Reception at Ivato Antananarivo airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Sea, Sun, and Sightseeing in Madagascar - 14 days
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07.12-20.12.25 plánované
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21.12-03.01.26 plánované
Itinerary
Travel differently in Madagascar with this combined tour during which you will experience the best way of spending holidays. Not only will you behold Madagascar's heavenly beaches in Sainte Marie and Ifaty, but you will also visit lots of interesting places which highlight the big island's biodiversity wealth such as Isalo and Andasibe National Parks, the picturesque landscapes of the Highlands and the Madagascar's Far West. Finally, two cultural discoveries will be on the program : the Mahafaly Plateau and its mysterious funerary arts, and the Zafimaniry Art which is listed in the UNESCO World heritage
Program zájezdu
Day 1
Antananarivo
Místo startu
1, Ambohidratrimo, Analamanga, Madagascar
Day 2
Antananarivo - Tuléar / Tuléar - Ifaty (45mn – 30km)
Transfer to the airport and flight to Tulear. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Free stay in this famous destination where seaside tourism enthusiasts can enjoy the sun all year long, sandy beach, quad bike ride by the sea, boat trip, water sports, ... Overnight at the hotel . Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
* Domestic flight Antananarivo - Tulear (between 150 euros and 250 euros) is not included in the tour price . You can book the flights on Madagascar Airlines' website using Mastercard or Visa.
Day 3
Ifaty
Free stay. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Den 4
Ifaty - Ranohira (6h - 265 km)
Departure for Ranohira. Stop for a visit of the Antsokay Arboretum which is the perfect place for flora lovers as there are about 900 plant species, which 90% are endemic. Continuation of road RN7 and appreciation of baobabs in the beautiful scenery of the spectacular Great South landscape. Crossing of the Mahafaly plateau and its numerous tombs surmounted by Aloalo (carved wooden posts). The Mahafaly tomb is a funerary art with representative drawings of the deceased's life. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 5
Ranohira
Day dedicated to the visit of Isalo national park. This ruiniform massif is a 80 000 ha protected area. It is above all the habitat of numerous species of fauna and flora scattered throughout the reserve. Apart from reptiles and lemurs, 77 species of birds live there, which 70% are endemic. Hiking in the canyons, and swimming in natural pools will also be in the program. For the more athletic, possibility to visit the reserve by bike (optional). Towards the end of the afternoon, admiration of the sunset through the Isalo Window, an opportunity to take some pictures. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 6
Ranohira - Fianarantsoa (6h - 285km)
Continuation to Fianarantsoa. Visit en route of the Anja village reserve which is a park created by the inhabitants of this place rich in biodiversity. We can observe the makis catta. 15km further north, stop at Ambalavao to visit an Antemoro papermaking workshop which is a local handicraft specialty based on avoha, a fibrous bark. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 7
Fianarantsoa - Antsirabe (6h30mn - 240km)
Departure for Antsirabe. All along the road we will appreciate the beautiful traditional houses typical of the highlands. Arrival at Ambositra, visit of the workshops of the most famous Malagasy artisans; their know-how in marquetry and woodcarving better known as "art zafimaniry", are so sublime that one can leave the city of Ambositra only after buying their product as a souvenir. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Den 8
Antsirabe - Andasibe (7h45mn - 300km)
Continuation of the road towards the East of Madagascar while admiring one last time the beautiful landscapes of the Highlands with their sumptuous valleys, small villages, and rice fields. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 9
Andasibe
In the morning, visit the Analamazaotra special reserve, where you can observe an immense diversity of fauna and flora, including the Indri indri which has several characterisitcs: it is the largest and the most noisy lemurs. The indri is also interesting due to the fact that it has no tail and above all, it is monogamous. In all, 12 species of lemurs live in this reserve, including the tawny lemur. In the afternoon, discovery of some tamed lemurs widespread throughout the sparse islets. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 10
Andasibe - Tamatave (4h15 - 215km)
Early departure for Tamatave. In the afternoon, visit of the city whose port is the largest in Madagascar. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 11
Tamatave - Soanierana Ivongo - Sainte Marie (165km / 4h30mn + 1h30mn of navigation)
Transfer to the port of Soanieran'Ivongo, then embarkation aboard a boat to reach Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha), one of the most popular destinations in Madagascar. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Spend an unforgettable holiday on an authentic island in this place that offers all the opportunities that a traveler looking for a total change of scenery aspires: whale safari (July to September), whale festival (July), diving centers, expedition in primitive forests, magnificent beaches, water sports, etc ... Free afternoon. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 12
Sainte Marie
Free stay. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 13
Sainte Marie - Antananarivo (1 hour flight)
Transfer to the airport and flight to Antananarivo. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
* Domestic flight Sainte-Marie - Antananarivo (between 150 euros and 250 euros) is not included in the tour price . You can book the flights on Madagascar Airlines' website using Mastercard or Visa.
