West to East Madagascar Tour
West to East Madagascar Tour
West to East Madagascar Tour
21 Days Starting and ending in N52, Antananarivo, Madagascar
Visiting: Antananarivo, Ambatolampy, Antsirabe, Lake Tritriva, Betafo, Miandrivazo, Anosimena, Berevo, Tsaraotana, Serinam, Belo Tsiribihina, Bekopaka, Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park, Avenue of the Baobabs, Morondava, Ambositra, Antoetra, Ifasina, Réserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic, Andasibe, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Vakôna Lemur Island, Brickaville, Ambila Lemaitso, Palmarium Hotel Ankanin'Nofy, Tampina, Toamasina, Mahambo BEACH, Nosy Boraha
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MCT004
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 18
Age range:
6-75
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , FrenchTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
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From:
$3124
$2984 (USD)
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NB: Prices correct on 17-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
In this West to East Madagascar Tour, you will meet the Western part and also the Eastern part of Madagascar. A renowned region of Malagasy territory, the west of Madagascar is full of natural treasures, the most popular of which is the baobab as well as unmissable sites such as the Tsiribihina river trip and the famous Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park. Then, the East coast of Madagascar which is a perfect tour for nature lovers. It is a trip that will make you discover the Andasibe – Mantadia and Analamazaotra tropical forest, a protected area which is home to the largest lemur named Indri Indri without forgetting the path to Sainte-Marie Island, a very peaceful park which is one of the most beautiful places on the Big Island.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Antananarivo
Location: Antananarivo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sakamanga
Meals Included: Breakfast, No Meals
Welcome and picked up at the airport then transfer and installation at the hotel.
Day 2 : Antananarivo - Antsirabe
Location: Ambatolampy, Antsirabe
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Couleur Café
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure in the morning, heading directly on national road 7 to reach the Vakinankaratra region. Known as the Southern route, from Antananarivo to Tuléar, a short stop in the small town of Ambatolampy will take place. Ambatolampy, capital of Mimosa (flowering in July/August) and recognized for the Ankaratra massif as the third highest point of the Big Island. The activity will be a visit to its foundries and artisanal distilleries. Night at hotel
Day 3 : Antsirabe Miandrivazo
Location: Lake Tritriva, Betafo, Miandrivazo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Soa Lia Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
According to the program, a short visit to the volcanic lake of Tritriva and Andraikiba in the morning to be fascinated by its legends, appreciate its magnificent landscapes and superb valleys. Then, visit the village of Betafo then head on the western road towards Miandrivazo the stage village before the Tsiribihina river trip. Night at hotel
Day 4 : Tsiribihina River Trip
Location: Anosimena, Berevo
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Bivouac
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer in the morning to the Masiakampy pier then start of the river trip in Barge all along the Tsiribihina. Overnight stay in Bivouacs
Day 5 : Tsiribihina River Trip
Location: Tsaraotana
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Bivouac
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit to the Anosiampela waterfall and swimming, visit to the Begidro village and meet local villagers, possibility of seeing Nile crocodiles and bats, evening lively and meals are specially prepared by the guide. Overnight in bivouacs.
Day 6 : Belo Sur Tsiribihina - Bekopaka
Location: Serinam, Belo Tsiribihina, Bekopaka
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Orchidée du Bemaraha
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Arriving in Belo sur Tsiribihina on the third day at noon, Transfer by 4WD until Bekopaka the village near the Tsingy national park. Night at the hotel.
Day 7 : Tsingy Bemaraha National Park
Location: Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Orchidée du Bemaraha
Meals Included: Breakfast
A full day to visiting and hiking in the Bemaraha National Park, the
morning Andamozavaky or Grand Tsingy tour (4 hours walk), then continuation in the afternoon
an hour and a half visit to the Andadoany tour or the small Tsingy. Night at the same
hotel.
Day 8 : Bekopaka - Morondava
Location: Avenue of the Baobabs, Morondava
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Kimony Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure in the morning heading to Morondava, lunch in Belo sur Tsiribihina, after lunch head to Morondava passing by the great Sacred Baobab, the Baobab in love and the Baobabs avenue. Night at the hotel.
Day 9 : Morondava - Ambositra
Location: Miandrivazo, Antsirabe, Ambositra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Artisan
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure early in the morning, direction Ambositra by the Morondava-Antsirabe road, the journey of which will last ten hours. Once in Ambositra, check into the hotel where you will stay. Ambositra is famous for its marquetry and its wooden sculptures. It is the capital of Malagasy craftsmanship. Night at hotel
Day 10 : Zafimaniry Village
Location: Antoetra, Ifasina, Ambositra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Artisan
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, we are going to meet a typical village in the heart of the forest with its inhabitants who welcome you with open arms. On the program, a hike in the country of Zafimaniry which is classified as a UNESCO world heritage site to discover this magnificent village which was located in a valley through the mountains. The Zafimaniry are master wood carvers renowned throughout Madagascar, whose particular and exceptional architecture, they produce incomparable rosewood crafts. In addition, a meeting with the local population of thousands of souls will fully immerse you in other modes of culture and unique customs. Night at the same hotel
Day 11 : Ambositra - Andasibe
Location: Antananarivo, Réserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic, Andasibe
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lemurs lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure in the morning to reach Andasibé, passing back through Antananarivo, the capital, and taking National Road 2 which leads to Tamatave. Once you arrive in Andasibe, the village at the foot of the national park, check into your hotel.
