6 day Culture & History Tour in Ghana

5.0 (8 reviews) Accra, Ghana
Duration6 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

A 6 day tour of Ghana, visiting Accra, the Volta River, waterfalls, markets, beaches, the Ashanti Kingdom, traditional villages, the former slave castle at Elmina, and West Africa's highest rain forest canopy walkway at Kakum National Park

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Drinks

What to expect

Day 1: Accra Arrival
  1. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Meet your morning arrival at Kotoka International in Accra

    Safe transport to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle

    Refresh and relax. Neighborhood or Accra city orientation as time permits.

    Overnight at a mid-range hotel at Osu
Day 2: Aburi Botanical Gardens, Craft Market, Bead Factory, Volta River
  1. Aburi Botanical Gardens
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Aburi Botanical Gardens and Aburi carvers market in the Akwapim highlands.

    Traditional glass bead workshop near the Volta River to see this interesting handcraft. Motorboat ride on the Volta River to the Akosombo dam, holding Volta Lake.

    Overnight at a resort on the Volta River.
Day 3: Akaa Falls, Ashanti Craft Villages, Cocoa Farm
  1. Kumasi City Mall
    12h · Admission ticket included
    Scenic drive to the seasonal Akaa Falls. 250 concrete steps to the bottom of the falls.

    Onward to a number of villages showcasing traditional Asante handcrafts:

    Kente cloth weaving, Adinkra cloth stamping, wood carving. Also visit a cocoa farm.

    Overnight at a mid-range hotel in central Kumasi.
Day 4: National Cultural Center, Manhyia Palace, Kejetia Market
  1. Manhyia Palace Museum
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Morning visit the National Cultural Center, one of Ghana's best museums

    Home of the Ashanti King, Manhyia Palace, and the Komfo Anokye Sword

    Shopping experience at West Africa's largest outdoor market, the vast Kejetia market

    Overnight at a mid range hotel in central Kumasi.
Day 5: Slave Cemetery, Elmina Castle, Posuban Shrines
  1. Elmina Castle
    10h · Admission ticket included
    Morning depart along the Slave Route, stopping at the Slave River in Assin Manso

    Tour the oldest European structure in Africa, Elmina castle, a World Heritage site

    Explore the Posuban Shrines, Ft. San Jago and fishing lagoon in central Elmina

    Overnight at a mid-range beach resort.
Day 6: Kakum National Park, Crocodiles
  1. Kakum National Park
    10h · Admission ticket included
    Morning visit to West Africa's highest rain forest canopy walkway at Kakum

    Crocodile ponds and weaver bird community at Hans Botel before returning to Accra. Drop off at a location of your choice.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up is at any location within Accra

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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