Breakfast and departure for Andasibe National Park, traveling east through a landscape of rice paddies that gives way to tropical rainforests inhabited by the Bezanozano and Betsimisaraka ethnic groups, with the possibility of seeing the famous ravinala or traveler's tree, a symbol of Madagascar; lunch in Moramanga, a crossroads and meeting point for eastern ethnic groups, visit to its lively market, continuation to Andasibe National Park, check-in at the lodge and introductory talk by the guide about the route and Madagascar in general. Overnight stay.
Breakfast and very early departure for Analamazaotra National Park (within Andasibe National Park) for a ±4-hour walking tour where we will observe the Indri, the largest lemur on the island, as well as chameleons, frogs, tree ferns, and pandanus trees; after lunch (not included), a stroll through the small village of Andasibe to meet the Betsimisaraka people and, at the scheduled time, a night visit to the VOIMMA or VAKONA Reserve to appreciate various species of endemic fauna of the rainforest, such as the micro-zebu, before returning to the lodge. Overnight stay.
Early breakfast and return to Antananarivo, “The City of a Thousand,” so named in honor of the thousand soldiers who protected the queen during the Merino monarchy; visit to the Citadel of Ambohimanga (the Blue Hill), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and site of the palaces and fortifications of the last Merino dynasties, lunch on your own, and visit to the La Digue Handicraft Market, the largest Malagasy art fair and one of the largest markets in Africa, followed by check-in at the hotel.
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to the northern capital of the island. (If there are two domestic flight options, please always book the first one in the morning). Arrival, welcome in Spanish, and 4x4 excursion to visit the three bays (Sakalava Bay, Pigeon Bay, and Dunes Bay) and enjoy a panoramic view of the famous "Sugarloaf" Nosy Longo, in the vast Diego Suarez Bay, which, with a coastline of 156 km, is the second largest in the world after Rio de Janeiro. After lunch (on your own), check-in at the hotel. This part of the tour will be adjusted to the arrival time of the domestic flight; you may have lunch or check into your hotel before the excursions. Overnight stay.
Breakfast and departure for Ramena Beach to begin an excursion on a traditional Sakalava schooner through the turquoise waters of the Emerald Sea to Nosy Suarez Island (it is advisable to bring a waterproof bag for photographic equipment and valuables), where we will have lunch of fish and seafood prepared by sailors from the Sakalava and Antakarana ethnic groups; free time on the beaches of Nosy Suarez and in the Emerald Sea, return in the afternoon by schooner to Ramena Beach and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Breakfast and early departure in a 4x4 to the Red Tsingys of Irodo, where we will discover a magnificent, otherworldly landscape unique in the world. Continue to Ambre Mountain National Park for an easy ± 3-hour walk, where we will observe some of the island's endemic lemur species, such as the Eulemur coronatus, the world's smallest chameleon, the Brookesia micra, as well as one of the most beautiful dense tropical forests in the country. Visit the sacred waterfall and the "Thousand Trees" walk. Picnic lunch not included (we recommend ordering a picnic at the hotel the night before). In the afternoon, check in to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Early breakfast and departure by 4x4 to Ankarana National Park for a 2.5-hour hike to observe the impressive "tsingys," limestone spires up to 100 meters high, discovering fauna and flora such as Canarium madagascariensis, Pachypodium baronia, Adansonia perrieri baobab, orchids, pandanus, Eulemur coronatus, Eulemur sanfordi, and bats; picnic lunch not included (recommended to order the night before at the hotel), continuation to Ambilobe and check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay.
Breakfast and departure for the port of Ankify, passing through plantations of cinnamon, cocoa, coffee, and ylang-ylang; arrival at the jetty to take a speedboat to the island of Nosy Be, arrival at the port of Hellville, capital of the “perfume island,” and transfer to the chosen hotel. Accommodation.
Breakfast and at the agreed time, transfer to Fascene International Airport for your return flight.
-Assistance at the arrival airport in Spanish.
-Arrival and departure transfers in Antananarivo and Nosy Be, with an English-speaking driver.
-Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
-9 nights' accommodation, with breakfast.
-Entrance fees to the National Parks and reserves described in the itinerary.
-Local guides in parks and reserves.
-Visits and excursions mentioned in the program.
-Spanish-speaking tour guide, except at the beach resort and during transfers in Nosy Be.
-24-hour telephone assistance in Spanish for the client at the destination.
-24-hour on-site assistance in Spanish, including 24-hour emergency assistance in Antananarivo.
-24-hour emergency information service in Spanish for travel agencies and family members of the clients. Customers.
-Tourist, accommodation and municipal taxes.
-Plus travel assistance insurance.
-Scheduled flights.
-Visa.
-Optional insurance.
-Tips and personal expenses.
-Drinks.
-Lunches and dinners not specified in the program.
-Optional activities.
-Any other service not specified as included.
Ground Services:
Flights:
Reservations made between 62 - 47 days before the start of the trip are subject to a penalty of 25% of the total amount of the confirmed services.
Airlines do not allow name changes.
Date changes are only permitted before the airline tickets are issued.
Once airline tickets have been issued, they are non-refundable.
-Guaranteed departures for 2 or more passengers.
-Free time: During free time, clients do not have transportation or a local guide.
-Possible change of route: Our representative in Madagascar has the full right to modify the program for the benefit of the client or for reasons of force majeure without losing any of the scheduled visits.
-Possible changes in accommodations: If it is not possible to confirm the planned hotels or lodges for any of the departures, an alternative will be offered to the client within the same contracted category.
-Luggage: In the event of lost luggage by the airlines, it will be the passenger's responsibility to manage the claim and call the company directly to arrange for delivery or compensation that may apply. Luxotour will not be responsible for any processing of lost or broken luggage.
-People with reduced mobility: some places, accommodations and transport are not adapted for wheelchairs, please check and notify before making the reservation. Any additional assistance costs required during the tour will be the responsibility of the client.
-Special foods: cases of food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, vegetarian food, etc.) must be communicated before arrival in Madagascar, although it is not possible to guarantee any type of special diet or menu.
-Withdrawal of the consumer: the circuit is sold as a closed package, so there will be no refund or discount for services that customers decide not to enjoy or in which they cannot participate due to personal, medical, flight schedule or other events.
-Behavior during the trip: in the event that the attitude of a passenger endangers the operation of the tour and/or causes inconvenience to the rest of the group or in the hotels, he or she will be forced to leave the circuit without any type of discount or refund for the services that he or she cannot enjoy.
-Credit card: if the behavior of a passenger endangers the operation of the tour and/or causes inconvenience to the rest of the group or in the hotels, he or she will be forced to leave the circuit without any type of discount or refund for the services that he or she cannot enjoy.
- Credit Card: Hotel establishments generally require a credit card or cash deposit from the passenger as a guarantee in order to facilitate telephone calls, extras in bars and restaurants, minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc.
-Personal Documentation and Entry Requirements in Madagascar: It is the client's responsibility to inform themselves about the current regulations regarding entry and exit of the country to which they are traveling, as well as to carry the personal documents required by the authorities. Luxotour assumes no responsibility in this regard. Please note that visa, transit, entry and vaccination regulations vary from one country to another and may also be modified at short notice and without prior notice.
This program does not admit children under 12 years old and from that age onwards they pay as adults.
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