Ghana Tour Packages – Opulent Routes https://www.opulentroutes.com Global Luxury DMC Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:43:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.opulentroutes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/opulent-routes-200x100-logo-90x90.png Ghana Tour Packages – Opulent Routes https://www.opulentroutes.com 32 32 Cultural Tour of Ghana https://www.opulentroutes.com/tour/cultural-tour-of-ghana/ Sat, 26 Dec 2020 13:34:40 +0000 https://www.opulentindiasia.com/?post_type=tour&p=11692
Ghana has always been known for it’s wide range of tourist attractions and facilities. For the traveller, Ghana is that latter-day unknown, unexplored and certainly an unexploited destination which abounds in an unbelievable array of striking attractions, distinctive and peculiar to each of the ten regions in Ghana.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Accra
Arrive in Accra, Ghana meet assist at the airport.Transfer to Hotel for check in & short orientation.
Overnight in Accra,

Day 2 Accra
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and museum, dedicated to Ghana’s first post-independence President. A drive through the colonial section and view Ussher and James Forts built by the Dutch (1650) and British (1673) respectively. The Light House which used to guide ships to the Accra Harbour in colonial days.

National Museum, Independence Square & Arch and the central business district Craftsmen at Teshie/Nungua who make fantasy coffins in the shape of vegetables, fruits, cars, airplanes etc.. Arts and Craft market, Osu, nicknamed Oxford Street because of the 24/7 numerous commercial activities
Overnight in Accra

Day 3 Accra – Wli Waterfalls – Ho (By Road) (302 kms / 5 hrs 50 mins appx)
Depart Accra to Wli water falls in the Volta Region. It is the highest waterfalls in West Africa.
Overnight in Ho

Day 4 Ho – Tafi Monkey Sanctuary – Ho ( 80 kms / 1 hrs / 40 mins – One Way)
Departure to Tafi Monkey Sanctuary, an example of traditional conservation.In the afternoon visit the Kente cloth weavers in Kpetoe
Return to Ho and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Ho

Day 5 Ho – Kumasi (By Road) ( 312 kms / 6 hrs  appx)
Transfer from Ho to Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Stop over to visit a local cocoa farm & village.
Overnight in Kumasi.

Day 06 Kumasi
Kumasi Central market, the largest open air market in West Africa.Visit Manhyia Palace Museum, Prempeh 11 Museum, Kumasi Craft villages.Ahwiaa; where woodcarvers produce Ashanti stools, fertility dolls & walking sticks.Ntonso: Adinkra dyeing cloth (dye is an extract from the bark of a tree called badie)Bonwire: Kente cloth weaving
Overnight in Kumasi.

Day 07 Kumasi – Elmina (By Road) (245 kms / 4 hrs / 30 min appx )
Depart Kumasi to Elmina in the Central Region.
Arrive in Elmina check in at your hotel and take the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Elmina.

Day 8 Elmina – Kakum – Elmina (By Road) (35 kms / 30 min – One Way)
Visit Kakum National Park, a tropical rainforest in the heart of the Attandaso Reserve for an adventurous and breathtaking walk on the ‘Canopy Walkway’ 100ft off the ground. Afternoon visit to Cape Coast & Elmina Castle, both UNESCO Monuments.
Overnight in Elmina.

Day 09 Elmina – Nzulezu – Elmina (By Road) (173 kms / 3 hrs  – One Way)
Visit Nzulezu, a village on stilts constructed on Lake Tadane. Experience how the villagers live their daily lives on water.
Overnight in Elmina.

Day 10 Elmina
Free day Spend the day relaxing at the beach front or by the pool side.

Day 11 Elmina – Accra (By Road) (157 kms / 03 hrs appx) / Depart Accra
In the afternoon depart Elmina to Accra
Departure transfer to onward destination.

**********TOUR ENDS***********

Hotels

City Nights Hotels
Accra 2 Movenpick Ambassador
Ho 2 Chances Hotel
Kumasi 2 Noda Hotel
Elmina 4 Coconut Grove Beach Resort

Includes

  • Accommodation as per the program.
  • Meals as per the program.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Local English speaking guide.
  • All transfers,
  • All taxes.

Excludes

  • Personal Expenses.
  • International Air tickets
  • Camera / Video Camera Fees.
  • Medical Aid.
  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Visa (If any).

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

]]> The Best of Ghana https://www.opulentroutes.com/tour/the-best-of-ghana/ Sat, 26 Dec 2020 12:35:50 +0000 https://www.opulentindiasia.com/?post_type=tour&p=11690
Ghana is suffused with the most incredible energy.With its welcoming beaches, gorgeous hinterland, rich culture, vibrant cities, diverse wildlife, easy transport and affable inhabitants, it’s no wonder Ghana is sometimes labelled ‘Africa for beginners’.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Accra
Arrive in Accra, Ghana meet assist at the airport.Transfer to Hotel for check in & short orientation.
Overnight in Accra,

Day 2 Accra
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and museum, dedicated to Ghana’s first post-independence President. A drive through the colonial section and view Ussher and James Forts built by the Dutch (1650) and British (1673) respectively. The Light House which used to guide ships to the Accra Harbour in colonial days.

