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Day
1
 On
arrival at the Kotoka International Airport, we drive to
Biriwa Beach Hotel near Cape Coast, which is about 145km.
On this journey, the vegetation which is mainly coastal
savanna enable tourists to see the various coastal hamlets
and Ant hills.
The beautiful stretches of beaches would also be in sight.
The cozy Biriwa Beach Hotel overlooks the Atlantic ocean
with a breezy atmosphere and beautiful stretches of sandy
beach with plenty of sunshine. Brunch will then be served,
after which tourists will retire for siesta. In the evening
there will be a cultural welcoming ceremony and orientation
by the leader and operator. There will be dinner after.
Day
2
 In the Morning, a trip would be made
to the Kakum National Park for the viewing of a Tropical
Rain Forest and probably see the forest elephants. Different
tropical plant species and butterflies will be seen. Tourist
will also experience a walk under the canopies of the rain
forest (quite thrilling).
The first canopy walk in Africa is at the Kakum National
Park, from which tourists can see and admire the entire
forest from above the trees. Lunch will then be had at the
Hans Hotel.
At Hans Hotel, tourists would have the priviledge of seeing
crocodiles and unique birds whilst taking "red red and kelewele"
for lunch.(Red red and kelewele is a local dish made of
ripped plantain, beans, mashed fish and vegetables).
Tourists then return to the hotel to freshen up. In the
cool of the afternoon, a visit would be made to the Cape
Coast castle for the castle tour.(The Cape Coast castle
played a significant role in the slave trade). After, tourists
would return to the Beach hotel for dinner and prepare for
their first musical concert, at the auditorium of the University
of Cape Coast.
Day
3
 Tourists will travel for a distance
of about 216km from Cape Coast to Koforidua. Various stopovers
would be made at Mankessim, where the over a century old
'Pusuban' shrine is located. You would be taken through
some historical Fante war relics and Fante history.
The Fantes, are the first Ghanaians to come into contact
with the whites (Portuguese in the 15th century). The next
stop is the Centre for National Culture (Arts Centre) in
Accra, for some Ghanaian artifacts and souvenir. Tourists
would also visit the National Museum of Ghana and have lunch
at the Terrace Bar.
The journey would then continue through the scenic Akwapim
Ridge. From the Ridge, various parts of Tema, the industrial
city of Ghana can be viewed. 'Peduase' Lodge which served
as the Presidential Palace for the Late Osagyefo Dr. Kwame
Nkrumah (Pan Africanist and first president of the Republic
of Ghana) is along the Ridge.
A stop would be made at the Aburi Botanical Garden for tourists
to see drum making demonstrations. Tourists then move on
to Koforidua, check in at St. James Hotel. Later, there
would be drum and drumming demonstration and interpretation
over cocktails and dinner.
Day
4
 In the morning, there would be a little
bit of integrate tourism. Visits would be made to some villages
near Suhum in Eastern Ghana. There would be demonstrations
of Cocoa Processing and palmwine tapping.
Tourists would meet the village chief for briefings and
be entertained with Krobo Dipo Dances. They then travel
to Accra for lunch at the Afrikiko Restaurant and later
in the afternoon be treated to a second musical concert
at the Jesus Generation Church.
After the show, tourists would the drive back to St. James
for dinner.
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Day 5
 Tourists would travel a distance of
200km from Koforidua to Kumasi. The journey will enable
tourists see ethnic change from the coastal tribes of Ga
and Dangbe to the famous Ashanti territories, where vegetation
is purely rain forest.
A detour would be made to the hometown of the Kwahu, the
notable rich traders of Ghana. Courtesy call would be paid
to Chief Nana Banfo in his Palace at Asuboni-Mpraeso.
Lunch would proceed to Kumasi, the capital of the great
Ashanti Kingdom where the King sits on stools made of pure
gold.
After check in at a hotel, you would be treated to a final
musical concert to be held at the Great Hall of the University
of Science and Technology. Tourists then retire for the
day.
Day
6
 In the morning, visit would be made
to Bonwire where the famous Ashanti Kente clothes are
woven with a traditional loom. Tourists would see weavers
at work and admire their skills.
The next place of call would be Ntonso to see the 'Adinkra'
clothe printers and also to Ahwia where the fertility
dolls are carved. These dolls are believed to make women
fertile. The Kumasi Cultural Centre and the palace of
the Ashanti King (Otumfuo Opoku Ware II) would be visited.
Lunch would be had at Adehweman Gardens. Tourists then
return to Accra and leave for New York. Optional three,
five and eight day extensions are available upon request.
Other optional tours include 7 Days Ghana Tours, 15 Days
Ghana Tours, 15 Days Ghana/Togo/Benin Tours... etc. etc.
etc.
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