Low-Cost Madagascar Small Group Tour – 15 Days | Andasibe, RN7, Isalo & Ifaty
15-Day Madagascar Group Tour from €995 per person
One small-group departure per month • January–April 2027 • Maximum 6 travelers
Discover the best of southern and eastern Madagascar on an affordable 15-day small group tour from Antananarivo to Ifaty.
This low-cost Madagascar tour combines Andasibe rainforest, lemurs, Antsirabe, Ranomafana National Park, Ambalavao, Anja Reserve, Isalo National Park and the beaches of Ifaty.
Unlike a traditional round-trip Madagascar itinerary, this tour finishes on the southwest coast in Ifaty, allowing you to enjoy several relaxing beach days before taking a domestic flight from Toliara to Antananarivo.
Designed for budget-conscious travelers, solo travelers and couples, the group is limited to maximum 6 participants, allowing shared transport and accommodation costs while keeping the experience personal.
Tour Highlights
• 🐒 Search for Madagascar's famous Indri indri lemur in Andasibe
• 🌿 Explore the rainforest of Analamazaotra
• 🏞️ Travel along the spectacular RN7
• 🦎 Discover the wildlife of Ranomafana National Park
• 🐒 Meet ring-tailed lemurs at Anja Community Reserve
• 🏔️ Explore the dramatic landscapes of Isalo National Park
• 🌅 Watch the sunset in the Isalo region
• 🌴 Finish your journey on the beaches of Ifaty
• 🌵 Discover Madagascar's unique spiny forest
• ✈️ Fly from Toliara to Antananarivo
• 👥 Maximum 6 travelers per group
• 💶 Budget-friendly accommodation in shared twin or triple rooms
15-Day Madagascar Group Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Antananarivo
Welcome to Madagascar!
Meet your Faniry Madagascar Tour representative at Ivato International Airport and transfer to your budget hotel in Antananarivo.
After check-in, you will have a short briefing about the tour and the following days.
Overnight: Antananarivo
Accommodation: Budget hotel, twin/triple shared room
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2 – Antananarivo → Andasibe
After breakfast, leave Antananarivo and drive east toward Andasibe, one of Madagascar's best-known rainforest destinations.
The journey takes approximately 3–4 hours depending on traffic and road conditions.
On arrival, check into your hotel and relax.
In the evening, an optional night walk can be arranged to look for nocturnal lemurs, chameleons, frogs and other wildlife.
Overnight: Andasibe
Accommodation: Budget lodge, twin/triple shared room
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – Andasibe Rainforest & Lemurs
Today is dedicated to the rainforest of Analamazaotra Special Reserve.
With a local park guide, walk through the forest searching for the famous Indri indri, Madagascar's largest living lemur.
You may also encounter other lemur species, birds, reptiles, frogs and fascinating endemic plants.
The afternoon is free or can be used for an optional community reserve visit.
Overnight: Andasibe
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 – Andasibe → Antsirabe
After breakfast, begin the journey back toward the central highlands.
Continue through Madagascar's changing landscapes toward Antsirabe, famous for its colorful pousse-pousse, thermal springs and traditional crafts.
Enjoy a short city discovery depending on arrival time.
Overnight: Antsirabe
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 – Antsirabe → Ambositra → Ranomafana
Continue south along the famous RN7.
Stop in Ambositra, known for its woodcarving and Zafimaniry-inspired craftsmanship.
Continue toward Ranomafana through beautiful highland landscapes.
Overnight: Ranomafana
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 – Ranomafana National Park
Today you explore Ranomafana National Park with a local guide.
The rainforest is home to several species of lemurs, birds, reptiles, frogs and other endemic wildlife.
The length and difficulty of the walk can be adapted according to the group's fitness and weather conditions.
Overnight: Ranomafana
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 – Ranomafana → Fianarantsoa → Ambalavao
Continue south toward Fianarantsoa, one of Madagascar's historic highland cities.
Then travel onward to Ambalavao.
If time and conditions allow, visit Anja Community Reserve, famous for its population of ring-tailed lemurs.
Overnight: Ambalavao
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 – Ambalavao → Isalo
Continue south toward the spectacular Isalo National Park.
The landscape changes dramatically as the highlands give way to sandstone formations, open plains and dramatic rocky scenery.
Enjoy the famous Isalo sunset if conditions permit.
Overnight: Isalo
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 – Isalo National Park
Full day exploring Isalo National Park.
Discover sandstone canyons, natural pools, valleys and spectacular viewpoints.
A local park guide accompanies the group.
The exact hiking route will depend on weather, group fitness and local park conditions.
Overnight: Isalo
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 – Isalo → Toliara → Ifaty
Today the landscape becomes increasingly dry and tropical as you approach Madagascar's southwest coast.
Drive through Toliara, then continue north toward Ifaty.
Arrive at the beach and enjoy a relaxed afternoon.
Overnight: Ifaty
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 – Ifaty Beach Day
Enjoy a relaxed day in Ifaty.
You can swim, relax on the beach or arrange optional activities such as:
• Snorkeling
• Boat trips
• Fishing
• Diving
• Local village visits
• Spiny forest excursions
Optional activities are paid locally.
Overnight: Ifaty
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 – Ifaty & Spiny Forest
Another relaxed day on the southwest coast.
