Hiking and Discovering
Hiking and discovering southern betsileo cultures, the betsileo territory is located in the central south of the island and this is the best hiking places in the country
The final price will vary according to your wants ,however you can let us know your budget and your plan you have in mind and we will get back to you with the final price that fits your needs.
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Destination
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Departure
Main Square, Old Town -
Departure Time
Approximately 8.30AM -
Return Time
Approximately 7.30PM -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable and light
Tour Plan
FIANARANTSOA - AMBALAVAO – AMBOHITSAMBO
Departure from Fianarantsoa to the city of Ambalavao. Around 9:00 am, we start our hike with a visit of the lambalandy "Silk fabric" workshop, then visit the Chan Foui factory, where we will discover the plantation and the process of wine making . Then, continuation of our hike; from afar you can see the famous rocky mountain called "Ampela matory" which means reclining woman. Visit of the local rum making and picnic by the Mananatagnana river. After this visit, we cross the river with a traditional canoe; discovery of the Betsileo villages with its unique architectures. On the trail, there are aloalo, traditional tombs, and monuments. Welcome by the local population and animation with their traditional songs such as Horija, vakodrazana ... Night in bivouac or at the inhabitant's
AMBOHITSAMBO - AMPIAFAGNA – AMBALAVAO
After breakfast, we continue our way to the Nile Crocodile River. We could see them sunbathing and then we reach the village of Ampiafagna.
Opportunity to participate in their daily activities such as rice transplantation…. Then visit the basketry workshop and discover the Betsileo culture like savika.
Lunch at the inhabitant or picnic
We cross the extraordinary landscapes with its granite formations and its fauna such as chameleons and lizards of our island.
End of our hike by a zebu cart which brings us back to our car