Meet your Swift Connect Travel group at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) for midday check in and a short group briefing. Connect via JFK for the overnight flight to Ghana. Our team assists with check in and travel packets. Settle in, enjoy in flight meals, and get ready for your first glimpse of West Africa.

Land in Accra (ACC) in the morning to a warm Swift Connect welcome. Enjoy lunch near the airport, then take a short domestic flight to Takoradi. Check in at the Best Western Atlantic Hotel overlooking the ocean. Spend the afternoon settling in, relaxing by the pool, or strolling the coastline. Evening welcome dinner and orientation with your hosts.

Guided city tour of Sekondi–Takoradi including the bustling Market Circle, fishing harbor views, and local craft shops with kente and handmade jewelry. Lunch at a local spot near the market outskirts. Return to the hotel for rest, then a sunset beach walk with an informal chat about the next day’s festivities.

Joyful Christmas breakfast at the hotel, optional local church service with uplifting gospel music, midday beach photos and games, then afternoon rest or souvenir shopping. Evening Christmas Dinner Banquet with live drummers and traditional dishes.

The city bursts with color as costumed groups dance behind brass bands. Join the celebration, capture vivid photos, and try kelewele or grilled chicken. Return to the hotel late afternoon for rest and an ocean view dinner.

Heritage journey through Elmina Castle and Cape Coast Castle with reflection at the Door of No Return. Lunch en route, then the Kakum National Park canopy walk. Continue to Accra and check in at Roots Hotel Apartment in Osu for a light dinner and rest.

A full day at Labadi Beach with horseback rides, live drummers, fresh coconuts, and sea breeze. Lunch options include red red or grilled fish from nearby stalls. Optional sunset dinner on the shore.

Visit Independence Square, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre. Browse fabrics at Makola Market, admire craftwork at Artists Alliance Gallery, then free time on Osu Oxford Street. Group dinner to recap the day.

Relax at the hotel, book a massage, explore cafés, or revisit favorite shops for souvenirs. Optional extras include museums, mall shopping, or casual dining around Labone and Osu. Evening open for personal plans or a casual group hangout.

Early departure for your choice of adventure:
• Safari Valley Eco Park for wildlife viewing, scenic trails, and a farm to table lunch.
• Dodi Princess II cruise on Lake Volta with live music and mountain views.
Return to Accra to prepare for the New Year’s Eve celebration with fireworks, cultural performances, and a midnight countdown at Independence Square or Osu Beach.

Late breakfast, then travel to Winneba for the colorful Fancy Dress Festival. Watch competing groups in elaborate costumes dance through the streets with marching bands. Enjoy street snacks and the uplifting spirit of unity. Return to Accra in the evening.

Quick breakfast, last minute shopping at the Arts Centre or Osu, then morning transfer to Kotoka International Airport for your flight to the United States. Cherish the culture, friendships, and memories made along the journey.