8-Day Cultural and Historical Ivory Coast Tour

Day 1 · ARRIVE ABIDJAN

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   Abidjan

   Passing by

   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 vicinity.

   Meal(s) Included: None

Overnight at Ibis Plateau

Day 2 · GRAND BASSAM

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   Grand Bassam

   2 min

   After breakfast, drive to Grand Bassam, the colonial capital city; visit the French colonial district, the costume museum, the craft center, the governor “Binger” palace. Visit the market for souvenirs shopping.

   Return to Abidjan for dinner and overnight

   Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Ibis Plateau

Day 3 · ABIDJAN – ABENGOUROU

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   Abengourou

   2 min

   After breakfast, travel to Abengourou in Indenie Kingdom. On the way, visit of the fetish priest (komian) then continue to the village of Aniassue where you will see the witch doctor’s ceremonies and the fetish dance. Arrive Abengourou and check into your hotel.

   In the afternoon, travel to Ndiable to visit the king Nanan Kouao, followed by a tour of the local cocoa plantation.

   Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Le Royaume

Day 4 · ABENGOUROU – YAMOUSSOUKRO

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   Yamoussoukro

   2 min

   After breakfast, drive to Yamoussoukro, the political capital of 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) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Le President

Day 5 · YAMOUSSOUKRO – KORHOGO

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   Korhogo

   2 min

   After breakfast, drive to the village of Kondeyaokro. Attend an initiation of Goli masks. Continue to Korhogo, in Senoufo country. Arrive 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) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Mont Korhogo

Day 6 · KORHOGO (SENOUFO LAND)

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   Korhogo

   2 min

   After breakfast, visit the sacred rock and 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, Dinner

Overnight at Mont Korhogo

Day 7 · KORHOGO – BOUAFLE

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   Bouafle

   2 min

   After breakfast, drive to Bouafle. In the afternoon, drive to the village of Lopouafla to see the Zaouli dance (the very elastic and vibrating dance of Gouro people). Observe other village activities before returning to Bouafle.

   Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Irie

Day 8 · BOUAFLE – ABIDJAN – DEPART

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   Bouafle

   2 min

   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 assistance of your driver and guide, decide on your final activities before you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

   Meal(s) Included: Breakfast