10 days of travel immersed in the culture and nature of Côte d’Ivoire.

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival in Abidjan

  Welcome at the airport, transfer to the hotel, followed by a welcome briefing and presentation of the program for the stay.

• day 2

  Abidjan City Tour

  Guided tour of Abidjan's emblematic neighborhoods (Plateau, Cocody, Marcory), with stops at Saint-Paul Cathedral, the local market, and the CAVA craft center. Meetings with artisans and locals for an immersion in Ivorian daily life. The tour ends with a tasting of typical street food.

• day 3

  Grand-Bassam – Heritage & Memory

  Guided and commented exploration of the France district, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit of colonial buildings, emblematic sites and monuments, as well as the Grand-Bassam Costume Museum. Creative workshop: making your own traditional batik cloth, decorated with African adinkra symbols. End of the day relaxing in Assinie.

• day 4

  Assinie – Lagoon & Éhotilé Islands

  Guided tour of the Aniaba museum to discover the history of Assinie Mafia and its evolution through the centuries. Canoe excursion to the Éhotilé Islands National Park, a protected site known for its rich biodiversity. Buffet by the sea and a moment of relaxation on the beach, at the mouth between lagoon and ocean.

• day 5

  Domaine Bini

  Departure for a day dedicated to nature and well-being. Guided walk through fields and plantations, followed by a revitalizing clay bath, then an outdoor buffet. At the end of the day, drive to Yamoussoukro and check-in at the hotel.

• day 6

  Yamoussoukro – Political capital of Côte d'Ivoire

  Yamoussoukro, birthplace of the first president of Côte d'Ivoire, the father of the nation Félix Houphouët-Boigny, opens its doors to you. On the program: exploration of the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace — the largest in the world —, visit to the crocodile lake and the FHB Foundation. Lunch break, then departure towards the mountain region.

• day 7

  Man – the city of 18 mountains

  Exploration of the city of 18 mountains, discovery of the great Zadépleu waterfall and the sacred monkeys of the Gbêpleu forest. Check-in at the hotel at the end of the day.

• day 8

  Ascent of the Dent de Man, reaching an altitude of 881 meters.

  Hiking and climbing the Dent de Man, followed by a refreshing swim at the natural Glongouin waterfall. Meeting with the villagers, discovering their spirituality, breathtaking panoramas, then visiting the traditional cloth weavers of the Yacouba people, the local market, and the artisans.

• day 9

  Return to Abidjan

  Return journey with stops and lunch along the way. Check-in at the hotel at the end of the day and free evening.

• day 10

  Free time & departure

  According to your flight schedule: rest time, shopping session or optional activity. Transfer to the airport and assistance with departure formalities.