach or optional activities around Ifaty.
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Day 15 — Departure
A return flight to Antananarivo via Tulear airport.
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Departure
The trip ends with a return flight to Antananarivo and transfer to Ivato International Airport for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 18 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — your own driver and vehicle for all fifteen days, never combined with another group's itinerary.
Yes — hotels/lodges and your driver-guide are included for every night of the route. Park entrance fees and some meals are called out separately when you request a quote.
Overnight stops may shift based on availability, and we're happy to discuss alternatives when you request a quote.
Send a quote request with your travel dates and group size and we'll follow up with pricing for the full itinerary.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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