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Between 2 Malagasy kingdoms

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420 minutes
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A day of discovery of the Betsileo hinterland. An excursion that will allow you to discover not only the typical landscapes of the Betsileo lands but above all an excursion to the heart of the history and way of life of the Betsileo. A day full of Charms and authenticity.

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Between 2 Malagasy kingdoms

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From$80.91Per Person

What's included in Between 2 Malagasy kingdoms

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Itinerary

At the plant of this unique tea plantation in Madagascar, Ms. Fideline will welcome us and guide us through the different machines to explain the different stages of tea processing. After seeing the passages from the leaves to the tea bagged for export and packaging, we will taste the different qualities of tea then we will head among the pickers at work and start our hike through the huge plantation decorated with a magnificent landscape.

Departure by bush taxi to Mahasoabe. Your immersion in Betsileo land begins with this epic and lively morning. The road is winding and the taxi full but the smile and there. Languages loosen gently between travelers. You will discover during a short taxi ride the sense of welcome of the Betsileo.  Arrive at mahasoabe, we will meet our boatmen but before embarking on this timeless adventure, we must ask for the ancestors’s blessing with a shot of local rum Of course. This descent in traditional canoes of the Matsiatra river is an adventure - discovering the landscapes, rice fields of the Betsileo countryside along the river life (about 3 hours). The Matsiatra is a river which separates 2 ancient Betsileo kingdoms, it is also a road for the villagers because it is on this river that they transport their harvest for the market of Sahambavy. Stop at the waterfall for the picnic. We will leave the canoes on the banks near Iseta. Meeting with peasants from the village of Iseta and departure on foot to reach the lake; Cross tea plantations and typical Betsileo villages. After discovering the tea plantations and the packaging plant. Return to Fianarantsoa in the late afternoon. End of our services

Inclusions

  • Traditional canoe
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Right to visit the Tea Plantation
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Sudmadatrek Travel Office

Meeting / End Points

  • At the Sudmadatrek office or at their hotel

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Sudmadatrek Voyages