Day 1 - Sunday: Dixcove - Busua Beach
ø Morning: Departure from Accra to Dixcove in the Western Region, stopping at the Birwa Beach resort for Lunch.
ø Afternoon: Continue to Dixcove, stopping en route to view Palm and Rubber Tree Plantations. Arrive in Dixcove in early afternoon to tour the harbor and meet local fishermen. Transfer to Busua Beach Resort with balance of afternoon at leisure.
ø Dinner and overnight at the Busua Beach Resort.

Day 2 - Monday: Dixcove - Busua Beach
ø Morning: Choice of going Deep Sea fishing with the fishermen of Dixcove - or Horseback Ride to visit Fort Batensteyn, located atop a cliff.
ø Afternoon: Optional Excursion to Fort Metal Cross in Dixcove or balance of afternoon at leisure.
ø Lobster Dinner on the beach and overnight at the Busua Beach Resort.

Day 3 - Tuesday: Beyin - Nzulezo
ø Morning: Early departure for Beyin on the Cote d'Ivoire border and visit to Fort Appolonia, built by the British in 1768. Picnic Lunch at the Fort.
ø Afternoon: Walk to the lagoon marshlands to board canoes for a trip to Lake Tandane. En route to Nzulezo, observe giant carnivorous pitcher plants and dragonflies. Cross a lagoon filled with miniature pink orchids and observe local fishermen tending traps and nets. Finally we reach Nzulezo - the Stilt Village built on water - and are welcomed by the villagers and the headmaster of the school. Tour of the village platform and village activities.
ø Late Afternoon: Board canoes for return to Beyin, observing waterfowl as they descend upon the lagoon to feed on fish and insects. Arrive back at Fort Appolonia at sundown and dine under the stars by lantern light on the Castle Ramparts.
ø Late return to Busua Beach Resort for overnight - or option to stay overnight at Fort Appolonia.

Day 4 - Wednesday: Cape Coast - Elmina
ø Morning: Depart for Cape Coast and Elmina, arriving at noon. Lunch in Cape Coast. Afternoon: Continue drive to Accra, arriving mid-afternoon and transfer to day hotel. Visit the Artisans' Cultural and Craft Center for last minute souvenir shopping.
ø Dinner at the hotel with 10:00 PM departure for the airport to board the return flight at 00:59 to New York City, arriving in New York early on the following morning. 
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* Note: The Ecology Tour - Extension A can be added to either the Heritage Tour or the Cultural Tour at either the beginning or end of the Itinerary.

Alternative 4 day extension available:
EcologyBound - Extension B - 4 Days >>

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