Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Conakry
You'll land at Gbessia International Airport in Conakry and get transferred to your hotel. It's a travel day, so you'll settle in for the night after arrival.
- Day 2
Conakry
This morning you'll head out on a sightseeing tour of Conakry. The route hits the National Museum, the marketplace, the cathedral and the big mosque. You'll see how Guinea's artistic and cultural heritage comes through in its songs, dances and traditions throughout the day.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour in Conakry
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Market Place
- Visit cathedral
- Visit big mosque
Landmarks National Museum Conakry Cathedral Conakry Grand Mosque - Day 3
Îles de Los
After breakfast, you'll take a boat out to the Îles de Los, three islands sitting off the coast. Each one has its own historical significance, so you'll visit Tamara (Fortoba), Kassa and Roume during the trip. By evening you'll head back to Conakry for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Îles de Los
- Visit Tamara Island
- Visit Kassa Island
- Visit Roume Island
Landmarks Îles de Los Tamara Island (Fortoba) Kassa Island Roume Island - Day 4
Kindia to Kilissi
You'll travel to Kindia for a city tour and check out the area around Mount Gangan. From there, head to Kilissi ecotourism resort where natural waterfalls with deep pools (around 3.5 meters) are waiting. Lunch happens near the falls, then you can spend the rest of the day swimming, resting or walking around the surrounding bush.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch around the waterfalls)
Included Activities
- City tour in Kindia
- Sightseeing around Mount Gangan
- Visit Kilissi ecotourism resort
- Visit natural waterfalls
- Visit natural swimming pools
- Lunch around the waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Swimming in natural pools
- Bush exploration walk
Landmarks Mount Gangan Kilissi Waterfalls - Day 5
Guinea to Sierra Leone
You'll cross into Sierra Leone where a local guide takes over. The drive gets you to Freetown, and you'll spend the night settling into your accommodations there.
Included Activities
- Border crossing to Sierra Leone
- Day 6
Bunce Island and Freetown
Today starts with Bunce Island, a former slave trading fort that became a national monument in 1948. You'll learn about the over 50,000 enslaved people who were transited from here to the Americas. Later in the day, you'll explore Freetown with a city tour covering the National Museum and Big Market, which is a covered market full of crafts, traditional items and medicines.
Included Activities
- Visit Bunce Island
- City tour of Freetown
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Big Market
Landmarks Bunce Island Freetown National Museum Big Market - Day 7
Banana Island
A short walk along the Guma trail gets the morning started. Then you'll take a boat out to Banana Island, a former slave island where you'll spend the night.
Included Activities
- Walk along Guma trail
- Boat trip to Banana Island
Landmarks Banana Island Guma Trail - Day 8
Bo
The drive takes you to Bo, Sierra Leone's second largest city. You'll check into a guest house there for the night.
- Day 9
Kenema to Monrovia
You'll head to Kenema, which sits in the Eastern Province as the Diamond District headquarters. From there, continue on to Monrovia for an overnight hotel stay.
Landmarks Kenema - Day 10
Monrovia
A city tour of Monrovia takes you through Waterside Market and then to West Point, a township that's one of the city's most densely populated areas. You'll get a sense of daily life in the city during this tour.
Included Activities
- City tour of Monrovia
- Visit Waterside Market
- Visit West Point township
Landmarks Waterside Market West Point - Day 11
Robert Spot and Monrovia
You'll drive out to Robert Spot to see the Allied submarine base left over from World War 2. After that, check out the small fishing village nearby. By evening, head back to Monrovia for another night.
Included Activities
- Visit Allied submarine base
- Visit fishing village
Landmarks Robert Spot Allied Submarine Base - Day 12
Providence Island and Kendeja Resort
Head out early to Providence Island, the tiny island at the mouth of the Mesurado River where Liberian settlers first landed between 1820 and 1822. You'll stroll to Centennial Pavilion, which marks an important point in modern Liberian history. Later, you'll settle into Kendeja Resort for the night.
Included Activities
- Visit Providence Island
- Visit Centennial Pavilion
Landmarks Providence Island Centennial Pavilion - Day 13
Departure
Transfer to Monrovia airport for your departure. This is your final day before heading home.
