The 530th Year Return
A roots-return heritage journey · 23 February – 7 March 2027 · Culminating in Ghana’s 70th Independence Day Celebration
Duration
23 Feb – 7 Mar 2027
Focus
Heritage & Roots Return
From (Economy)
USD $2,650 pp
Deposit
$1,000 Plan-To-Go
A Journey Home
Return to the Motherland
Marking 530 years since the transatlantic displacement, this deeply moving journey retraces the path of our ancestors — from the Assin Manso “Last Bath” and the slave castles of Cape Coast to the living culture of the Ashanti Kingdom and the Krobo people — and culminates in the joyous celebration of Ghana’s 70th Independence Day. Fully guided and managed by the G&G team.
Itinerary
Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY1
22 Feb
Departure
Check in at your departure airport for your onward flight to Ghana, our motherland.
DAY2
23 Feb
Arrival in Ghana
Welcome home. You are met on arrival and transferred to your hotel to rest.
DAY3
24 Feb
Cape Coast & Assin Manso
Scenic drive to Cape Coast. Visit the Assin Manso Slave River (“Last Bath”) and Heritage Site, including the burial site of two repatriated ancestors.
DAY4
25 Feb
Cape Coast Castle
Tour the 17th-century Cape Coast Castle — the dungeons, the “Door of No Return” and the museum of Ghana’s pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial history.
DAY5
26 Feb
Kakum National Park
The famous canopy walkway high above the rainforest, with insight into the park’s biodiversity, medicinal plants and a cultural dance.
DAY6
27 Feb
Journey to Kumasi
Travel to Kumasi, heart of the Ashanti Kingdom, and check in to your hotel.
DAY7
28 Feb
Manhyia Palace & Culture
Manhyia Palace Museum (former residence of the Ashanti kings) and the National Cultural Centre / Prempeh II Jubilee Museum — kente weaving and wood carving.
DAY8
1 Mar
Ceremony & Rituals
Witness or take part in libations, blessings and naming rituals led by a traditional priest, with drumming and dancing.
DAY9
2 Mar
To the Eastern Region
Transfer to the Eastern Region and continue your cultural tour.
DAY10
3 Mar
Dipo Rite & Krobo Beads
The sacred Dipo puberty rite of the Krobo people, followed by a visit to renowned Krobo bead-making workshops.
DAY11
4 Mar
Journey to Accra
Travel to Accra, Ghana’s vibrant capital.
DAY12
5 Mar
Accra & Kwame Nkrumah
The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Museum — honouring Ghana’s first President and his Pan-African vision.
DAY13
6 Mar
70th Independence Day
Celebrate Ghana’s 70th Independence Day — the centrepiece of your journey home.
DAY14
7 Mar
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure. Welcome home — safe travels.
Packages
Choose Your Travel Class
First / Luxury Class
Incl. domestic flight
$6,650
per person, double
Single: $7,600
Hotels: Kempinski (Accra), Ridge Royal (Cape Coast), Lancaster (Kumasi), Royal Senchi (Eastern Region).
Business Class
Incl. domestic flight
$4,670
per person, double
Single: $5,670
Hotels: Lancaster / Tang Palace / African Regent (Accra), Ridge Royal, Oak Plaza Suites (Kumasi), Bridge View Resort.
Economy Class
Without airline ticket
$2,650
per person, double
Single: $2,900
Hotels: Accra City / Ibis Styles / Airport View, Coconut Grove (Cape Coast), Golden Bean (Kumasi), Afrikiko / Volta Hotel.
A $1,000 Plan-To-Go deposit confirms your space · final payment due 30 November 2026.
What’s Included & What’s Not
What’s Included
✓All transfers in air-conditioned coaches
✓Hotel accommodation
✓Entrance fees to tourist sites and activities
✓Airport transfers
✓Professional English-speaking guides
✓Breakfast daily
✓Water on the coaches daily
✓Naming ceremony in Ghana
Not Included
✗Passport
✗Excess baggage charges
✗Meals not specified in the itinerary
✗Alcoholic drinks
✗Personal items (laundry, phone, souvenirs)
✗Gratuities for guides and drivers
Before You Travel
Travel Requirements
Passport
Valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date.
Yellow Fever
Vaccination certificate required (ages 9 months–60+).
Visa
G&G assists with visa on arrival — $260 USD.
Weather
Hot & humid year-round. High 85°F / Low 74°F.
Gallery
Moments of the Journey
Come Home for Ghana’s 70th Independence
Reserve your place on this once-in-a-generation heritage journey with a $1,000 deposit. Space is limited.
