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Cultural Immersion
Akwaaba Ghana
Journey to Ghana, the Motherland, and immerse yourself in its rich history, vibrant culture, and enduring heritage, discovering powerful stories, meaningful traditions, and unforgettable connections along the way.
Overview
Akwaaba Ghana
Discover the heart of Ghana, the Motherland, through an immersive journey rich with history, vibrant culture, and enduring heritage. Explore ancestral landmarks, experience lively traditions, music, and cuisine, and form meaningful connections that celebrate the spirit, resilience, and beauty of this remarkable land.
Dates
February 19 – 28, 2026
Days
9
Price
$5999 - $6999 per person
Highlights
Journey at a Glance
Cultural & Historical Discovery
Explore Ghana’s legacy at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre for Pan African Culture, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and the powerful Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle, both UNESCO Heritage Sites.
City Life & Local Exploration
Discover modern and traditional Ghana through guided Accra City Tour and Kumasi City Tour experiences, including time to explore Ashanti artisan markets filled with craftsmanship and culture.
Nature & Heritage Encounters
Visit Kakum National Rainforest Park and walk above the forest canopy, experiencing Ghana’s natural beauty, biodiversity, and sacred landscapes that connect heritage, history, and nature.
Traditions & Meaningful Connections
Participate in a Ghanaian Traditional Naming Ceremony and enjoy private tours and events that foster deeper cultural understanding, connection, and meaningful engagement with local communities.
Culinary & Celebratory Moments
Begin your journey with an Akwaaba (Welcome) Curated Dinner, sharing Ghanaian flavors and warm hospitality that set the tone for connection, celebration, and unforgettable experiences.
Luxury Stays in Prime Locations
Enjoy 4–5 star accommodations at carefully selected hotels, including Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Lancaster Hotel in Kumasi, and Elmina Bay Resort—each offering comfort, elegance, and local charm.
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Itinerary
Every Moment, Perfectly Orchestrated
The itinerary, dates, accommodations, and transfers are subject to change. B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner.
- United Airlines Flight Information: Subject to Change
- 1 UA 996 19 FEB IAD/ACC Departs 640 PM Arrives 925 AM 20 FEB
- 2 UA 997 27 FEB ACC/IAD Departs 1020 PM Arrives 5:00 AM 28 FEB
- Baggage Restrictions: 1 checked bag (not to exceed 50 lbs) and 1 Carry-on (not to exceed 18 lbs). Subject to change.
DAY 1
Depart Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
DAY 2
You will be met at the airport by our representatives, who will assist you with your transfer from the airport to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink at the hotel and participate in an orientation session. You’ll meet with dressmakers for fabrics and measurements. After check-in, we’ll participate in a classic chocolate tasting experience and an information session on how to make chocolate from the cocoa bean to the bar. All participants will leave with one box of chocolate, including six flavors. Later in the evening, depart for at a chef’s residence for a private curated dinner. Overnight at Labadi Beach Hotel. (Breakfast, Welcome Dinner)
DAY 3
ACCRA CITY TOUR AND AFRICAN MARKET After breakfast, depart for a sightseeing tour of Accra, the Capital of Ghana. Experience the city’s highlights during this Accra orientation. The capital of Ghana since 1877, Accra is also the capital of the Greater Accra Region. In addition, it’s the country’s most populous city. Travel through the administrative and economic districts of Accra. Also, see the Artiste Alliance Gallery, the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan African Culture, and the Independence/Black Star Square. Learn about important events in Ghana’s history and the country’s first president, who helped lead Ghana to independence. Continue your tour to The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, dedicated to the legacy of Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, and his role in African independence. The tour includes visits to Nkrumah’s mausoleum, a museum showcasing his life, his personal residence, the eternal Flame of African Liberation, and beautifully landscaped gardens. Learn about Nkrumah’s early life, political career, and Pan-African vision. End the day’s tour at the Arts Center, where participants can sharpen their bargaining skills to shop for goods from Ghana and West Africa in an open-air market. On display, you will see fabrics of different materials, designs, colours and textures to purchase from. Overnight at Labadi Beach Hotel. Meals included Breakfast.
DAY 4
ACCRA TO KUMASI After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a 40-minute flight to Kumasi. Upon arrival, we’ll explore the legends of the famous Ashantis, whose legacies are still evident today. Firstly, visit 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. End the day’s tour at the National Cultural Center, which features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of the brass makers, potters, and batik makers. Overnight at Lancaster Hotel Kumasi. Meals included: Breakfast.
