Welcome to Ghana! Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport (ACC), you’ll be met by our local team and transferred to your hotel.

Depending on arrival time, optional visits may include:

• A panoramic drive through the city

• A brief stop at Oxford Street in Osu for first impressions of Accra’s vibrant culture

Overnight: Lancaster Accra Hotel
Meal(s): None

Begin your day with breakfast before exploring the capital city’s most iconic and historical sites:

Tour Highlights:

• Independence/Black Star Square – Home to the Eternal Flame of African Liberation

• Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park – Final resting place of Ghana’s first president

• National Cultural Center – Explore West Africa’s largest open-air arts and crafts market

• Brazil House – Learn the story of the seven Afro-Brazilian families who settled in Ghana in 1836

Overnight: Lancaster Accra Hotel
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

Today, head north into the lush forest belt to the Ashanti Region, home of Ghana’s royal heritage.

Tour Highlights:

• Manhyia Palace Museum – Official residence of Ashanti kings until 1974

• Okomfo Anokye Sword Site – A sacred monument marking the birth of the Ashanti Kingdom

Overnight: Lancaster Hotel Kumasi
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, experience the depth of Ashanti artistry and craftsmanship in three nearby villages:

Tour Highlights:

• Ahwiaa – Famous for wood carvings like royal stools, fertility dolls, and more

• Ntonso – Learn to hand-stamp Adinkra symbols on cloth using natural dyes

• Bonwire – Discover how Kente cloth is handwoven and passed down through generations

• Kumasi Central Market (Kejetia Market) – The largest open-air market in West Africa

Overnight: Lancaster Hotel Kumasi
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

Travel south through Ghana’s historic slave routes toward the coast.

Tour Highlights:

• Assin Manso Slave River – Visit the final bathing place of enslaved Africans before they were taken to the coast

• Obuasi Gold Mining Town (drive-by)

• Elmina Fishing Harbor – A colorful glimpse of Ghana’s vibrant fishing culture

Overnight: Lemon Beach Resort
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

Dive deep into Ghana’s role in the transatlantic slave trade with guided tours of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

Tour Highlights:

• Elmina Castle (built in 1482) – The first European structure in sub-Saharan Africa

• Cape Coast Castle & Museum – Home to the infamous “Door of No Return”

Overnight: Lemon Beach Resort
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy an early breakfast before heading to the tropical rainforests of Kakum National Park.

Tour Highlights:

• Walk the canopy walkway, suspended 150 feet above ground

• Spot birds, butterflies, and possibly monkeys or forest elephants

• Stop at Abandze, a small fishing town

• Optional last-minute shopping on Oxford Street (Osu) in Accra

Later, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Meal(s): Breakfast