Sambava to Farihy Ampasimbato by bike
The bike ride begins with a canoe crossing over a creek close to the centre of Sambava to an about 10km stretch of coconut plantation. (The price for the canoe crossing including a bike is between 1,000 Ar and 2,000 Ar.)
The route thereafter runs along a sandy but bikeable road often in the shade of coconut palms, first passing the tiny village of Ampisasanala and thereafter Antongompahitra. About 3km after, cross Bemarivo. (The price for a boat including a bike is 2000 Ar.)
About 1km after the river crossing, pass through the village of Bemanevika. Every Sunday there's a large market in the mornings, which is especially active during the vanilla growing season from March until beginning of August.
Tour data
Distance: 24.6km
Time: 4 hours, 24 minutes
Average speed: 5.6km p/hour
Minimum Elevation: 11 metres
Maximum Elevation: 20 metres
Total climb: 37 metres
Total descent: 22 metres
