The descent to the south is characterized by a surprising contrast of landscapes and colors: rice fields full of life, arid steppes, vast savannahs. Sweetness of living in the countryside where traditions are still closely integrated into everyday life, authentic markets where the craftsmanship of craftsmen reveals a rich and varied culture. Many meetings await you: producer of foie gras, manufacturer of aluminum pot, cutters of precious stones … From the exuberance of nature to the wealth of human contacts, the RN7 is a fantastic and unforgettable trip on the island.
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type= »bordered » border_style= »bordered » shadow= »shadow-outer » rounded_corners= »rounded-3″]Embarkation to Antananarivo on scheduled flight Late arrival at the airport. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Tana.[/otw_shortcode_info_box]
Day 02 : ANTANANARIVO – AMBATOLAMPY – ANTSIRABE
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type= »bordered » border_style= »bordered » shadow= »shadow-outer » rounded_corners= »rounded-3″] After breakfast, departure to the South. Discovery of Central Highlands, rice terraces, heritage of Indonesian culture, brick houses. From the suburbs of « Tana », one can see the rich, laterite, red lands, marked out by villages and colorful markets. At the exit of the capital, first stop in Behenjy: this village is famous for its local production of Foie Gras. Visit of the local market and explanation of the local design of foie gras. At the exit of Behenjy will be organized a country meal in the countryside under a tent around pineapple fields and a forest of Eucalyptus pines. You will enjoy the Behenjy specialties with foie gras. Continue to Ambatolampy and visit the aluminum pot factory. Lunch along the way. Continue to the spa town of Antsirabe. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Antsirabe[/otw_shortcode_info_box]
Day 03 : ANTSIRABE
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type= »bordered » border_style= »bordered » shadow= »shadow-outer » rounded_corners= »rounded-3″]Breakfast. Road to Tritriva Lake. Stop in a typical village Imerina then discover the beautiful and mystical Lake Tritiva, located 12 kms. This is one of the great mysterious crater lakes whose shape evokes the map of Madagascar. This lake also has its legend: 2 lovers whose parents refused the marriage ended their Days by drowning hand in hand. Stop in a silk workshop to discover the different stages of the work of the wild silk, from the cocoon to the fabric. Breakfast in a local restaurant. In the afternoon ride in rickshaw. Tour of the city and its shops known for their precious stones (amethysts, topazes, beryl, tourmaline, garnet …). Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Antsirabe [/otw_shortcode_info_box]
Day 04 : ANTSIRABE- AMBOSITRA – FIANARANTSOA
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type= »bordered » border_style= »bordered » shadow= »shadow-outer » rounded_corners= »rounded-3″] Breakfast. Continuation on the road of the South. After the mountains of Ankaratra, here are rice fields with extraordinary green colors in season. The hills are populated by an ethnic group named « Betsileo ». Arrive in Ambositra at the end of the morning, the capital of wood craftsmanship, know-how of « Zafimaniry », sub-ethnicity of « Betsileo ». Visit the shops of wood carvers, with beautiful objects of sculpture and marquetry. Lunch in a Malagasy restaurant where you can enjoy the national dish « Romazava ». Pursuit towards Fianarantsoa, ancient royal city founded in 1830 and capital of the South, by a magnificent road. It is a region of vine and tea. Installation at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Fianarantsoa.[/otw_shortcode_info_box]
Day 05 : FIANARANTSOA-RANOMAFANA – FIANARANTSOA
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type= »bordered » border_style= »bordered » shadow= »shadow-outer » rounded_corners= »rounded-3″] Breakfast then departure to the Ranomafana Primary Forest Reserve. The park has a very rugged terrain and a fauna and flora among the most diverse and unique in the world. Walk in the park and observe many lemurs (4 of the 12 existing species) Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit a village located 15 kms from Ranomfana: Kelilalina. This small village is typical of Tanala country. The Tanala are an ethnic group of Madagascar that was one of the most primitive (they lived hunting and gathering). Since 1 century, with the arrival of Betsileo, they began to trade and agriculture. The village will present a typical dance Tanala: the Dombolo, folk dance with bamboo. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Fianarantsoa.[/otw_shortcode_info_box]