Day 14
Antananarivo - International flight
Visit of the Dike craft market. Transfer to the airport for return international flight. Included: Breakfast.
Koncové místo
Antananarivo, Analamanga, Madagascar
Podmínky storna
General terms and conditions of sale
Article 1 Code of Conduct
Travel is a product that can be detrimental especially to the environment. Thus, in order to promote
responsible tourism in Madagascar, Bio D Island customers pledge to :
Respect nature :
- Do not leave waste on your path
- Do not smoke in some parks and reserves
- Leave nature as it is
- Do not walk on off paths in parks and reserves
- Do not disturb animals
Respect local culture
According to Article 4 of the Global Ethics Code of Tourism, “…Tourism policies and activities are
conducted in a way that respects the artistic, archaeological and cultural heritage, which they protect
and pass on to future generations …” and, as a result, we must respect the rites, the “Fady” or
taboos, the sacred places, …
Follow the instructions of the driver and park guide
Your driver and tour guides in the parks or reserves will give you instructions and advice during the
journey for your safety, but also to respect the rules in some places, so that you can make the most
of the visit.
Article 2 Travel insurance
Our package does not include travel insurance. We urge you to purchase one for your own sake.
Article 3 Payment
At the time of your booking, we ask you to pay 30% of the tour’s total cost as a deposit, and if you
want us to book your domestic flight, its total cost has to be paid and will be non-refundable in the
case of a cancellation.
The balance is due 30 days prior to the trip by bank transfer (transfer fees at your expense)
Article 4 Cancellation by the client
If you have to cancel your trip, the following cancellation fees will apply.
- for more than 90 days before the tour, 5% of the trip’s total price
- 90 to 61 days before the tour, 15% of the trip’s total price
- 60 to 31 days before the tour, 30% of the trip’s total price
- 30 to 22 days before the tour, 50% of the trip’s total price
- 21 to 15 days before the tour, 75% of the trip’s total price
- For less than 15 days before the tour, 100% of the trip’s total price
Article 5 Modification by the client
For any modification by the client, additional fees will apply
Article 6 Modification or cancellation by the Tour Operator
Bio D Island can decide to change the trip program in the event of force majeure (major harmful
political circumstance, natural disaster, strike, access road not passable, …) If such a case occurs, we
will suggest you other alternatives.
In the worst case scenario, i.e. we have to cancel the whole trip, we will refund you.
Article 7 Travel documents
Before your departure, you have to make sure you have all the required documents
Article 8 Responsibilities and commitments of Bio D Island
As the trip organizer, we are responsible for ensuring the respect of the trip’s program.
We will provide with all the necessary information the clients, so that they can properly prepare their
trip to Madagascar
If the traveller ever has any problem, we commit to help him as much as we can.
Nevertheless, Bio D Island is not responsible for any exceptional circumstances that may occur, due
to the fault of the client or a third party.
We are not liable for any consequence of a force majeure.
We shall have no liability for any cancellation/delay of your flights. In such a case, your complaint has
to be sent to the airline company.
However, we will assist the traveller no matter what the problem is.
Article 9 Litigation
In case of any dispute between both parties, they should try to reach a friendly settlement. If no
amicable solution is arrived at, the litigation is therefore to be resolved by Madagascar court.
Article 10 Validity of these terms and conditions
These terms will be effective immediately upon the signature of the contract by the parties.
Podrobnosti o zájezdu
Ubytování
- Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in general
- Single, Twin, Double, Triple or Family room can be arranged at your convenience
Doprava
- Fuel and driver's allowance
- Boat or speedboat
- 4wd or mini-coach
Pojištění
Pojištění není v ceně. Pro tento zájezd je nutné cestovní pojištění. Ujistěte se prosím, že jste dostatečně pokryti.
Letenky
- Day 2 domestic flight Antananarivo - Tulear (between 150 euros and 250 euros), and Day 13 domestic flight Sainte Marie - Antananarivo (between 150 euros and 250 euros) are not included in the tour price . You can book the flights on Madagascar Airlines' website using Mastercard or Visa.
- International flights
Doplňkové služby
- Reception at Ivato International Airport
- Tourist vignettes and tourist taxes in hotels
- Entrance and guiding fees during visits
Doplňkové služby
- Visa fees (35 euros)
- Tips, drinks (sometimes, hotels provide bottled water in the rooms) and personal expenses
- Services not mentioned in the program
Jídlo
- Meals as indicated in the program (Half-Board in general)
- Please let us know if you only eat halal or vegetarian food
Guide
- Driver-guide
- Parks guide
Dobré vědět
Měna
Madagaskar
Zákaznické recenze
Operator
Faq Tour
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