Mystical West Africa - Traditions, Voodoo, and Craft
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Overview
Highlights
- Venture far off the tourist track into Benin, Togo, and Ghana
- Unique access to traditions, including voodoo ceremonies, mask dances, and bead making
- Spectacular contrasts: the cosmopolitan capital Lomé, the rural stilt village of Ganvie, the beautiful beaches of Accra
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Itinerary
Arrive in Cotonou, Benin
Drive to Ketou via Ganvie
To Abomey, Egun mask dance, drive to Dassa
Explore Dassa, drive to Ouidah
On to Lomé via Glidji
Explore Lomé
Drive to Accra, tour city
On to Elmina, sightsee
Kakum National Park
Drive to Kumasi, Ashanti funeral
Akwasidae Festival
On to Akossombo, craft villages
Drive to Accra, depart.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
GeoEx will assess a cancellation charge to cover loss of nonrefundable advance payments we have made on your behalf to ground operators and government agencies; communication expenses; and the loss of time that may permit resale of your space. The following cancellation charges will apply:
Cancellation charges on air-inclusive packages apply to the entire cost. GeoEx will not grant partial refunds for any unused trip arrangements after the trip has commenced or any refunds to trip members who do not complete any portion of the itinerary. Additionally, cancellation charges for safaris, cruises, air tickets, and custom trips may vary.
GeoEx reserves the right to cancel trips that are below the trip minimum (usually five persons). All trip members will be notified a minimum of 30 days before the trip departs and will receive a full refund. In the event of trip cancellation, GeoEx is not responsible for additional expenses incurred by trip members (e.g., nonrefundable “advance purchase” air tickets, medical expenses, and passport and visa fees).
Standard Cancellation Charges for Group Trips:
Nonrefundable cancellation charge: $150 per traveler.
61–90 days prior to departure: 25% of land cost.
31–60 days prior to departure: 50% of land cost.
30 days or less to departure: No refund.
At or after trip departure: No refund.
*January departure includes Voodoo Festival in Ouidah and Akwasidae in Kumasi.
Custom Trip pricing: While Custom Trips may be offered year-round, seasonality, itinerary options, and number of travelers allow for a range of pricing.
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