The Ghana Experience
September 4 – 10, 2020

THIS EXPERIENCE IS NOW SOLD OUT

Join Cultured Vacations in Ghana as we have an immersive and cultural experience.  We will tour the country with a private guide and visit Accra, Kumasi and Elmina areas while learning about our heritage with this curated itinerary.

The Ghana Experience Itinerary:

Day 1: Fri, Sep 4 – on arrival at the Kotoka International Airport, you will meet your guide for a drive through Accra for an orientation before checking into your hotel.

Day 2: Sat, Sep 5 – in the morning, we visit the Makola Market, to experience the hustle and bustle of an African market.  After lunch, we depart for Kumasi. Overnight in Kumasi.  Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 3: Sun, Sep 6 – we will start the day with a visit to the Manhyia Palace, seat of the Ashanti Kingdom to witness the Akwasidae festival. Continue to the craft villages of Ntonso, a village famous for adinkra design and Ahwiaa for carving. We’ll also visit the village of Adanwomase (Kente) to interact with locals and to learn the art and history of the craft. Overnight in Kumasi. Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 4: Mon, Sep 7 – today we will participate in a naming ceremony amidst traditional drumming and dancing by the villagers and also be given a traditional African name. Afterwards we will continue to the Cape Coast Castle, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site and its West African Historical Museum, and end the day with a head wrapping workshop.  Overnight in Elmina.  Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 5: Tue, Sep 8 – after breakfast, we will hit the Kejetia Market, the largest open air market in West Africa. After shopping we will head to  “Donkor Nsuo”, the former Slave River, as well as the final transit point for a large number of enslaved Africans (Door or No Return). Overnight in Elmina. Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 6: Wed, Sep 9 – after breakfast we will visit a school and spend time with the children reading and playing games.  After volunteering we will head back to Accra for some last minute shopping and end the day with a farewell dinner.  Overnight in Accra.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 7: Thur, Sep 10 – free day until you head out for your departures back to the US.  Breakfast included.

 

The Ghana Experience includes:

  • Arrival airport transfer to hotel in Accra
  • 2 nights lodging in Accra, 2 nights in Kumasi, 2 nights in Elmina in 4 star accommodations with 1 king or 2 twin beds by request
  • All tours as mentioned in the itinerary, including entry fees, with transportation by licensed private drivers
  • All meals as mentioned in the itinerary (6 breakfasts; 5 lunches; 1 dinner)
  • Departure transfer from hotel in Accra to airport
  • Pre-travel conference call with participants
  • Ghana Experience app to use while in destination to reference the day’s itinerary
  • Cultured Vacations representative on site to help facilitate the experience

The Ghana Experience DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Roundtrip flights from the US to Ghana.  Make sure to depart on September 3, so you arrive in Accra on September 4.
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Non-specified meals that aren’t listed in the itinerary

Who should consider joining The Ghana Experience:

We like to preserve the energy of our small groups to make sure everyone traveling in our squad has an equally great time!  That being said, we welcome travelers into our travel family who are positive, can go with the flow and are eager to try new things, learn different cultures and are cool with interacting with new people.  Truth is – you may not know most of the people in our travel group on day 1, but by the end you will have more cousins in your extended family.

Additionally, one of the requirements is someone who will pinky promise to read the information we send prior to travel. We will have a pre-travel conference call and a Facebook group to answer any questions you have to make this a fun experience for all.

Lastly, there will be a fair amount of walking during our time in Ghana, with some of the historic landmarks containing many steps.  Many of the places we’ll visit and the properties where we’re staying aren’t accessible for those who have impaired mobility.  We just want to call this out so you can make the determination if this experience is right for you.

Early Bird - Double Occupancy (until September 1, 2019)
$2100/person based on 2 people per room
Early Bird - Single Occupancy (until September 1, 2019)
$2600/person based 1 person per room
Double Occupancy (Deposit made September 2, 2019 or after)
$2200/person based on 2 people per room
Single Occupancy (Deposit made September 2, 2019 or after)
$2700/person based on 1 person per room

Passports Are Needed for This Experience

Passports must be valid through March 11, 2021 to be able to travel.

Payment Plans & Changes & Cancellations

Payment Plan

Early bird deposit until September 1: $200/person non-refundable deposit will guarantee your space

Deposits made September 2 or after: $400/person non-refundable deposit will guarantee your space

July 3, 2020– Final Payment Due – NO EXCEPTIONS

When you (and your roommate/s) are ready to make your deposits, please click the link below and complete the deposit form.  If you are rooming with someone, both deposits will have to be paid in order to secure your reservation.  Once the deposit has been made, a payment schedule will be automatically generated for the remaining months (except December) until final payment.

 

 

Change & Cancellation Policy

Please note, once deposits are made, you are locked in with roommates. There is a $100/person Cultured Vacations fee for any changes + any additional fees that the travel suppliers implement. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable.  Travel protection is also available.  This coverage will provide reimbursement in the unfortunate instance of a medical emergency, trip delays, and lost or delayed baggage and some form of reimbursement in the event you will need to cancel your trip (50% for uncovered reasons; 100% for covered reasons). Once booked a separate email will be sent if you choose to elect insurance.  It’s estimated at $199/person and must be purchased within 14 days of deposit date to receive the cancel for any reason waiver.