Meetings in Madagascar

The strong points :

The touring the Highlands

• Train Fianarantsoa - Manakara

• The channel Pangalanes

• The lemurs of Ranomafana

• National Park Isalo

• The stay in Ifaty

INFO DATES 2010
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This trip includes individual
Guaranteed departures from 4 people.

Duration : 15 days / 12 nights
Group : 2 to 12 people
Type : Encounters and discoveries
Accommodation : hotel standard
Vehicle : 4x4 and minibus
Guide : Malagasy English
Level : easy
Period : from January to November

from 10/01 au 24/01/10
from 31/01 au 14/02/10
from 28/02 au 14/03/10
from 28/03 au 11/04/10
from 25/04 au 09/05/10
from 30/05 au 13/06/10
from 04/07 au 18/07/10
from 01/08 au 15/08/10
from 05/09 au 19/09/10
from 03/10 au 17/10/10
from 31/10 au 14/11/10

DETAILED ROUTE

The population of the island is known for its legendary hospitality, visiting villages in the uplands and along the channel Pangalanes, exchange with people in the train, discover the National Park Ranomafana and Isalo among the famous sites on the Big Island to see the lemurs, living on the edge of the beach Mozambique Channel is our itinerary for this trip.

D 1. Sunday Departure from Paris
Flight on Air Madagascar - night on board.

D 2. Monday
Antananarivo - Antsirabe (170 km + / - 3h)
Arrival in Tana and welcome by your guide. Breakfast and departure city to the south.
Right out of Tana rice paddies and villages characteristics shape the Highlands landscape. A Ambatolampy we'll stop and discover the work, rather surprisingly, manufacturers of aluminum cocottes, those that are found throughout Madagascar. We stop for lunch in the village.
Continuation to Antsirabe. Visit of the city and the artisans.
Overnight at the hotel residence (or equivalent).



D 3. Tuesday Early touring the Highlands (3 to 4 hours walk)
The Highlands: landscapes that are unlike any other, made of hills and ridge lines, villages clinging to the sides of brick houses with high roofs, rice fields and valleys in these colors: red, ocher, beige ...
Hiking? from village to village, from box to box to meet the farmers, artisans, blacksmiths. Lunch picnic.
For our accommodation, we will be welcomed by the villagers in large renovated traditional houses, with beds (small dormitories), toilets, showers and dining room where we take our meals come to know our guests. These walks are conducted in collaboration with a youth association Malagasies Antsirabe.


D 4.  Wednesday Antsirabe - Fianarantsoa (220 km + / - 5h)
Still on the National 7 we move towards the south. In the village Ambositra we will "hunt" in the shops of artisans Zafimaniry, seeking a piece of wood carved or inlaid square so finely crafted. Walk through the village and lunch in a restaurant where we taste the specialties malgaches.
Continuation to Fianarantsoa. Check in late afternoon. Installation at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel DU LAC (or equivalent).





D 5. Thursday Travel by train from Fianarantsoa to Manakara (all day)
It all started in the settlement of 1926 to 36. Ten years of effort for a wonderful construction. It rises and it falls on 163 km. The line is dotted with 67 bridges, 48 tunnels. We embark on station for a day Sahambavy travel company Malagasies. The train crosses the vast forest in the east to the lush vegetation to approach gradually to the Indian Ocean. At each stop, and there are many street vendors offering banana fritters, grilled chicken ... Arrive Manakara early evening. We stay at the hotel in the city center.
Overnight at the hotel VANILLA (or equivalent).
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D 6.  Friday Dugout day of the canal to the ocean.
Transfer to the pier where we leave to the south by canoe along the canal of Pangalanes. This incredible waterway filled with birds that once allowed to reach Tamatave and serve as a channel of communication between villages. Fishermen lead us through the amazing vegetation bordering the Canal to the "Hole of the Commissioner." The sea is here! We ask on the beach for the picnic. Relax and swim. Overnight in the bungalows Vanilla, on the beach. Dinner of fish over a wood fire. Overnight at the hotel VANILLA BUNGALOWS (or equivalent).




