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8 days 7 nights
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Discover the rich culture and history of Côte d’Ivoire on this immersive 8-day journey. Visit the colonial capital of Grand Bassam, with its historic French architecture and vibrant craft markets. Explore Abengourou, home to traditional fetish ceremonies and cocoa plantations, and Yamoussoukro, where you’ll marvel at the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace and the sacred crocodiles. In Korhogo, witness the Goli mask dance and fire-eaters’ rituals, and visit sacred rock villages in Sénoufo country. Your Ivory Coast trip also includes a cultural encounter in Bouaflé, featuring the captivating shoulder dance of the Gouro people.
Arrive Abidjan. You will be met, assisted, and transferred to your hotel. Today’s activities will be determined based on your arrival time. You may relax and unwind or start the tour of Abidjan and the vicinity. Overnight at Ibis Plateau
After breakfast, drive to Grand Bassam, the colonial capital city; visit the French colonial district, the costume museum, the craft center, and the governor “Binger” palace. Visit the market for souvenirs shopping. Return to Abidjan for dinner and overnight. Meal(s): Breakfast Overnight at Ibis Plateau
After breakfast, travel to Abengourou in the Indénié Kingdom. On the way, visit the fetish priest (komian) then continue to the village of Aniassué where you will see the witch doctors’ ceremonies and the fetish dance. Arrive in Abengourou and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, travel to Niablé to visit the king Nanan Kouao, followed by a tour of the local cocoa plantation. Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner Overnight at Hotel le Royaume
After breakfast drive to Yamoussoukro, the political capital of the Ivory Coast. In the afternoon visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the world’s largest, the sacred crocodiles, and the main mosque. Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner Overnight at Le President
After breakfast, drive to the village of Kondeyaokro. Attend an initiation dance of Goli masks. Continue to Korhogo, in Sénoufo country. Arrive in Korhogo late afternoon and proceed to Toro for the initiation dance of fire eaters, called Djinangoro. Tour the village of Tioro before returning to your hotel. Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner Overnight at Mont Korhogo
After breakfast visit the sacred rock and the fetish hut village in Niofoin. Continue to Boundiali and visit the Peulh’s village. Here you may see the traditional N’goro dance. Early evening return to Korhogo. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast and Dinner Overnight at Mont Korhogo
After breakfast, drive to Bouaflé. In the afternoon drive to the village of Lopouafla to see the should dance (the very elastic and vibrating dance of Gouro people). Observe other village activities before returning to Bouaflé. Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner Overnight at Hotel Irie
After breakfast return to Abidjan. On arrival go on the city tour of Abidjan including Le Plateau, the central, high-rise commercial area, Cocody, the upscale residential section, and Treichville, which is linked to Le Plateau by two major bridges. With the assistance of your driver and guide decisions on your final activities before you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight Meal(s): Breakfast
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