📋 Trip Overview & Highlights
- Trip Name: Experience Ghana
- Group Size Requirements: Pricing is strictly based on a minimum of 10 travelers. If fewer than 10 people book, the price is subject to change.
- Tour Highlights:
- Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum & Arts & Craft Center
- Cape Coast Castle & Kakum National Park
- Traditional Naming Ceremony
- Akosombo, Safari Eco Park, Asenema Waterfalls, and Cedi Beads Factory
💰 Financials & Rooming
- Trip Cost (Land Portion):
- Double Occupancy: $5,589 per person
- Single Lodging: $6,649 per person
- Estimated Flights: $2,000 round trip
- Roommate Matching: Select “double occupancy” on your Getting To Know You (GTKY) form. Fantom Travel Group will match you once both you and your potential roommate have paid at least 50% of your respective balances.
- How to Book: Call 240.244.9330 for payment instructions.
🗓️ Important Deadlines & Flight Details
- Flight Payments: Due immediately.
- Airline Ticket Purchase Date: On or about Thursday, October 15, 2026 (prices subject to change until secured).
- Final Land Payment Due: Wednesday, December 30, 2026.
- Logistics: The primary airline is United Airlines, departing from and returning to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (other options available).
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🔒 Insurance, Passports, & Safety
- Travel Insurance: REQUIRED for all travelers to cover medical emergencies, cancellations, and lost luggage. Must be purchased within ten (10) days of your deposit via IMG Travel Insurance.
- Cancellation Policy: All deposits and payments made to Fantom Travel Group are non-refundable and non-transferable. Cancellation claims must be filed directly through your travel insurance provider.
- Passport Validity: Must be valid for at least six months past travel dates. It cannot expire before August 14, 2027. A copy must be submitted with your GTKY form.
- Visa: Information is forthcoming.
- STEP Program: Registration in the US Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program is mandatory to help the local embassy contact you in an emergency.
📧 Communications
- Primary Contact Method: Email. Travelers are strongly advised to check their email on a daily basis for updates.
Overview
Ghana, West Africa 2027: Heritage, Culture & Adventure
Experience the heart and soul of Ghana with FTG Tours on an unforgettable journey through West Africa. This immersive 2027 adventure combines powerful history, vibrant culture, breathtaking natural scenery, local craftsmanship, and meaningful opportunities to connect with Ghanaian traditions.
Walk through the story of Ghana’s independence at the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, then explore the colorful Arts & Craft Center, where local artisans showcase traditional artwork, textiles, carvings, jewelry, and handmade treasures. At Cape Coast Castle, guests will encounter an important and deeply moving chapter of African and African American history.
The journey continues into Ghana’s natural beauty with an exciting visit to Kakum National Park, the peaceful surroundings of Akosombo, the wildlife and landscapes of Safari Eco Park, and the refreshing beauty of Asenema Waterfalls. Guests will also visit the Cedi Beads Factory to learn how Ghana’s distinctive handcrafted beads are created.
One of the most memorable moments of the trip will be a traditional Naming Ceremony, offering participants a personal and meaningful connection to Ghanaian culture, heritage, and community.
From historic landmarks and cultural traditions to waterfalls, wildlife, and handcrafted art, this FTG Tours experience is more than a vacation—it is a journey of discovery, connection, reflection, and celebration.
Tour Highlights
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum • Arts & Craft Center • Cape Coast Castle • Kakum National Park • Traditional Naming Ceremony • Akosombo • Safari Eco Park • Asenema Waterfalls • Cedi Beads Factory
Trip Highlights
- Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
- Arts & Craft Center
- Cape Coast Castle
- Kakum National Park
- Traditional Naming Ceremony
- Akosombo
- Safari Eco Park
- Asenema Waterfalls
- Cedi Beads Factory