D 7.  Saturday Manakara - Ranomafana (250 km + / - 5h)
Morning on the beach. We take the time to swim before returning early to Manakara sandy track and the road to the interior. We leave the vegetation on the east coast to return to the forest. Our step today leads to the Ranomafana National Park. Lunch at a small local restaurant Irondro .. We arrive at their destination late afternoon. Installation at the hotel near the village and meeting with our guide who will accompany us - for those who wish - within the forest for a night walk.
Overnight at the hotel IHARY (or equivalent)
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D 8. Sunday Ranomafana - Ambalavao (2 to 3 hours walking / 120 km + /-6h)
Early morning visit to the forest of Ranomafana; Accompanied by our guide in the park, we go for a walking tour of the park. This site is one of the most beautiful that can offer the rainforest. The Bamboo lemur, the fulvus Rufus, the lemur rubriventer populate the scene. Many medicinal plants along the trail, our guide we will present. Lunch in the village. Passing through the town of Fianarantsoa and through the vineyards of the Betsileo country we go to Ambalavao.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel BOUGAIVILLIER (or equivalent).



D 9. Monday Ambalavao - Ranohira (235 km + /-5h)
Visit the manufactures handmade paper Antemoro. This paper-based plant mulberry bark Avoha was introduced to Madagascar in the fifteenth century by the Arabs and is still produced in the same process by this small shop Ambalavao. Anja stroll to see the lemur catta. This small reserve is managed by the villagers in the area. We leave the country for the Betsileo of Bara. Here, the landscape changes completely. Crossing the barren and desolate plateau of Horombe Ranohira up at the gates of the Isalo National Park.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel ISALO RANCH (or equivalent).
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D 10. Tuesday Isalo National Park
Breakfast at the hotel, then departure by car to the foot of the cliff. With a small bag on his shoulder, walking in the Massif de l'Isalo. This short walk (45 min) leads us, through a landscape of the most astonishing, the natural pool. A picnic is held in the forest Tapia. Tour around the site are possible, a walk to the summits around can enjoy the magnificent view.
Overnight at the hotel ISALO RANCH (or equivalent).







D 11. Wednesday Ranohira - Ifaty (280 km + / - 6h)
After breakfast, we leave the region to win Isalo shore Tuléar.
Visit the market shell installed on the pavement on the avenue.
Lunch at restaurant in town. City walks around the market.
Along the sea route to our hotel to Ifaty, one of the most beautiful lagoons in the country.
Overnight at the hotel the beach (or equivalent).







D 12 & 13. Thursday and Friday Ifaty
Days free Ifaty. Several activities are available from your hotel. The sea and the beach are calling for the relaxation and lazy but a boat ride with the fishermen Vezos these nomads of the ocean, you will leave a great memory. At the hotel, a diving club offers all sorts of water activities (snorkeling or diving bottle baptism at sea). Do not miss the early morning or late in the day: small hike in the land, just behind the hotel, so you can discover and appreciate the thorny forests of the south. Dinner and overnight at the hotel the beach.




D 14. Saturday Tuléar - Antananarivo
After a final swim or a walk on the beach, flight to Antananarivo, according to flight schedules, visit the craft market. The richness of Malagasy products will amaze you. Very nice work sculptures, embroidery, basketry. The semi-precious stones are present on the games alone, drafts etc.
Air Madagascar flight to Paris in the evening.

NB: Depending on the domestic flight schedule, the program may be modified.




D 15. Sunday morning Check-in in Paris

TOUR PRICE

1095 € per person
Single supplement : 230 € per person

The price includes :
a driver / guide and vehicle english from Tana to Tulear,
hotel accommodation in simple and comfortable Bed & Breakfast (double room or twin),
lunch in the picnic in Isalo,
entries in the national parks and sites listed
the train trip in 1st class
local guides in parks,
all transfers.
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The price does not includes :
international flights and domestic
meals not listed above,
activities Optional Ifaty,
gratuities and beverages,
insurance and visa.
© 2009 Malagasy Tours - Réalisation : PYB Consultant
La Rando des
Hautes Terres

Cette journée de randonnée dans le village de Manandona, est aussi une journée de rencontres avec les villageois. Nous passons les nights dans des dortoirs qui sont gérés par les villageois eux même.
Anakao

petit village Vezo au sud de Tuléar. La plage est encombrée de pirogue à balancier. La petite île de Nosy Ve est en face, lieu de nidification du paille en queue. Une journée sur ses plages de sables blancs agrémente agréablement ce séjour au bord du Canal du Mozambique.
Massif de l'Andingitra

