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Historic Sierra Leone

6 days
Start and end in Freetown
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Freetown

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  2. Day 2

    Freetown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • National Museum tour - Sierra Leone's history and culture with ethnic artefacts
    • Famous Cotton Tree visit
    • Maroon Church visit - oldest church in Freetown built by former Jamaican Slaves in 1808
    • State House tour - formerly known as Fort Thornton
    • Martello Tower visit - 1805 tower replica
    • Old Fourah Bay College visit - 1845, first university in Sub-Sahara Africa
    • Railway Museum visit - 1896, displays 2ft 6in gauge trains
    • Big Market visit - arts and crafts market
    • Peace Museum visit - ancient U.N Tribunal site
    • Leicester Peak visit - city overview
    Landmarks
    National Museum
    Cotton Tree
    Maroon Church
    State House
    Martello Tower
    Old Fourah Bay College
    Railway Museum
    Big Market
    Peace Museum
    Leicester Peak
  3. Day 3

    Bunce Island - River Number Two

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bunce Island tour - former British slave castle with fort walls, slave quarters, canons and grave sites
    • River Number Two visit - white sand beach with guided forest walks and boat trips available

    Optional Activities

    • Full day trip to Tasso Island - colonial history and outdoor activities with lunch at Tasso Island
    • Motorized pirogue ride
    Landmarks
    Bunce Island
    River Number Two
    Tasso Island
  4. Day 4

    Tacugama - Banana Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Bafa Resort), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary visit - 100 acres with semi-wild chimpanzees in large enclosures
    • Charlotte Falls viewing
    • Regent village visit - Krio style houses from 19th century
    • Banana Islands boat tour - exploration of slave trade history and European settler structures

    Optional Activities

    • Motorized pirogue ride
    Landmarks
    Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
    Charlotte Falls
    Regent
    Banana Islands
  5. Day 5

    Banana Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Slave Hole ruins visit
    • Old Fort visit
    • St. Luke's Church visit
    • Slave trade museum visit - tools and chains from the slave trade
    • Dublin village leisure walk
    Landmarks
    Slave Hole
    Old Fort
    St. Luke's Church
    Dublin
  6. Day 6

    Banana Islands to Freetown

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

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12 to 90 years old

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    Terry

    Asked on May 25th, 2024

    Is the flight to Sierra Leone included in the price?

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    • Continent ToursOperatorWritten May 2024

      No, the tours listed do not include airfare. However, if you let us know the location you are departing from, and the number of days you will be in Sierra Leone, we will quote you the cost of airfare.

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      Terry

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      I am interested in a trip to both Sierra Leone and Cote D'Ivoire (both countries in one trip). I would like to begin the tour in Abidjan. I don't need to spend a long time in Sierra Leone. Maybe three days. I want the tour to mainly be in Cote D'Ivoire for about 4-7 days.

    • Continent ToursOperatorWritten May 2024

      Please let us know what activities or which tours on our website you would like to take the: 3 days in Sierra Leone, The 4 to 7 days in Cote d'Ivoire, The quality hotels you prefer (3-star, 4-star, best available)

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    Jay

    Asked on January 5th, 2022

    Could you answer me some question?

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    • Continent ToursOperatorWritten January 2022

      The Single room supplement is USD 265.00. You need to show proof of a negative PCR not older than 3 days on arrival and another PCR test is necessary 24 hours prior to depart.

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      Jay

      TravelerWritten January 2022

      I would like you to answer some quesitions please. 1.- The pax will carry a PCR of not older than 3 days and when he arrives at the airport he would have to take some more test? 2.- For the test that has to be done 24 hours before departure, the guide will tell him where to do it and will accompany him for this? 3.- Does the person who is going to wait for him at the airport go with him to the hotel? 4.- All the (single) rooms have a bathroom inside them? 5.- Is the tour in a group or individual and he can choose any departure date? 6.- The flights are included? 7.- You will give him a visa support?.

    • Continent ToursOperatorWritten January 2022

      1.- Yes, it is a quick test. 2.- Yes, we assist the client to do it. And also give him the link where to register online before. 3.- The airport is separate to the town by water. Someone meet him at the airport and take him to the sea coach. On the other side, the driver / or driver and guide meet the client and take him to the hotel. 4.- Yes, they have private bathroom. 5.- The tour is a group and a minimum of 2 persons. Your client is the first on this one. 6.- No airfare is included in our costs except if there is a local flight in the program. 7.- Yes, we assist with visa support document as soon as a tour is confirmed with a payment and an invitation letter needed.

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Tour ID: 148236

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type D
    Sierra Leone
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    Sierra Leone
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    Sierra Leone
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sierra Leone. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sierra Leone. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Sierra Leone. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sierra Leone. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sierra Leone. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sierra Leone. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Sierra Leone. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 12th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 12th, 2026, a minimum payment of $149 is required to confirm your booking with Continent Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Continent Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Continent Tours" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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