Ghana Heritage Tours - Beyond The Return

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Accra, Ghana

8 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Spend eight days immersing yourself in Ghana’s culture and heritage on this all-inclusive tour. Our knowledgeable local guide will take you to museums, castles, parks, gardens, as well as to visit markets and traditional seamstresses and beadmakers. Follow the footsteps of your ancestors and have an African naming ceremony.

Convenient hotel transfers included
Accommodation and meals provided
Knowledgeable local guide
Trace your ancestors’ footsteps and receive your traditional African name

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation
Unlimited mineral water
Fuel (Unlimited mileage)
Experienced driver
Expert local guide (24/7)
All excursion fees
Traditional naming ceremony
Airport transfers
Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
24/7 Office support
Dinner (8)

Dinner
Lunch (7)

Lunch
Breakfast (7)

Breakfast

Visa
International flights
Soft and alcoholic drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Look out for the Ashanti African Tours Sign your local guide will be holding.

Operating hours
.12:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival, Akwaaba (Welcome), collection from airport and transfer to hotel.

1 Stop

Accra

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Labadi Beach Hotel Accra

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

National Museum, Black Star Gate, Independence Square, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, James Town and Accra Nightlife.

4 Stops

National Museum of Ghana

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

James Town

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accra

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Labadi Beach Hotel Accra

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

DuBois Centre, Aburi Botanical Gardens, Craft Market and Transfer to Kumasi

4 Stops

W.E.B. DuBois Center

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

T.K. Beads

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Aburi Botanical Gardens

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Aburi Crafts Village

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Golden Tulip Hotel Kumasi City

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Manhyia Palace, Cultural Center, Kejetia Market, Okomfo Anokye Sword and Kumasi Nightlife

5 Stops

Manhyia Palace Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Prempeh II Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Kejetia Market

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Okomfo Anokye Sword Site

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kumasi

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Golden Tulip Hotel Kumasi City

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Ancient Kente and Adinkra Villages, Ashanti Traditional House and Relaxation

4 Stops

Asante Traditional Buildings

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Adanwomase

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ntonso

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Kumasi

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Golden Tulip Hotel Kumasi City

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Assin Manso, Cape Coast Castle and Transfer to Elmina

3 Stops

Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Cape Coast Castle

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Elmina

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Coconut Grove Beach Resort Elmina

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Kakum National Park, Traditional Naming Ceremony and Celebration

3 Stops

Kakum National Park

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Cape Coast

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cape Coast

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Coconut Grove Beach Resort Elmina

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

Elmina Castle, and Accra for Departure

2 Stops

Elmina Castle

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Accra

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Departure

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 38 reviews

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An amazing experiemce of a lifetime

Carol_M, Nov 2024

We made the right choice in selecting Ashanti African Tours for our first trip to Africa. The entire staff was great! Everyone was attentive to our needs and made us feel welcome and confident in handling the details of our tour. Special thanks to our amazing tour guide, Alex. I learned so much through his deep knowledge and strong ties to the community. It was like taking a Masterclass with a caring and compassionate teacher. We also want to express how much we appreciate the patience and skill of our driver, Eric. Thank you! We would definitely go with Ashanti African Tours again.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Hi Carol, Thank you for your wonderful review about Ashanti African Tours on TripAdvisor via Viator We are excited to know your trip with us was a success. Alex your tour guide and Eric as well as the entire team in Ashanti African Tours are happy with your words and we really wish you well in your next adventure. We look forward to welcoming you both again onto one of our other destination tours of Togo, Benin, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Gambia, Sao Tome and Principe. With best regards, Patience Dadzie