Tour Overview
| Duration | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire — Express Discovery |
| Price From | $3,880 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Cultural Express Explorer |
| Data Source | Continent Tours (TourRadar verified) — 2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Abidjan
Arrive, transfer to hotel. Evening: explore the Plateau district — West Africa’s Manhattan skyline lighting up across the lagoon. Dinner at a maquis. Overnight in Abidjan.
Day 2: Abidjan Cultural Immersion
Morning: St. Paul’s Cathedral, National Museum, and the artisan center. Afternoon: Treichville market and the Banco National Park, a protected rainforest reserve in the heart of the city. Evening: Zaouli dance performance. Overnight in Abidjan.
Day 3: Grand-Bassam Day Trip
Full day in UNESCO-listed Grand-Bassam. Colonial architecture walk, Costume Museum, beach time, and seafood lunch. Return to Abidjan. Overnight in Abidjan.
Day 4: Yamoussoukro — Basilica & Crocodiles
Drive to Yamoussoukro. Visit the Basilica and sacred crocodiles at the Presidential Palace. Afternoon: visit the Fondation FHB. Overnight in Yamoussoukro.
Day 5: Cocoa Plantation & Return to Abidjan
Visit a cocoa plantation en route to Abidjan — see how the world’s favorite food moves from tree to bean. Tasting session of different cocoa varieties. Afternoon return to Abidjan. Overnight in Abidjan.
Day 6: Abidjan at Leisure & Farewell
Morning: optional visit to Île Boulay for beach time on the lagoon. Afternoon: last shopping at Cocody artisans village. Farewell dinner with Ivorian couper-décaler music. Overnight in Abidjan.
Day 7: Depart Abidjan
Morning market visit. Transfer to airport.
Inclusions
- 6 nights (Abidjan 5 + Yamoussoukro 1)
- Daily breakfast + 3 dinners
- Grand-Bassam UNESCO tour
- Basilica entry
- Cocoa plantation visit & tasting
- Zaouli dance performance
- National Museum entry
- Air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Airport transfers
- English-speaking guide
