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Cruise the serene waters of the River Gambia on a journey that takes you past Dog Island. This tour includes a visit to the historic villages of Albreda and Jufureh, known from Alex Haley's acclaimed book, 'Roots'. Gain valuable insights into the rich history of these locations while enjoying lunch and snacks on board. Discover the legacy of Fort James/Kunta Kinteh Island and immerse yourself in the cultural heritage of Gambia. With a full-day itinerary from 07:30 am to 5:00 pm, this tour is designed for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.
- Cruise along the scenic River Gambia
- Visit historic sites including Albreda, Jufureh, and Fort James-Kunta Kinteh Island
- Lunch and snacks provided on board for a comfortable experience
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1
After travelers are picked up from their hotels, we will travel to the Banjul Ferry terminal to begin our trip. The ferry will take us to Barra, where we will drive to Jufureh.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
In Jufureh, we will visit the slave Museum, which contains artifacts from the slave trade in The Gambia, as well as maps and illustrations of the route from The Gambia to the Western world.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
Used as a symbol of impossible freedom for the enslaved Africans, this monument stands to remind us of the history of the Fort James Island. We will visit this monument before going by boat to Kunta Kinteh Island.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The very first island that European explorers landed on in the 16th century in The Gambia. Though we will not visit it, we will past by it on our way to Fort James/Kunta Kinteh Island.
Admission ticket free -
4Kunta Kinteh Island
Fort James Island, renamed later as Kunta Kinteh Island was the main slave island in The Gambia from the 16th century to the 18th century. Travelers will see the ruins of the fort, the underground slave dungeon, cannons, and shores. We will also travel to see the descendants of Kunta Kinteh.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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