Explore Cote D’Ivoire

Day 1 Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire

Upon arrival at the Felix-Houphouet-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan, proceed through passport and customs clearance and reclaim your luggage. You shall be met by our local representative who will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel

Meal(s) Included: No

Overnight at Ibis Abidjan Plateau Hotel or Similar

Day 2 Abidjan

After a restful night and a sumptuous breakfast, we set out to explore Abidjan and its vicinity including the markets. We will visit the infamous laundry place (fanico), St. Paul of Plateau Cathedral, Cocody daily market, Blokauss village nearby Cocody to see how women make traditional couscous of cassava and then finally the Abidjan Handicraft Centre (CAVA) 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast 

Overnight at Ibis Abidjan Plateau Hotel or Similar

Day 3 Indenie Kingdom

Following breakfast, we set out for the Indenie kingdom. We will visit Abengourou capital of Indenie and the residence of King of the Indenie. 

 Enjoy the King’s legendary hospitality; visit Aniassué, regarded as the village of the witch doctors and witness their spectacular ceremonies. Here, a fetish priest dance will be performed for us.  

We continue to our hotel where we will be staying for the next 2 nights. Check-in and prepare for dinner. The rest of the evening is at leisure.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Hotel Le Royaume or Similar

Day 4 Indenie Kingdom

This morning, we further explore the Indenie Kingdom. 

We depart to Niablé village to visit King Nana Kouaho. We will also have the chance to visit coffee and cocoa farms. Visit some families in the village to see their daily life and also see their local radio station.  

We return to Abengourou. Dinner will be at the hotel 

 Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Hotel Le Royaume or Similar

Day 5 Yamoussoukro

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

Overnight at Hotel President Yamoussoukro or Similar

Day 6 Yamoussoukro

In the morning, embark on a scenic drive to Baoulé in Gouro land to see Zaouli mask dance (inmaterial World Heritage of UNESCO) 

 Upon your return to Yamoussoukro in the afternoon, take a trip to Kondeyaokro Baoulé village to see traditional weavers and witness the initiatic dance of Goli mask. 

 Return to Yamoussoukro for the night. 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Hotel President Yamoussoukro or Similar

YAMOUSSOUKRO – BINGERVILLE – ABIDJAN 

Drive to Bingerville, the second colonial capital. Upon arrival visit the botanical garden with its different trees and flowers. On the way back to Abidjan, visit Anono village. 

 Back to Abidjan, check-in hotel overnight. 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Ibis Abidjan Plateau Hotel or Similar

Day 8 Grand Bassam

After breakfast, drive to Grand Bassam, the colonial capital city then visit the French Colonial district, the costume museum; the craft center, the governor “Binger” palace, first colonial governor, the Ariane Monument symbolizing yellow fever epidemic disease at the colonial period.  

Visit the reputed market for souvenirs shopping. 

Return to Abidjan for dinner and overnight 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Ibis Abidjan Plateau Hotel or Similar

Day 9 Abidjan

In the morning scene cruise through the lagoon to see Boulay island, fishermen village, Abidjan harbor. Back to Abidjan. free at leisure. 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Overnight at Ibis Abidjan Plateau Hotel or Similar

Day 10 Departure For Home

Morning at leisure. You will be transferred to the airport in time for your onward flight. 

 Meal(s) Included: Breakfast