DAY 5
ACCRA – NAMING CEREMONY AND ASHANTI CRAFT VILLAGE After breakfast, you will depart your hotel to pay a courtesy call on the chief and elders amidst traditional drumming and dancing at Adawonmase. 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 on your own, you will visit 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. Afterwards, return to your hotel. Overnight at Lancaster Hotel Kumasi. Meals included: Breakfast.
DAY 6
KUMASI – ASSIN MANSO – SLAVE DUNGEON EXPERIENCE (CAPE COAST CASTLE) After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for Cape Coast. En route, stop at Assin Manso. Visit the site of “Donkor Nsuo”, the former Slave River and market, 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. Continue to Cape Coast and embark on a tour of the infamous Forts, Castles, and Slave Dungeons of Ghana. History will unfold the story of the slave trade which the impact is still felt beyond the shores of Africa today. Visit the Cape Coast Castle, built by the Swedes in 1653 and later taken over by the British. Here, you would learn about the relationship between the Western slave traders and the African tribes that made the trans-Atlantic slave trade possible. It is an opportunity to be up and close with history – to stand in the dark and stuffy dungeons, imagining the experience and conditions that millions of Africans endured. This castle also houses the West African Historical Museum. Overnight at Elmina Bay Resort. Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 7
KAKUM RAINFOREST AND CANOPY WALKWAY – AFTERNOON AT LEISURE After breakfast, depart your hotel and drive through the historic Denkyira Kingdom to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rainforests. Choose between a 2 km nature walk through the rain forest to discover the wide variety of exotic flora and fauna species and the medicinal values they offer, or take a walk on the canopy walkway hanging 40 meters above the forest ground. After lunch on your own, return to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Elmina Bay Resort: Breakfast.
DAY 8
CAPE COAST – ACCRA – FAREWELL BONFIRE DINNER After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for Accra. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Later in the evening, you will gather around a warm bonfire at Labadi Beach, with the sound of waves crashing nearby and music drifting through the salty air. It’s the perfect way to say farewell to Ghana with a Farewell Dinner, as we bid farewell to Africa and the Ancestors. Overnight at Labadi Beach Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
DAY 9
DAY AT LEISURE – DEPARTURE Spend the day packing and doing last-minute shopping. At 5 pm, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for check-in and final departure back home. Meals included: Breakfast.
What’s Included
More Than a Package—It's an Experience
- Round-trip air from Washington Dulles Airport to/from Accra via United Airlines
- Flight from Accra to Kumasi
- 7 nights of hotel accommodations
- 3 nights at the 5-star Labadi Beach Hotel
- 2 nights at the 4-star Lancaster Hotel Kumasi
- 2 nights at the 3-star Elmina Bay Resort
- Breakfast Daily
- Other meals indicated on the itinerary
- Private tours and transportation
- Airline taxes (subject to change)
- Hotel taxes
Pricing and Booking
Simple, Transparent Pricing and Schedule
SCROLL DOWN FOR LAND PACKAGES! UNDER “UPCOMING” CLICK ON “NEXT DATE”. THE LAND PACKAGES WILL THEN APPEAR WITH THE OTHER PACKAGES!
Payment Information
Payment Schedule: Not adhering to the payment schedule can result in late payment fees, cancellation without notice, and/or rate increases.
- A non-refundable deposit of 33% of the per-person rate is due at the time of booking.
- A 2nd non-refundable deposit of 33% of the per-person rate is due by September 30, 2025
- Full and final payment is due by January 8, 2026
Change/Cancellation: Notice of change/cancellation must be made in writing to Advantage International, LLC, and your cancellation date will be the date we receive your notice.
A name change can be requested but not guaranteed; additional fees will apply. All changes are subject to availability and rate differences and are not guaranteed.
Cancellation:
- 33% of the package price is nonrefundable if canceled on or before September 29, 2025
- 66% of the package price is nonrefundable if canceled September 30, 2025 – January 7, 2026
- 100% of the package price is non-refundable on/after January 8, 2026
- We must receive your cancellation notice in writing by email, fax, or overnight courier, and your cancellation date will be the date we receive your notice.
- Your decision not to participate in the Tour due to State Department warnings, fear of travel, or the like will be deemed a cancellation. If a flight or another delay for any reason prevents you from joining the Tour on the Tour start date, you will be considered a no-show, and we cannot provide a full or partial refund or credit toward a future Tour, but you may join the Tour late if you wish.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included?
