YOUTH WEST-SIDE TO WEST AFRICA - GHANA

      Accra, Ghana

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      Gone Again Travel & Tours
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      Aug 6 - 19, 2022
      Group size: 10 - 20
      YOUTH WEST-SIDE TO WEST AFRICA - GHANA
      Accra, Ghana

      Gone Again Travel & Tours
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      Aug 6 - 19, 2022
      Group size: 10 - 20

      About this trip

      Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures, NFP is starting our journeys to West Africa to the following cities of Ghana. Accra, Elmina, Kumasi and Akosombo, to name a few.  All of our journey's are open to everyone.  Payment Plans are available.  Proceeds from these journeys are donated to  travel and learn scholarships for youth in our program.


      Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures helps kids from under severed community explore the world right here at home through our cultural travel and learn program to museums and events. Our discoveries of world cultures and black history right here at home then connecting to the motherland, will help youth and families learn together.  Our journey is a combination of volunteerism, adventure and history. 


      You can also customize our journeys for your organization or school.   Please contact Crystal Dyer at 773.417.8808 for details.  We offer budget, moderate and luxury tour options.  

      www.goneagaintravel.com


      The tours  include a visit to the castles where our ancestors were held as prisoners of war and shipped throughout the Americas and world as chattel for centuries of brutal slavery. Ghana was a major hub for the human trafficking of Africans who were enslaved.

      OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKET:

      Tour in ACCRA: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Osu Light House, WEB Dubois and beach

      Tour in EASTERN REGION: Aburi Botanical Gardens, Boti Waterfalls, Umbrella Rock, and 3-Headed Palm Tree

      Tour in KUMASI: National Cultural Centre, Manhyia Museum, Kejetia Market (seamstresses will hand sew garments for you if you like)

      Tour in CAPE COAST: Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Kakum National Park and the Beach

      Tour Tamale: Safari and Larabanga Mosque in the northern region

      Trip to rural areas to participate in volunteer activities

      NAMING CEREMONY: You will receive an African name


      ALL MEALS


      *Fees include coach airfare from Chicago, all taxes, transportation to points of interest, tour site fees, hotel accommodations 4 star/ taxes, airport arrival/departure transport. There are some venues that may require limited walking. However, Ghanaians walk a lot!!


      Upgrades to first-class airfare and 4-star hotel properties are available.

      *Average weather in Ghana is around 70 - 82 degrees
       


      Day 1 - The African Adventure to Ghana begins with departure from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Accra Ghana 



      Tour Company

      Our journey is prepared by Gone Again Travel & Tours, 5940 W Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 60651. The only black owned storefront travel agency on the Westside of Chicago.  Contact Crystal Dyer for all your group travel needs  www.goneagaintravel.com 773.417.8808.


      Proceeds provides scholarships for youth in our  travel and learn  program for Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventure, NFP 501c3 and can be tax deductible.

      ROOM DOUBLE OR TRIPLE OCCUPANCY

      RATES ARE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. 

      SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $600 ADDITIONAL

      CANCELLATION POLICY

       

      • Deposits of $500 for Adults are non-refundable once the trip is confirmed.. 
      • Airfare is 100% non-refundable and refunds are per airline regulations
      • If you cancel your booking more than 91 days prior to departure, the penalty is 50% of the trip price. 
      • Within 90 days of departure, the penalty is 100%. 

      To minimize any loss and to protect yourself during the trip, we highly recommend taking out a comprehensive insurance policy that covers cancellation. TRAVEL INSURANCE IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.

      What’s included

      • AIRFARE ROUNDTRIP
        CHICAGO IL
      • ACCOMODATIONS
        FULL LIST WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT FINAL PAYMENT. ALL 4 STAR PROPERTIES
      • ALL TOURS LISTED
        FULL DESCRIPTION LISTED
      • MEALS
        ALL MEALS INCLUDED
      • GROUND TRANSPORTATION
        AIR CONDITIONED BUS BY LICENSED DRIVER
      • ALL ENTRY FEES
        NATIONAL PARKS AND ATTRACTIONS
      • TOUR GUIDE
        LICENSED ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE
      • AFRICAN NAMING
        GET YOUR AFRICAN NAME
      • PASSPORT
        INCLUDED AS INDICATED FOR YOUTH

      What’s not included

      • VISA
        Ghana Visa http://www.ghanaembassy.org/index.php?page=visas
      • YELLOW FEVER SHOT
        https://www.passporthealthusa.com/vaccinations/
      • MALARIA PILLS
        Your doctor can order or we have a special location to order

      Available Packages

      SANKOFA STUDENT JOURNEY

      THIS IS A PRIVATE ENROLLMENT AND ONLY YOUTH AND ADULTS ALREADY ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM ARE RECEIVING THIS LINK

      $5,000
      ADULT RESERVATION



      THE DEPOSIT IS $500 FOR ADULTS. THE BALANCE IS DUE BY JUNE 2 2022.


      THIS IS A PRIVATE LINK AND ONLY ADULTS ALREADY APPROVED FOR THE JOURNEY ARE RECEIVING IT.

      $5,000


      Your Organizer


      GA
      Gone Again Travel & Tours
      Hello, I'm Crystal Dyer, owner of Gone Again Travel and Tours. We are your experts for group travel packages worldwide, customized for every budget. Being the first African American owned brick and mortar travel agency on the west side of Chicago in the Austin community, our mission is to be the change we want to see in the world by educating families and groups on the adventures that await them whether they are closer to home or worldwide by providing options that enable everyone affordability to travel. We can be reached daily at 5940 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, 773.417.8808 Office or 312-813-6047 Cell http://www.goneagaintravel.com fun@goneagaintravel.com

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