Discovering the Landscapes of Western Tana by Mountain Bike and Hiking
Four days of escape between extinct volcanoes and sparkling lakes in the Malagasy Midwest
Durée
4 jours
À partir de
370 €/pers.
Saisons idéales
Avr, Mai, Jun, Jul, Aoû, Sep, Oct
Style
Circuit accompagné
Confort
budget
Voyageurs
Couple, Solo, Entre amis
L’esprit du voyage
Red earth stretches beneath the mountain bike wheels, dotted with terraced rice paddies that capture the morning light. Lake Itasy unfolds its calm waters at the foot of the volcanic cones of Ampefy, where each trail reveals a different panorama of this little-known region of Madagascar.
From Miarinarivo to the sculpted hills of Ampefy, this circuit combines hiking and mountain biking through a landscape shaped by the island's volcanic history. Merina villages line the route, their colorful markets bear witness to a thousand-year-old agriculture adapted to the fertile soils of this region. The island of the Virgin, the geographical center of Madagascar, offers a privileged viewpoint over this mosaic of cultures and landscapes.
Beyond the waterfalls and craters, it is the encounter with the farmers that gives meaning to this getaway. Their ancestral gestures for working these volcanic lands tell the remarkable adaptation of the Malagasy people to their natural environment.
Les étapes de votre voyage
Points forts
Itinéraire jour par jour
Between rice fields and volcanoes: itinerary to Ampefy by mountain bike
Hiking to Lake Itasy and the Virgin Island
Volcano Hiking
Return to Antananarivo: Last glimpses of Itasy
Tarif par personne
Ce voyage peut être adapté selon vos envies
Cet itinéraire constitue une excellente base de découverte, mais il peut être entièrement personnalisé. Nos conseillers locaux construisent chaque voyage sur mesure selon votre budget, vos dates et vos envies.
Non inclus
- Accommodation in Antananarivo on Day 4
- All meals except picnic lunches from Day 1 to Day 3
- Activities not mentioned in the program
- The single room supplement: 80 EUR / person
- Beverages (mineral water, sodas, beer…), during and outside meals
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- Cancellation and repatriation insurance
- Visa fees if necessary
Inclus
- The service of an English-speaking driver guide throughout the entire stay
- The accompaniment of a Détours Madagascar guide from 6 participants for the entire duration of the stay
- Transportation by 4x4 vehicle, minibus or bus depending on group size throughout your stay
- The support vehicle for the J1 mountain biking trek
- The necessary fuel
- The service of an accompanying guide for mountain biking hiking on Day 1
- Accommodation in double/twin room at Kintana Fleuron from D1 to D3 with breakfast included
- Picnic lunches from Day 1 to Day 3 for the smooth running of the trip
- The activities and visits mentioned in the programme
Informations pratiques
Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.
The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.
See our specific terms of sale for full details.
In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
More than 60 days before departure: 30% of the total price (deposit retained)
Between 60 and 30 days before departure: 50% of the total price
Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the total price
We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.
Your Passport:
Important: your passport must be valid. It must be mandatory and obligatorily valid for 6 months after the end of your stay in Madagascar.
Your travel documents
Your valid passport,
Your international and/or domestic flight tickets,
Your repatriation insurance/first aid expenses contract, -
Your vaccination record, not mandatory,
Your blood group card if possible.
Obtaining a visa to enter Malagasy territory
Upon arrival in the territory:
The visa cost is €35 for a stay of less than 30 days.
It is easily obtained upon your arrival in Malagasy territory.
This applies to all airports in Madagascar that receive international flights.
Upon arrival in the terminal, upon exiting the plane, a corridor for passengers is dedicated to issuing tourist visas.
This procedure is the simplest. We recommend it to you.
From the embassies and consulates of your countries of origin:
For information, download the document explaining the procedure and the constitution of the file for obtaining a visa from the Madagascar embassy.
To participate in our trips, it is strongly recommended to be insured for repatriation assistance and medical expenses abroad.
Your local agency encourages you to familiarize yourself with the specific contract developed with our partner CHAPKA ASSURANCES and AXA ASSISTANCE.
To subscribe to insurance, learn about coverage and rates, follow the link below.
CAP EXPLORER: The comprehensive insurance solution designed to enjoy your trip with peace of mind!
Choose the plan that best suits you:
Explorer'Multirisque
Explorer'Annulation
Explorer'Assistance
Explorer' Complementary Credit Card
Specific to our trips, we strongly recommend subscribing to them.
If you choose to subscribe to one of these plans, the policy detailing all coverage and procedures for claiming any loss are available on the insurer's website.
Your local agency will be aware of it, but only the participant is responsible for complying with the procedures for declaring any loss. The participant must therefore keep this policy with them throughout their trip.
Chapka — Cap Explorer
Notre partenaire assuranceVoyagez l’esprit tranquille avec notre partenaire Chapka. Annulation, rapatriement, frais médicaux, bagages… Toutes les garanties pour un voyage serein.
Partez en toute sérénité — je m’assureQuestions fréquentes
Oui, un visa touristique est requis pour les ressortissants français, délivré à l'arrivée à l'aéroport d'Ivato (Antananarivo) ou en ligne (e-visa). Environ 37 euros pour 30 jours, 45 euros pour 60 jours, 54 euros pour 90 jours. Passeport valide au moins 6 mois après l'entrée requis.
Rendez-vous dans la section Mes Voyages pour retrouver tous vos projets.
Vous pouvez envoyer un message à votre hôte directement depuis le Salon de Thé.
Pour un voyage sur mesure de qualité, comptez entre 160 et 270 euros par jour et par personne, incluant hébergement, repas, transports internes et guide francophone. Les vols internationaux (900-1400 euros A/R) sont en supplément. Les transferts longs et les vols intérieurs représentent un budget significatif.
Vos documents sont accessibles dans l'onglet Documents de votre voyage.
Absolument. Nous adaptons chaque circuit au profil des voyageurs. Pour les familles, nous privilégions des rythmes détendus, des hébergements familiaux, des activités ludiques et pédagogiques, et des transferts privés confortables. Nos guides locaux francophones savent capter l'attention des enfants avec des anecdotes adaptées à leur âge.
C'est simple. Vous échangez avec notre équipe locale pour définir vos envies, votre budget et vos dates. Vous recevez une proposition d'itinéraire détaillée sous 48 heures. Vous ajustez ensemble chaque détail jusqu'à la version parfaite. Vous confirmez et partez l'esprit tranquille. Votre agence locale reste disponible 7j/7 pendant toute la durée du voyage.
En cas d'urgence, contactez immédiatement votre agence locale.
Le paiement s'effectue généralement en deux fois.
Notre agence fait partie du réseau Nomadays, immatriculé en France. Vous bénéficiez de la garantie APST (Association Professionnelle de Solidarité du Tourisme) qui couvre 100% de vos fonds. Paiement sécurisé, assurance rapatriement incluse, et assistance francophone 24h/24 sur place pendant tout votre séjour.
Parlons de votre aventure — High Plateaus
Ambassadrice du fihavanana malgache, basé·e à Antananarivo
Pour moi, voyager à Madagascar, c’est entrer dans l’esprit du fihavanana : partager, s’entraider, rencontrer, et prendre le temps de comprendre ce qui relie les gens à leur terre.
— Noro