Day 06 : FIANARANTSOA-AMBALAVAO – RANOHIRA
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type= »bordered » border_style= »bordered » shadow= »shadow-outer » rounded_corners= »rounded-3″] Breakfast. Visit the Sahambavy tea plantation (or similar). The tea plants have harmoniously colonized the reliefs surrounding the valley bottoms occupied by rice fields and small lakes. Departure for the Great South towards Ambalavao, by a sumptuous road with huge rock masses some of which are sacred. The city is famous for its vineyard dating from the colonial era and installed by French with grape varieties of Bordeaux. Visit of an Antemoro Paper Factory, special paper made with the fiber – very supple – of the shrub avoha. Breakfast in a local restaurant. Visit the Anja Reserve, important colonies of makis catta and chameleons. Continuation towards the city of Ihosy, passage in Bara country and recovery of the road by the Horombe plateau for the town of Ranohira at the doors of the extraordinary massif of Isalo. Installation at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Ranohira[/otw_shortcode_info_box]
Day 07 : MASSIF de L’ISALO
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type= »bordered » border_style= »bordered » shadow= »shadow-outer » rounded_corners= »rounded-3″] Breakfast and walk in the park of the Isalo massif, an exceptional site that presents a wide variety of majestic landscapes, deep and narrow canyons, sandstone massifs carved by erosion. Depending on the season and access to the trails leading to the park, we will arrange 1 to 2 visits among which: the natural swimming pool, the window of the Queen, the canyons, the waterfall of the nymphs. Local lunch in a village association prepared by the villagers themselves, near the natural pool or at the Nymphs waterfall (installation with tables, benches and shelter). Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Ranohira.[/otw_shortcode_info_box]
Day 08 : RANOHIRA – TULEAR – IFATY
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type= »bordered » border_style= »bordered » shadow= »shadow-outer » rounded_corners= »rounded-3″] Breakfast and departure early in the morning towards Tulear through a desert landscape where very poor vegetation consists of thorny plants. Crossing villages of researchers of precious stones, the best known is Ilakaka, the city of sapphire. First glimpse of the baobabs and passage to the land of the Mahafaly, overlooking the famous tombs of the same name, topped with large carved posts called « Aloalo ». Small stop in a local school and may be the time to give small schoolchildren a notebook or some pens (no obligation). Arrival in Tulear, port city and old colonial counter. Discover the city with its picturesque local market and have lunch in a local restaurant. Then departure to Ifaty by a sandy track, chariot road to zebus. Installation at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Ifaty.[/otw_shortcode_info_box]
Day 09 : IFATY
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type= »bordered » border_style= »bordered » shadow= »shadow-outer » rounded_corners= »rounded-3″] Free day full board, by the sea. Possibility of free activities with participation (snorkeling, ride in a pirogue, visit a forest of baobabs, etc …). Seafood lunch in a beachfront restaurant in Mangily village. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Ifaty.[/otw_shortcode_info_box]
Day 10 : IFATY – TULEAR – ANTANANARIVO
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type= »bordered » border_style= »bordered » shadow= »shadow-outer » rounded_corners= »rounded-3″] Breakfast. Depending on the schedule of the domestic flight (morning flight or late afternoon), the Day and lunch will be organized on Ifaty (free time in seaside) or Antananarivo (city tour with city market). Departure for Tulear and transfer to Tulear airport. Take off from Tulear and arrive in Antananarivo. Dinner at the hotel’s Bois Vert restaurant, then transfer to Ivato International Airport. Assistance with boarding formalities. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Antananarivo.[/otw_shortcode_info_box]
Day 11 : ANTANANARIVO – FRANCE
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type= »bordered » border_style= »bordered » shadow= »shadow-outer » rounded_corners= »rounded-3″] Flight to France on a regular flight. Arrival in Paris in the Day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Antananarivo[/otw_shortcode_info_box]
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