The Akosombo Tour

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9 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This tour is for tourists who want to be acquainted with nature, the Ghanaian society, its culture and history. We will also walk on the famous Adomi Bridge and enjoy the views of small islands and the Akosombo Dam from a boat ride.

What's Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Accra
Fuel charge
Entrance fees to attractions
Guide Support
Local Transportation
International airfare
Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
Accra Mall
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Akosombo

    Cedi Bead Factory. Guests would get to learn the history behind the use of Ghanaian beads, how to make them and also check out already made beads displayed for purchase at the Cedi Beads Factory. These beads are handmade from recycled glasses, crushed and melted in ovens, polished and uniquely designed for occasions like puberty rites, marriages, naming ceremonies for individuals and royals. The beads are currently displayed locally and in some international museums like the Newark Museum, Dabls Mbad African Museum, and Picard Trade Bead Museum in the United States.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    There will be a boat ride on Lake Volta where guests will get to see the highlands and beautiful islands surrounding Lake Volta. The Volta Lake is the largest man-made lake in Ghana and one of the largest in the world. Guests would have a view of and appreciate the popular Adomi Bridge built over Lake Volta by the first President of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, to connect the Eastern Region to the Volta Region.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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