12 days tour

1000 Perspectives On Madagascar

1000 Perspectives On Madagascar

This tour includes:

Transport

All transportation and group transfers Airport transfers on arrival and departure day of the tour

Meals

Accommodation according to itinerary Daily breakfast All transportation and group transfers Airport transfers on arrival and departure day of the tour English-speaking tour guide (day 1-9) Activities and excursions as mentioned Specialized local guides in national parks as per program Park entrance fees 24 hours emergency service in the destination

Others

Guide

Specialized local guides in the national parks according to the program English speaking tour guide (day 1-9)

Accommodation

Accommodation according to itinerary

Not included:

Others

Flights Visa Tips All services not specified

Insurance

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip 1000 Perspectives On Madagascar

  • Day 1 Day 1: Antananarivo, Madagascar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Antananarivo, Madagascar

      On arrival in Madagascarโ€™s capital Antananarivo, you will be welcomed by one of our friendly staff and taken to your hotel in the city center. The The rest of the day is at your leisure. Accommodation: Palissandre Hotel & Spa or similar (room with private bathroom)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Antananarivo To Andasibe, Madagascar F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Antananarivo To Andasibe, Madagascar F

      This morning we start our journey and drive through the through the green and lush vegetation of eastern Madagascar to Andasibe. This first stop takes us to the warm and humid part of the country with many forests and lakes. On the way, we pass Merina villages, which are located in the rocky mountains. We reach Andasibe in the afternoon and check into the hotel. Later in the evening, around 18:00 (depending on the time of year), we go on an evening hike evening hike to observe nocturnal lemurs and other animals. and other animals. Afterwards we return to the hotel, where we spend the night. Distance: 150 km Accommodation: Mantadia Lodge, Sahatandra River Hotel or similar (room with private bathroom bathroom, veranda)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Andasibe National Park F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Andasibe National Park F

      We start our morning with a visit to the "Special Reserves" in Andasibe to see the Indri - the largest lemurs on the island. This 810 ha reserve is unique with its indigenous flora and fauna. There is an enormous variety of orchids here, plants and native animals such as chameleons, tenrecs and many birds, tenrecs and many birds. In the afternoon we visit the community-run Voimma Reserve. In this reserve you will see brown lemurs, indri, chameleons, geckos, birds and much more. The walk in VOIIMA is pleasant and the paths are good. This is a sustainable way to save the remaining forests, by creating a livelihood for the local communities communities and helping them financially by visiting this reserve financially. We stay in the same hotel. Accommodation: Mantadia Lodge, Sahatandra River Hotel or similar (room with private bathroom, veranda)

  • Day 4 Day 4: From Andasibe To Antsirabe F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: From Andasibe To Antsirabe F

      Today we drive back to Tana early and then further across the highlands with its beautiful rice fields. The spectacular hills are called "lavaka" and remind us remind us of the Far East with its rice fields and green the green landscape with vegetables and fruit trees. We stop in Ambatolampy for a short visit to this agricultural agricultural town, also known as the "capital of aluminum "capital of aluminum recycling". The arrival in Antsirabe will be around 6 pm. This elegant city is also known as the "place of salt" and is famous for its its beer industry. As soon as we enter the town we can already smell the brewery. The town was founded by Norwegians in 1856 and is the only only place that really looks and feels like a European city. looks and feels like a European city. The climate is temperate and therefore all the fruits and vegetables that grow in colder climate regions can be found in Antsirabe. Distance: 309 km Accommodation: Plumeria Hotel, Arotel or similar (room with private bathroom)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Ambositra To Ranomafana National Park F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Ambositra To Ranomafana National Park F

      After breakfast we drive to Ambositra, the center of Madagascarโ€™s center of Madagascarโ€™s woodcarving industry. We are still in the highlands, which is characterized by its characterized by its architecture. The houses have balconies decorated with carved wooden ornaments and shutters in bright colors. in bright colors. Later we pass "le col de tapia", a type of tree that is resistant to bush fires. resistant to bush fires. The landscape continues to be characterized by rice fields, pine forests, eucalyptus trees and rocky mountains. mountains. We leave the main road and reach our destination for today, the Ranomafana National Park. Distance: 250 km Accommodation: Setam Lodge, Hotel Thermal or similar (room with private bathroom)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Ranomafana National Park F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Ranomafana National Park F

      The Ranomafana National Park, which covers around 40,000 hectares with its rainforest-covered hills and breathtaking breathtaking nature has long been one of the highlights Madagascar. It is one of the most visited national parks in the country. Its entrance is located about 7 km from Ranomafana. The altitudes in this park vary from 800 m to 1,200 m. In addition to its dense forests, the area of the Ranomafana National National Park is crossed by numerous small streams, which flow into the beautiful Namorana River. Even though a large part of the region has been deforested the eastern part of the park there are still relatively large areas with original forests. Here you take a long hike through the national park to see lemurs, chameleons and other animals. Accommodation: Setam Lodge, Hotel Thermal or similar similar (rooms with private bathroom)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Ranomafana - Fianarantsoa - Isalo F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Ranomafana - Fianarantsoa - Isalo F

