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MADAGASCAR
ITINERARIES |
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THE LEMURS OF MADAGASCAR -
11 Days |
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Itinerary |
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1 |
ANTANANARIVO / PERINET RESERVE |
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This morning you will be driven to Perinet Reserve. The
drive is through the highlands to the eastern rain forest.
Stop for a visit to La Mandraka Nature Farm, and then continue
on to Perinet. Upon arrival, you will be assisted with check
in at Vakona Forest lodge. This evening is scheduled for
dinner and nature walk.
Vakona
Forest Lodge (D) |
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2 |
PERINET
RESERVE |
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Spend your day visiting the Perinet Reserve. Here you may
see the Indri indri and hear their haunting "singing" call.
Mild hiking provides a good opportunity to experience the
abundant flora and fauna of the eastern rain forest. Overnight
is at Vakona.
Vakona
Forest Lodge (B) |
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3 |
PERINET
RESERVE / TAMATAVE |
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Morning departure by car for spectacular drive to the
coastal lowlands and Tamatave. Afternoon visit to the Duke
Primate Center's lemur rehabilitation and relocation project,
dinner and overnight at the Hotel Neptune.
Hotel
Neptune (B, D) |
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4 |
TAMATAVE
/ MAROANTSETRA |
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Morning at leisure before flight to Maroantsetra. Check-in
at the Relais du Masoala for dinner, evening nature walks and
overnight.
Relais du
Masoala (B, D) |
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5 |
MAROANTSETRA |
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Full day excursion by boat to the island reserve of Nosy
Mangabe, just off the shore of Maroantsetra. One is sure to
see the curious brown lemur and the unique leaf-tailed gecko
on a pleasant walk along the shore; a more challenging uphill
climb provides an opportunity to see an ancient burial site
and the black and white ruffed lemur high in the trees. For
the more intrepid, a vigorous climb to the top of the island
reveals excellent views of the Bay of Antongil and the Masoala
Peninsula. Return to Relais du Masoala for dinner and
overnight.
Relais Du
Masoala (B, D) |
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6 |
MAROANTSETRA / ANTANANARIVO |
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Morning visit to pleasant marketplace of Maroantsetra, known
for straw hats and bags, as well as the colorful lamba cloth,
before transfer to airport for flight to Tana; overnight Tana
Plaza.
Tana
Plaza (B) |
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7 |
ANTANANARIVO / FT. DAUPHIN |
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Transfer to airport for flight to Ft. Dauphin. City tour,
dinner and overnight at Le Dauphin.
Le
Dauphin(
B, D) |
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8 |
FT.
DAUPHIN / BERENTY |
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Depart for Berenty Reserve, a 2-hour drive from coastal
rainforest to the spiny desert. Stops along the way to view
the unique baobab trees, rare three-cornered palms and
funerary art of the Malagasy burial grounds. Afternoon and
evening visits to the reserve; meals and overnight at Gite
d'Etape.
Gite
DEtape (B, D) |
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9 |
BERENTY
RESERVE |
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Full day to visit the reserve with walks along the wide,
well swept paths. The Lemur Catta Maki, better known as the
ring-tailed lemurs, are very friendly and seem pleased to pose
for photographs. Be ready for surprise encounters with the
beautiful sifaka lemur as they "dance" across the path. Other
species include flying foxes, lizards, chameleons, the
endangered radiated tortoise and dozens of species of rare
birds. Meals and overnight at Gite d'Etape.
Gite DEtape
(B, D) |
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10 |
BERENTY RESERVE / FT. DAUPHIN / ANTANANARIVO |
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Morning to
visit the small cultural museum and reserve of the spiny
desert before return drive to Ft. Dauphin for flight to
Antananarivo. Transfer and overnight at Hotel Colbert.
Hotel
Colbert deluxe (B) |
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11 |
ANTANANARIVO / DEPART |
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Interesting
excursion to the Queen's summer palace at Ambohimanga and
visit to the artisans market of Androvoahangy. Later, you
will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
(B) |
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RATES
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$2,900.00 per
person double occupancy 2 people |
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$2,415.00 per
person double occupancy 3 people |
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$2,133.00 per
person double occupancy 4 people |
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$1,990.00 per
person double occupancy 5 people |
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$1,895.00 per
person double occupancy 6 people |
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$681.00 single
room supplement |
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$699.00 per
person subject to change internal air balance of the year |
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$753.00 per person subject to change internal air Dec 18 Jan
10 & July 17 sep 11 |
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PRICE INCLUDES |
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All
accommodations as shown in the itinerary |
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All transfers
per the itinerary |
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Porterage of two
bags per person |
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English speaking
guide to accompany you throughout & local naturalist guide at each
location |
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Private vehicle
during sightseeing |
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Meals as
specified in the itinerary B= Breakfast, L=Lunch & D=Dinner |
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Park entrance
fees |
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Gratuities
except for your driver/guide |
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The rates
include welcome gift and the tourist map of Madagascar |
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PRICE EXCLUDES |
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International
air: USA/Antananarivo/USA please ask your booking agent for
details
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Internal air as shown in the itinerary |
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Items of
personal nature such as laundry, phone calls etc.
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All alcoholic
beverages unless indicated
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Insurance
please ask your booking agent for details
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Cost of passport
or visa
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Departure taxes |
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Anything that
is not listed under inclusions |
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CANCELLATION
PENALTIES |
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If
cancellation is received up to 130 days prior to departure, 20% of
the total tour price is forfeited |
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If
cancellation is received 129 90 days prior to departure, 35% of
the total tour cost is forfeited |
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If
cancellation is received 89 60 days prior to departure, 40% of
the total tour cost is forfeited |
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If
cancellation is received 59 to 30 days prior to departure, 50% of
the total tour cost is forfeited |
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If
cancellation is received 29 days or less before departure, 100% of
the total tour cost is forfeited |
