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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Ghana Cocoa Trail
Learn about Cocoa in Ghana that began in 1870, when Tetteh Quarshie undertook a voyage to the Spanish colony Fernando Po.
Years later he returned to Ghana with several cocoa beans, planted the seeds at Mampong and made history.
Ghana is now the world's second-largest cocoa-producing country after Cote dÍvoire.
Join this trail also to learn about the wonderful stuff chocolate is made of
What's included
Bottled water
Lunch
Transportation to and from your preferred pickup/dropoff points
An experienced English speaking driver/guide
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
What to expect
BlasTours
1h
You will be picked up from your lodging/airport for a trip through the picturesque and mountainous Akwapim ridge.
On arrival, we visit to the Tetteh Quarshie Farm, the birthplace of cocoa in Ghana. This experimental farm from 1878 was the main force behind Ghana becoming the number one producer of Cocoa from 1910 to 1980.
Continue to the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) for a guided tour through the range of laboratories and experimental cocoa farms. Here, we will learn about the wonderful stuff made from cocoa.
Return to Accra after lunch at a local restaurant.
* This tour takes place from Mondays to Fridays only
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Transportation to and from your preferred pickup/dropoff points
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
