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Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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MADAGASCAR BIG SOUTH TOUR, FROM TOLIARA TO FORT DAUPHIN OR TAOLAGNARO<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first part of the tour more than 2 weeks reveals the beauty of the southern part of Madagascar, a mixture of culture and ethnicity. From Tulear to Fort Dauphin, Vezo, Antandroy, Mahafaly then Antanosy. All along the coast, wonderful sites, Mahafaly tombs and Antandroy tombs illustrate the journey, know-how, local artisans are worth visiting. The second part offers the south-east coast, a sudden change of dry vegetation in wet. A track event by crossing a dozen ferry-boats crossings. The coast suggests clove, coffee and vanilla plantations; local craftsmen, baskets, mats … Arriving at Manakara a last and third part, go on traditional canoe on the Pangalanes channel by discovering the Antemoro fischermen and their way of life. And to finalize the trip, an ascent to the highland, through Ranomafana and Tanala villages or those of the forest and the Betsileo ethnic group.<\/p>\n

Pass by Toliara-Anakao-Nosy Ve-Itamploalo-Lavanono-Berenty-Fort Dauphin ou Taolanaro-Manantenina-Vangaindrano-Farafangana-Manakara-Ranomafana-Antsirabe-Antananarivo<\/p>\n\n<\/div>

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

Toliara<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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17days\/16nights<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Adventure tour<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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South&South-east<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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May to November<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>

Itinerary<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Day 1: Toliara<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arriv\u00e9 \u00e0 Toliara ou Tul\u00e9ar,<\/p>\n

Toliara city tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overnight at the hotel<\/b><\/p>\n

Day 2: Toliary \/ Anakao<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transfer by boat to Anakao, an authentic fishing village protected by coral reefs.<\/p>\n

People and culture, visit of Nosy Ve, swimming allowed<\/p>\n

Overnight at the hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 3: Anakao \/ Itampolo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Early in the morning, go to Itampolo with its beautiful beach.<\/p>\n

People, culture<\/p>\n

Overnight gite<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 4: Itampolo \/ Lavanono<\/strong><\/p>\n

To go to Lavanono, a surfers’ site because of the good waves, a very long road on track, a beautiful stage in 4WD. While passing by Ampanihy, visit of artisans of mohair carpets. Picnic lunch<\/p>\n

Overnight ecolodge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 5: Lavanono<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guided tour of the Cap Ste Marie Special Reserve with its fauna and flora typical of the region.<\/p>\n

Whale watching in September, October and November allowed<\/p>\n

Overnight ecolodge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 6: Lavanono \/ Berenty<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finished the track decorated by mahafaly and antandroy tombs , guided tour of the Berenty Nature Reserve, A stage nature, visit the plantations of sisal<\/p>\n

Overnight cottage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 7: Berenty\/ Fort Dauphin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Up to there vegetation landscapes and climate are changed.<\/p>\n

People, culture<\/p>\n

Overnight at the hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 8: Fort Dauphin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lokaro bay, day of idleness, discovery of virgin islands, fishing villages.<\/p>\n

Overnight at the hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 9: Fort Dauphin \/ Manantenina<\/strong><\/p>\n

Early in the morning, departure to Manantenina with\u00a0 its passages of 5 ferryboats, picnic food<\/p>\n

Overnight gite<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 10: Manantenina \/ Vangaindrano<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the early breakfast, continue\u00a0 till Vangaindrano by crossing 5 other ferries. Picnic lunch<\/p>\n

Plantation of clove and coffee<\/p>\n

Overnight at the hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 11: Vangaindrano \/ Farafangana<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the way to Farafangana passing by vanilla plantations<\/p>\n

People and cultures<\/p>\n

Overnight at the hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 12: Farafangana \/ Manakara<\/strong><\/p>\n

Passing through Vohipeno, local craftsmen, baskets, mats, market<\/p>\n

Overnight at the hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 13: Manakara<\/strong><\/p>\n

A day trip by traditional dugout canoe in the Pangalanes channel by visiting some activities of the canal fishermen, a stop on the hole of the commissioner, natural swimming pool …<\/p>\n

Canoe, history, nepenthes orchids, swimming allowed<\/p>\n

Overnight at the hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 14: Manakara\/ Ranomafana<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit guided of Madagascar National Park which is a tropical forest. One of the most visited park in Madagascar.<\/p>\n

Hiking in the Ranomafana park<\/p>\n

Overnight at the hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 15:\u00a0Ranomafana\/ Antsirabe<\/strong><\/p>\n

A long road deserves an early start, Join to Antsirabe an architectural town and renown by its thermal spring water.<\/p>\n

People and culture<\/p>\n

Overnight at the hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 16\u00a0: Antsirabe\/ Antananarivo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Go to join Antananarivo and have a visit Aluminium foundries of Ambatolampy in the half way and arriving in Antananarivo, visit guided of Rova\u00a0 of Ambohimanga, one of the 12 sacred hills\u00a0 of Antananarivo, a world cultural heritage by unesco. The village of Ambohimanga that has not known a big change since royal times.<\/p>\n

Ambohimanga Rova heritage, history<\/p>\n

Overnight at the hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 17: Antananarivo\/ Ivato airport<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

End of the circuit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Or visitors would like to extend their stay or tour by combining them with other activities or excursions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>

Map<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Services included<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reception of our representatives at the airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Fuels<\/p>\n

One way transfer by boat Toliary \/ Anakao<\/p>\n

Boat Transfers Lokaro Bay Fort Dauphin<\/p>\n

11 crossed in bins<\/p>\n

16 nights of bed and breakfast accommodation according to the program<\/p>\n

English or french speaking\u00a0tour guide<\/p>\n

Picnic lunches Day 4- 9 and 10<\/p>\n

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

Tickets to enter all the sites mentioned in the itinerary<\/p>\n

Local guides<\/p>\n

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

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Visa of stay in Madagascar<\/p>\n

Drinks<\/p>\n

Personal need<\/p>\n

Tipping<\/p>\n

Other activities not mentioned above<\/p>\n\n<\/div>

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