GH-BST
VOLTA & COASTAL
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Volta & Coastal Tour, where you'll witness the breathtaking beauty of the Volta Region and the stunning coastline of Ghana. This meticulously crafted journey takes you through vibrant local cultures, captivating landscapes, and the rich heritage of Kumasi. Let us guide you on this remarkable exploration, designed to create lasting memories.
The Volta & Coastal Tour invites you to enjoy a journey filled with stunning sights and delightful discoveries in Ghana! With moderate distances, this tour is designed for travelers of all ages, making it a great choice for families or anyone eager to explore. Let’s see the beautiful landscapes and immerse ourselves in the vibrant culture of Ghana together. Reserve your tour today!
Days 1 & 2 - Accra
On this day you will be leaving Europe and via one of the big hubs you fly to Accra. Most flights will be daytime so you will arrive on the same day in the evening.
Akwaaba! Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you straight to your hotel where you can have dinner (depending on your arrival time) and take some rest.
The following day after breakfast you will embark on a city tour of Accra visiting various places of historical and cultural interests. Your guide will suggest different sites and then adjust the schedule according to what you are most interested in before you return to the hotel for dinner or you can have dinner out in town.
Days 3 & 4 - Akosombo
Today you will leave the busy city and in around 2 hours drive to the Volta Region to the town of Akosombo where you take a boat cruise on River Volta up to the volta dam. En-route you make a stop at the Shai Hills Game Reserve which has some general game and stunning rocks to climb.
On the second day you will go further North into the Volta region to visit the Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary and discover the stunning Wli Waterfalls before returning back to your hotel on the shores of River Volta, total drive time will be approximately 5 hours.
Days 5 & 6 - Koforidua
After breakfast you will leave the shores of River Volta and in about 2 hours make your way to the city of Koforidua. You will visit a traditional beads making factory as well as Safari Valley Resort to see some general game before you check into your hotel for the next 2 nights.
On day 6 you will visit the beautiful botanical gardens of Aburi and the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm to give you a further inside into one of Ghana's leading export productions before returning to the hotel for a good nights rest.
Days 7 & 8 - Kumasi
In about 3 hours you will drive to Kumasi where you will visit some Asante Craft Villages and the Ejisu Besease Shrine before checking into your hotel for the next 2 nights.
On the second day you will have a Kumasi City Tour where West Africa's largest market will also be on the list. How are your bargaining skills in the meanwhile?
Days 9, 10 & 11 - Busua Beach
After breakfast you hit the road and do the only longer drive of this itinerary where after roughly 5 hours you will reach Busua Beach. En-route you will dive into Ghana's colonial past by visiting Fort Metal Cross and Fort Princess Town.
The second day at this destination you will drive in about 1 1/2 hours to Beyin where you will visit the village by foot before getting sportive and paddling to Nzulezu, a village entirely built on stilts! The afternoon will be at your disposal for relaxation or walks along the beach.
On day 3 you will explore the southern most point of Ghana, where you can photograph traditional mud-and-thatch houses and daily village life before you return to enjoy the serene beach in Busua for surfing lessons!
Days 12 & 13 - Elmina
Today after breakfast you will leave to your last destination in Ghana which will be Elmina which lies in the Central Region to visit the historical Elmina and Cape Coast Castles. The Rest of day is free to relax on the beach or enjoy the hotel facilities.
On your second day you will visit the Kakum National Park. Once more the rest of day is free to relax at a beach or stay at the hotel and enjoy.
Day 14 - Return Home
Today marks your last day in Ghana. The drive time is around 3-4 hours from Elimina so depending on what you want to do you may leave a little earlier or a little later. Back in Accra you can do some last minute shopping before you are transferred back to the Accra Airport for departure back home which will be an overnight flight.
Yɛ da ase and hopefully see you soon!
Inclusions, exclusions & inquiries
all accommodation as mentioned above
airport transfers
transportation in airconditioned vehicle
all fuel
all hotel taxes and local taxes
professional English speaking local guide throughout the tour
all site visits, excursions and entrance fees as mentioned above
2 bottle of mineral water per day per guest during tour
all food & drinks as mentioned in the above itinerary
Trip Summary
General
duration 14 days
starts in Accra
ends in Accra
fully guided
Destinations
Accra
Akosombo
Koforidua
Kumasi
Busua Beach
Elmina
Highlights
vibrant Accra & Kumasi
dive into historical past
hiking
West Africa's largest market
serene beaches