National Museum, Independence Square & Arch and the central business district Craftsmen at Teshie/Nungua who make fantasy coffins in the shape of vegetables, fruits, cars, airplanes etc.. Arts and Craft market, Osu, nicknamed Oxford Street because of the 24/7 numerous commercial activities
Overnight in Accra

Day 3 Accra – Kumasi (By Road) ( 225 kms / 4 hrs 30 mins appx.)
Depart Accra to Kumasi, Ashanti Region.City tour of Kumasi, capital of the former Ashanti Empire Visit Manhyia Palace Museum, Prempeh 11 Museum.
Overnight in Kumasi

Day 4 Kumasi
Kumasi Central market, the largest open air market in West Africa.Visit Manhyia Palace Museum, Prempeh 11 Museum, Kumasi Craft villages.Ahwiaa; where woodcarvers produce Ashanti stools, fertility dolls & walking sticks.Ntonso: Adinkra dyeing cloth (dye is an extract from the bark of a tree called badie).Bonwire: Kente cloth weavingOvernight in Kumasi

Day 5 Kumasi – Elmina (By Road) (245 kms / 4 hrs  appx)
Proceed to Elmina in the Central Region. Arrive in Elmina check in at your hotel and take the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Elmina 

Day 6 Elmina – Kakum – Elmina (By Road) ( 35 kms / 30 min appx- One Way)
Visit Kakum National Park, a tropical rainforest in the heart of the Attandaso Reserve for an adventurous and breathtaking walk on the ‘Canopy Walkway’ 100ft off the ground. Afternoon visit to Cape Coast & Elmina Castle, both UNESCO Monuments.
Overnight in Elmina.

Day 07 Elmina – Accra (By Road) ( 157 kms / 3 hrs appx) / Depart Accra
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon depart Elmina to Accra. Departure transfer to onward destination.

*************TOUR ENDS************

Hotels

City Nights Hotels
Accra 2 Movenpick Ambassador
Kumasi 2 Noda Hotel
Elmina 2 Coconut Grove Beach Resort

Includes

  • Accommodation as per the program.
  • Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner).
  • Entrance fees.
  • Local English speaking guide.
  • All transfers,
  • All taxes.

Excludes

  • Personal Expenses.
  • International Air tickets
  • Camera / Video Camera Fees.
  • Medical Aid.
  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Visa (If any).

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

]]> Tour of Ghana https://www.opulentroutes.com/tour/tour-of-ghana/ Sat, 26 Dec 2020 11:20:36 +0000 https://www.opulentindiasia.com/?post_type=tour&p=11688
Ghana, a nation on West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, is known for diverse wildlife, old forts and secluded beaches, such as at Busua. Coastal towns Elmina and Cape Coast contain posubans (native shrines), colonial buildings and castles-turned-museums that serve as testimonials to the slave trade. North of Cape Coast, vast Kakum National Park has a treetop-canopy walkway over the rainforest.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Accra
Arrival at Accra, meet  assist and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Accra,

Day 2 Accra
Proceed to This day’s tour will take us through the principal streets of Accra to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park which was named after the first President of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The park was formerly known as the Polo ground where Dr. Kwame Nkrumah stood to declare Independence for Ghana. It is the final resting place for the late President and his wife, Madam Fatia Nkrumah.

Continue your drive through Makola Market to the Old City of Accra, James Town. Learn about history and culture of the indigenes of the Gas. Other sites to visit are The W.E.B. Du Bois, the Independence Square, the Arts and Crafts Bazaar where you will find all kinds of African products from beads, crafts, cloth etc, the national museum. Stop at the National Theatre see the “female and male “drums which are used during state ceremony.
Overnight in Accra

Day 3 Accra – Cape Coast (By Road) (151 kms / 2 hrs appx)
Proceed to Cape Coast and Elmina, arriving late morning for a tour of Cape Coast before checking into your hotel. This afternoon visit Elmina Castle, a World Heritage site where slaves were held before being sent to the New World. This evening observe the colorful fishing boats in preparation for the usual overnight fishing expeditions.
Overnight in Cape Coast,

Day 4 Cape Coast
Proceed to Kakum National Park. Kakum is one of Ghana’s most famous parks. Take a brief walking tour on the forest floor. Kakum is home to Africa’s only aerial walkway through the tree canopy, a 1000 foot long, seven-bridge walkway with viewing platforms that reach heights of over 150 feet above ground.  This afternoon visit the Cape Coast Castle and the Castle Museum for a guided tour. Cape Coast Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to the “Door of No Return”.
Overnight in Cape Coast.

Day 5 Cape Coast- Accra (By Road) (151 kms / 3 hrs  appx) / Depart Accra
Departure transfer to onward destination.

************TOUR ENDS**************

Hotels

City Nights Hotels
Accra 2 Movenpick Ambassador
Cape Coast 2 Coconut Grove Beach Resorta

Includes

  • Accommodation as per the program.
  • Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner).
  • Entrance fees.
  • Local English speaking guide.
  • All transfers,
  • All taxes.

Excludes

  • Personal Expenses.
  • International Air tickets
  • Camera / Video Camera Fees.
  • Medical Aid.
  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Visa (If any).

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

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