10th September - 21st September 2026  

Experience Ghana in true luxury and comfort.This 10 day journey blends four star stays,private guided cultural immersion and rich natural beauty. Designed for travelers seeking relaxation, heritage and adventure.

Package Highlights

• Stay in Ghana’s finest hotels and lodges
• Cultural immersion in Accra, Cape Coast and Kumasi
• Canopy walk at Kakum National Park
• Fine dining,art,and wellness experiences throughout.
• Trip escorted by Going Places Travel!

*Flying from somewhere else? Contact a Going Places Travel Advisor

Book Explore Ghana! 

Day 1: Akwaaba-Welcome

Your journey begins as you arrive in Accra, the bustling and vibrant capital of Ghana, where you will be warmly welcomed by Landtours representatives at Kotoka International Airport. After a smooth immigration process, you will be assisted with your luggage and transferred to your accommodation. Upon arrival, you will participate in an orientation session about your upcoming adventure.

Overnight at Pelican Hotel. Meals included: Welcome Dinner.

Day 2: Accra City Tour - Traditional African Market

After breakfast at the hotel, set out for a full-day exploration of Accra, a vibrant city that blends modernity with rich history. Start at the W.E.B. Du Bois Center, where you will learn about the influential African-American scholar and civil rights activist who spent his final years in Ghana. The museum and library provide insight into his contributions to Pan-Africanism and Ghana's independence movement. Continue with a visit to the Artiste Alliance Gallery, a stunning three-story exhibition space filled with paintings, sculptures, textiles, and beadwork from both emerging and established Ghanaian artists. This is a great opportunity to appreciate Ghana's artistic heritage. Next, visit Independence/Black Star Square, an important national monument where major events like Ghana's Independence Day celebrations take place. The Black Star Gate, with its bold inscription "Freedom and Justice," stands as a beacon of Ghana's sovereignty. After lunch on your own, continue to The National Museum of Ghana. It is the largest and oldest of the six museums under the administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board. The museum building was opened on 5 March 1957 as part of Ghana's independence celebrations. End your day at The Arts Center, an open-air market brimming with handwoven Kente cloth, wooden carvings, jewellery, and traditional drums. Here, you can test your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs that reflect Ghana's rich craftsmanship.

Overnight at Pelican Hotel. Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 3: Accra - Slave Dungeon Experience (Cape Coast Castle)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart to Cape Coast. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a Ghanaian restaurant on your own before beginning a guided tour of one of Ghana's infamous slave dungeons. Here, history comes alive as you trace the story of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, whose impact is still felt far beyond Africa's shores. Visit Cape Coast Castle, originally built by the Swedes in 1653 and later taken over by the British. Within its walls, you will learn about the complex relationship between European slave traders and African tribes that enabled the trade. It is a powerful opportunity to connect with history—standing in the dark, airless dungeons and reflecting on the harsh conditions millions of Africans once endured. The castle today also houses the West African Historical Museum, preserving artifacts that deepen understanding of this painful past.

Overnight at AnoMansa Beach Resort Elmina. Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner. 

Day 4: Canopy Walk Way and Kakum Rain Forest - Elmina Fishing Village

After breakfast, depart for Kakum National Park, one of the last remaining tropical rainforests in West Africa. Upon arrival, you may choose between a guided two-kilometer nature walk through the forest, where you will discover its diverse flora and fauna and learn about their traditional medicinal uses, or take on the exhilarating canopy walkway, suspended 40 meters above the forest floor and offering sweeping views of the rainforest. Afterwards, proceed to Elmina Fishing Village. Upon arrival, have lunch on your own and embark on an immersive cultural experience in Elmina, Ghana's oldest European settlement and home to a thriving fishing community. The morning begins with a visit to the Elmina fishing village, where wooden fishing boats painted in bright colors line the harbor. Here, you will interact with local fishermen who will share the intricacies of their daily work, from casting nets to sorting and drying fish. Women known as "fishmongers" play a crucial role in the process, preparing the fish by salting and smoking them in large earthenware ovens. The air is filled with the rich aroma of smoked fish, a key ingredient in many Ghanaian dishes.

Overnight at AnoMansa Beach Resort Elmina. Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 5: Elmina - Slave River - Kumasi City Tour

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and drive through the forest zone to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire to explore the legends of the famous Ashanti people, whose legacies are still evident today. Stop at the former slave in Assin Manso. Visit the site of "Donkor Nsuo", the former Slave River and market, as well as the final transit point for a large number of enslaved Africans. This is the final resting place for two ancestors whose mortal remains were returned from the USA and Jamaica and re-interred there. Afterwards, continue to Kumasi where you will visit the Manhyia Palace Museum to obtain firsthand information on the legacies of the Ashanti kingdom. A regal history that dates back to 1700 is told with relics and artefacts. Enjoy a drive through the city with monuments dedicated to the memory of the great Ashanti people. Your city tour on this day will also include a visit to the famous Kejetia market.

Overnight at Lancaster Kumasi Hotel. Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 6: Ashanti Craft Villages

After breakfast, depart your hotel and devote this day to visiting the three famous Ashanti craft villages; Ahwiaa, the wood carvers' village, Ntonso, the home of Adinkra cloth, and Bonwire, the Kente weaving village. You will have an opportunity to see how African crafts are made and to buy directly from the artisans who make them.

