Splendors of Madagascar: A 13-Day Adventure From Antananarivo
Highlights
Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Morondava, Bekopaka, Belo sur Mer
Locations Covered
Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Morondava, Bekopaka, Belo sur Mer
nature, climbing, sightseeing
Private Tour
13 Days
Hard
English
Description
Embark on a 13-day journey through Madagascar's diverse landscapes and cultural gems. Begin with a warm welcome in Antananarivo before venturing to Antsirabe, renowned for its thermal springs and fascinating aluminium pot factory. Then, traverse Morondava, where the enchanting Baobab Avenue and Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park await exploration. Next, relax in Belo-sur-Mer for two leisure days, offering optional excursions such as snorkelling and visits to Kirindy Mitea National Park. Conclude your adventure with a return to Antananarivo, filled with cherished memories of Madagascar's natural wonders and vibrant culture.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Antananarivo
- Meet and greet at the airport.
- Pick-up from the airport.
- Transfer to the hotel.
Hotel: Le Relais des Plateaux.
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Day 2: Exploring Antsirabe
- Meet and greet at the airport.
- Pick up from the airport.
- Drive to Antsirabe.
- Antsirabe: A city famous for its thermal spring water.
- Stop at Ambatolampy town.
- Visit to an aluminum pot factory based on recycling.
- Arrival in Antsirabe.
- Hotel check-in at Hotel Couleur Café.
Dinner.
Overnight stay.
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Day 3: Journey to Morondava
- After breakfast,
- Drive toward west on the national road number 34 and number 35.
- En route to Morondava town,
- Pass through small villages of stone cutter and gold miners in the west.
- Witness African scenery with nice views on big rivers.
- Notice landscape changing almost every hundred kilometers,
- From terracing rice paddies to dry hills.
- Start seeing baobab trees with rice fields near Morondava town in the west.
- Arrival in the evening.
- Hotel check-in at Hotel Palissandre Cote Ouest.
Dinner.
Overnight stay.
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Day 4: Discovering Bekopaka
- After breakfast, drive to Bekopaka village.
- Quick stop at Baobab Avenue for pictures.
- Continue to the village of Tsimafana.
- Catch the first ferry.
- Cross the Tsiribihina River on a ferry.
- Stop at Belo-sur-Tsiribihina town for lunch.
- After lunch, continue to our destination.
- Cross another ferry at Manambolo River.
- Arrive at Bekopaka village.
- Hotel check-in at Hotel Orchidee du Bemaraha.
Dinner.
Overnight stay.
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Day 5: Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park
- Day to visit the Tsingy of Bemaraha National Park.
- Start with a morning excursion on the river with a dugout canoe in the Manambolo gorge.
- Explore caves of stalactites, stalagmites, and old tombs of the Vazimba people.
- Reach the big Tsingy, located one hour from the village of Bekopaka.
- Explore the magnificent Tsingy pinnacle, one of the Unesco World Heritage Sites.
- Accompanied by a local guide, explore the Tsingy, which is between 30 and 50 m high.
- Walkways and wooden bridges, well integrated into the landscape, will help visitors continue their visit more easily.
- It takes about 4 hours to walk and climb.
- Picnic lunch inside the park.
- Return to the hotel in the middle of the afternoon.
Dinner.
Overnight stay at Hotel Orchidee du Bemaraha.
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Day 6: Return to Morondava
- After breakfast, depart from Bekopaka village to reach Morondava.
- Stop at Belo-sur-Tsiribihina town for lunch.
- Cross the Tsiribihina River on a ferry.
- Continue the drive to the Lover’s Baobab.
- Catch the sunset on Baobab Avenue.
- After sunset, continue the journey until Morondava.
- Hotel check-in at Hotel Palissandre Cote Ouest.
Dinner.
Overnight stay.
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Day 7: Visit to Belo-sur-Mer
- Half-day drive from Morondava to reach Belo-sur-Mer village.
- Hotel check-in upon arrival.
- Lunch. In the afternoon, visit the traditional boat construction and fishermen's village of Belo-sur-Mer.
- Return to the hotel.
Dinner.
Overnight stay at Hotel Belo Beach.
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Day 8-9: Leisure in Belo-sur-Mer
- 2 days at leisure in Belo-sur-Mer village.
- Optional activities available at the hotel:
- Visiting Kirindy Mitea National Park.
- Snorkeling.
- Diving.
- Fishing.
- Sea excursion, etc.
Accommodation at Hotel Belo Beach.
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Day 10: Back to Morondava
- Leave Belo-sur-Mer to reach Morondava town.
- Hotel check-in upon arrival.
- Afternoon free.
Dinner.
Overnight stay at Hotel Palissandre Cote Ouest.
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Day 11: Travel to Antsirabe
- Early in the morning, depart from Morondava to reach Antsirabe for about an 11-hour drive.
- Stop in Miandrivazo town for lunch.
- Continue the journey until reaching the destination.
- Upon arrival, hotel check-in at Hotel Couleur Café.
Dinner.
Overnight stay.
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Day 12: Antsirabe to Antananarivo
- After breakfast, take a morning city tour in Antsirabe.
- Continue the drive to Antananarivo.
- Upon arrival, hotel check-in at Hotel Le Relais des Plateaux.
Dinner.
Overnight stay.
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Day 13: Departure from Antananarivo
- After breakfast, take a morning city tour.
- Visit either Lemurs Park or the Souvenir Market.
- Continue the drive to the airport.
- Catch your flight back home.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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