Six plant communities are represented here, the researchers listed in this area a fabulous richness 20 species of mammals including 4 endemic to mass and 62 species of birds. The strangest plants of the area are Kalanchoe, aloe and Pachypodium. The plain is rich in terrestrial orchids.
Fort Dauphin

Région de contraste, entre lagunes et montagnes, où paysages verdoyants et zones arides se côtoient.
Ce fort du nom du dauphin Louis XIV fut longtemps une base commerciale fréquentée par les flottes du monde entier.
Aujourd'hui point de départ pour des excursions autant riche de particularités touristiques que d'activités économiques.
Isalo National Park

The massif of Isalo ruiniform the lunar landscape is composed of sandstone layers, and marked by deep canyons can measure several kilometers in length. Lunch at the natural swimming pool will leave you a souvenir of this massive fairytale where erosion has ingéniée carving a world titanic where you can meet Catta lemurs, Sifaka or Fluvius or admire the Baobab, this feature massif. Détails
Pic Boby

Culmination of the region and 2nd of Madagascar: 2 658 m. Its ascent will discover one of the most beautiful panoramas of Madagascar: the imposing massif of Andringitra dominant altitude plateaus.
Ranomafana National Park

Rainforest Ranomafana forest is very dense. The terrain is hilly but the trails are well developed.
Antananarivo

The capital of Madagascar with its hills, narrow streets and staircases, its special architecture. We welcome you in our small restaurant "Le Grill du Rova"
VFixed dates / Guaranteed Departures
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The highlands and the channel Pangalanes : 10 days / 9 nights

Travel Vanilla : 15 days / 12 nights

Discoveries from South to North : 15 days / 12 nights

Colors of the South : 15 days / 12 nights

Perfumes North : 15 days / 12 nights

The grand tour : 23 days / 20 nights

A short week to Madagascar : While hotel :
South to Tulear : 7 days / 6 nights
East and Sainte-Marie : 6 days / 5 nights
From Diego Suarez to Nosy Be : 7 days / 6 nights
Morondava and tsingy the west : 6 days / 5 nights
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from 2 people
The program (duration, steps ...) trips below can be modified to your liking. Visit Us.

Morondava and tsingy the west : 6 days / 5 nights

East and Sainte-Marie : 6 days / 5 nights

South to Tulear : 7 days / 6 nights

From Diego Suarez to Nosy Be : 7 days / 6 nights

Discoveries from south to north : 15 days/12 nights

Colors of the South : 15 days / 12 nights

Perfumes North : 15 days / 12 nights

Meetings in madagascar : 15 days / 12 nights

The best of the north : 15 days / 12 nights

The grand tour : 23 days / 20 nights
Resolutely adventure
These circuits consist of individuals from different backgrounds. From 4 people

Adventure : 15 days / 12 nights

Travel Vanilla : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking the tsingy and Makay : 18 days / 15 nights

The new road South : 19 days / 16 nights

The great West/East : 24 days / 21 nights

The great North/South : 24 days / 21 nights

West insolite : 24 days / 21 nights
Travels for 1 week

East and Sainte-Marie : 6 days / 5 nights

Morondava and tsingy the west : 6 days / 5 nights

South to Tulear : 7 days / 6 nights

From Diego Suarez to Nosy Be : 7 days / 6 nights
Travels for 2 weeks

Drive Malagasy : 15 days / 12 nights

Discoveries from South to North : 15 days / 12 nights

Colors of the South : 15 days / 12 nights

Meetings in madagascar : 15 days / 12 nights

Perfumes North : 15 days / 12 nights

The best of the north : 15 days / 12 nights

Adventures : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking : 15 days / 12 nights

Travel Vanilla : 15 days / 12 nights

The highlands and the channel Pangalanes :
10 days / 9 nights
Trekking & Hiking
These circuits consist of individuals from different backgrounds. From 4 people.
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Adventures : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking : 15 days / 12 nights

Travel Vanilla : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking the tsingy and Makay : 18 days / 15 nights