Overnight at Lancaster Kumasi Hotel. Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 7: Kumasi - Besease Shrine - Accra

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for Accra. En route to Accra, stop on the way at Besease shrine, a world heritage site. The Besease Shrine is a traditional fetish shrine near the town of Ejisu. Each of these shrines is a home for a particular spirit, called obosom that mediates between mortals and the supreme god Nyame. Observe the unique architecture and experience the mode of ancestral worship to the ancient gods. Upon arrival, check into your hotel.

Overnight at Pelican Hotel. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 8: Living Heritage Ceremony (Torgorme Village) - Wli Waterfalls

After breakfast, depart Accra to a beautiful village located on the lower course of the splendid Volta River. You will pay a courtesy call on the chief and elders amidst traditional drumming and dancing by the villagers. The group will participate in a naming ceremony of recognition, where a Ghanaian name is given to participants, and a gift presented as part of celebrating a new identity as a Ghanaian and a member of the local community. After lunch, embark on an unforgettable journey to the awe-inspiring Wli Waterfalls. Upon arriving at the village of Wli, embark on a scenic hike through the Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary to reach the Lower Wli Waterfalls. Follow the well-marked trail, surrounded by lush greenery and diverse flora and fauna. Your knowledgeable guide will share interesting information about the local ecosystem along the way. After approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, you'll be rewarded with the breathtaking sight of the 60-meter (197-foot) cascade of the Lower Wli Waterfalls. Take in the sheer power and beauty of the falls, and if you're feeling adventurous, dip your feet into the cool pools below.

Overnight at Volta Serene Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 9: Ho - Cedi Beads - Akosombo Lake Cruise - Accra

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for a scenic drive to the Eastern region to visit the cedi bead factory. Beads play a very important role especially in the life and culture of the Krobo people of Ghana. They are used to mark family status, special occasions and the important rites of passage of girls to puberty called the "Dipo". Participants will be shown around the factory and participate in the making of beads by hand in batches in a traditional manner. You will also have an opportunity to visit the market and purchase some of the beads. Please note: Cedi Beads Market is opened on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. Afterwards, drive to the Royal Senchi Resort, which is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in Ghana on the banks of the famous Volta River in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Enjoy a delightful lunch at the hotel upon arrival. The hotel allows for easy access to a lush green 35-acre conservation nature park - home to rare butterfly and bird populations. You will have the opportunity to swim at the hotel. Additionally, embark on an hour boat ride on the Volta River which will provide an opportunity to see the Adomi Bridge. Afterwards, return to Accra.

Overnight at Pelican Hotel. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 10: Farewell/Departure

After breakfast, spend the remainder of the day packing and doing last minute shopping. At 5pm, Transfer to airport for check-in and final departure back home.

Meals Included: Breakfast.

FULL PACKAGE COST:
Two persons sharing same room
USD $5,900 per person

Single person
USD $6,850

Rates are based on a minimum group of 20 persons; subject to any increases from our suppliers,or thegovernment imposes taxes,fees or currency exchange.

PAYMENT PLAN (PER PERSON):

• An initial deposit of USD $1250 per person is due by 20th February, 2026
• A 2nd payment of USD $750 per person is due by 27th March, 2026
• A 3rd payment of USD$ 750 per person is due by 27th April, 2026
• A 4th payment of USD $1250 per person is due by 28th May, 2026
• Final payment (remaining balance) is due by 30th June, 2026

CANCELLATION PENALTIES WILL APPLY AS FOLLOWS:

The first deposit is non refundable.

220-180 Days prior departure -20% of total package
179-90 Days prior departure-30% of total package
89-46 Days prior departure-50% of total package
45-22 Days prior departure-80% total price of package
21 Days -to departure days-100% total price of package

1. What’s included in the package price?

• Round airfare Barbados/ London/ Accra/ London/ Barbados
• VAT and other taxes on airfare
• 10-Nights accommodation in 4* star hotels in Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi and Ho.
• Breakfast daily, 3 Lunches and 9 Dinners.
• All entry fees as stated in the itinerary.
• Professional English-speaking local Guides .
• Tour excursions in Ghana as detailed in the itinerary.
• Naming Ceremony in Ghana.
• Going Places Travel Escort with a minimum of 20 persons.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Passport and visa fees (if applicable)
• Excess baggage charges
• Meals not specified in this itinerary
• Drinks
• Personal items such as laundry, email,telephone calls of souvenir
• Trip cancellation,travel delay and baggage insurance.
• Charges incurred as a result of delayed or cancelled flights beyond the control of Going Places Travel.

2. Time Difference (based on Eastern Caribbean)

United Kingdom - 5 hours ahead

Ghana - 4 hours ahead

3. Health requirements
Yellow Fever Vaccination Information:
Passengers without a yellow fever vaccination certificate are subject to vaccination upon arrival, except passengers younger than 9 months or older than 60 years.

Malaria Information:
Risk areas: whole country.
Risk months: throughout the year

5. Passport requirements

All passports must be valid for six months or beyond. Barbados passport holders do not require a visa for Ghana. All passports must have 4 blank pages for any stamps that are required. All other passport holders will be checked for visa requirements.

3. Are payment plans available?

Yes! We offer flexible payment plans. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space, with scheduled payments leading up to final payment before departure. Please view price tab.

Payments can be made at a Going Places Travel Office, via our payment link or via bank transfer. Please ensure payments are made on time to secure your booking.

4. Do I need travel insurance?

Yes. Travel insurance is mandatory.

6. What are the travel arrangements for persons outside of Barbados?

Travellers joining from outside of Barbados are welcome. Our Travel Advisors can assist with adding connecting flights to Barbados and arranging pre- or post-trip accommodation if required.