Reception at Ivato Antananarivo airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Madagascar Combined Tours in 14 days (Southern and North Western part)
О туре
With this combined tour, you will discover the following Madagascar mind-boggling natural and cultural wealth :
- The Zafimaniry art, listed in the UNESCO world heritage
- Isalo and Ankarafantsika National Parks
- Majunga's giant baobab
- The Mahafaly Plateau and its mysterious funerary arts
- The magnificent beaches of Ifaty and Majunga
Программа тура
Antananarivo
Начальная точка
1, Ambohidratrimo, Analamanga, Madagascar
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.
Ifaty
Free stay. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Ifaty - Ranohira (6 h - 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.
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 postcard landscape. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, and Dinner.
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.
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.
Antsirabe - Antananarivo (3 h 45mn - 171 km)
Continuation of the road towards the capital of Madagascar while contemplating the wonderful landscapes of the Highlands with their sumptuous valleys, small villages, and rice fields. Stop at Ambatolampy to discover the workshops of pots and aluminum kitchen utensils manufacturers. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Antananarivo - Ankarafantsika (8h - 450km)
Departure towards the Northwestern part of Madagascar. All along the RN4, we will appreciate the beauty of the landscapes from the successive hills we are passing. Once arrived at Maevatanana, the gold paradise, we will meet gold panners in the area. This city is also one of the hottest on the island, in terms of temperature. Afterwards, we will cross on one of the longest bridges in the country, the Betsiboka River which is the longest in Madagascar. We will also have a nice view of waterfalls. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Ankarafantsika - Majunga (2h-115km)
In the morning, visit of Ankarafantsika National Park. With its 136,513 ha, it is very rich in fauna and flora. We will discover there one of the rarest raptors in the world: the sea eagle of Madagascar also know as Ankoay, the brown maki, the Nile crocodile, some precious woods, the sacred lake Ravelobe. In the afternoon, continuation towards Majunga. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Majunga
Free time during which many excursions (red circus, sacred lake of Mangatsa, quad ride, ...) are possible. Majunga is best known for its 14m circumference baobab, who has lived since 8 centuries. In addition, you cannot miss there the famous place "Seaside", the most frequented tourist spot in this destination. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Majunga
Free stay. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Majunga - Antananarivo
Transfer to Majunga's airport and flight to Antananarivo. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
* Domestic flight Majunga - 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.
Antananarivo - International flight
Visit of the Dike craft market. Transfer to the airport for return international flight. Included: Breakfast.
Конечная точка
Antananarivo, Analamanga, Madagascar
Политика отмены
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.
Детали тура
Размещение / проживание
- Accommodation in 2- or 3-star hotels in general
- Single, Twin, Double, Triple or Family room can be arranged at your convenience
Транспорт
- Fuel and driver's allowance
- 4wd or mini-coach
Страховка
Перелет
- Day 2 Domestic flight Antananarivo - Tulear (between 150 euros and 250 euros) and Day 13 Domestic flight Majunga - 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
Дополнительно
- Reception at Ivato International Airport
- Tourist vignettes and tourist taxes in hotels
- Entrance and guiding fees during visits
Дополнительно
- Visa fees (35 euros)
- Tips, drinks (sometimes, hotels provide bottled water in the rooms) and personal expenses
- Services not mentioned in the program
Питание
- Meals as indicated in the program (Half-Board in general)
- Please let us know if you only eat halal or vegetarian food
Гид
- Driver-guide
- Parks guide
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