The great West/East : 24 days / 21 nights

The great North/South : 24 days / 21 nightsl

West insolite : 24 days / 21 nights
Circuits fixed dates / Guaranteed Departures

These circuits consist of individuals from different backgrounds


Drive Malagasy : 15 days / 12 nights

Meetings in madagascar : 15 days / 12 nights

The best of the north : 15 days / 12 nights

Adventures : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking the tsingy and Makay : 18 days / 15 nights

The new road South : 19 days / 16 nights

The great West/East : 24 days / 21 nights

The great North/South : 24 days / 21 nights

West insolite : 24 days / 21 nights
Camping and hotels

The highlands and the channel Pangalanes : 10 days / 9 nights

Travel Vanilla : 15 days / 12 nights

Adventures : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking the tsingy and Makay : 18 days / 15 nights

The new road South : 19 days / 16 nights

The great North/South : 24 days / 21 nights

The great West/East : 24 days / 21 nights

West insolite : 24 days / 21 nights
Travels for 3 weeks

Hiking the tsingy and Makay : 18 days / 15 nights

The new road South : 19 days / 16 nights

The grand tour : 23 days / 20 nights

The great North/South : 24 days / 21 nights

The great West/East : 24 days / 21 nights

West insolite : 24 days / 21 nights
Travels for 4 weeks and more

It will require a mix of different trips offered. We help you, ask us.
January

Drive Malagasy : 15 days / 12 nights

Meetings in madagascar : 15 days / 12 nights

The best of the north : 15 days / 12 nights
February

Drive Malagasy : 15 days / 12 nights

Meetings in madagascar : 15 days / 12 nights

The best of the north : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking : 15 days / 12 nights
March

Adventures : 15 days / 12 nights

Drive Malagasy : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking : 15 days / 12 nights

Meetings in madagascar : 15 days / 12 nights

The best of the north : 15 days / 12 nights

The great North/South : 24 days / 21 nights
April

Drive Malagasy : 15 days / 12 nights

Meetings in madagascar : 15 days / 12 nights

The best of the north : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking : 15 days / 12 nights

The new road South : 19 days / 16 nights

The great North/South : 24 days / 21 nights
May

Adventures : 15 days / 12 nights

Drive Malagasy : 15 days / 12 nights

Meetings in madagascar : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking : 15 days / 12 nights

The best of the north : 15 days / 12 nights
June

Adventures : 15 days / 12 nights

Drive Malagasy : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking the tsingy and Makay : 18 days / 15 nights

The great North/South : 24 days / 21 nights

West insolite : 24 days / 21 nights

The great West/East : 24 days / 21 nights
July

Adventures : 15 days / 12 nights

Drive Malagasy : 15 days / 12 nights

Meetings in madagascar : 15 days / 12 nights

The best of the north : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking : 15 days / 12 nights

The new road South : 19 days / 16 nights

The great North/South : 24 days / 21 nights

The great West/East : 24 days / 21 nights

West insolite : 24 days / 21 nights
August

Adventures : 15 days / 12 nights

Drive Malagasy : 15 days / 12  nights

Meetings in madagascar : 15 days / 12 nights

The best of the north : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking : 15 days / 12 nights

The great North/South : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking the tsingy and Makay : 18 days / 15 nights

The new road South : 19 days / 16 nights

The great West/East: 24 days / 21 nights

West insolite : 24 days / 21 nights
September

Adventures : 15 days / 12 nights

Drive Malagasy : 15 days / 12 nights

Meetings in madagascar : 15 days / 12 nights

The best of the north : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking : 15 days / 12 nights

The new road South : 19 days / 16 nights

The great North/South : 24 days / 21 nights

The great West/East : 24 days / 21 nights

West insolite : 24 days / 21 nights
October

Adventures : 15 days / 12 nights

Drive Malagasy : 15 days / 12 nights

Meetings in madagascar : 15 days / 12 nights

The best of the north : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking the tsingy and Makay : 18 days / 15 nights

The new road South : 19 days / 16 nights

The great North/South : 24 days / 21 nights

The great West/East : 24 days / 21 nights

West insolite : 24 days / 21 nights
November

Adventures : 15 days / 12 nights

Drive Malagasy : 15 days / 12 nights

The best of the north : 15 days / 12 nights

Hiking : 15 days / 12 nights

The new road South : 19 days / 16 nights

The great North/South : 24 days / 21 nights

The great West/East : 24 days / 21 nights

West insolite : 24 days / 21 nights
December


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