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'''What to see?'''<br>
This is the most popular circuit in the park offering panoramic views. The trek leads you to a palm-fringed pool, constantly fed by a warm waterfall. You walk through diverse ecosystems passing eroded cliffs with strange shapes, the plain of Tapia trees, the big savannas and several tombs of the Bara and [[Sakalava]] people. Beside various plants, one can observe the Ring-tailed lemur in the Mangily forest. The nearby Analatapia campsite has a toilet, shower and barbecue facilities.<br>
Guide: 25,000 Ariary, car 20,000 Ariary (prices 2016)<br>Porter, porter: 20,000 Ariary (prices 2016)<br>
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=== Cascade de NympheNymphes, Piscine Noire et Bleue - Cascade of the Nymphs, Black and Blue Swimming Pool Circuit ===
Easy circuit, 4km by car, thereafter 2,8km trek (3.5 hours). Easy trek to the campsite, however, the ascent from the river up the waterfall or to the Black Swimming Pool can be more strenuous.<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
This tour takes you through the canyon to the Black or Blue Swimming Pool. You will climb along waterfalls inhabited by many rare birds, butterflies and lizards. From the top, one has a panoramic view over the green canyon. Throughout this trek you will have the possibility to spot lemurs. The highlight is a bath in the dark waters of the Cascade of the Nymphs.<br>
Guide for the Cascade of the Nymphs: 20,000 Ariary (2016)<br>
Guide for the Black and Blue Swimming Pool: 20,000 Ariary (2016)<br>Porter: 20,000 Ariary (2016)<br><br>
=== Canyon des Makis et Rats - Canyon of the Makis and Rats Circuit ===
'''What to see?'''<br>
This circuit combines the wild nature and cultural discoveries. The trek offers panoramic views onto rice fields, incised rocks, gorges, the Canyon of the Makis and Rats as well as the huge Ihorombe plateau. The hike will take you to a former royal village, where you will see the surrounding palace wall, the royal bath, the royal tombs as well as traditional Bara tombs. While hiking up the huge gorges you can discover the unique flora of the forest and observe numerous colonies of lemurs, birds, butterflies and lizards. At the end of the trek you can go for a swim in the canyon.<br>
Guide for the Canyon of the Makis: 24,000 Ariary and Rats (1-4 peopleby car), car: 2025,000 Ariary<br>Guide for the Canyon of the Makis and Rats, porter: 30,000 Ariary (1-4 peopleprices 2016), car: 24,000 Ariary<br>
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Medium circuit, 3km by car and thereafter 4km on foot (2.5 hours).<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
Discover the natural geological forms, for which Isalo is famous: "Reine de l’Isalo" - The Queen of Isalo, "Botte" - The Boot, "Loup" - The Wolf, "Tsingy de l’Isalo" - sharp limestone karst pinnacles.<br>Guide by car: 20,000 Ariary, guide by foot: 25,000 Ariary, porter: 20,000 Ariary (prices 2016)<br><br>
=== The Malaso Circuit ===
Medium circuit, 42km by car (4 hours), thereafter a 2km trek. The Malaso circuit draws its name from the zebu thieves which use the natural labyrinth of the Isalo for their activities.<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
The car will take you to a site where ''Pachypodium'', ''Aloe'' and ''Kalanchoe'' grow. Thereafter you will trek for one hour with the opportunity to discover the vegetation of the Isalo National Park. You will see the southern wall, the Tsihitafototra canyon, lemurs, the Isalo Ranch and The Boot. Thereafter the trek will continue through a geological site, where you will see the Tsingy of Isalo in the savanna, the Ampasimaiky cliffs and The Wolf rock formation. From the peak at a height of 975m above sea level you will have an unlimited view over the entire park, the best place to admire the vast extent of Isalo. 30km further you will be near [[Lac Andranovorinkaolo]], a lake paradise for wild ducks. Thereafter, cross the Satrana savanna to get to the Window of Isalo - a natural rock formation in shape of a window through which the sunset can be seen.<br>Car 4x4: 20,000 Ariary (price 2016)<br><br>
=== The Antsifotra Circuit ===
Medium circuit, 29km by car (5 hours) and thereafter 5km on foot.<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
This circuit will take you to a riparian forest where lemurs live. The trek and ends at the foot of an amazing waterfall.<br>Guide: 20,000 Ariary (1-4 people), car: 16,000 Ariary<br><br>
=== The Anjofo circuit ===
'''What to see?'''<br>
This trek along rain-loving vegetation gives you the opportunity to see orchids, birds and lemurs. The hike ends at a wonderful waterfall.<br>
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Medium circuit, 20km by car (4 hours) and thereafter 1km on foot.<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
You will cross the Tapia forest, an riparian forest with palms and lemurs, to reach the Green Lake (Lac Verte) which is a sacred location.<br>Guide: 20,000 Ariary (1-4 people), car: 16,000 Ariary<br><br>
=== Grand Tour - The Big Circuit ===
'''What to see?'''<br>
This tour compiles all sites, fauna and flora of the park: Archaeological sites (Grotte des Portugais), unforgettable panoramas, the dry forest and the rain forest, birds and lemurs (day as well as night active) and the natural swimming pool.<br>
Guide for Natural Swimming Pool Circuit and Cascade of the Nymphs Circuit: 3245,000 Ariary, porter 20,000 Ariary (1-4 people2016)<br>Guide for Canyon of the Makis Circuit and Cascade of the Nymphs Circuit: 3645,000 Ariary, porter 20,000 Ariary (1-4 people2016)<br>Guide for Cascade of the Nymphs Circuit and Black and Blue Swimming Pool Circuit: 2435,000 Ariary, porter 20,000 Ariary (1-4 people2016)<br>Guide for Canyon of the Makis Circuit, Natural Swimming Pool Circuit and Cascade of the Nymphs Circuit: 5265,000 Ariary, porter 20,000 Ariary (1-4 people2016)<br><br>
== Tourist attractions in the region ==
