Guinea · Hiking

12-Day Guinea Highlights Tour with Fouta Djalon and Kassa Island

12 Days Round trip from Guinée Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Guinea's waterfalls from Grandes Cascades and Ditinn to Kambadaga and Soumba
  • 02 Hike through the dramatic landscapes, valleys, and canyons around Doucki
  • 03 Discover the Fouta Djalon highlands with village visits and local encounters
  • 04 Enjoy a Conakry city tour with landmarks, museums, and a boat ride to Kassa Island
  • 05 Visit nearby islands including Tamara and Roume, with beaches, a lighthouse, and a mining lake

Discover Guinea's standout landscapes and cultural highlights on a 12-day journey from Conakry to the Fouta Djalon highlands and the Loos Islands. This itinerary combines city visits, spectacular waterfalls, scenic hikes, village encounters, and local food, with stops in Kindia, Dalaba, Pita, Labé, Doucki, Dubréka, and Kassa Island. Along the way, explore some of the country's most beautiful cascades, hike through dramatic valleys and canyons, and experience both mainland and island life. It is an adventure on the beaten tracks that brings together nature, culture, and authentic local encounters.

It is an adventure on the beaten tracks that brings together nature, culture, and authentic local encounters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kindia, Conakry, Labe, Dubréka
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

12-Day Guinea Highlights Adventure

Day 1: Arrive at the airport, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel for the night in Conakry.

Hotel: Souare Premium Hotel or your choice

Day 2: Travel from Conakry to Kindia on a 3-hour drive. Visit the Grandes Cascades in Debelen, then arrive in Kindia at lunchtime. After lunch, continue to Kilissi Waterfalls, the Bride's Veil, and the city of Kindia.

Night in Kindia

Hôtel: Massabi

Day 3: After breakfast, continue toward Dalaba. Drive to Dalaba and visit Ditinn Waterfall, one of the highest in West Africa. In the afternoon, visit the Palaver House in Dalaba and Miriam Makeba's house.

Night in Dalaba

Hôtel: Sib Hotel (Fouta)

Day 4: In the morning after breakfast, continue towards Kambadaga. Visit the village of Poukè, where local artisans practice handicrafts, then continue to Kambadaga Waterfalls, the prettiest waterfalls in Guinea, and Kinkon Waterfall. Hike to the viewpoints and down to the bottom of the waterfalls.

Night in Pita: camping in Kambadaga with high-quality camping facilities, or staying in a hotel in town

Day 5: In the morning, drive to Labé and visit the Saala Waterfalls and the Fouta Museum. After lunch, continue towards Doucki. In the afternoon, visit the Grand Canyon and return to the village.

Night in Doucki

Hôtel: Hassan Guest Houses

Day 6: Stay in Doucki, known for some of the best hiking trails in Guinea, with landscapes, waterfalls, and valleys.

Hike all day through the valley. Walk down to the canyon from the top to the local bridge, where lunch will be taken near the Kokoulo River. Then continue from village to village for the best impressions of the trail, meeting local leaders before climbing back up the mountain on a difficult hike.

20 km round trip

Night in Doucki (included locals and villages)

Hôtel: Hassan Guest Houses

Day 7: Doucki hiking day. After breakfast, hike to Indiana Jhones and to the weet'nd wild.

This includes walking around villages and nature, with swimming pools and beautiful views.

16 km round trip

Night in Doucki (included locals and villages)

Hôtel: Hassan Guest Houses

Day 8: Hike from Doucki to Aiguel, visiting Djourouguin, Donsowol, and Kamawi waterfalls.

Night in Aiguel (included locals and villages)

Hôtel: Kamawi Lodge

Day 9: Travel from Doucki to Dubréka on a 10-hour drive, with good views along the way.

Night in Dubréka

Hôtel: Souare Club Hotel

Day 10: Visit Soumba Waterfall and Bel Air, the longest beach in Guinea.

Night in Dubréka

Hotel: Souare Club Hotel

Day 11: After breakfast, enjoy a Conakry city tour in the morning. It includes the Cathedral Sainte Marie, the Grand Mosque Faycal, the National Museum, and the Monument of 28 November. Then take a ride to the islands, where you will spend the night.

Night in Kassa Island

Hôtel: Le Banama chez Abou

Day 12: In the morning after breakfast, visit nearby islands including Tamara Island and Roume. The tour also includes Kassa.

See the lighthouse, the Governor Beach, the Red Sands Beach, and the mining lake around the islands before returning to the city and transferring to the airport.

Grandes Cascades, Ditinn Waterfall, Kambadaga Waterfalls, Kassa Island

Where this trip takes you

Grandes Cascades, Ditinn Waterfall, Kambadaga Waterfalls, Kassa Island

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Guinée 4 cities · 12 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

The tour includes a private English- and French-speaking guide, transportation, hotels, meals, activities, sites, entrance fees where allowed, and water.

What's Not Included

Flight tickets, visas, and personal expenses.

What to bring

Personal travel stuff.

Know before you go

Guinea is a country in the sub-Saharan region of West Africa, and the national language is French.

There are two natural seasons: the dry season from November to April, and the rainy season from May to October.

Choose the best month for you to come and visit.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport, Conakry, Guinée
Tour start
Guinée
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 days finish where they began, in Guinée.

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.

Starting from

USD 3,000 /person
Book This Tour

When

Travellers

Total