{"id":131,"date":"2019-02-19T16:40:58","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T13:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tour-operator-madagascar.com\/en\/?p=131"},"modified":"2025-11-14T09:49:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T06:49:45","slug":"the-highland-and-the-fianarantsoa-cote-est-old-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tour-operator-madagascar.com\/en\/the-highland-and-the-fianarantsoa-cote-est-old-train\/","title":{"rendered":"The highland and the Fianarantsoa C\u00f4te Est old train FCE"},"content":{"rendered":"
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THE HIGHLAND AND THE FIANARANTSOA COTE EST OLD TRAIN (FCE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

This excursion less than one week or Antananarivo to Manakara tour offers you retro feeling.It allows you to explore the highlands of Madagascar from Antananarivo to Fianarantsoa and the east coast to Manakara.After discovering the highlands where most of people are farmerand trader, you will get in the old train FCE or (Fianarantsoa C\u00f4te Est). The old train of fianarantsoa awaits you through the steps of cliffs in a rainforest down to the pangalanes channel and the Indian Ocean. Then we ascend to the Ranomafana National Park.One of the most visited parks and home to an astonishing biodiversity.<\/p>\n

Pass by Antananarivo-Antsirabe-Ambositra-Fianarantsoa-The railway\u00a0of Fianarantsoa C\u00f4te Est-Manakara-Ranomafana-Antananarivo<\/p>\n\n<\/div>

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Antananarivo<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Itinerary<\/h2>\n
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Day 1: Antananarivo \/ Antsirabe<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Along the road on 168km length, you will meet local artisans before arriving in Antsirabe, a lovely city of colonial architecture and you will visit craftsmen\u2019s workshops, precious stonecutting.<\/p>\n

Dinner and overnight at the hotel<\/p>\n

Day 2: Antsirabe \/ Fianarantsoa<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

After breakfast, we leave Antsirabe on road to join Fianarantsoa via Ambositra that is a Zafimaniry\u2019s arts capital, an unavoidable visit. Arriving to Fianarantsoa, check in our hotel.<\/p>\n

Diner and overnight at the hotel<\/p>\n

Day 3: Fianarantsoa \/ Manakara (Departure FCE Train: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Early, after breakfast, departure for the unforgettable retro trip by train dated in 1936. Only 170km on rail way but it will be a long journey (17 stops with loading goods). Adventurers will be filled as they wind through green carpets, cascades, torrents, to be between hills with lush vegetation.<\/p>\n

Dinner and overnight at the hotel<\/p>\n

Day 4: Manakara \/ Ranomafana <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

After breakfast, we leave Manakara on good road to visit National Park of Ranomafana that is one of the most visited Madagascar\u2019s parks and classified World Natural Heritage. Forest is dense and cutting by beautiful cascades, one can find many species of lemurs and you could enjoy the water of thermal station.<\/p>\n

Swimming allowed<\/p>\n

Dinner and overnight at the hotel<\/p>\n

Day 5:\u00a0 Ranomafana \/ Antananarivo<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

After breakfast, we go back to Antananarivo on road, have launch in Antsirabe<\/p>\n

People and culture<\/p>\n

Dinner and overnight at the hotel<\/p>\n

Day 6: Antananarivo\/ Ivato airport<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit guided of Manjakamiadana king\u2019s palace; one of the 12 sacred hills of merina, then finalize on shopping souvenirs before to be transfered to the Ivato airport.<\/p>\n

Stories, souvenirs<\/p>\n

End of tour<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

End of tour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>

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Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports<\/p>\n

All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles<\/p>\n

Assistance of our representative during your stay<\/p>\n

Accommodation for 5 nights on Bed and Breakfast according to the program<\/p>\n

Sightseeing tours in Antsirabe<\/p>\n

English or french speaking tour guide throughout the tours<\/p>\n

Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary<\/p>\n

Transfers APT\/HTL and HTL\/APT<\/p>\n

Local guide<\/p>\n

One way ticket FCE train<\/p>\n

All service charges and taxes included in the package price<\/p>\n

Transfers APT \/ HTL and HTL \/ APT<\/p>\n

Exclusion<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Entry visa to Madagascar<\/p>\n

Any optional tours<\/p>\n

Drinks<\/p>\n

Personal spending<\/p>\n

Tipping<\/p>\n

Any other item not mentioned above<\/p>\n

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Please mention on the object \u00ab\u00a0The highland and the Fianarantsoa C\u00f4te Est railway\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n