Day 12 : Andasibe Mantadia National Park
Location: Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Vakôna Lemur Island
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lemurs lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
On this day we are going to visit the Andasibe - Mantadia National Park which is home to a wide variety of unique flora and fauna species that had several specific places to discover. For the morning, we will visit the Analamazaotra special reserve which is the main tourist attraction of this place, it is home to the largest lemur in the world "the Indri Indri" as well as other species of lemurs and birds. During the afternoon, a short hike in the private vakôna reserve to get a closer look at the lemurs and also crocodiles and birds. Night at the same hotel
Day 13 : Down On Rianila River
Location: Brickaville, Ambila Lemaitso, Palmarium Hotel Ankanin'Nofy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Palmarium
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, transfer to Brickaville which is the place where the descent from RIANILA begins.
Rianila is a 134 km long river in the eastern part of the country, which passes through Brickaville and joins the Pangalanes canal in Andevoranto then flows into the sea.
The descent is a popular activity not only for lovers of water sports such as kayaking and rafting, but for people who enjoy sharing and meeting local people. During the descent, we will make a few stops to visit some villages like Satakoly which is an interesting village aligned along the road that runs along the Rianala; In addition, we take the opportunity to visit the local mead factory called “betsa betsa” in the village to give us an idea of how this very popular beverage is made in the region. Then we continue by the river until we arrive at Morafeno which is a village of old colonial concessions and currently houses a rice field and a fruit tree nursery. We continue afterwards to reach Andevoranto, the place where Rianila crosses the Pangalanes before emptying into the Indian Ocean. We will pass through the river avenue of Ambila Lemaintso followed by a stop to visit the Niaouli distillery. Picnic lunch.
Day 14 : Palmarium Reserve
Location: Palmarium Hotel Ankanin'Nofy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Palmarium
Meals Included: Breakfast
A full day visit to a unique place of its kind thanks to its sandy beach bordering Lake Ampitabe, the Palmarium is a private reserve home to some lemurs, endemic plants... It extends up to 50 ha, you will easily encounter five species of diurnal lemurs in complete freedom, which are sifakas, varicias, fulvus and macacos and the most famous is the Indri-Indri. You can also see in abundance these famous carnivorous plants that devour incests called “Nepenthes”. Apart from the reserve, it also has splendid beaches and unique lakes which make this place a paradise on earth. Palmarium hotel
Day 15 : The Pangalanes Channel
Location: Tampina, Toamasina, Mahambo BEACH
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: La Pirogue
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer always on the Pangalanes canal to Tamatave City, the economic capital and the first port of the big island. Your guide will take you to the famous Bazary Be, a large market set up under a sectional hangar. This place brings together all kinds of products ranging from fruits and vegetables to artisanal products.
Then continue to Mahambo, a fishing village located in a false bay offering a heavenly site on a pretty lagoon of fine sand. Night at hotel
Day 16 : Mahambo - Ste Marie Island
Location: Nosy Boraha
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Libertalia
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, departure for Soanierana Ivongo which is 135 km from Mahambo. The journey can take up to 2 hours due to the road, but the state of the road, but the landscape we cross is well worth a little discomfort. Arriving in Soanierana Ivongo, we board a boat to reach Sainte Marie Island and the crossing takes about an hour and a half, but this would depend on the sea condition. Arriving at Sainte Marie Island, transfer and installation at the hotel and the afternoon will be free. Night at hotel
Day 17 : Ste Marie Island
Location: Nosy Boraha
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Libertalia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sainte-Marie is a small island located on the east coast of Madagascar, known for its beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters and coral reefs. During the 3 days, you will discover all the wonders of the island.
Day off.
Activities: Scuba diving, snorkeling, tour of the island by boat or on foot, Excursion to the Sable Island and the bays of Ampanihy and the Nattes Island, Visit to Ste Marie Island by motorbike or by bike, relaxing on the beautiful beach. Night at the same hotel
Day 18 : Ste Marie Island
Location: Nosy Boraha
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Libertalia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day off. Night at the same hotel
Day 19 : Ste Marie Island
Location: Nosy Boraha
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Libertalia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day off. Night at the same hotel
Day 20 : Ste Marie Island - Antananarivo
Location: Ivato International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sakamanga
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport, then flight to Tana. Overnight at the hotel
Day 21 : Antananarivo - Backhome
Location: Ivato International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit and a short tour of the city and souvenir shopping depending on time available
then transfer to the airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation and Hotels B&B formula
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Additional Services
Municipal taxes, tourist sticker, etc.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport - Hotel - Airport
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Fully Guided
Accommodation of the accompanying driver and guide (meals, accommodation, compensation and miscellaneous costs).
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Insurance
? Madagascar Circuits Tours has taken out civil liability insurance with Aro Madagascar. We advise you to contact your usual insurer for medical repatriation.
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Transport
Rental car during the tour Boat transfer to Ste Marie Island Boat transfer on the pangalanes canal Fuel
What's Not Included
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Meals
Lunch and Dinner
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Optional
Drinks and mineral water
Mode of Transport
Private Vehicle, 4WD, Boat Transfer
Accommodation
Bungalow, Hotels, Camping on Tsiribihina River
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Our cars are equipped with air conditioning
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Accommodation is included in our service
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
All our tours are accompanied by an experienced guide
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children over 5 years old are allowed to participate in the tour
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What is the maximum group size?
The maximum Group size is 12pax
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Are flights included in this tour?
Internal flights are included in this Tour
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
You would need a visa for this holiday and the visa is easy to grant on arrival at the airport
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
The hotels offered is medium range
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, Airport-Hotel-Airport Transfers are included in this tour
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What currencies are required for this tour?
The currencies used in this tour are Euros and US Dollars
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes the names and details of all accommodation are known before your departure
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
All entrance fees are included in the price
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes the local guides speak English
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Jun 07, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024Sunday - Saturday
Jul 07, 2024 - Jul 27, 2024Wednesday - Tuesday
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Oct 07, 2024 - Oct 27, 2024Thursday - Wednesday
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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