      We leave Ranomafana again via the same road and make our way to Fianarantsoa, the town is considered the the gateway to the south and is also the capital of the of the Betsileo tribe and the center of the Catholic religion. religion. The best schools in the country can be found here. Our route then takes us further south. Our first stop is in Ambalavao for a traditional wine tasting. wine tasting. We then drive south to Ambalavao and visit the "Anteimoro Paper factory, which is a remnant of the Arab civilization civilization on the island. Afterwards we take part in a community-based silk weaving project organized by the womenโ€™s association "Soalandy". Afterwards we cross the mountain range of Andringitra, which serves as a transition between the dry south and the green highlands highlands with its famous "3 hillocks" and its huge its huge "archbishopโ€™s cape" serves. On the way there we see from afar a spectacular spectacular huge granite dome with two rock towers, called "the gate of the south", which actually marks the end of the highlands and the beginning of the south. The "Bishopโ€™s Hat" is another striking, imposing formation and a sacred place for the locals locals - a place where their ancestors chose to commit a collective suicide instead of surrendering to the Merina tribes. Merina tribes. We continue to Ihosy, the capital of the Bara tribes, who are herders of the Zebu, and on through the huge "Plateaux de Horombe" with their very deep red soil, which reminds us of reminds us of the "no manโ€™s land", then we reach Isalo. Distance: 355 km Accommodation: Isalo Rock Ranch, Jardin du Roy or similar similar (room with private bathroom & air conditioning)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Isalo National Park F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Isalo National Park F

      Today we visit and hike in Isalo National Park. The park covers an area of 81,540 hectares and includes the entire covers the entire stretch of the Isalo massif. This mountain is very spectacular with its eroded sandstone formations very spectacular. On the way we see vegetation such as Uapaca bojeri, Pachypodium rosulatum or "elephantโ€™s foot" and Aloe isaloensis, a native native species of aloe that is endemic to Isalo. The eroded mountains also served as a place where the Bara kept their dead before they could bury them in their actual graves. could bury them in their actual graves. We begin our ascent and reach the massif after about 20 minutes, where we have a spectacular view of the huge sandstone mountains with their their beautiful colors and their strange and battered formations formations that create many different images such as "the turtle", "the masks" and "the crocodiles". We see small watercourses and rivers characterized by bright green lines characterized by bright green lines, generally consisting of numerous Pandanus pulcher and the delicate, slender, feather-leaved palm Chrysalidocarpus isaloensis. On the way sifakas, brown lemurs and ring-tailed lemurs can be ring-tailed lemurs as well as 55 bird species, lizards and snakes. lizards and snakes. Accommodation: Isalo Rock Lodge, Jardin du Roy or similar (rooms with private bathroom & air conditioning)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Isalo To Ifaty F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Isalo To Ifaty F

      After breakfast, we make our way to Tulรฉar, the end point of national road no. 7. Tulรฉar, the end point of National Road No. 7. of our journey brings us to a completely new landscape, the dry forests of the west and the spiny desert of the south. of the south. On our way we admire the various "Mahafaly" and the "Antandroy Tombs". After a short detour to Tulรฉar, we drive to Ifaty, 27 km from Tulรฉar. Tulรฉar is located. Thanks to the newly paved road road, it will take us less than an hour to reach Ifaty - This drive takes us to the driest part of the country. Lying deep in the south, the landscape is covered in cacti, various Euphorbiaceae and Didieracea. We will cross the dry, sandy soil on which the locals the locals have to go to great lengths to find water. find water. Mangrove trees line the coast and alternate alternate with the villages of the Vezos, who earn their living earn their living from fishing. We will see many men on small pirogues who go fishing twice a day. fishing twice a day. The children and women wait on the the coast, pick up the fish and take it to Tulรฉar to sell. to Tulรฉar for sale. Distance: 265 km Accommodation: Le Paradisier, Les Dunes Dโ€™Ifaty or similar (room with private bathroom). private bathroom)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Ifaty, Madagaskar F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Ifaty, Madagaskar F

      Ifaty is located on the beach and is the ideal place for diving and snorkeling as well as a popular place for bird lovers. Here you can also get to know the life of the Vezo fishermen. On your free day you can go on many excursions. Visit the Reniala forest and discover two different species of baobabs, dry bushes and reptiles bushes and reptiles such as the Madagascar boa, geckos geckos and the Parsons chameleon, which is one of the largest chameleons in the world. Or take a boat trip boat trip to watch whales. From July to mid September, the whales come to the cool waters of Madagascar to give birth to their young. It is an unforgettable experience and we will be able to observe the animals animals up close from the boat. Ifaty is located in the largest lagoon in the country and is protected by a protected by a huge coral reef: An ideal place for snorkeling and diving. In the afternoon we can hike to the village of Mangily village, where we can visit a local school and learn also get to know the life of the Vezo fishermen, especially when they come back from their fishing trips. Accommodation: Le Paradisier, Les Dunes Dโ€™Ifaty or similar (room with private bathroom) bathroom)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Ifaty - Tulรฉar - Antananarivo F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Ifaty - Tulรฉar - Antananarivo F

      Around 06:00 in the morning we will take you to the airport airport for your return flight to Tana. After you have hotel, the afternoon is at your leisure. free time. Tana is also known as the "City of Thousands" and is the capital of Madagascar. It was here that the first king began to unite the the various kingdoms of the island. Tana is built on three three levels: the High City, the first inhabited area during the royal reign, in which the palace of the former queen the palace of the former queen; the Mid City, where you can find all the capitalโ€™s chic boutiques and finally the Low City, which is considered the commercial commercial center of the city. You can start in the High City and visit the Rova, the Queenโ€™s palace, as well as the house of the first minister during this period, which is which is now a museum. All this was built by the Frenchman Jean Laborde during the royal reign. royal reign. The Mid City or the administrative center of the city ends at the Rainiharo Tombs. The Lower City is located on the main street "Lโ€™avenue de lโ€™independence" and is dominated by the railroad station building. Distance: 20 km Accommodation: Palissandre Hotel & Spa or similar (room with private bathroom)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Antananarivo, Madagascar F
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Antananarivo, Madagascar F

      Our trip ends today and you will be taken to the airport to the airport in time for your return flight.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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