✈️ Important Travel Information

• A visa for Ghana is required – Ensure you obtain your visa before departure.
• Yellow fever vaccination and proof of immunization are mandatory for entry into Ghana

Included Airfare & Options

✅ Airfare from JFK is included, based on the total number of guests.
✈️ Alternate Airfare Options: If you prefer to book your own flight, please ensure:

• Arrival in Accra (ACC): By 7:35 AM on November 23
• Departure from Accra (ACC): At 9:35 AM on November 30

🚗 Airport Transfers

• If you arrive outside of group travel times, additional costs apply for airport transfers.

🛡 Travel Insurance

• While optional, we highly recommend securing travel insurance for peace of mind.

EXCLUSIONS:

• International Flights
• Additional charges will apply for extra transfers if anyone in the group is arriving or departing on different flights.
• Personal items
• Optional Tours
• Meals unless listed in itinerary or above
• Tips & Gratuities
• Early check-in & late check out of rooms (standard check-in time is 2pm and check out 10am)
• Travel Insurance
• Changes in Government/local taxes
• Any future fuel surcharges on land arrangements or additional costs due to
  COVID rules
• Visa/passport handling fees

Day 3: Ashanti Craft Villages

📅 November 24, 2025

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and embark on a journey to Kumasi, the heart of the Ashanti Kingdom. Along the way, explore the renowned Ashanti craft villages, where traditional craftsmanship has been preserved for generations.

Discover Ashanti’s Artistic Heritage

• Ahwiaa – The Wood Carvers’ Village
  Witness skilled artisans carve intricate wooden sculptures, furniture, and ceremonial artifacts.

• Ntonso – The Home of Adinkra Cloth
  Learn the ancient art of Adinkra cloth printing, a textile adorned with meaningful symbols representing wisdom, leadership, and culture.

• Bonwire – The Kente Weaving Village
  Experience the craftsmanship behind Kente cloth, Ghana’s most famous handwoven fabric, traditionally worn by royalty and used in special ceremonies.

Take this unique opportunity to see master artisans at work and purchase authentic, handcrafted souvenirs directly from the source.

Arrival in Kumasi

After exploring the craft villages, continue to Kumasi and check into your 4-star hotel. Enjoy a relaxing evening at your leisure.

🏨 Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Kumasi
🛏 Duration: 2 Nights

Day 4: Kumasi Morning City Tour

📅 November 25, 2025

After a hearty breakfast, set out to explore the rich history of Kumasi, the former capital of the Ashanti Kingdom. Begin your journey with a visit to the Manhyia Palace Museum, where you’ll learn about the regal history of the Ashanti Kingdom, dating back to 1700, through fascinating relics and artifacts.

Discover the Legacy of the Ashanti Kingdom

• City Drive – Enjoy a scenic drive through Kumasi, passing monuments that pay tribute to the remarkable Ashanti people and their contributions to Ghana’s history.
• Kejetia Market – Immerse yourself in one of the largest and busiest markets in West Africa, where a vibrant mix of goods and cultural exchanges take place.
• National Cultural Centre – Visit the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, where you’ll learn about Ashanti culture, and explore workshops of local artisans including brass makers, potters, and batik makers.

After your city tour, return to the hotel and relax during the afternoon at your leisure.

Day 5: Kumasi – Slave River

📅 November 26, 2025

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and continue your journey through the forest zone towards Assin Manso, the site of the former Slave River and Market. This historical site was one of the last transit points for enslaved Africans on their way to the coast.

Explore the Legacy of the Slave Trade

• Donkor Nsuo (Slave River) – Visit the site where enslaved Africans were held before being transported across the Atlantic. Learn about the final resting place of two ancestors whose remains were returned from the USA and Jamaica and reburied here.
• Optional Bath in the River – You can also opt to bathe in the river (additional cost).

Afterwards, continue your journey to Cape Coast and check into your 4-star hotel. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax and enjoy at your leisure.

🏨 Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Cape Coast
🛏 Duration: 2 Nights

Day 6: Castles, Dungeons & Fishing Village

📅 November 27, 2025

Start your day with breakfast before embarking on a powerful and emotional tour of the Forts, Castles, and Slave Dungeons of Ghana, where the tragic history of the transatlantic slave trade comes to life.

Explore the Dark History of the Slave Trade

• Cape Coast Castle – Visit this infamous site where you’ll learn about the Western slave traders’ connections with African tribes, which fueled the transatlantic slave trade. Stand in the dungeons where millions of enslaved Africans were held before their brutal journey across the ocean. The castle also houses the West African Historical Museum.
• Elmina Castle (St. George’s Castle) – Witness the grim conditions of the dungeons where enslaved Africans were imprisoned before being shipped across the Atlantic. Standing in these dark and overcrowded spaces offers a sobering reminder of the inhumanity of the slave trade.

After lunch (on your own), enjoy a visit to the picturesque yet gritty Elmina Fishing Village. Here, you’ll learn about the traditional fishing industry, meet local fishermen, and experience the process of smoking fish in earthenware ovens. This visit offers a unique perspective on one of Ghana’s oldest and most important industries.

This day offers an unforgettable exploration of both the historical and cultural landscapes of Ghana, offering powerful insights into the country’s legacy.

Day 7: Kakum Rainforest and Canopy Walkway – Accra

📅 November 28, 2025

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and embark on a scenic drive through the historic Denkyira Kingdom towards Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s last surviving tropical rainforests.

Choose Your Adventure

• Nature Walk (2 km) – Take a leisurely walk through the rainforest to explore the diverse flora and fauna, learning about the medicinal properties of various plants.
• Canopy Walkway – For the more adventurous, experience the canopy walkway, which hangs 40 meters above the ground, providing a unique view of the rainforest from above.

After a memorable day in the forest, enjoy lunch at your leisure. Then, return to Accra for check-in at your 5-star hotel. Enjoy the facilities and relax as you settle in for your last nights in Ghana.

🏨 Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel in Accra
🛏 Duration: 2 Nights

Day 8: Living Heritage Ceremony & Cedi Beads

📅 November 29, 2025

After breakfast, depart from Accra and head to a picturesque village located on the lower course of the Volta River. There, you will participate in a Living Heritage Ceremony, where you’ll be welcomed by the chief and elders with traditional drumming and dancing. As part of this ceremony, participants will be honored with a traditional Ghanaian name and presented with a gift to celebrate your new identity as a member of the community.

Discover the Craft of Bead-Making

After lunch, visit a Cedi Beads Factory and market. Beads hold significant cultural importance in the lives of the Krobo people of Ghana, and you’ll have the chance to witness the traditional process of bead-making firsthand. Learn about their symbolic roles and see the intricacy involved in creating these beautiful pieces.

Return to Accra and check into your hotel for a relaxing evening.

Day 9: Departure from Accra, Ghana

📅 November 30, 2025

After breakfast, take some time to pack and do some last-minute shopping in Accra. Enjoy the morning exploring the city one last time before heading back to the airport for your return flight. Please note that flight arrangements are not included in the package. Check-out time is 12:00 noon.

This marks the end of an unforgettable journey through the cultural and historical landscapes of Ghana.