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Guinea · Beach & Island
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Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life on a 7-day holiday in Guinea. Explore remote white-sand beaches edged by crystal blue waters, marvel at the Soumba and Dixinn waterfalls, and discover the old port in Dubréka as well as the fort and small museum in Boké. Continue to the slave village of Queen Nyarabelly, Tamara Island, and the village of Fotoba, and also visit the fishing port, mining port, and bauxite calcining plant in Kamsar.
Explore remote white-sand beaches edged by crystal blue waters, marvel at the Soumba and Dixinn waterfalls, and discover the old port in Dubréka as well as the fort and small museum in Boké.
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Day by day
Upon arrival in Conakry, receive assistance at the airport and transfer to your family hotel. Overnight in Conakry.
Enjoy a mini-tour of the city of Conakry with your Conakry tour guide.
Have breakfast and depart from the hotel for Dubréka with your Guinea tour guide.
Visit the fishing port, Sangareya Bay, the mangrove, and the fishermen's camps.
Return to Dubréka and visit the village of Bondabon and Mount Dixinn with its waterfalls.
See the site of the Soumba Waterfalls.
Stop for lunch.
Continue to the Fatala River, the old port, and the church of Boffa.
Arrive in Bel Air in the evening.
Wake up for breakfast and depart from the hotel.
Visit the villages of Sobanet and Koukoude.
Return to Bel Air.
Swim and relax on the beach.
Stop for lunch.
Depart in the early afternoon for Boké.
Upon arrival, visit the fort, the small museum, and local crafts.
Arrive in Kamsar in the evening.
After breakfast, depart from the hotel.
Visit the old village, the marketplace, the city, the fishing port, the mining port, and the bauxite calcining plant.
Stop for lunch and return to your hotel.
Rise for breakfast and depart from the hotel for Farenya.
Arrive at the slave village of Queen Nyarabelly.
Visit the village, the site for the assembly of slaves, the palace, the remains of the old church, and the embarkation port of slaves.
Relax over lunch.
Continue to Conakry.
Arrive in the evening and head to your hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to the fishing port of Boulbinet and cross by motorised pirogue to the Islands of Loos, Kassa.
Visit the fishing village, Magellan fishing camp, Tamara, the village of Fotoba, the old penitentiary room, the fishing village, and the governor's beach.
Go swimming on the beach and have lunch.
Enjoy your free time.
After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Conakry and shop for souvenirs.
Stop for lunch in a local restaurant.
Transfer to the airport with assistance with departure formalities - end of the tour.
The route
The fine print
Standard hotel accommodation
Rooms with private facilities and breakfast
6 nights in hotels in a double room
Full-board catering for 7 days for two people, including picnics
Access and site visits provided in the programme for two people
Tourist taxes for two people
Local English translator and accompanying Guinea tour guides
Entrance fees
All ground transport and boat trips according to the itinerary
Tour leader from Dore Education & Culture Exchange
English-speaking Guinea tour guide
Flights
Visas
Travel insurance
Vaccinations
Agency fee
Specialist tours are priced individually
Boat trip to the islands
If you require alternative accommodation to the group lodging, the price will depend on your choice, which can vary from a luxury hotel to a small family pension.
Conakry, Guinea: Conakry has grown considerably over the years from once being a small island town. The country's capital is now a pulsating city that hugs the western side of the country, comprising more than a quarter of the overall population.
During the day, join the 85% Muslim population in prayer at Conakry Grand Mosque. Through the Guinea National Museum, discover the ethnography and prehistory of Guinea through its considerable collection of masks, fetishes, and artwork. Follow this up by browsing the open-air markets, where regional cuisine and exceptional local arts and crafts such as textiles, woodwork, and metalwork can be found. Then in the evening, revel in a vibrant and eclectic nightlife. The city's main draw comes from its solid African identity; its people are colourful, friendly, welcoming, and spontaneous, and they love nothing more than celebrating an evening with music.
As a port city, Conakry offers visitors the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life by taking a vacation to the nearby islands of Îles de Los, or Loos Islands. Consisting of three main islands, Tamara (Fortoba), Kassa, and Roume, they provide a tranquil respite for the more leisured traveller. Although best known for their pristine beaches and forested interiors, the Loos Islands are a perfect example of the natural diversity of Guinea and its complete history.
Beautiful Beaches: One of the genuinely tremendous qualities of Guinea is its beaches. High in exotic allure, pristine white sands cloaked by crystal blue waters match any stereotypical image of paradise. What's more, the beaches are never crowded, meaning you get to enjoy a small slice of heaven in privacy.
The coastline has a variety of scenic landscapes: sandy beaches, mangroves, and bird sanctuaries. Two main beaches can contribute significantly to its development - the beaches of the Loos Islands off Conakry and the beaches in Boffa, with its sensational highlight being Cape Verga. Conveniently situated just a few hours from the capital of Conakry, Cape Verga's Bel Air Beach is flanked by the superb President Conté's hotel, while for something a bit more authentic, Sobane Beach has languid bungalows and a place to enjoy an alfresco sleep-out.
The deserted area between Bel Air and Sobane is ideal for exploration; the stretch is vacant apart from fishing families who live there, particularly during the week. At weekends, the area comes alive with many visitors from the capital to enjoy some of Africa's very best beaches.
You must have your vehicle when visiting Cape Verga, but this can easily be arranged in Conakry.
Lower Guinea 6 nights and 7 days.
Additional service: Single room supplement fee £500.
Logistics
Your 7 days finish where they began, in Conakry.
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