Water Lover's tour - River, Beaches, Falls
8 day Water Lover Tour of Ghana | ||||
A water-lovers tour of Ghana, visiting beautiful beaches, the exotic Volta River, tropical waterfalls, and a village built above a lagoon. Includes craft markets, the former slave dungeon at Cape Coast and some smaller coastal forts, a special drum and dance performance, a rain forest canopy walkway and a hike to Umbrella Rock. | ||||
Dates of travel: | You set the dates & number of days | |||
Number of guests: | Any number of people in your party | |||
Overnight & Drive Time | ||||
Accra Arrival | ||||
Arrival | Meet your arriving flight at Kotoka International Airport in Accra. | |||
Day 1 | Depart for Kokrobite in an air-conditioned vehicle. | |||
Kokrobite | Refresh and relax. Neighborhood or Accra city orientation as time permits. | |||
Overnight at a 3 star beach resort in Kokrobite. | ||||
Busua Beach, Fort Metal Cross | ||||
Coastal drive to Busua, a wide beach that is one of Ghana's most beautiful. | ||||
Day 2 | Afternoon beach hike or bike to Fort Metal Cross in Dixcove. | |||
Beyin | Enjoy the beach or pool. Surfing rentals and lessons are available for extra fee. | |||
8 hours | Overnight at an upscale resort in Beyin. | |||
Nzulezu Stilt Village, Fort Apollonia, Beach Afternoon | ||||
Early depart for the beach village of Beyin, near the western border of Ghana. | ||||
Day 3 | Canoe ride through the Amansuri wetlands to the stilt village of Nzulezu. | |||
Beyin | Tour Fort Apollonia, the westernmost Colonial era fort in Ghana. Beach afternoon. | |||
Overnight at an upscale resort in Beyin. | ||||
Cape Coast Castle, Beach Afternoon | ||||
Mid-morning departure, driving along the coast to the historic town of Cape Coast. | ||||
Day 4 | Tour the U.N. World Heritage Site and former slave dungeon of Cape Coast Castle. | |||
Elmina | Continue to your beach resort in Elmina for a relaxed beach afternoon. | |||
6 hours | Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina. | |||
Kakum National Park, Crocodiles, Central Elmina, Culture Performance | ||||
Early morning departure for West Africa's highest rain forest canopy walkway. | ||||
Day 5 | Crocodile ponds and weaver bird community at Hans Botel. Stingless bee facility. | |||
Elmina | Fishing lagoon and hilltop Ft. San Jago in Elmina. Special culture performance. | |||
Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina. | ||||
Traditional Glass Beads, Volta River | ||||
Depart towards the Volta River, turning inland after reaching suburban Accra. | ||||
Day 6 | Visit a glass bead workshop near the Volta River to watch this interesting handcraft. | |||
Atimpoku | Enjoy your perfect resort on the Volta River. Motorboat to the Akosombo dam. | |||
5½ hours | Overnight at a luxury resort on the Volta River. | |||
Boti Falls, Short Hike, Akaa Falls | ||||
Scenic drive to seasonal Boti Falls. 250 concrete steps to the bottom of the falls. | ||||
Day 7 | Short 5 minute walk or optional 45 minute moderate forest hike to Umbrella Rock. | |||
Atimpoku | Also visit the nearby Akaa Falls before returning to the Volta River. | |||
3½ hours | Overnight at a luxury resort on the Volta River. | |||
Volta River, Aburi Gardens, Craft Market, Accra City, Departure | ||||
Departure | Depart for Accra at a convenient time, visiting sites along the way as time permits. | |||
Day 8 | Optionally tour Aburi Botanical Gardens and/or a carving craft market on the return. | |||
Spend time at lively Labadi Beach in Accra or have a tour of the city for extra fee. | ||||
4 hours | Safe delivery to airport 2 hours before your evening flight. | |||
We are happy to customize any tour! | ||||
Price | € $ £ | |||
No reschedule fees! No Covid cancellation fees! | ||||
€2,226 per person, as described, for 2 guests in 1 room. | ||||
5% discount for bookings confirmed 30 or more days prior to travel. | ||||
Includes certified guide, vehicle & fuel, accommodations, meals and entrance fees. | ||||
Price adjusted for number of travelers, visited sites, tour inclusions/exclusions, | ||||
Ask for a quote! | and desired class of meals and accommodations. | Jul-2023 | ||
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Next Steps | ||||
Status: | Awaiting your request | |||
Next Steps: | Help us customize this tour to your wishes. | |||
Approve the final version of your tour. | ||||
Review Terms & Conditions. | ||||
Submit booking form. Make Payment. | ||||
Terms & Conditions | Booking Form | Payment Options | ||
Book directly with a licensed, tax-paying tour operator. Keep it in Ghana! | ||||
Map of Tour | ||||
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