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Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Madagascar south tour or RN7 tour, from Antananarivo to Toliara<\/strong><\/p>\n

This Madagascar south tour or the more common is \u00ab\u00a0rn7 tour\u00a0\u00bb offers you the beauty of the landscapes and culture varieties from Antananarivo the midle highland to the south to Toliara with its way of life, customs and colors. Pass through Antsirabe colonial town and Ambositra the Zafimaniry\u2019s arts or carved wood artisans. Then you continue to visit Ranomafana national parc, one of the best tropical forests and beautiful parks in madagascar Following that,\u00a0 Have city tour in Fianarantsoa, the capital of the Betsileo ethnic, sahambavy tea plantation and local wine provider. Continue to follow this rn7 tour, pass by a well known village by silk breeding and the manufactured Antemoro paper in Ambalavao. Then, visit of the Anja reserve, a villagers association. In addition, visit the famous and have hiking in Isalo national park with its amazing sandstone massifs. To finalize the RN7 itinerary to Toliara, pass by Antsokay arboretum and have some visits and city tour which are worth seeing in Toliara that is the capital of the south-west before joining the seaside resort of Ifaty.<\/p>\n

Passing by Antananarivo-Ambatolampy-Antsirabe-Ambositra- Ranomafana-Fianarantsoa-Ambalavao-Ihosy-Ranohira-Ilakaka-Toliara-Ifaty<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Departure city<\/strong><\/p>\n

Antananarivo<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Duration<\/strong><\/td>\nType<\/strong><\/td>\nAxis<\/strong><\/td>\nLevel<\/strong><\/td>\navailability<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11days\/10nights<\/td>\nDiscovery<\/td>\nSouth<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nAll year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Itinerary<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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D1:<\/span> Arrival in Antananarivo\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet and great services from our representatives at the Ivato airport<\/p>\n

Transfer to the hotel<\/p>\n

Overnight accommodation at the hotel San Cristobal Boutique*** <\/em><\/span>or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

D2:<\/span> Antananarivo \/ Antsirabe (170KMS) 4\/5h<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Departure for the south trip of Madagascar. Go to Antsirabe or the city of water, Antsirabe is famous due to its hot spring water and its colonial architecture town and not to mention its typical handicrafts and markets of semi-precious and precious stones.<\/p>\n

Lunch in a suitable restaurant<\/p>\n

Visit of the local Aluminum foundry in Ambatolampy, people, cultures<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overnight accommodation at the hotel Arotel**** <\/em><\/span>or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

D3:<\/strong> <\/span>Antsirabe \/ Ambositra \/ Ranomafana (260KMS) 6\/7h<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy some visits of the essential of Antsirabe before heading Ranomafana. On the way, stop at Ambositra, world-renowned for its wood carving crafts and Zafimaniry art.<\/p>\n

Lunch at Artisan, a restaurant animated by folk dances and music<\/p>\n

Antsirabe’s city tour, workshops, <\/strong>Miniature Mamy, Voahirana embroidery and recycling in zebu horn, the large collections of semi-precious and precious stones as well as fossils. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Landscapes, visit to some craft workshops, zafimaniry art\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Night jungle walk in Ranomafana National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overnight accommodation at the hotel Thermal*** <\/em><\/span>or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

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D4<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Ranomafana \/ Sahambavy (63KMS) 2h<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Take a guided tour of Ranomafana National Park, one of the most beautiful rainforest parks in Madagascar, a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, continue to Sahambavy, or the \u201cwomen\u2019s field\u201d, and its vast tea plantation reveal an enchanting landscape, where the gentle curves of the crops, a succession of soft and luminous green hills, create a natural harmony.<\/p>\n

Lunch in a suitable restaurant<\/p>\n

Hiking of 3\/4h, lemurs, reptiles, frogs, chameleons\u2026 Endemic fauna and flora<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overnight accommodation at the hotel Lac H\u00f4tel*** <\/em><\/span>or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

D5<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Sahambavy \/ Fianarantsoa \/ Ambalavao (77KMS) 3h<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy strolling between tea fields, exchange with women, taste the teas\u2026<\/p>\n

After that ake the RN7 towards Fianarantsoa, \u200b\u200brenowned for its vineyards and unique architecture, with the lower town, the upper town and the old town dating back to 1830. On the way, have visits of Ambalavao, famous for the manufacture of silk shrouds and Antemoro paper.<\/p>\n

Lunch in a suitable restaurant<\/p>\n

Tea plantation of Sahambavy, Panoramas, city tour in Fianarantsoa, Fianarantsoa old town, Antemoro paper, Soalandy silk manufactured<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overnight accommodation at the hotel Anja Reserve Logde<\/span> <\/em>or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

D6<\/strong>:<\/strong> <\/span>Ambalavao \/ Ranohira (221KMS) 5\/6h<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Don’t miss the Anja Community Reserve, where you can observe several families of maki or catta lemur which are ring-tailed lemurs, making this stop a must. Then head to Ranohira, home to the impressive massifs of Isalo National Park, famous for its wild landscapes and spectacular limestone rock formations.<\/p>\n