Depending on the group's interests, an optional excursion can be organized to discover the unique spiny forest ecosystem around Ifaty.
This region is very different from the humid rainforest of Andasibe and Ranomafana, making it an excellent final stage of the Madagascar adventure.
Overnight: Ifaty
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 – Ifaty Free Day
Free day in Ifaty.
Relax at the hotel, enjoy the beach or arrange additional activities.
This free day also provides useful flexibility in case of changes caused by local road or weather conditions earlier in the journey.
Overnight: Ifaty
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 – Ifaty → Toliara
Enjoy your final morning on the coast.
Later, transfer from Ifaty to Toliara and overnight close to the airport.
This positioning allows the group to take the domestic flight to Antananarivo on the following day.
Overnight: Toliara
Meals: Breakfast
Day 15 – Toliara → Antananarivo ✈️
After breakfast, transfer to Toliara Airport for your domestic flight to Antananarivo.
The flight time and departure schedule depend on the airline's confirmed timetable.
On arrival in Antananarivo, the group tour ends.
End of the 15-day Madagascar small group adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
2027 Group Tour Departure Dates
We operate one departure per month from January to April 2027.
Departure Dates Duration Maximum
January 2027 11–25 January 202715 days 6 travelers
February 2027 8–22 February 202715 days 6 travelers
March 2027 15–29 March 202715 days 6 travelers
April 2027 12–26 April 202715 days 6 travelers
Minimum to operate: 4 participants
Maximum: 6 participants
If the minimum number of participants has not yet been reached, we will confirm the departure status before requesting the final payment.
Low-Cost Madagascar Tour Price
From €995 per person
The advertised lowest rate is based on:
• 6 participants
• Shared twin or triple room
• Budget / low-range accommodation
• Bed & Breakfast
• Shared group vehicle
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Shared operating costs
Group size Price per person
6 participants €995
5 participants €1,075
4 participants €1,175
Single room supplement €220
Domestic flight
The Toliara → Antananarivo domestic flight is not included in the €995 land-tour price.
The flight will be quoted separately according to the airline's available fare at the time of booking.
What Is Included
Accommodation
14 nights in low-range hotels, guesthouses and lodges, based on:
• Shared twin rooms
• Shared triple rooms where available
• Bed & Breakfast
• Private bathroom where available
• Simple, clean and locally operated accommodation
The accommodation is selected primarily for value, location and cleanliness, rather than luxury facilities.
Transportation
• Airport transfer on arrival
• All scheduled road transportation
• Comfortable shared 4WD/minivan depending on group size and road conditions
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Fuel for the scheduled itinerary
• Driver expenses
• Parking and road costs
Activities included
• Andasibe rainforest visit
• Analamazaotra / Perinet park visit
• Ranomafana National Park visit
• Anja Community Reserve visit
• Isalo National Park visit
• Local park guides where required
• Ifaty and coastal stay
What Is Not Included
The following are not included in the €995 land-tour price:
• International flights
• Toliara → Antananarivo domestic flight
• Madagascar visa
• Travel insurance
• Lunch and dinner
• Drinks and alcoholic beverages
• Optional excursions
• Snorkeling and diving
• Boat trips
• Fishing
• Optional night walks
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Additional activities not listed as included
Why Choose This Low-Cost Madagascar Group Tour?
Small group – maximum 6 people
Unlike large coach tours, this trip is limited to six participants.
Affordable accommodation
We use simple local hotels, guesthouses and lodges instead of expensive luxury properties.
Shared transport
Sharing the vehicle between travelers helps keep the cost low while still allowing a flexible Madagascar road trip.
Wildlife and landscapes
The itinerary combines Madagascar's eastern rainforest with the RN7 highlands, Ranomafana, Isalo and the dry southwest.
Beach finale
Instead of returning overland to Antananarivo, the tour finishes in Ifaty, giving you several days on the coast before the domestic flight.
Local operator
Faniry Madagascar Tour is a Madagascar-based tour operator specializing in private and small-group travel.
Is This Madagascar Tour Suitable for You?
This tour is ideal for:
• Solo travelers
• Couples
• Friends
• Budget travelers
• First-time visitors to Madagascar
• Wildlife lovers
• Nature enthusiasts
• Photographers
• Travelers who want a small group rather than a large bus tour
The tour involves several long road journeys and walking excursions. Madagascar's roads can be slow and conditions can change, so travelers should be comfortable with road travel and moderate walking.
Important Travel Information
Madagascar's weather varies significantly between regions. January–April is part of the country's wetter season, particularly in the eastern and central regions.
Road conditions may affect travel times, and the itinerary may occasionally be adjusted for safety or operational reasons.
The exact domestic flight from Toliara to Antananarivo will be confirmed according to the airline's published schedule and availability.
Madagascar Airlines currently lists Toliara (TLE) and Antananarivo (TNR) among its destinations and offers Toliara–Antananarivo flights. (Madagascar Airlines)
Booking Conditions
Reservation
A 50% deposit is required to confirm your place.
The remaining balance can be paid according to the booking conditions communicated by Faniry Madagascar Tour.
Group confirmation
The tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate.
Maximum group size: 6 participants.
Because the group is intentionally small, places are limited for every departure.
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