3-Day Zanzibar Luxury Tour with Stone Town and Sunset Dhow Cruise

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a private walking tour
• 02 See and taste cloves, vanilla, and cinnamon on a guided spice tour
• 03 Sail on a private traditional dhow at sunset
• 04 Relax at a 5-star beach resort on Zanzibar's east coast
• 05 Enjoy free time on white sand beaches and in clear water

Enjoy a 3-day, 2-night luxury beach break in Zanzibar, combining Stone Town culture with time to unwind on the coast. This tour includes a private walking tour of Stone Town, a guided spice tour, a private sunset dhow cruise, and a relaxing beach stay at a 5-star resort on the east coast. With private airport transfers, comfortable accommodation, and time to rest each day, it offers a smooth and relaxing island escape.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Zanzibar

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Zanzibar and Stone Town Discovery

• Arrival: You arrive at Zanzibar Airport, where your private driver meets you.
• Transfer: You drive for about 45 minutes to Stone Town.
• Tour: You take a private walking tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Sightseeing: You see narrow streets, carved doors, and the old markets.
• Dinner: You have dinner at a rooftop restaurant with sea views.
• Overnight: Overnight at your hotel in Stone Town.

2

Day 02

Spice Tour, Beach Resort Stay and Sunset Dhow Cruise

• Breakfast: After breakfast, you take a guided spice tour to see and taste cloves, vanilla, and cinnamon.
• Lunch: After lunch, you drive for about 1 hour to your 5-star beach resort on the east coast.
• Leisure: You relax by the pool or on the beach.
• Cruise: In the late afternoon, you board a private traditional dhow for a sunset cruise.
• Dinner: Dinner and overnight at your resort.

3

Day 03

Beach Relaxation and Departure

• Breakfast: After breakfast, you relax on the white sand and swim in the clear water.
• Free time: You have a free morning, with an optional spa treatment (extra cost).
• Transfer: After check-out, your driver takes you to Zanzibar Airport for your flight home.
• End: The tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Airport pick-up and drop-off in Zanzibar
• Private vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide
• Private walking tour of Stone Town
• Guided spice tour
• Private sunset dhow cruise
• Accommodation for 2 nights
• Meals as listed
• Drinking water
• Government taxes and VAT

What's Not Included

• International flights
• Tanzania visa
• Travel and medical insurance
• Drinks (soft and alcoholic)
• Tips for guide and driver
• Spa treatments
• Snorkelling or scuba diving
• Personal items (laundry, phone, souvenirs)
• Optional activities not listed

What to bring

• Documents and money: Passport, insurance papers, flight tickets, and small US dollar notes for tips
• Clothes: Swimwear, light dresses and shorts, a cover-up, flip-flops, a sun hat, and sunglasses
• Stone Town: Modest clothing with shoulders and knees covered
• Health: Reef-safe sunscreen, personal medicine, anti-malaria tablets (ask your doctor), motion sickness tablets, and hand sanitiser
• Tips: Use soft bags. Bring a universal plug adaptor (Zanzibar uses Type G).

Know before you go

• Weather and sea conditions can change the boat trips on the day.
• Plastic bags are not allowed in Zanzibar.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Zanzibar Airport

Tour start

Zanzibar Airport

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.