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There are 70 guides working in the park. All speak French, as well as some English, Italian and German. All guides are educated in general culture, ecology, geology, local culture and technical guidance. A noticeboard informs about the specialty of each guide.
More information about the park is available in the ''Maison de l'Isalo'', an exhibition interpretation centre located in [[Zahavola]], about 9 kilometres south of Ranohira along the RN7 direction Tulear. The centre holds a permanent exhibition about the geology, fauna, flora and the influence by humansthe local people. The museum is open daily from 6.30am to 6pm, there is no entrance fee.
The admission fee for visiting the park depends on how many days will be spent in the park. Foreign tourists pay 25,000 Ariary for 1 day, 37,000 Ariary for 2 days, 40,000 Ariary for 3 days and 50,000 Ariary for 4 to 10 days (prices 2010). Guides are obligatory. The fee for a guide depends on the chosen tour (circuit) and can reach from 16,000 Ariary for the Natural Swimming Pool circuit to the 20,000 for the Maki Canyon. Porters cost 10,000 Ariary a day.
== Circuits (Tours) ==
There are several circuits crossing the Isalo National Park. Visitors can choose between easy and medium level circuits. It is possible to combine some circuits by staying overnight at a campsite in the park.
= Piscine Naturelle - Natural Swimming Pool Circuit =
This is the most popular circuit in the park. The trek leads you to a palm-fringed pool, constantly fed by a warm waterfall. You walk through diverse ecosystems from the cliffs to the Tapia plain, passing Bara and Sakalava graves.
