A vacation in Ghana is a journey into the unique lives and traditions of cultures who have occupied this land for many centuries. Our culture tour combines the best of our heritage itinerary, with the enriching experience of getting to know Ghana's many peoples.

Ghana is so diverse that every turn in the road can bring an entirely different language and lifestyle. On your first day in West Africa you will hear the timeless rhythms of Ewe drummers and haunting songs of young women from the Krobo Hills. Further west, today's custodians of the colonial forts and castles are the Fanti, renowned for their skill as fishermen.

Explore a village constructed entirely in the traditional style. Enter a pristine rain forest and learn how people use plants for traditional medicine and cosmetics.

Traveling north we meet the Ashanti - one of the most famous cultures in all of Africa. Explore a gold mine - the source of centuries-old wealth.

See magnificent jewelry still worm by kings and queens. Learn about the importance of ancestor worship.

Discover why the Golden Stool represents the soul of a nation.

We attend a funeral ceremony - considered a time for rejoicing rather than mourning. Barter with skilled Ashanti carvers and weavers, whose masks and textiles are found in museums the world over.

Moving east, we enter the edge of the Volta Region. Greet the master drum makers of Aburi and sail on the waters of Lake Volta, the largest manmade lake in the world. Visit an ancient village where beads are both a passion and an industry.

Experience the mysterious realm of Fetish priests and priestesses as they invoke local spirits to perform favors.

We come full circle back to Accra. Meet the fishermen of Salaga Beach. Hear the powerful drums of the Ghana Dance Ensemble. Another chance for shopping at the bustling Makola Market and the unique Cultural Center.

Visit the Ga people and see their whimsical coffins, a local industry that has been featured in National Geographic.

At journey's end, don't be surprised if you have picked up a few words in the local language!

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