2005/001/GH-10D

                     EXCURSION TO THE HOMELAND

GHANA,

(West Africa)

(10 Days Tour)

DAY 01: DEPARTURE: SUNDAY,  WASHINGTON/BALTIMORE – USA. - Your destiny with Africa begins today as you board your transatlantic flight headed for the “exotic continent”. NOTE: For security reasons, check-In begins at 5 hours before departure closes 2 hours before take off.  You are allowed to check-in 2 pieces of luggage free, each weighing 70lbs or less, and 1 carry-on WEIGHING 12lbs or less. Please remember your passports, and any visas required. We provide free visa service, however visa fees charged by Ghana Embassy must accompany visa applications plus required recent passport photos and a valid passport. NOTE: ADD-ON FARES ARE AVAILABLE FROM MAJOR US CITIES.                               

DAY  02:   MONDAY,  -  ACCRA

Arrival at Accra Kotoka International Airport early afternoon. Transfer to the Hotel and check into our rooms. After a brief rest, we depart for an afternoon Accra City tour including University of Ghana. Legon and Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum . Orientation and welcome reception in the evening. Fashion Designers  Showcase and Cultural Performance after dinner. You are encouraged to order custom made fashions of your delight  for delivery  before your return. NOTE: Down-payment may be required to accept your order.  Dinner. Overnight.

DAY 03:   TUESDAY- ACCRA 

Breakfast. Continue  Accra City Tour including National Museum,, W.E.B. DuBois Center for Pan-African Culture, George Padmore Library, National Theatre etc. Return to the hotel.  Rest of the day is free. Dinner.  Prepare for the next day trip to Kumasi, Ashanti Region. Overnight.

DAY 04:  WEDNESDAY - ACCRA/KUMASI - ASHANTI REGION

Early  breakfast and departure for Kumasi, Capital of the legendary Ashanti Nation and the Cultural heart of Ghana. Check into your hotel upon arrival. Afternoon tour includes, The Prempeh II Museum, Cultural Center, Manhyia palace, home of the Asantehene (King of the Ashantis). Return to your hotel. Dinner. Overnight.

DAY 05. THURSDAY -  KUMASI/CAPE COAST - CENTRAL REGION

Breakfast and begin our journey to the Historic Central Region. On our way, we shall stop for a shopping tour of the Ashanti craft villages. Visit  Ahwiaa, Ntonso & Bonwire to learn the process of producing  Kente Clothes, Adinkra Clothes and artifacts. Remember to negotiate prices for everything you purchase; the initial price quotation is definitely not the selling price in any West African market. We continue our trip to Cape Coast. Arrive late afternoon and check into our beach-front hotel. OPTIONAL TRIP: To the Kankum National Rainforest Park, home of the world renowned seven-storey high adventurous canopy walk over the rain forest; (highly recommended for those who want to overcome their fear of heights). Dinner. Overnight

DAY 06:  FRIDAY,  CAPE COAST/ELMINA  - CENTRAL REGION

After breakfast, we shall tour the Elmina Slave Castle (the oldest castle in Ghana) and witness first hand the atrocities perpetrated on one sect of human race by another. Rest of the morning is for leisure. Return to the hotel. This is the day reserved strictly for FUN!  FUN!   FUN! . Prepare for early afternoon BEACH PARTY. Hop into your swim-suits or beachwear, put on your sunglasses and head for the Golden Sandy Beaches of the Blue Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy early evening buffet and beach games till late evening. Prepare for the next day journey to Ho, Volta Region. Dinner. Overnight.

DAY 07:  SATURDAY,  CAPE COAST/HO - VOLTA REGION

Breakfast and departure for a scenic drive through the hills along the Volta Lake to Ho, the Regional capital of Volta Region. On our way we visit a pre-selected handicap school to offer school supplies and other inexpensive gifts to the students & faculty. We check into Chances Hotel upon arrival. Dinner. Prepare for next day trip to Hohoe. Overnight.

DAY 08:  SUNDAY, HO/HOHOE, VOLTA REGION

Early breakfast and we proceed through the magnificent vegetation and flora of the region on our way to the Wli Waterfalls, the highest fall in Ghana. We’ll take a break on our way to visit Dr. Noamesi’s Herbal Treatment and Research Center at Hohoe, for a briefing on the center’s herbal medicines for cure of many diseases. Our journey thereafter continues to the town of  Wli where we will cross the eleven log bridges of River Agamatsu to get to the Waterfalls. We shall spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing in this cool, green and serene environment.  Note: Recommend we pack lunch from the hotel to have a picnic by the waterfalls pool-side. Late afternoon return to Ho. Reflections and testimonials at  Dinner. Prepare for next day trip to the USA. Overnight. Overnight.

DAY 09:  MONDAY, HO/ACCRA/USA

Breakfast and depart for Accra. Arrive and proceed to a transit hotel. Fashion designers will be at the hotel to deliver the custom made outfits ordered during the fashion show. After farewell dinner, we shall transfer to the airport for check-in. Our flight departs late evening.

DAY 10: TUESDAY, USA

Arrive in Washington/Baltimore early evening. Transfer to your connecting flight, if any. You are back Home. You’ve touched the face of mother Africa……you will never be the same again……keep dreaming about your next experience in the mother continent. We hope we have served you well.

SPRING 2005 - TOUR DEPARTURE DATES (MARCH – APRIL – MAY)

RATE : $2,330.00 (Plus approx. $120.00 tax )  Single Suppl. $390.00  

SUMMER 2005 - TOUR DEPARTURE DATES (JUNE – JULY - SEPTEMBER)

RATE : $2,630.00 (Plus approx. $120.00 tax )  Single Suppl. $390.00

FALL 2005 - TOUR DEPARTURE DATES (SEPT. – OCTOBER - NOVEMBER)

RATE : $2,330.00 (Plus approx. $120.00 tax )  Single Suppl. $390.00

WINTER – 2006 - TOUR DEPARTURE DATES (JANUARY - FEBRUARY)

RATE : $2,330.00 (Plus approx. $120.00 tax )  Single Suppl. $390.00

Note: Prices may change to reflect any increases in airfare and/or taxes. A deposit of $250. is due 4 months before departure to guarantee your space. Final payment due 45 days prior to departure

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This rate is for a group of 11 persons or more. Single supplement charge will be paid by anyone who occupies a room alone (without a room mate) whether by choice or otherwise. Surcharge will apply to groups less than 11 persons.

AIRLINES OF CHOICE: Northwest/KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, Egyptair, Iberia.

TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Round-trip air- fare from Washington/Baltimore to Accra -Ghana. Round-trip transfers to hotels and airports. Orientation, Welcome  Reception/Dinner, Cultural Display & Fashion Show. Hotel accommodation with Breakfast & Dinner daily (Double Occupancy). Air-conditioned Coach Ground Transportation. Professional English Speaking Tour Guide Services & Tour site Fees. Free Visa Service. (Current Ghana Visa Single Entry Fee: $50). Embassies may decide to increase visa fees without notice. NOTE: Additional $46.00 payment required to cover Tips and gratuities on the trip.

****Optional Trip Protection Insurance Available*****

Preferred Hotels: bject to avilability

ACCRA:          Dutchotel at the Beach, Royal Ravico,    

KUMASI:         Royal Basin Resort, Miklin Hotel.

CAPE COAST:  Coconut Grove Beach Resort , Elmina Beach Hotel.

HO, GHANA:     Chances Hotel, Freedom Hotel.

         Please make checks payable to:

GHANA AMERICA VACATIONS

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Washington DC 20036

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