THE SOUTH-EAST GET-A-WAY

14 days / 13 nights

A trip that combines the southern and the eastern part of the country will make you discover the way of life of the Betsileo ethnic group, that has kept its habits and customs until today. During the visits, you will not only have the opportunity to participate in the rural and handicraft activities of the local population but you will also have the opportunity to experience the different practices in their daily life and to share or exchange your knowledge in order to bring improvements. In addition to culture, you will be able to admire the beautiful landscapes and authentic villages of the eastern part of the country by FCE train, which ensures the life of the local population in the most remote and inaccessible areas for vehicles. Then, you will also pass through the Pangalanes Channel by boat and discover various spice plantations such as cloves, peppers and coffee. Finally, you will visit the special reserve of Analamazaotra with the biggest lemurs on the planet, the "Indri Indri".

  • Journey aboard the mythical train of the East
  • Meeting with the local population
  • Meeting with the Betsileo ethnic group
  • Visit the village of Ambalakely
  • Descent on the Pangalanes Channel
  • Discovery of the endemic flora and fauna of Andasibe including the Indri Indri lemurs
  • Visit of vakona lemur island
  • Discovery of amphibians and reptiles of the exotic reserve of Peyrieras
  • Accommodation on bed and breakfast during the tour
  • Lunches on day 3 to day 8 and on the day 12
  • Dinners on days 2; 3; 7 and 8
  • Transportation in a private 4WD car with an English – speaking driver during the tour
  • All transfers
  • Private Cruise on the Pangalanes Channel
  • Local guide and entrance fees in parks and reserves mentioned in the program
  • Long haul air tickets and taxes
  • The Visa fees around 35€ that you should pay at the airport
  • All meals not mentioned in the program
  • All drinks
  • Tips and extra personal items