Package inclusions vary by trip and are spelled out on your invoice and/or itinerary. Most packages include air transportation, transfers, accommodations, tours and events.
What is not included?
Anything that is not mentioned on the invoice or itinerary is not included in the package. Standard items that are not included are as follows:
- Travelers insurance
- Passport fee processing
- Visa fee and processing, if required
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities, unless noted in inclusions
- Baggage handling above the set limits
- Airline baggage fees
- Individual ground transportation
- Meals and beverages not listed on the itinerary
How much money should I take?
While this is a personal choice and based on the destination, we recommend $50 to $100 per person, per day.
Are included tours mandatory? Or Is it mandatory to participate in all of the scheduled/included tours?
No, you do not have to tour with the group. The group package and itinerary are scheduled; however, if you do not want to participate in any land tour on any day, you may opt out. Any tours that you do not join are non-refundable and cannot be used as payment for or credit toward individual tours.
Can I extend my trip?
Yes, you can extend your trip. We will make a request on your behalf, and provide you a quote for the additional services will provided. All additional expenses are your responsibility.
If I do not have a roommate, will you provide one?
We have a “single willing to share” program for registered trip participants. Once you have registered with a deposit, we then put you in contact with other registered “single willing to share” trip participants so that you can explore the possibility of rooming together on the trip.
It’s up to you. If you choose to share a room with another registered trip participant, both of you must let us know.
Are gratuities included?
Gratuities for local tour guides and bus drivers are not included, unless specified on the itinerary. You may tip at your discretion.
Do you offer individual travel services?
Yes. If you would like for us to plan a trip for you, complete the “Plan A Trip” form.
What is the cancellation policy?
General Terms and Conditions are available here. Each group trip has its own payment schedule and cancellation policy. Please review the policy on the trips page. Please note funds cannot be applied to other trips and while name changes may be permitted, funds are non-transferable.
How much luggage can I take?
On our group tours, each person is allowed one carry-on bag and one checked bag. The baggage size and weight restrictions are set by the airline.
Once we arrive at a destination, we travel by motorcoach and your baggage must fit in the bus. In addition, we sometimes travel by domestic flights or train within a country and those carriers might have restrictions on baggage size or weight.
Do I need a passport?
All international trips require a passport. The validity of the passport will vary by destination. However, many destinations require a passport validity is 6 months beyond the date of departure from the country you are visiting.
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To view and book the LAND ONLY package, click the “Next date: Feb 20, 2026”, and it will show up.
If you are looking for a roommate…
Sign up for a “single” package on the Pricing & Booking page and pay your deposit. Add “Single Willing to Share” in the Note section of the booking form. You will be added to the list of those seeking a roommate. We will connect you with the others. you may meet, speak, or write, and if and when you decide to share, you both send us confirmation emails at [email protected], and we will change your invoices from Single to Double. If you choose not to share, your reservation is still secure as a single traveler.
Hello, I did have a great time on your South African trip. This trip to Ghana sounds interesting. I was wondering what were the exceptions to having to get the Yellow Fever vaccination ? I understand there are a few exceptions.
Thank you,
Please see https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/ghana/ https://www.ghanahighcommission.co.za/consular/visa/YellowFeverRequirements.pdf as well as contact the Ghanaian Embassy https://washington.mfa.gov.gh/contact.
Hello!
If I choose the land only package, will I also have to book the flights between Accra and Kumasi?
Thank you!
That flight is included.
Is the dress maker and fabrication charges separate and due upon completion?
Yes the dressmaker is separate and on your own, You may discuss payments with them directly.
How Exciting! Last year’s Ghana trip during my birthday was such an enlightening experience! Will February’s trip feature Elvis as the guide? He was so informative. Are you requesting donations for the schools for 2026? The children were so appreciative.
Thank you, Every trip to Ghana is memorable and enjoyable, we hope to bring Elvis back and will visit the village with gifts.
Hello, My South African trip with you in 2014 was absolutely amazing. It’s remains fresh in my memory. Hoping to make this Ghana trip with you next year. Would I be able to pay the difference and secure business class seating through the package?
Hello,
Yes there are still a few Business Class packages available at https://staging.advantage-intl.com/tour/ghana2026/. Go to Book Now.
How many people will be traveling together
20