4-Day Zanzibar Stone Town Tour with Spice Farms and Dhow Sunset Cruise

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Stroll through the magnificent and historic Old Stone Town
• 02 Experience a Spice Tour at local spice farms with tropical fruit tasting
• 03 See spice plantations and plants used for ornaments, medicine, and food spices
• 04 Unwind on a tranquil dhow sunset cruise off Stone Town

Experience a 4-day adventure in Zanzibar as you explore the culture and hidden gems of Stone Town. Discover the rich history and architecture of its iconic buildings, then continue to a Spice Tour where you'll savour tropical fruits and see vibrant spice plantations. Unwind on a magical dhow sunset cruise as the sky turns shades of pink, purple, blue, and orange over the tranquil turquoise waters.

Unwind on a magical dhow sunset cruise as the sky turns shades of pink, purple, blue, and orange over the tranquil turquoise waters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Zanzibar

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Stone Town

• After your arrival, meet and greet our representative at Zanzibar Airport, then transfer to Stone Town and check in at the hotel of your choice for an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Stone Town City Tour and Spice Farm Visit

• Enjoy the beautiful old Stone Town, with its historic buildings and other historical sites located throughout the town.
• Then continue to a Spice Tour at the spice farms, where you will have the chance to taste tropical fruits and see spice plantations, along with a variety of spice plants used as ornaments, flowers, medicine, and food spices.

3

Day 03

Dhow Sunset Cruise Experience

• This tour starts from the shore of Stone Town two hours before sunset.
• After you step onboard the vessel, the skilled crew takes the dhow away from the shore by engine. Once out at sea, the engine is shut off and, in a tense moment, the skillful crew raises the sail. When the sail catches the wind, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the peacefulness of the ocean as you hear the ripple of water along the sides of the dhow while it glides swiftly through the clear turquoise water.
• Your breath will be taken away by the wonder of the fiery golden sun setting beyond the horizon, turning the sky into a magical canvas of pink, purple, blue, and orange shades.
• As you head back to Stone Town, the wind gently blows into the lateen sail, creating a truly mesmerizing experience.

4

Day 04

Departure from Zanzibar

• Enjoy some leisure time at the hotel until it is time for your transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home. Pickup will depend on your flight departure time.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and return airport transfers
• Pick-up and drop-off from the hotel of your choice for excursions
• All entrance fees to all entry points during tours and excursions
• Professional guides for all tours and excursions

What's Not Included

• Departure taxes
• Accommodation
• Medical insurance
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities for the driver/guide

What to bring

• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Pocket money (for personal expenses)

Know before you go

This package gives you 4 days and 3 nights to explore, experience, and enjoy your holiday in Stone Town, Zanzibar, with activities such as the Stone Town City Tour, Spice Tour, and Sunset Dhow Cruise.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.