Lunch in a suitable restaurant<\/p>\n

Anja Community Reserve, lemurs, people and cultures<\/strong><\/p>\n

Landscapes, several family of catta lemurs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overnight accommodation at the hotel Le Relais de la Reine**** <\/em><\/span>or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

D7<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Ranohira, Visit of Isalo National Park (2x14KMS)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Visit the National Park of Isalo with a guide for an immersive experience in the heart of grandiose landscapes. Isalo is distinguished by its incredible sandstone massifs, sculpted by erosion over the centuries. You will discover deep canyons, imposing cliffs, desert plateaus and spectacular rock formations. Among the park’s hidden treasures, do not miss the natural pools with fascinating water hues, ranging from bright blue to mysterious black, and emerald green. This unique place will offer you breathtaking panoramas and a total immersion in the wild nature of Madagascar.<\/p>\n

Picnic lunch at the Isalo Park<\/p>\n

Practice of hiking of 4\/5hrs, canyons, Pachypodiums, lemurs, aloes, euphorbias, panoramas, swimming allowed in the Isalo natural swimming pools<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunset at the window of Isalo, the Queen of Isalo.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overnight accommodation at the hotel Le Relais de la Reine**** <\/em><\/span>or similar \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

D8<\/strong>:<\/strong> <\/span>Ranohira \/ Toliara \/ Ifaty (267KMS) 8h<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On the way to finalize the RN7 tour from Antananarivo to Toliara or Tulear, nicknamed \u00ab\u00a0the city that never sleeps\u00a0\u00bb, a lively and colorful city. Stop in Ilakaka to discover Colorline and its famous sapphire mines. Don’t miss a visit to the Antsokay Arboretum, a unique botanical park, with a wide selection of plants from the semi-arid south of Madagascar. Then continue your journey to Ifaty, where you can explore the baobab forest, a fascinating place where these majestic giant trees create a spectacular landscape. End your seaside adventure in one of the best spots in Madagascar, with its idyllic beaches and crystal clear waters.<\/p>\n

Lunch in Auberge de la Table near the Antsokay Arboretum<\/p>\n

Sapphire\u2019s mines of Colorline, endemic flora of southern Madagascar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overnight accommodation at the hotel Vovotelo*** <\/em><\/span>or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

D9<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Ifaty<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Explore the enchanting baobab forest of Ifaty with their birds and some lemurs are able to be found with hopefully.<\/p>\n

The locals will pamper you with massages, Vezo pirogue activities, and a locally prepared picnic lunch with seafood.<\/p>\n

Lunch in a suitable restaurant<\/p>\n

Visit of Reniala reserve, tortoises village, baobabs, strolling, sunset, beach, rest…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overnight accommodation at the hotel Vovotelo*** <\/em><\/span>or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

D10<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Ifaty \/ Toliara \/ Antananarivo (35km+1h45min duration flight)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Have a visit of the garden of the sea, lovers of the little things of the sea will be very happy.<\/p>\n

Transfer to the airport TLE<\/p>\n

Direct internal flight (TLE-TNR)<\/p>\n

Lunch in a suitable restaurant<\/p>\n

Overnight accommodation at the hotel <\/strong>San Cristobal Boutique*** <\/em><\/strong><\/span>or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

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D11: <\/strong><\/span>Departure from Antananarivo (2x20KMS)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ambohimanga Rova sacred hill visit.<\/p>\n

Ambohimanga Rova is an ancient royal city and a symbolic center of Merina royalty. It was the residence of King Andrianampoinimerina in the 18th century, an emblematic figure in the history of Madagascar, recognized as the unifier of the Kingdom of Imerina.<\/p>\n

Today, the site remains a major pilgrimage site for many Malagasy people. Much more than a simple historical relic, Ambohimanga remains a vibrant space, where traditional rituals such as offerings, prayers to ancestors, and various sacred ceremonies are perpetuated, testifying to the continuity of Malagasy cultural and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n

According to the international departure, shopping souvenirs at Lisy Art Gallery, have a visit of the Queen\u2019s Palace.<\/p>\n

Lunch in a suitable restaurant<\/p>\n

Transfer to the airport<\/p>\n

Histories and cultures, shopping souvenirs, viewpoints<\/strong><\/p>\n

End of services<\/strong><\/p>\n

*THIS IS FOR OUR GROUP TRIPS TO MADAGASCAR, BUT FOR INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY TOURS, ACCOMMODATIONS REMAIN MODIFIABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES AND BUDGET<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>

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Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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

Accommodation for 10 nights on half-board services according to the program<\/p>\n

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

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

Local guides<\/p>\n

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

Internal flight Toliara (TLE) – Antananarivo (TNR)<\/p>\n

All tansfers APT \/ HTL and HTL \/ APT<\/p>\n

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

Insurance and entry visa to Madagascar<\/p>\n

Any optional activities<\/p>\n

Breakfasts and drinks<\/p>\n

Personal spending<\/p>\n

Gratuities<\/p>\n\n<\/div>

Accommodations<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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*THIS IS FOR OUR GROUP TRIPS TO MADAGASCAR, BUT FOR INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY TOURS, ACCOMMODATIONS REMAIN MODIFIABLE ACCORDING TO YOUR PREFERENCES AND BUDGET<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>

Contact us<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Please write to the object \u00ab\u00a0RN7 1<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n