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It's Deeper Than Travel in Ghana (2018)
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Aug 15 - 25, 2018
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It's Deeper Than Travel
$2,299
Deposit: $360

About your trip

We know you've been curious about travel to the continent and we understand you want your first experience to be the one that makes you come back again and again. It's Deeper Than Travel in Ghana is that experience! JOIN US for 11 days of cultural immersion, sustainable service, and relaxation in Kumasi and Greater Accra. 

Before You Go

* Determine if you need to purchase or renew your passport 
* Purchase your Ghana Visa
* Purchase your Yellow Fever Vaccine 

* Set an alert on Kayak to track cost of R/T international flight to ACC

* Purchase your R/T international flight to ACC
* Notify your banking institutions of pending travel 
* Sign up for State Department/Embassy alerts

Cancellation Policy

- All money paid within 30 days of booking is 100% refundable

- Within 90 days of departure date, 50% of payment is non-refundable 

- Within 30 days of departure date, 100% of payment in non-refundable


Pricing Policy

We seek to deliver the most value to our customers during our tours. As such, trips are priced based on the overall value of the package delivered and not on an activity-by-activity basis. As such, refunds cannot be issued for cancellation of an activity during the trip due to uncontrollable circumstances (i.e. weather, etc.).

What's included

Home Away From Home

Double Occupancy Accommodations; Roommate matching provided if needed; [Single Occupancy Available Upon Request]

Unique Memories

All Itinerary Experience Entry Fees

Jet Setting

All In-Country Round Trip Air Transfers

Door To Door Service

All Airport Ground Transfers

Smooth Ridin'

All In-Country Transportation To Itinerary Locations

Full Mornings

Breakfast daily

A Little Lunchin'

At least 2 meals a day

Warm Welcome

Welcome Dinner

Stuntin' For the Gram

Post Trip Photographs

What's not included

Intl R/T Airfare to ACC

Approx $700-$900

Travel Insurance

Optional but recommended

Incidental Expenses

Tips for service providers

Ghana Visa

Approx $60

Yellow Fever Vaccine

Approx $150

US Passport

Approx $165

You Have Arrived

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Day 1

Land safely in Accra and meet up with the rest of the IDTTGhana gang as we embark on a quick late afternoon flight to Kumasi where we will begin our adventures exploring the heart of Ashanti culture.

Lead with Service

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Day 2

Spend a day in service with the Ghana Bamboo Bike Initiative helping to tackle real community needs. Break bread with locals for lunch and celebrate a job well done with an IDTT Welcome Dinner.

Pay Homage

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Day 3

If you feeling froggy jump out of bed to for a morning bamboo bike tour of Kumasi. For those interested in shopping, Kumasi hosts a large market in the center of the city where you can get your fill of authentic Kente'. Lastly partake in lakeside dinner and Ghanaian ritual that is sure to connect and reunite you with the homeland. 

Begin at the Beginning

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Day 4

Catch an early flight back to Accra, check-in, and prepare to explore! For the next few days It's Deeper Than Travel will be partnering with Tastemakers Africa to bring you the authenticity of Greater Accra. Explore Jamestown and High Street then journey through the beginnings of Accra. For lunch, share Ivorian specialties of attieke and aloco with a special surprise. Visit the resting place of Kwame Nkrumah and W.E.B. Dubois and have a photo shoot at Black Star Square.

Arts & Crafts

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Day 5

Learn the art of tie-die Batik as you make your own fabric and patterns. While letting your bespoke textiles dry shop for artisanal goods and souvenirs for your friends. Watch traditional Kente weavers and purchase an authentic piece of Ghana’s famous cloth.

Serve and Socialize

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Day 6

Kick off round two of our service adventures while you serve and eat lunch with local Ghanaians in Accra. Later that night the convo and connections get deeper during our international Pan African forum, Ah-Go Ah-May.  Dispel stereotypes, share positive vibes, meet someone new, and learn something new.

It's Your Thang

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Day 7

Today we let go of the reigns and let you do your own thang. Spend a day catching up on sleep, roam downtown Accra via Uber, book an experience through the Tastemakers Africa app, whatever fits your fancy today you become your own guide.

The Door of Return

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Day 8

Depart Accra for Cape Coast and visit Elmina and Cape Coast Castle. Our Ancestors left through the "Door of No Return" but we will return on their behalf to these important reminders of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Enjoy a beach side lunch before heading to Kakum National Forest and doing a canopy walk. Finish your day by the bonfire at Busua Beach and reflect.

Life's a Beach

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Day 9

Explore the beautiful Cape Three Points and climb the lighthouse overlooking Ghana’s cape. Relax on the beach with a surf side BBQ and enjoy some down time with your new found friends. Unwind for the day before heading back to Accra.

Shop Till You Drop

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Day 10

Explore Accra’s Art Center one last time for crafts and special gifts for family and friends. 

A Festive Farewell

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Day 11

Lose yourself in the crowds of Chale Wote street festival while exploring the nooks and crannies of the festival installations. Meet the festival creatives and enjoy a trio of handcrafted cocktails from a local mixologist then bod farewell to it all and in preparation to head back to the U.S.

Location

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1. Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

About your organizer

It's Deeper Than Travel is a travel company that builds custom travel experiences, creates digital products, and provides coaching to help travelers effortlessly make their dream trips a reality.

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